Subic City (Subic Bay)

[JPF]

What's a DLD? It is not in the ISG Abbreviations directory. I am sure it is not the Department of Livestock Development or the Detroit Lincoln Dealership. Maybe it is Don't Look Down?

DLD = Double Lady Drink.

[KongKing]

I managed to get a BBBJ in the club after 1 DLD while the dancers were watching me from stage.

What's a DLD? It is not in the ISG Abbreviations directory. I am sure it is not the Department of Livestock Development or the Detroit Lincoln Dealership. Maybe it is Don't Look Down?

[Switched]

Looking back a few posts I saw a few posters describing this as a hidden gem and an alternative to AC.

I went to Subic to get away from some of the crazies hassling me at AC and wanted to get out of town. One of them texted me on the morning of my departure warning me not to go as the titties were smaller and girls were uglier out that way. It didn't take long for me to realise she had a point.

There were fewer bars (and the bars seemed smaller (there were no big bars there). I am generally picky and had been to several bars and was disappointed with the quality. I was ready to give up when I went to the bar at the bottom of my hotel (rascals) for a last drink. Found a 24 YO who was a little drunk and all over me. She said it was her first week there, and I believe her. I managed to get a BBBJ in the club after 1 DLD while the dancers were watching me from stage. Didn't take long for me to pay the 1500 p and go upstairs.

She turned out to be my favorite barfine of the whole trip. Kept her for 3 days. Wasn't hassled by friends / cousins / sisters. She gave me her full attention. And was most accommodating.

Other than that everything seemed cheaper in Subic. From drinks to barfines to shopping. Also much less beggars and street vendors. The beach was okay but not much compared to what can be seen elsewhere.

Swagmans had a minibus going there for 500 p from Angeles.

[Switched]

I just got back from Subic, stayed at the Pub hotel as the location was in the center of the action and rated reasonably well on tripadvisor.

The room was nice and had air conditioning. I did have to walk 2 flights of stairs to get to my room and there was no elevator. Wasn't a big issue when I was following my barfines ass up those stairs.

The odd thing about this place was that you had to keep handing your key back to reception every time you left the room. It had a room safe and nothing was stolen, however, I've never had to do this before.

I was also unfortunate enough to stay there during a 12-hour power outage. The taps don't work during the outage and without any fans or aircon, you get sweaty and smelly quickly. They did get generators a couple of times during the day and I eventually showered but it wasn't the most pleasant of days and I was very tired by night time.

Whilst I wouldn't mind staying there again, I'd probably try somewhere else out if I visit again.

[Dg8787]

I have brought a girl from AC and stayed at Wild Orchid last year that a nice non smoking room. No issues about girls with the hotel.

Thanks for the info. I booked the Mangrove and will report back on it around the end of June.

[Big Kahuna]

I am going to Subic for the first time in June for 3 nights. I would like a nice hotel with a non-smoking room. I also may be bringing a couple of girls from AC and am wondering if that would be any issues with the hotel. Thanks for your information on this.

I have brought a girl from AC and stayed at Wild Orchid last year that a nice non smoking room. No issues about girls with the hotel.

[Dg8787]

I am going to Subic for the first time in June for 3 nights. I would like a nice hotel with a non-smoking room. I also may be bringing a couple of girls from AC and am wondering if that would be any issues with the hotel. Thanks for your information on this.

[Zackary Kr]

To Mongerer69.

I agree Arizona resort is in a nice location but they are always full so book in advanced is a good idea for the lower cost room, Mangrove is a new resort beach front they only have 41 room the beach front room is nice at the cost of 90 USD is not walking distance need to take the trak 50 P 10 min.

Fast Eddie 48

I strongly recommend Subic Pearl Inn if you're interested in a place that is well kept and the rooms are clean, somewhat modern, and cheap (about $30 day). I stayed there last year and plan to stay there again. The blue rooms of the Arizona are god-awful ugly and overpriced in my opinion. Subic Pearl Inn is across the street from the Arizona where all of the market stalls are located on the street that's perpendicular to the highway. Don't let the small front desk deceive you. The room service is good and everything is clean and smells fresh. If there was anything to gripe about, it would just be the location; since it feels a bit isolated from the bars and the beach.

[Betong]

The score would be better if you ignore the ones that gave bad reviews because it was in a sleazy area (no shit!)

LOL. Remind me again, what part of Baloy / BB isn't 'sleazy'? In fact there's not a single sleazy bar anywhere near Mangrove, unless of course you walk all the way out to the main road and turn right. . . .

Just in case nobody's mentioned it here yet, the new iCove along the strip in BB is pretty decent. Kind of basic rooms but comfy, and brand new, and cheaper than you might expect from the lobby.

[GreenBud]

- Many/most barfines/tips seem to be 1500 pesos.

- Note my reviews are from Tuesday to Thursday. The bars get busy on the weekends.

- A few years ago, I thought the best overall bar was the Wet Spot. What happened? The bar moved. It was semi-dead. Alaska is now at the old location of the Wet Spot. It was also semi-dead.

- Overall, I thought the best bar was Lollipop.

[GreenBud]

anyone tried mangrove hotel?

since it's new, it was very good. that comment only applies for the first year or two.

the lowest price room, which faces the street, is 2950 pesos (price you get from their website or the walk-in price; slightly cheaper than agoda).

decent bed, great pillows, clean, decent wood furniture/trim, large tv, inroom safe, nice pool, nice view from the pool area, and easy access to barrio barretto (with trike or a short walk).

cons: bathroom could be better. shower drain wasn't good. wi-fi was shitty; it was spotty and/or bad.

read the reviews on tripadvisor. the score would be better if you ignore the ones that gave bad reviews because it was in a sleazy area (no shit!)

[Fast Eddie 48]

Sometimes being on a $50 budget you have to accept blue walls. Tomo and Gavin run a 1st class operation at The Arizona. I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in Subic.

To Mongerer69.

I agree Arizona resort is in a nice location but they are always full so book in advanced is a good idea for the lower cost room, Mangrove is a new resort beach front they only have 41 room the beach front room is nice at the cost of 90 USD is not walking distance need to take the trak 50 P 10 min.

Fast Eddie 48

[Pip Jaeger]

anyone tried mangrove hotel? a search returned no results. i did email them and confirmed they are gf. just want to know the actual feedback from a fellow monger who has stayed there.

at$62, slightly out of my $50 budget but the shocking blue walls of arizona and other places make me sick. i am looking for something with a bit more elegant subtle and laidback decor. besides i like to practice portrait photography with the bar gals and i don't want a brothel look in my pics.

thanks.

peeman

try the treasure island. i stayed there last year. the service was good and the staff is friendly. some of the cheaper rooms aren't great (small and dated) , but the beach view rooms are spacious and well lit = good for pics. if available request room 7 as that one gives the best view of the pool and the beach (the ones at the other end are partially blocked by palm trees). when i stayed the room was about 60usd (all in) per night, a bit over your budget, but it'll suite your needs.

food was a bit pricey, but there are plenty of other options like the blue rock, (btw, rooms there weren't too nice though). both have floating bars which can be fun, blue rock's is considerably larger.

one word of caution if you do stay there, watch when you're walking around the bed. it's on a concrete pedestal and you're likely to bang your toe or foot into it; painful as all hell. i think everyone who has ever stayed there, including me, has done it at least once, lol.

[Mongerer69]

sometimes being on a $50 budget you have to accept blue walls. tomo and gavin run a 1st class operation at the arizona. i wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in subic.

anyone tried mangrove hotel? a search returned no results. i did email them and confirmed they are gf. just want to know the actual feedback from a fellow monger who has stayed there.

at$62, slightly out of my $50 budget but the shocking blue walls of arizona and other places make me sick. i am looking for something with a bit more elegant subtle and laidback decor. besides i like to practice portrait photography with the bar gals and i don't want a brothel look in my pics.

thanks.

peeman

[PeeMan]

anyone tried mangrove hotel? a search returned no results. i did email them and confirmed they are gf. just want to know the actual feedback from a fellow monger who has stayed there.

at$62, slightly out of my $50 budget but the shocking blue walls of arizona and other places make me sick. i am looking for something with a bit more elegant subtle and laidback decor. besides i like to practice portrait photography with the bar gals and i dont want a brothel look in my pics.

thanks.

peeman