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Brad R
Melbourne, Australia

Small but clean and friendly; overall average

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jan 14, 2017
This is a decent place if you're just staying 1 night in Manila. The rooms are very small and the lift is ancient, but it's super clean and has air con. I was on the 5th floor and had a balcony with (some) views over to the central business district. The breakfast was adequate and included, but nothing fancy. For the price, I would place it as average.

The B&B is located just off a busy street right in the middle of Pasay district. There are many Filipino restaurants and street food in close proximity. There is a metro station just at the end of the busy street (less than 5 mins walk). There is also a busy wet market about 1 block away, and SM Mall of Asia is only a few minutes away by jeepney. So it's a good location if you want to see the more colourful side of Manila.

The B&B is close to the airport. As this was my first time in Manila, I booked their airport pickup option. Someone met me at the airport then put me into a car (after a fairly long wait), which I think was an Uber car. The driver didn't really know where he was going and kept asking me for confirmation, which was very frustrating. I would recommend just getting an Uber directly - NAIA airport has clearly marked bays with numbers outside the terminal, so it's easy to specify an exact location.
Date of stay: December 2016
Room Tip: Top floors may have views, but be prepared for the slow lift / stairs
Trip type: Traveled solo
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Reviewed December 22, 2016 via mobile

The day i arrive and leave philippines i choose starlight. I have never caught a taxi from terminal 1 but the fare from terminal 3 was 130 php. My advice if u cant get a reasonable taxi from terminal 1 get the free terminal bus to terminal 3 and catch a white taxi from the new ground floor taxi terminal there. And use the map the hotel provide. All i can say about starlight is no frills. But spotless throughout. Strong aircon in rooms good choice of tv channels. Wifi strong throughout. Food very good and reasonalbly priced as was beverages. The staff are superb. My only gripe is the bathroom which is a wet room and the whole area gets soaked . A blocked divide would solve this niggle. Also the shower always cold. Aside this i will continue to make starlight my first and last hotel on my reguler philippine visits.

Date of stay: October 2016
Trip type: Traveled solo
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Reviewed December 19, 2016

I booked via telephone call, and they're easy to talk with. I asked if it's okay that i will arrive at their hotel by 8 pm even though their check in time is 2 pm (or 4 pm i don't remember) and they said yes. It's very accessible because it is walking distance from LRT 1 station (Libertad). The place is small, and simple but it's very decent and cozy. The room is small too, considering that it's tagged as "double room", but it's super clean. Usual set up - one bed, toiletries, and towel and very cold air condition. But please be guided that there are no slippers. You have to request it and you will pay 100 pesos for a pair (you can take it since you paid for it). The breakfast is the best part of the stay, we ordered beef tapa and boneless bangus (served with fried rice, scrambled egg and a drink of your choice) and it's very delicious!

The only downside is that some staff looks like they don't know what they're doing (maybe they're just newly hired) since the hotel is also new, opened last 2014. They are friendly but I think they need some more training.

For the summary:
Price - 2250 pesos per night for two with breakfast for two: 5 points for me

Location/surroundings: it's accessible but the environment outside the hotel is not that good so just stay inside especially if it's already late at night: 4 points

Place - small but it's good for the price because it's clean: 5 points

Staff - 4 points but they just need a little bit of improvement

Over all: 4.5 points

Room tip: ask for a room with balcony. :)
Date of stay: December 2016
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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1  Thank glen a
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Reviewed December 13, 2016 via mobile

We used Starlight for a two night stop over before our next flight to Indonesia.

Location

-5 minute walk to LRT

-Plenty of choice for food (KFC,MD,Chow King,Pizza)

-20min drive from the airport (250pesos Max)

Hotel

-Great staff! Very welcoming and helpful

-located just off the main road and easy to find

-Feels very modern to its surroundings

Room

-Quaint

-A/C

-Good selection of TV channels

-Quiet (request a higher floor so you are away from the function room)

I would like to say a special thanks to staff for helping us with food deliveries and helping us with our taxi to the airport.

Date of stay: December 2016
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed December 3, 2016 via mobile

We had one night in Manila and wanted to be close to the airport and also MOA. Starlight was a good option as it was around 20-30 mins depending on traffic to the airport and only 10-15 mins to Mall of Asia. The staff were very friendly and helped us in every way, from organising our uber taxi to carrying our bags in and out and providing advice if needed.

The room wasn't very big but was more than adequate for a short stay. It was kept clean and tidy.

We also got there really early in the morning around 6 am and they let us have an early check in for 500p. Which was reasonable considering check in is at 2pm.

Overall would recommend to others :)

Date of stay: December 2016
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Reviewed October 18, 2016

Location
+ accessible. near lrt and other public transpo
+ a few minutes away from Bluebay walk, MOA
- a bit noisy even at night
- neighborhood is not so fine
- parking is gated but not within the building

Food
+ delicious
+ affordable
++ crispy dilis, home made tapa at lomi really taste good!

Service
+ accommodating staff

Vicinity/area
+ clean
+ the space is maximized
+ common area is clean and okay for some down time
- elevator not working properly
- there was a brownout that morning and the generator is not working :(

Room
+ complete toiletries
+ with balcony
+ maximized space
+ clean room and bathroom
+ with hot and cold shower
- cabinet's squeaking/creaking sound is a bit annoying

Overall
+ the price is just right.
+ very affordable (especially if you just need a place to rest)
+ will consider going back

Room tip: higher floor
Date of stay: October 2016
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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1  Thank CMarie N
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Starlightbnb, Guest Relations Manager at OYO 139 Starlight Bed And Breakfast, responded to this reviewResponded November 25, 2016

Dear CMarie N,

We truly appreciate the wonderful TripAdvisor review! We hope you can come see us again soon.

All the best,
Starlight Bed & Breakfast

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