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Family Getaway: Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay Hits & Misses, Cymplified!

August 15, 2015 by ceemee

After lunch and a brief meeting, we headed to Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay in our family car filled with bags and excitement. I was waiting for this day for ages! The anticipation didn’t prevent the kids from dropping off to sleep, though. They did wake up upon nearing the venue. Since we used a Deal Grocer coupon, the check-in was a breeze.

hotel kimberly tagaytay summer display

Hotel Kimberly was a bright four-storey hotel decked out in indigenous design materials and furniture. It’s not the city-type hotel that’s a skyscraper, which is sleek and modern. I kind of expected the latter, though, complete with a hotel stationery and pen, which they do not have. Despite that fact, our room was clean, very spacious since the voucher was for four, and had two queen size beds. It’s perfect for our family of five. I was also glad there was a bidet! Next time, I need to remember to request a T&B with bathtub. 😀

hotel kimberly room

Hits:

  • Huge hotel room
  • Two queen size beds
  • Bidet in the clean bathroom
  • Small balcony with a table and chairs where one could opt to have coffee, write or draw

Misses:

  • No letterhead paper and pen
  • Tiled floor in the room, not carpeted
  • Faulty telephone shower holder
  • Unreliable Internet connection
  • Tricky TV and channel box

While it was still very sunny and hot outside, we rested for a bit, perused the slow Internet and the children had snacks. When I have slathered sun block on the kids, it was time to head outdoors to the playground and to the farm. To give in to their repeated requests for playtime under the sun. They loved to climb and slide. They also tried the three-swing set made with old tires.

hotel kimberly playground

Playing was followed up with a long visit to the petting zoo. Once the kids entered the rabbit and guinea pig enclosure, it took quite some time for them to come out. Including me! We just love the rabbits and bunnies. They’re super soft and adorable! Feeding them leaves and stroking the soft fur were our favorite activities. We’re thankful to the farm hand who gave us bunches of leafy branches and took out a frisky baby rabbit for us to hold. It kicked about that we were scared we would drop it. But, it was 100x cuter and softer, with still small ears, beady eyes and tiny nose. Kakagigil!

hotel kimberly rabbits

hotel kimberly bunnies

bunnies… so fluffeh!!!!!

 

“I thought you’re a man”, my eldest said. She was talking to the sheep which bleated in a low and manly sound. Haha! These rams also had a share of the leaves.

hotel kimberly sheep

I went over to photograph the horses and a pony. I had the scare of my life when the baby trotted over to me, sniffed my forearm and bit it! Yikes!

hotel kimberly horses

this li’l dude swiftly rose up from a relaxed pose to “attack” the photographer, haha!

 

Little time was left to feed the chicken, ducks, turkeys and geese before drops of rain pelted us. We ran across the grass to the safety of the hotel restaurant where we claimed our welcome drinks – four glasses of iced tea. It was on day two that we visited the rest of the animals. There were pot-bellied pigs, peacocks, a cockatoo, and a wildcat.

farm entrance
farm entrance
guinea pig playground
guinea pig playground
cockatoo that says "pangit!"
cockatoo that says “pangit!”
hotel-kimberly-fowl
hotel-kimberly-ram

Hits:

  • Sizable grassy area for the kids to run on
  • Numerous activities on the playground
  • Adorable rabbits and guinea pigs
  • Roaming horses and sheep, plus a good variation of animals

Misses:

  • The pig area was littered with garbage

Dinnertime came suddenly and we drove to Leslie’s Restaurant to have local food. The streets greeted us with thick fog. Bulalo, chicken-pork Adobo, and Pancit Canton greeted our famished tummies.

After a filling dinner, we ventured to the new Starbucks in Twin Lakes 11 kilometers away. It was said to be the most beautiful Starbucks store in the Philippines. Light rain was falling so we decided not to sit outside anymore, lest the kids get wet.

A cup of hot cappuccino and a sweet banoffee pie were my perfect caps to a day of adventure.

foggy tagaytay road
foggy tagaytay road
@ leslie's restaurant
@ leslie’s restaurant
inside starbucks, twin lakes
inside starbucks, twin lakes
lighted walkway at the back of starbucks
lighted walkway at the back of starbucks

I cannot wait to wake up to a delicious breakfast.

Usually, I get excited for hotel breakfasts. I was! Until I saw and tasted the spread. I just had garlic rice, scrambled eggs, salty hotdogs and cloyingly sweet sausages. It was a bit disappointing. I was hoping for pancakes, cereals and milk for the kids. And bacon. ;-P

Well, we just swam it off in the kiddie pool! So glad it was a sunny morning since the water’s a bit cold.

Hits:

  • Kids’ pool in addition to the adults’

Misses:

  • The breakfast had limited options
  • And somewhat unpalatable

We had a final visit to the farm (petting the rabbits, mostly) before heading home from our short escape.

Would you visit Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay? Why or why not? 🙂

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About ceemee

I'm a blessed child of God, a wife and a mother to three.
I love reading, writing, and creating poems that rhyme.
I also draw my thoughts down on paper with glee.
I learn, laugh, sing and play with my kids most of the time.

Comments

  1. Kadrina says

    October 6, 2016 at 16:15

    Thank you for this review. We’re excited to go to Tagaytay with our toddlers and have booked at this hotel 🙂 I hope the weather will be great and better breakfast 😀

    • ceemee says

      October 8, 2016 at 17:47

      You’re welcome! Hope you and your family enjoy. My kids wanted to go back because of the cute rabbits. 🙂

  2. celin mendoza says

    October 9, 2015 at 12:39

    The zoo is a major plus! Although sad ang mga hotels with slowinternet connection. =(

    • ceemee says

      October 9, 2015 at 13:46

      I know, right? Hope they could improve on that.

  3. Ayi says

    September 13, 2015 at 08:00

    Ooohh, not carpeted? Sayang. With two toddlers, the flooring is one of the many things I consider when going on vacations. But I love the petting zoo, though 🙂
    Ayi recently posted..Momma Life: “Mommy, Let’s Play!”

    • ceemee says

      September 13, 2015 at 09:00

      I know. What if the kids fall out of bed?

  4. Balot's Chatter (@lotusshiella) says

    September 9, 2015 at 21:22

    Looks like the farm and playground are a great place for kids, nice to see animals, grass, trees and recreation options… at least away for awhile from the bustling of the city 🙂
    Balot’s Chatter (@lotusshiella) recently posted..Jiggy turns 4

    • ceemee says

      September 10, 2015 at 15:18

      That’s true! The city could sometimes be so suffocating.

  5. Rowena Wendy Lei says

    September 5, 2015 at 21:21

    Seems like a great place for a staycation, even with the misses! 🙂
    Rowena Wendy Lei recently posted..The best gift you can give your kids…

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:46

      Yes, in fact, we will go there again in a few months. 🙂

  6. Meikah Ybañez-Delid says

    September 4, 2015 at 11:22

    Looks like a fun place to be in! 🙂 Too bad about the misses though… Hope the hotel will address those.
    Meikah Ybañez-Delid recently posted..That’s What Being Married Is Like!

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:46

      I know. I guess they will if the reviews on Trip Advisor have the same complaints.

  7. Shane of Purple Pieces says

    September 4, 2015 at 09:33

    Will consider Hotel Kimberly when we go to Tagaytay with the kids. They’ll sure love the farm! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂
    Shane of Purple Pieces recently posted..Why Babies Love Sophie the Giraffe Teethers

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:43

      Kids who like animals will like the farm.

  8. Maan says

    September 3, 2015 at 23:42

    Definitely! Love the playground and and the petting zoo! I regret not knowing about it when we were in Tagaytay.
    Maan recently posted..Wanted: Yaya!

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:44

      Next time, you can stay there when you set foot in Tagaytay. 😀

  9. monica says

    September 3, 2015 at 23:03

    Ohhh, I didn’t know Hotel Kimberly had that huge of an outdoor space. Good to know they have activities kids can enjoy. And yes, I agree with you. A hotel breakfast that does not have bacon is very disappointing! BACON!!!
    monica recently posted..My Favorite Places for DIY Party Shopping

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:45

      I hope the food improves next time. 🙂

  10. Kaity says

    September 3, 2015 at 02:05

    Oh nice! Didn’t know they have a mini zoo! For sure it’ll be a hit to the kids (or my kids!) (: Thanks for sharing!

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:45

      Yes, if they like animals, they would surely have fun in Hotel Kimberly.

  11. Lique Dimayuga says

    September 2, 2015 at 22:43

    We we’re actually planning to go there last weekend kasi nga it has a playground and petting zoo.. Thank you for your honest review and thanks for sharing! We’ll try to go here next time we get the chance 🙂

    • ceemee says

      September 7, 2015 at 13:44

      Hope you get the chance!

  12. January/Janzcrystalz says

    August 23, 2015 at 10:45

    Hmmmm.. I’ll definitely visit if given the chance.. I want the kids to see the farm animals.. 🙂
    January/Janzcrystalz recently posted..International Coastal Cleanup and Mangrove Tree Planting 2015

  13. Toni says

    August 22, 2015 at 01:38

    Based on your blog post, I definitely want to visit! I’ve been hearing about Hotel Kimberly for a while now, but was kinda 50/50 about it. Yours is the first writeup about the hotel that made me go “Okay, I really want to bring my family there!” Thanks for being honest about the hits and misses! It’s a great way to manage expectations. 🙂
    Toni recently posted..My Son Turned 6 Today

    • ceemee says

      August 22, 2015 at 14:36

      Welcome, Toni! Timmy would enjoy the farm animals!

  14. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    August 18, 2015 at 06:02

    Thanks for sharing this review Ceemee! I’m putting Hotel Kimberly on my list as our next destination in Tagaytay.
    Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen recently posted..Hainanese Chicken Rice

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