Thank You, Come Again: A Review of Pasig Motels

By Ping Guerrero

Alas, Valentine’s Day is upon us! For some, it’s the most dreaded time of the year when memories of dead romances spring back to life, while those swimming in a sea of mushy romance look forward to other organs raising—yes, you read that right.

For those looking for an affordable space where intimacy, privacy, anonymity and all that jazz (or jizz) are the main concerns, here are the top motels we reviewed for dear old libido’s consideration.

Oh, and these are not just your ordinary motorist’s hotels, these are Pasig motels–the infamous home of the bustling drive-inns for when you need to answer the call of your carnal desires.

8. Country Lodge

Let’s start off with Country Lodge, a modest place with kickass beef kaldereta. Don’t expect too much when it comes to the rooms, but they’re relatively clean and it can do the job of not making you feel so “ugh” when sprawled out in bed. However, the service is a bit mediocre for its rates, but would you really mind the so-so service when the reason you checked-in Country Lodge was for you to be the one…of service?
Location:
18 Christian Route, Oranbo, Pasig City

Convenience of Location ★★★★☆

Rates:
Motorcycle Rate: P285
Garage Rate: P700/12 Hours
Taxi Rate: P680/12 Hours (P650 on Sundays)
Regular Room Rate: P750/12 Hours (P1,170 on Fridays and Saturdays, P700 on Sundays)

Food
Menu ★★☆☆☆
Service ★★★☆☆
Quality of food ★★★☆☆
Presentation ★★☆☆☆

Amenities
Bed Quality ★★★☆☆
Hot Water ★★☆☆☆
Wi-Fi ★☆☆☆☆
Telephone ★★★☆☆
Towels/Soap/Toilet Paper ★★☆☆☆
Working Bathroom ★★★☆☆
Appliances (Hair dryer, etc.) ★★☆☆☆

Kink
Room features ★★☆☆☆
Cable/Channels ★★☆☆☆

Overall Cleanliness ★★★☆☆
No hairs in sink/tub/toilet ✓
Fresh beddings ✓
Empty trash bins ✓

Quality of Service ★★★☆☆

Promos/Membership/Discounts/Freebies ★★★★☆

Value for Money ★★★☆☆

OVERALL RATING ★★★☆☆

7. Mariposa Budget Hotel

Deep within the labyrinth of Escarpment Road is Mariposa Budget Hotel. Living up to its name, Mariposa is a surefire value for money motel with an abundance of cheap food choices and room rates. The rooms are steady, the service is fine (given that the staff throws you that awkward stink eye), but really, apart from you being the real MVP, the rates are contenders too! And let’s not forget its spacious garage, which housed a UV express van the time we made our rounds.

Convenience of Location ★★★★☆

Rates:
Garage Rate: P410/3 Hours, P565/6 Hours
Taxi Rate: P385/2 Hours, P550/6 Hours
Regular Room Rate: P450/3 Hours, P665/6 Hours

Food
Menu ★★★★☆
Service ★★☆☆☆
Quality of food ★★★☆☆
Presentation ★★☆☆☆

Amenities
Bed Quality ★★★☆☆
Hot Water ★☆☆☆☆
Wi-Fi ★☆☆☆☆
Telephone ★★☆☆☆
Towels/Soap/Toilet Paper ★★☆☆☆
Working Bathroom ★★★☆☆
Appliances (Hair dryer, etc.) ★★★☆☆
Kink
Room features ★★☆☆☆
Cable/Channels ★★☆☆☆

Overall Cleanliness ★★★☆☆
No hairs in sink/tub/toilet ✓
Fresh beddings ✓
Empty trash bins ✓

Quality of Service ★★★★☆

Promos/Membership/Discounts/Freebies ★★☆☆☆

Value for Money ★★★★☆

OVERALL RATING ★★★☆☆

6. Nice Hotel

A new player in the Shaw-Canley neighborhood is Nice Hotel. Built to serve like a real hotel, Nice offers (nice) rates that are light on the pocket, with rooms that make you feel like you’ve checked-in at a hospital. But don’t worry, its fresh amenities and 24/7 room service make up for that vibe. The game-changer: basement parking. Uh huh, anonymity is secured, but only until you bump into your friends at the lobby. Well, whatever. Nice, right?
Location:
123 Shaw Blvd. cor. Danny Floro St., Orandbo, Pasig City

Convenience of Location ★★★★☆

Rates:
Room rates vary but you can pay as low as P205-525/12 Hours on Mondays to Fridays

Food
Menu ★★★★☆
Service ★★★★★
Quality of food ★★★☆☆
Presentation ★★★☆☆

Amenities
Bed Quality ★★★★★
Hot Water ★★★★☆
Wi-Fi ★★★☆☆
Telephone ★★☆☆☆
Towels/Soap/Toilet Paper ★★★☆☆
Working Bathroom ★★★★☆
Appliances (Hair dryer, etc.) ★★★☆☆
Kink
Room features ★★★☆☆
Cable/Channels ★★★☆☆

Overall Cleanliness ★★★☆☆
No hairs in sink/tub/toilet ✓
Fresh beddings ✓
Empty trash bins ✓

Quality of Service ★★★★☆

Promos/Membership/Discounts/Freebies ★★★★☆

Value for Money ★★★★☆

OVERALL RATING ★★★★☆

It’s time to talk about the big time players, the legendary Flower Group, the four horse men of motels: Daisy, Orchid, Dahlia, and Rosal. It’s someone’s bragging rights to claim that he, she, and everyone else involved have had a taste of these flowers’ sweet, sweet offerings.

5. Daisy Drive-Inn & Restaurant

Daisy is the cheapest among the Flowers and the one with the most room rates and special promos. Believe me, just ask for a brochure and get on inside Daisy. The rooms are clean enough for you to make a mess on the sheets but the service is forgettable. Daisy is a place where romance can be eaten out by the fact that it’s really only a hit it-and-leave it kind of drive-inn, but, please, don’t leave without trying its mouthwatering Chinese lauriat dish.

Convenience of Location ★★★★☆

Rates:
Taxi Rate: P380/3 Hours, P680/12 Hours
Garage Rate: P515/3 Hours, P710/12 Hours
Special Rate: P375/2 Hours for a Garage Room and P270/2 Hours for a Taxi Room between 6am-5pm from Sunday-Friday

Food
Menu ★★☆☆☆
Service ★★☆☆☆
Quality of food ★★★☆☆
Presentation ★★☆☆☆

Amenities
Bed Quality ★★★☆☆
Hot Water ★★★☆☆
Wi-Fi ★★★☆☆
Telephone ★★★☆☆
Towels/Soap/Toilet Paper ★★★☆☆
Working Bathroom ★★★★☆
Appliances (Hair dryer, etc.) ★☆☆☆☆
Kink
Room features ★★★☆☆
Cable/Channels ★★★☆☆

Overall Cleanliness ★★★☆☆
No hairs in sink/tub/toilet ✓
Fresh beddings ✓
Empty trash bins ✓

Quality of Service ★★★☆☆

Promos/Membership/Discounts/Freebies ★★★☆☆

Value for Money ★★★☆☆

OVERALL RATING ★★★☆☆

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