Balay ni Manuel ken Maria Boutique Hotel

Thank you for making our stay comfortable.

Had a wonderful vacation at this Air B& B. Staff were friendly & helpful. Breakfast was great. Room service was every 4 x days. No TV but we had laptop so we were able to connect to Netflix. Will defiantly stay here again.

Nice ambience. Dining area is old fashion which I found great .

Excellent breakfast area. No cable tv

the property is clean

Very quiet with a historic vibe! Don't miss the bangus or tocino on the 4th floor dining area for breakfast! Definitely will be back next time I come to San Fernando!

This 4-story ornately gated mansion speaks of elegance that showcases Hispanic and American influence on affluent Filipino residential architecture. It provides parking, which is essential in an area right in the middle of a vibrant town full of cars, motorcycles, and tricycles. It has a welcoming, proficient, engaging staff that enthusiastically provides assistance and information. Manang Carol in the kitchen cooks a superb "daing na bangus" and other Filipino food for breakfast. The rooms are immaculate and provide comfortable beds. There is no elevator, and since all the guest rooms are on the upper floors, this is not an ideal property for those requiring wheelchairs and those with limited mobility. The WIFI signal is good enough for social media purposes but not robust enough to do online office work or post blogs that require high-volume data transmission. Those with electronic gadgets like laptops that require a grounder should bring with them an appropriate adaptor to connect to the property's electrical outlets.

I recently stayed at Balay ni Manuel Ken Maria and had a mixed experience. The hotel is a family-managed business, and I genuinely appreciated the personal touch and warmth in the service. The staff were friendly and accommodating, which made our stay more comfortable. The breakfast offered five local dishes with a choice of coffee or juice, though it could benefit from a wider selection. That said, there were a few areas where improvements could be made. The front door lock was a bit loose and difficult to secure, and the door rubbed against the floor. The sink and shower drainage in our suite were slower than expected, which made bathroom use less convenient. We also noticed some signs of timber borer droppings on the bench and floor, which raised concerns about cleanliness. Additionally, the cupboard in the room was empty, and there was a noticeable smell of insect repellent. The sink taps seemed a bit loose, indicating that some maintenance could be needed. The rooms are cleaned every three days, and towels are replaced during these cleaning sessions. The hotel provides two bottles of filtered water for the duration of your stay, regardless of whether it's one or seven nights. Finally, the absence of a television and fridge made the accommodation better suited for short stays rather than longer ones. While the friendly atmosphere and attentive service were definite highlights, addressing these maintenance and cleanliness concerns would greatly enhance the overall guest

Filipino culture is infused in furnishings, food, and ambiance. Staff are polite very helpful pleasant and professional. Breakfast is awesome.

Super accomodating staff. The room was vozt and has a welcoming vibes. The breakfast was also delicious and has nig portions. Worth the stay🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I liked the property as soon as I walked in. It is well kept and has a peaceful vibe to it. I liked spending an hour or so on the property balcony on the 3rd floor as the view was nice and just watching the world go by. I liked that there was no TV, so that you can just proper relax and read a book. To be fair, tv is a distraction and since there's free WiFi at the place I could watch few videos on my phone so TV was not needed for me. I liked the room balcony at the back. You can wash your own clothes there if you want and hang them out although I used the laundry service provided by the hotel which was reasonably cheap still so it's fine. I also put the table and chair out and eating on the balcony and it was nice. I like drinking green tea at night time so the kettle came handy. Bathroom was very nice, the shower is great with water heater provided too, water pressure also good. The staff is welcoming and very accommodating. They helped me couple of times to make a good deal with the tricycle driver so that I didn't have to pay too much which was very helpful. The area is okay, easy ride to get to Manna & CSI Mall depending on traffic, also market is close drugstore. There're tourist places to go to so if you don't fancy trycicle there are a Jeepney station and bus station close as well. Daytime gets busy because of the schools and whatnot just like in any other country so you have to aim for a good timing to get to places to avoid big traffic. Overall I had a grea time

No wifi in rooms not within walking distance of anything ! But perfect localion for a great beach so if you just want to sit near or on beach and chill it perfect

Very clean and all the staffs were polite and helpful

The facility is clean and safe. It is located near stores , pharmacy and the rests of the stores needed by travelers.

Host was fantastic and very accommodating. Room was in decent condition but quite old. Breakfast was delicious.

Staff were attentive! Breakfast was sumptuous! Room and linen were clean. The thermostat didn’t seem to be functioning as the room remained cold even as we tried to change the thermostat setting. For seniors like us, too many stairs to navigate to get to the 4th floor for breakfast. Nice choices for plated breakfast.

It's a nice place to stay.

Everything went well. The room was very clean and the air condition worked great. Manong the night shift was very helpful and helped us with the luggage. He even woke up super early to open the gate for us.

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Clean room, excellent staff and quiet.

no tv, no personal fridge no microwave, expensive for the price

Staff are very helpful, property is very clean, Breakfast in the morning is superb .

Lack of amenities inside the room. Like there should be extra hand towels, extra tissues, toothpaste too small. The room is barelooking, not good ambiance. No slippers to use. Unable to adjust aircon. There should be sachets coffee and sugar. Unsafe to stay as able to access window and can see guest inside the room from outside. The curtain is too thin to cover, feels like no privacy at all.

The place was clean and cozy. The staff are friendly and accommodating! I like their strong Wifi connection! Very good breakfast too! The only problem was the absence of an elevator for Senior’s accommodation!!!

Given the price point and what's around the area, I'd say this was the best option we could have gone with while visiting family. It's conveniently located within San Fernando, it's newer, and the staff are kind. The beds are new and clean, AC is strong. I didn't love the bathroom facility as the shower drainage is a bit uneven so it stays wet in there a while and the wifi could be stronger in the room but works well on the rooftop lounge which is only open from 7-9:30. It would be great if they could keep the top open longer as I work online and it would be a great place to work all day. The food and coffee are excellent and the staff are kind and accommodating.

It’s nice and clean, the room is big roomy, the bed is comfortable. I wish they have free coffee in the room.

Courteous staffs, nice people and nice place . Very clean

I returned at 5 am and the gate to the property was closed and I kept knocking and pressing the doorbell and no one came . They also collect 1000 pesos for deposit which was not stipulated by Expedia, I paid the full amount when I booked online. Overall the property was quite clean.

Very near to multiple things to do. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Nice, quiet and quaint.

Excellent staff. Breakfast OK. LOCATION GOOD. ROOM GOOD

Awesome! Can recommend it to friends.

The place is so quite comfortable yet no Tv to entertain you while resting

It was clean and convient

The property was clean. The staff were accomodating as well.

The property is in great condition. It’s basic if you just want a place to stay and do other thins. Ambiance in the dining area is nice. The breakfast and staff are very nice. Parking is limited.

Very nice and kind on-site staff (reception desk; on-site caretaker), very accomodating. Ideal for a one-night stopover between two long drives. For breakfast (included), a full cup of coffee (instead of half a cup... twice) would be appreciated. But the staff for the breakfast is very kind!

It was a pleasant stay. Rooms are clean, staff are friendly and courteous.

The place basically looks just like the pictures. The staff was friendly and check-in was easy. The place is a little off the beaten path, but was easy enough to find. I walked here from the Bus Stop only using google maps to guide me. I liked the place and would stay here again. Pros: -Close to the center of town. Easy walking -Room was clean -Room was quiet -Water Heater in the shower worked -24hr security at the front gate -Breakfast in the morning on the roof. -Close to the Jeepney hub -Many trikes in the area. finding a ride is not a problem. -Many food places not too far away. (10-15 min walk) -When I was here, there was a night market & food court in town that was fun to walk around. Cheap local street food. Cons: -Room lock was having issues and would not lock properly. It was workable, but I was happy there was security on the gate. -There is a kitchen counter and sink, but nothing to cook on and no plates/silverware etc. If you are looking for a place with a full kitchen, you might want to consider a different place.

Room is simple, clean, and has the Spanish home theme (capiz windows). Friendly staff, good breakfast (Filipino), and the place is located at the center of the town.

Very convenient for central San Fernando city. Very easy to get transport for surrounding areas.

The staffs are very friendly! The whole place will give you a very “home” ambience in the heart of San Fernando LU. Near to the center of the city. The view on the most top floor while having your breakfast is the best!! Thank you so much Balay ni Manuel Ken Maria 🙂

really had a grand time during my stay... breakfast is superb, rooms are really clean, felt nostalgic in the dining hall (very unique) and the owner and the staff are really great... thanks mam Atutubo.... God bless all of u....

Clean very friendly staff

It was great hotel or should I say more likely boarding house with class because it has curfew and we need to get back at 10PM. The place is so clean and sanitized well when we check in. Aircon and heater is working properly. They provided us sachets of bath essential like toothpaste and shampoo, even if they have no slippers for cold floor and BATHROOM SLIPPER too. I would suggest that they provide bathroom slippers. I love the bed the room and they offer us kettle if we want to drink hot water. Towel smeels good and clean The bed folded neatly, the only thing is the curtain. Maliwanag at kita ang mga dumadaan sa labas pag umaga at kita ang nasa loob pag gabi, so there's no privacy inside pag gabi na dahil kita ang ginagawa But staffs aree good and the breakfast is so delicious, served and cook well. Over all, it is a great place for relaxation.

Everything was great.

Highly recommended, and not crowded.

no tv on room. but the staff and other amenities were good.

Property was spanish colonial filipino style themed. Breakfast was included with a nice selection of dishes. Room was clean with a side table, a kitchen sink and counter and electric kettle complete with cups spoon and glass. Would have helped if there was a mini store to buy coffee and travel knick knacks. Thanks for having us!

The staff were great, lovely building with fab breakfast room and brekkie. We had noisy neighbours, but the hotel was excellent. We would stay again

The room and property are immaculate and decorated with a historical ambience. The staff were welcoming, helpful, and friendly. I would definitely book here again.

It was good! All the staff were nice. The quality and the taste of the food during breakfast is great.

The place is very clean. The ambiance is a merging of two traditions: the Spanish Era and the Contemporary Period. We really enjoyed our stay.

We loved the location first and foremost. It’s right at the center of San Fernando City, close to a lot of tourist spots. The staff and owners were really welcoming and hospitable! Our booking only had 2 free breakfast but they gave a +1 for our daughter! Really very nice place to stay. Oh and they’re WIFI is really fast too!