Pension Natividad
1690 M. H. Del Pilar Malate, Manila, Luzon 1004 Philippines
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Looking for a place to stay in Manila? Then look no further than Pension Natividad, a budget friendly pension (b&b) that brings the best of Manila to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning.
The property also boasts an on-site restaurant, to help make your stay more enjoyable.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Fort Santiago (1.3 mi) and Casa Manila (1.3 mi), guests of Pension Natividad can easily experience some of Manila's most well known attractions.
If you’re looking for an Asian restaurant, consider a visit to Spiral, Harbor View Restaurant, or Samgyupsalamat, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Pension Natividad.
If you are interested in exploring Manila, check out one of the architectural buildings, such as San Agustin Church, San Sebastian Church, and Monastery of Saint Agustin.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Pension Natividad as you experience everything Manila has to offer.
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1690 M. H. Del Pilar Malate, Manila, Luzon 1004 Philippines
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Mabini Pension is no longer, and Santos Pension House closed so this one while further out of town has a security guard on 24 hours that opens the gate and is has free water and a nice courtyard where people sit. The rates 1200 pesos a night is not bad, and toilet and shower is in the room. There are no meals. They charge 100 pesos per item of luggage which saves you carting it to Baguio and back.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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This is a different kind of review. We, my asawa (Filipine wife) lived 4 years in the big condominium tower next to Natividad. We send their several friends to sleep there and used some of their services and eat or had coffee there once in a while.
It is a christian pension. P e you cannot buy alcohol (like beer) there. Instead that soft drinks, good coffee and even milk. It is cheap there. Same breakfast and lunches, pizza aso are simple but good and not expensive. One night (3 am) I went there and just walked into the kitchen (after the reception) and was astonished, the kitchen was clean and equipted as good as a good and profesional ktchen in a restaurantr in Europe.
You are in the middle of the tourist centre so malls, Parcs, Nightlife, thousand (?) restorants, several hospitals, kindney dialyse centre, Oceanium, embassey of USA,Casino´s, 5 and 4,3,2,1 star and too dirty cheap stays Zoo, Intramuros old city centre, churches, temple aso are all very near, like 10 taxi minutes cost 50-60 peso to max 100 peso.
Natividad is indeed a safe, clean and friendly and honest service oase.They have post-card service. We advised always our friends to book there when they visited us for some days or weeks. Special when people are new in Azie and have not the money to rent a 4-5 star hotel this is the best solution.
Note: it is true when you leave the compound you see street people, living there everywher, but where in manila you do not see them. And Natividad gives them food so they will not bother you. TIP: If people are begging you just say: patawaran (Sorry, I do not give) this is a very polite way to say no. To children you can say: alice what means go away.
Conclusion, simple but clean and good, 24 hrs food, very reasonable prives, good service, relaxed. Nice and safe sitting outside under trees. Christian (no alchol served and no bargirls every day to your room).
My wife (is from Manila) is going to check August 2015 the renovation of our appartment nextdoor of Natividad for 2 weeks, and we booked for her 2 weeks in Natividad.
Another tip: if you want you can let come the money changer come to Natividad. A good one is Nailas in Mabinistreet. Let the reception call them and say howmuch you want to change and let them bring it to you in Natividad. Give the person who brings the money a tip 100-150-200 peso. And a little tip for the reception like 50 peso.
Ask for small bills when possible like 20, 50, 100 peso. You need them a lot for taxi, tip, buying small things like hotdog, donuts, cola and so on.
Have a nice and good stay !! J and V from Holland.
It is a christian pension. P e you cannot buy alcohol (like beer) there. Instead that soft drinks, good coffee and even milk. It is cheap there. Same breakfast and lunches, pizza aso are simple but good and not expensive. One night (3 am) I went there and just walked into the kitchen (after the reception) and was astonished, the kitchen was clean and equipted as good as a good and profesional ktchen in a restaurantr in Europe.
You are in the middle of the tourist centre so malls, Parcs, Nightlife, thousand (?) restorants, several hospitals, kindney dialyse centre, Oceanium, embassey of USA,Casino´s, 5 and 4,3,2,1 star and too dirty cheap stays Zoo, Intramuros old city centre, churches, temple aso are all very near, like 10 taxi minutes cost 50-60 peso to max 100 peso.
Natividad is indeed a safe, clean and friendly and honest service oase.They have post-card service. We advised always our friends to book there when they visited us for some days or weeks. Special when people are new in Azie and have not the money to rent a 4-5 star hotel this is the best solution.
Note: it is true when you leave the compound you see street people, living there everywher, but where in manila you do not see them. And Natividad gives them food so they will not bother you. TIP: If people are begging you just say: patawaran (Sorry, I do not give) this is a very polite way to say no. To children you can say: alice what means go away.
Conclusion, simple but clean and good, 24 hrs food, very reasonable prives, good service, relaxed. Nice and safe sitting outside under trees. Christian (no alchol served and no bargirls every day to your room).
My wife (is from Manila) is going to check August 2015 the renovation of our appartment nextdoor of Natividad for 2 weeks, and we booked for her 2 weeks in Natividad.
Another tip: if you want you can let come the money changer come to Natividad. A good one is Nailas in Mabinistreet. Let the reception call them and say howmuch you want to change and let them bring it to you in Natividad. Give the person who brings the money a tip 100-150-200 peso. And a little tip for the reception like 50 peso.
Ask for small bills when possible like 20, 50, 100 peso. You need them a lot for taxi, tip, buying small things like hotdog, donuts, cola and so on.
Have a nice and good stay !! J and V from Holland.
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Some say there is only one constant in Life-Change. There are no no amenities such as televisions, pools, or spas which promote self interest, but the lack of those amenities is what makes the place so serene. As a foreigner who has lived and traveled in the Philippines for more than 17 years, I have seen many changes from administrations and policy changes to social and infrastructural changes, but some things do not change like the atmosphere of serenity which Gabi and his staff have maintained at the Natividad.
The lack of amenities changes the focus from self interest to interest in others, and the diversity of the clientele, and the relationships formed whether long term or short term are much more interesting than the short programming of a movie, television show,news program, or documentary. Television and other entertainment which are known as amenities cannot replace real and meaningful relationships, and usually distract from the development of those relationships unless enjoyed with those we are in relationships with.
If pools, spas, and television is what you are interested in there are innumerable hotels and resorts in which to stay, and they would be a better choice. But if you are looking for a peaceful serene atmosphere in which the focus is on people rather than the chaos of what is going on in the city and the world outside the gates of the Natividad, then you can find no better temporary dwelling in all of Metro Manila!
One thing is immediately evident when temporarily dwelling at Natividad, and that is the serenity of the facility even in the daily routine of the serving of the diversely interesting clients and even amid construction renovations for the comfort of the clientele, the serenity is remains unbroken.
As a young person growing up in the southern region of the United States, my father was fond of saying, "If it ain't broke don't fix it!" Thanks Gabi and staff for not changing! It is people like you who make the quality of Life for others better and enrich the lives of others whether they realize it or not. You are changing lives by not changing the atmosphere of your hotel, and a changed life is more miraculous than moving a mountain!
There is a prayer called the Serenity Prayer which goes as follows: "Grant me and the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." The true wisdom of serenity is knowing that there are some things which should not be changed, like the atmosphere of the Natividad!
Thanks again Gabi and staff! Please, never change until you are changed from this present Age to the next Age!
Sincerely,
R. E. Byrd
The lack of amenities changes the focus from self interest to interest in others, and the diversity of the clientele, and the relationships formed whether long term or short term are much more interesting than the short programming of a movie, television show,news program, or documentary. Television and other entertainment which are known as amenities cannot replace real and meaningful relationships, and usually distract from the development of those relationships unless enjoyed with those we are in relationships with.
If pools, spas, and television is what you are interested in there are innumerable hotels and resorts in which to stay, and they would be a better choice. But if you are looking for a peaceful serene atmosphere in which the focus is on people rather than the chaos of what is going on in the city and the world outside the gates of the Natividad, then you can find no better temporary dwelling in all of Metro Manila!
One thing is immediately evident when temporarily dwelling at Natividad, and that is the serenity of the facility even in the daily routine of the serving of the diversely interesting clients and even amid construction renovations for the comfort of the clientele, the serenity is remains unbroken.
As a young person growing up in the southern region of the United States, my father was fond of saying, "If it ain't broke don't fix it!" Thanks Gabi and staff for not changing! It is people like you who make the quality of Life for others better and enrich the lives of others whether they realize it or not. You are changing lives by not changing the atmosphere of your hotel, and a changed life is more miraculous than moving a mountain!
There is a prayer called the Serenity Prayer which goes as follows: "Grant me and the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." The true wisdom of serenity is knowing that there are some things which should not be changed, like the atmosphere of the Natividad!
Thanks again Gabi and staff! Please, never change until you are changed from this present Age to the next Age!
Sincerely,
R. E. Byrd
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Cheap place but low quality.
Then don’t complain.
Hectic internet connection, unfriendly staff, and a lot of noise.
You may find easily better places in the area
The only good point is the proximity of shops and restaurants
Then don’t complain.
Hectic internet connection, unfriendly staff, and a lot of noise.
You may find easily better places in the area
The only good point is the proximity of shops and restaurants
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Think of a place where they charge everything? That's the place.
They say to put your belongings in the locker, but you have to pay per day use (even using your own padlock). Also this was the first place (after 5 months travelling in SE Asia) where they charge to luggage storage. Even I had to leave in the storage a very small bag, still you pa 10 pesos per day! Plus towel, and whatever else they can charge. I booked the female dorm thinking it was 6 beds, when I got there it was 16! So the bathroom was ever really clean.
Besides, that in the street they are located and around is full of homeless people, drug addicts and I just felt very unsafe.
They say to put your belongings in the locker, but you have to pay per day use (even using your own padlock). Also this was the first place (after 5 months travelling in SE Asia) where they charge to luggage storage. Even I had to leave in the storage a very small bag, still you pa 10 pesos per day! Plus towel, and whatever else they can charge. I booked the female dorm thinking it was 6 beds, when I got there it was 16! So the bathroom was ever really clean.
Besides, that in the street they are located and around is full of homeless people, drug addicts and I just felt very unsafe.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Traveled solo
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Love this place! We always stay here while in Manilla, however for the best rest try not to stay in the rooms closest to the entry, traffics at night never stops, but with ear buds for noise protection you'll have no trouble! The kitchen is great with a menu that makes you feel at home and the coffee-- be prepared to have more than one cup.. So delicious.
The staff is super friendly, over all this place is fantastic! I'll stay here every time I come into town!
Remember this, wifi is only in the main lobby, that's a little frustrating, but it does make for a Bette mr rest!
The staff is super friendly, over all this place is fantastic! I'll stay here every time I come into town!
Remember this, wifi is only in the main lobby, that's a little frustrating, but it does make for a Bette mr rest!
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stayed in one of their aircon, private rooms for a few days. The place is clean and run by friendly staff. After roughing it for a few weeks having a hot shower and flush toilet was a blessing. The AC worked like a charm and the bed was comfy, so overall good value for the price of P1500.
Wish they had wifi in the rooms and not just the lobby, but maybe that is too much to ask in this price range.
Felt very safe inside the property, however, right outside the gate is Manila's red light district and walking around after dark was a bit uncomfortable as a solo traveller.
They have an onsite cafe with good, affordable meals and given that I did not feel safe in the area after dark, I had most dinners there. One night they had pizza which was quite yummy!
Wish they had wifi in the rooms and not just the lobby, but maybe that is too much to ask in this price range.
Felt very safe inside the property, however, right outside the gate is Manila's red light district and walking around after dark was a bit uncomfortable as a solo traveller.
They have an onsite cafe with good, affordable meals and given that I did not feel safe in the area after dark, I had most dinners there. One night they had pizza which was quite yummy!
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Traveled solo
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Pension Natividad is a safe haven from the chaos of Manila. 24hour security, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and daily basketball games. The highlight of Pension Natividad is the outdoor, communal space for checking email, meeting other travelers, or eating breakfast. We stayed at Pension Natividad once at the beginning of our trip and again at the end. We had a fine experience both times and would recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is basic hostel, nothing fancy. It seems they converted an old house into the hostel. Rooms have fans or AC for an extra charge. Very cheap, and clean. Staff is very helpful, they even let me borrow a lonely planet guide when I Left for 2 day to Boracay.
They have reception and the cafe open 24 hours. Close to the airports (domestic & international) close to intramuros and the mall.
It is a great option if you are on a budget or backpacking.
They have reception and the cafe open 24 hours. Close to the airports (domestic & international) close to intramuros and the mall.
It is a great option if you are on a budget or backpacking.
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Date of stay: April 2011Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: avoid 1st floor rooms next to tables, can be noisy
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great place, big rooms, good quality for the price. double room 1100 php, clean and with bathroom/hot water. good safe place in manila, ideal for singles and couples here. security 24hours with big gate and guards, staff very friendly and helpful. beds are bad, nothing left , just thin foam so watch your back!!! apart from that great place to stay n manila. basic rooms, aircon/van, no tv.
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Date of stay: January 2011Trip type: Traveled on business
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Sorry I don't know contact the Pension
My wife was there 2,5 weeks about 8 weeks ago.
As far as we know prices for the rooms are the same. So including aircon and small bathroom with shower and closet is 1500 peso. Without aircon it costed (paid my wife) 1100 peso. Rooms are for 2, but no breakfast included. The little restorant is a little more expensive, coffee etc cost now 40 peso.
I m confused bcause I think 19 usd is about 800 peso and that is I think with sharing bathroom and maybe only fan.Maybe a room which you share. So better send an e-mail and ask themelves and ask Irene or Gabby telf 521.0524 or 526.0992 or 5240811 or fax 522.3759. Sorry I m in EU again otherwise I would go ask for you. Have a nice stay there!
"Make sure when getting a taxi to the airport that the security guard asks for a meter as taxi drivers rip you off and charge twice as much."Read full review
"the building at the rear of the hotel is the quietest. I allways request a room there."Read full review
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₱1,136 - ₱1,306 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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40
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Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.