We recently stayed (7/21-7/22/24) at Paradores del Castillo Hotel in preparation for our prenup photoshoot, and it was an exceptional experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly, especially the Kuyas at the entrance. Their warm welcome set the tone for our stay. The hotel itself is beautifully maintained. The linens were clean and smelled wonderful, and the bathrooms were spotless. The ambiance was very homey and welcoming, making us feel as though we had traveled back in time. The community atmosphere truly added to the charm of our stay. The food at Cucina de Jardin was fantastic and worth every penny. Additionally, we highly recommend Casa Recuerdos for photoshoots. The costumes were laundered and clean, and the staff were very accommodating, assisting us up to the last minute. Overall, our stay at Paradores del Castillo was delightful, and we would highly recommend it to friends and family.

Water supply in the shower can improve

The location was perfect to easily walk and reach the limited numbers of touristic hot spots in Taal. It is worth to visit the wet market since there you can find a huge amount of fresh food etc. on display. The pool of the hotel was perfectly sized and the view from its location to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the city was beautiful. The restaurant had unfortunately only a limited amount of a locally(!) produced beer on stock. While the quality of the "local" food was good and plenty of option.

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Staffs are very kind and helpful. Always available when needed. The swimming pool was great and it was nice to have food choices for breakfast.

Isolation of the room, noise was very loud during the night/morning. It would be great if the lighting in the room were brighter. It could also be nice to have curtains that actually darkens the room for a better sleeping rest as the sun is up from 5-6 am. Lastly, it was too bad the bar closes early.

It has an ambience of nostalgia. But still cozy. Had good night sleep every night. Less crowded. Lots of chairs and tables outside the room for us to spend day or night just lounging. The internet signal very strong anywhere within the property. The food was great. The staff very accommodating. Location is great as it’s about walking distance to the main town center. But if one wants to go to malls which are just a few kilometers away, there’s a public transportation (motorized tricycles) available outside.

Nothing really significant. Although there’s a window in the room but I’m wishing there’s a glass/screen on the window for sunlight to get in the room and to appreciate the view outside without letting in flying insects.

It was like travelling back in time! The whole house was a showcase of the grand old days! The creativity and artistry of the Filipinos could be seen in even the smallest details of the house. A walk through time and history, for sure! And the staff! They were the ultimate in making our stay comfortable. The warmth and friendliness of everyone felt like we were coming home to family and not just visiting. A big thank you to Leonard, Roselyn, Marian, Bisoy and everyone else I did not manage to get the name of! You all deserve 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Staff are very accomodating, super friendly and polite, warm hospitality, food is delicious, place is clean and cozy... It's like staying in a museum. Swimming pool and facilities are clean. We enjoyed our stay.

The annex family villa where we stayed is quite far from main... We don't have a car, but they provided shuttle service to transport us to and fro the main hotel where the swimming pool and breakfast are located... There's no private pool in the annex family villa even though the posting shows it.

Arrived after hours at 2000h-2100h, even before getting off the car we were greeted by the staff. He helped us with our luggage, provided assistance, and gave recommendations. He remained polite despite issues with the booking.

Souvenir goods weren't fully stocked.

The place is so beautiful and clean.. and the staff are very accommodating lastly the foods is also delicious

The room is not cold enough but its very understandable because the weather is very hot the time when we checked in but in afternoon until the day we checked out the air conditioning is good.

In general, everything. Paradores del Castillo is an excellent place to stay whenever you want to visit Taal, the somewhat quaint, but noble, ancient capital of the Philippines. We have stayed at PDC on earlier occasions, and the staff is excellent: kind, accommodating, flexible. The rooms may not be big in surface, but are well laid out, and it's nice to relax in this ancient ancestral home.

The, otherwise very good, restaurant of PDC closes a bit too early, and you definitely feel that the kind staff is paid ZERO hours beyond end of service time. "Last orders' at 7:30 PM is a bit exaggerated. Not that patrons should be allowed to keep staff available until after midnight, but a little more flexibility wouldn't hurt. If you have any specific requests, like Senior Citizen discount, better book directly via the PDC website. Via booking.com these requests cannot be taken into consideration on arrival.

It was our second time in this establishment. There was no swimming pool yet in the past and the restaurant has gone bigger and better. The location is expectedly excellent because it is right at the center where interesting spots can be reached through walking. Very nice view at the deck. The room is very clean and the food (buffet breakfast) was excellent. Very warm and helpful staff.

There was a little problem with the A/C initially but it was quickly resolved. Shower water pressure can be improved.