I appreciated this video. This is the hotel I'm gonna stay at when I first get to Cebu either feb or march next year. Loved the first room with the living room. I want to be central Cebu so I can walk around and see everything. I also wanted a hotel with a pool, as I enjoy swimming, its good exercise for an old geezer (73) like me. I will stay there for 2 weeks, then find somewhere else there, until I find a more permanent residence. My goal is not to pay more than 22000 pesos per month in Cebu, but most likely not right in the center of town. I enjoy walking and window shopping, not to mention people watching when I'm relaxing with a good cup of coffee or iced tea. I've enjoyed your vlogs, especially your rentals, almost decided on Valencia, but I want to start in Cebu first, a good place for an expat to start and get acclimated to the weather changes from the Texas weather. I plan on visiting my daughter in-laws family in Antique sometime in the future and roam around the islands, one by one.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

sounds like a great plan. I will be in Cebu All for Feb and March. Keep in touch

@jamesnichols2511

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement SM seaside, is that the largest mall in Cebu. If so, I'd really love to check it out.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

As of 2022, it is the largest mall in Cebu, the fourth largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the fourteenth in the world

@charlesbronson5235

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement love the facts and statistics Mike. Always on top of your game my friend 💪🏻👍🏻☝🏻🇵🇭🇺🇸

@texasmikey

Жыл бұрын

Stayed at Quest Hotel numerous times. Ayala mall is right across street and Social restaurant and bar upstairs in Ayala is popular with expats.

That's my main guy, Jeffrey! 2:12 Always cheerful. In fact everyone at Quest Hotel in Cebu City are so nice and accommodating. I highly recommend anyone to stay at Quest Hotel and get the experience!

@mikesphilippineretirement

11 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing

Quest is my favorite too. Great breakfast and they treat you as royalty. Convenient to Ayala mall which is a whole world to itself. Great video.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks Bart.

We've stayed at Quest many times since they first opened mostly in a basic king room. GREAT value especially for extended stays. The breakfast buffet was always worthwhile. Consistently good food and excellent variety. Service is outstanding. Security is high. There is more there is more security than is apparent. Laundry is available or a short walk away. Several high quality massage spas nearby. YOLO massage two minutes south is world class the best massage we've had in Philippines. Ayala mall is five minute walk. Do be cautious..... several times we saw the syndicate children beggar-pick pockets working nearby.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

Looks really lovely Mike and Janet. I'm sure you will enjoyed a truly wonderful time and so close to the main places to visit and central too. Great presentation too so thank you. Whenever I get a chance I head straight to watch one of your videos Awesome

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for your support

Very nice accommodations Mike & Janet. We had a very pleasant stay while in Cebu. Thanks for sharing.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

We loved that hotel we been staying there for the past 16 years and they seen my kids grow 😊. We will be back there again next month .

Good video

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Coco

Very much appreciate your work on this, I will keep them in mind.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

Best hotel breakfast buffet in Cebu City. my go- to hotel when we leave Minglanilla for a weekend in the city. We use Bai hotel and Radisson blu hotel when we feel like splurging.

Will stay there with my daughter and spouse 😊 thank you for sharing 💗

@mikesphilippineretirement

9 ай бұрын

Have fun!

Hello Mike and Janet, nice review of the hotel. 👍

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

That looks like a great hotel! The buffets look delicious too. I would recommend that for anyone coming to visit Cebu.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

We agree!

Cebu is definitely my speed 😀 Thanks for sharing the hotel info. 🙏

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Well done. Thanks for the information and tour.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Another great video Mike, your insights give a good perspective on the hotel. I would stay at the Quest when I get there. Thanks!

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks

Concur, Quest is a good place to stay. Thanks.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

We always stay there. Last visit we were on 20th floor when Odette hit. On our way home that trip my family of 4 stayed in a Jr. Suite. We really like that room too!

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

nice size room for a family

@JoyFilipina

Жыл бұрын

We always stay at Quest when we arrive from US before going to the province. Love it! ❤

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thanks glad you enjoyed the Quest

Nice hotel an prices are good as well 👍

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are! It was a good deal when I stayed at the Quest

Hello Mr. Mike, yes my wife and I stayed at the Quest Hotel back in 2020 prior to leaving the Philippines going to the USA. The buffet was awesome and the pool bar was very popular. What I remember most though is that our flight home kept getting canceled and we were forced to return to the Quest Hotel and they continued to give us our discounted room rate three times. Later I found out that we were the last flight out on Korean Airlines leaving for the US through South Korea when the pandemic hit in 2020. Enjoy your videos, you're both beautiful people and keep up the good work. God bless

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

We really enjoyed our stay at the Quest and felt the quality for the price was very good. We also enjoyed the breakfast and coffee area every morning. They even have nurses on staff if needed free of charge. My wife sometimes will have allergic reactions to shellfish (itching/rash) and during her stay she had one. I called concierge to see if the gift shop was still open and if they sold Benadryl. They said no but they would send a nurse up. She came within 5 min and treated my wife free of charge although I did tip her. Quest Hotel gets 5 stars in my book!

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing Jake

Verry good Vid and review.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good video Mike. I’ve stayed at the Quest a few times now. Good food and bars there breakfast is fantastic and room rates are great compared to Australia. Cheers 🍻

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

Thanks Mike 😊 Thanks Janet 😊

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Billy

Nice looking and prices are good

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are

I stayed at the Quest the week they first opened. Great place. Can’t believe the huge additions to Ayala.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! what year was that?

@samspade2131

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement I want to say, January 2013. I was originally booked at the Parklane which was/is just around the corner from the Quest. The Parklane was ok but each day I'd walk past the Q on the way to Ayala and they had a super deal on since they were just opening. So, after my res at the P ended I moved over to the Q. The only thing I didn't like about it was they had these shaggy throw rugs in the bedroom. Didn't think there was any way to get them clean. Other than that, it was in 2013 exactly as you describe today.

Thanks Mike & Janet . Very nice room. Im looking into booking a room here when i come in January. Im in Cebu for a cople days then i comre to Dumagetie staying at Go Hotels. Cant wait . Thanks guys❤

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! hoping we can meet

Its nice to stay there if you have partner 😜😁, thanks for sharing that to us Mike enjoy your weekend

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Nice.

@mikesphilippineretirement

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Good spot. Helps being near Ayala business park

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Definitely....thanks for watching

I stayed at Quest many times and it was always great. After Covid-19, stayed 7 nights at Radisson Blu Cebu for a low price due to lack of guesses. Go in to just view the lobby and get a drink and you will enjoy it. The AC in the lobby was the coldest I have ever experienced in Cebu.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Mike Hello. When I'm at Cebu . I like Lex hotel. Breakfast was great. Winnie my fiancee like the rooftop swimming pool. They have a couple outside too. I was going to try quest but we didn't make it. Have fun. By the way not sure where you get your reservations from but you might try agoda i've been getting good luck with that 14:55

The Quest is my favorite. We have had the Deluxe Double room at least twice, my favorite. The other times it was just a cheaper room with only one window. We also stay at the Red Planet hotel. I like that these two hotels are within walking distance of Ayala Mall. I enjoymthe buffet breakfast, but I think it’s to expensive.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@cgheorgh

Жыл бұрын

I stayed at the Quest last year. Noticed Red Plannet was also nearby and it's probably quite a bit cheaper. What did you think of Red Plannet and how does it compare to Quest? Thanks!

@twindragontyler

Жыл бұрын

@@cgheorgh The Quest is twice the price as the Red Planet. The Red Planet is a small room, no restaurant…..but there is a 7/11 next door. You get what you pay for…. My Asawa says, Red Planet is for cheap people, but in a practical way. We use Red Planet mostly when we are only staying one night in Cebu City.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

did not go in but looked ok fom the outside also looks smaller

Very nice hotel

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was!

Looks like a very nice place to stay for anyone looking to visit Cebu. Room rates are very affordable and you get a nice room. Here in the USA would be a lot more!

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

yes 100 a night at least and great staff

10:58 That's wild! I had a corner room on my second stay at Quest! I had room 1658. The view was immaculate!

@mikesphilippineretirement

11 ай бұрын

I agree the view is very nice

that’s in business park? we’d been there last feb!

Love this place and not too bad as i think it was about $55 a night, so very reasonable. Super short walk to Ayala after you learn the route. Their breakfast was quite costly but 7=11 close and McDonalds as well for good coffee and low cost breakfast. I have found no problems with taxis in Cebu, but Manila taxis have been a problem.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

SM Seaside used to be my spot as well while visiting Cebu City. I remember paying 300 pesos for the trip from Mandaue.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

It was so big no way i could have seem eveything in SM Seaside in one aftenoon

@lavonyoung2366

Жыл бұрын

SM Seaside is my favorite mall in Cebu, mainly because of the cinema. The Directors Club is GREAT.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

will have to check it out

The Quest Hotel was my transition spot when i first came for a 3 week trip to setup my apartment. I left for a little over a month, and then came back and retired.

@mikesphilippineretirement

9 ай бұрын

THANKS FOR SHARING

Common practice at quality hotels is to have on record the plate number in Cebu. Haven’t experienced it anywhere else in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Maayo Hotel in Mandaue used to also give me the information of the car and driver to keep with me.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

I was happy they did that, just in case

Stayed at Quest Hotel for 6 months earlier this year. Strongly recommend this hotel.

@mikesphilippineretirement

11 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing

I was in Cebu last week also. I thought that I saw you in Ayala last Tuesday. I was setting in the food court if it was you, you was going out to the terrace. I didn't see Janet. We went on the Ocean Jet. We stayed at the Golden Prince this time we normally stay at The Hotel Elizabeth. We like staying there because it's about 2 blocks from Ayala.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

i was alone sorry we did not get to say hi

@lavonyoung2366

Жыл бұрын

You was walking fast, by the time I stood up you was gone.

Haven't done the Quest. Stayed at the Elizabeth Hotel a few times. Older upscale hotel showing its age, but similar amedities to the quest. Price has gone up so don't see the value anymore. Usually stay at the ABC hotel, located by Robinson circle. 1.5 a night for a king. Decent rooms..only 6 floors. No breakfast, but stores on first level and good underground parking. Starbucks and Bos close by.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

Great video. Very nice hotel at low price. You stated expensive at 160 pesos for coke. How much is that in dollars? Hope you had a good time.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

180 pesc about $3.20

I found that traffic was a bit** so pick your hotel based on what locations you want to visit.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

good tip

Hey Mike , I saw your video with John and you mentioned that you had found a storage business in Cebu, Please post a link for the storage facility.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

i have left Cebu and will be back in 2 weeks and will get the info from the business

@thaidawg9231

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Thanks

Nice clean place but I didn't care for the Quest. I forfeited my reservation and took a cab back to Lapu Lapu after walking around the block.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. It was not the hotel just the area around it?

@tman46544

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement correct, the inside was is really nice but after walking around the block it just wasnt the place for me. The room you had before could be the exact room I had to be honest including the view, I dont recall what my room number was. Id post photos since I have a few but I dont think I can here.

it is great value at $45 USD. I note that Waterford Hotel is just up the road and is very expensive and not as nice..SEFA is great 5 star but expensive, at Barcolod we had a room near the pool and it cost over 4200 peso including breakfast....We havce alos stayed in budget hotels on Bohol that were adeqaute and cost aroiud 1000 pero a night but rather basic but comforatabl..

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

Good review. I liked the Junior Suite the best--not sure what the cost was for that room? How much was the breakfast buffet? or is that included with the room?. Also, any gym or workout room? The location of this hotel seems great and easy for public transportation. Also, nice to get free parking for the motorbike if you stay there. I also like seeing a safe in each room--that's always a concern of mine for security of my cash & documents. I think I'll use this place when I get to the Philippines in mid 2024 for my 3-4 month exploratory trip visiting Cebu, Bohol & Dumaguete areas. Any idea what the condos rent for on the upper floors?

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

studio run 400 to 500 usd..no Breakfast is not included but you can purchase at a discount if staying in the hotel...cost about 500 peso for breakfast buffet with room discount

nice place, how does one find out who to rent a condo from or what is for rent there

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

try market place on face book..or AIRBNB if in Cebu talk to the sales agent on the first floor

Hi mike--can you tell if they have a gym with ( weights) dumbells?

@mikesphilippineretirement

9 ай бұрын

not sure about dumbells but they have a gym

"One of the first times Janet has been in an elevator"......

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

2nd time ..it was funny to watch her hold on for dear life

I was just wondering why you didn’t take the ferry all the way to Cebu?

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the ride

@douglasjordan4508

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Mike, do the hotels that you featured take credit cards and if so what kind of exchange rate will someone from the U.S. receive? Currently, the rate on the exchanges are running about $55.55 pesos to the dollar on 12/09/2023.

@mikesphilippineretirement

7 ай бұрын

you can book on line with your credit card..exchange rate is done by your credit card company

@loneranger668

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your reply.@@mikesphilippineretirement

What bike do you have? Thank you!

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Mine inmax155

How much is the Brakefast lunch or dinner Is dinner any good

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

785, 885 and 985 php less 20% discount if you stay at the hotel

That's a little intrusive, that they rummage through your bags before you're allowed into the hotel entrance

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

they do not open your bags...they run it thru the x ray

@txtworld

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement OK Mike, that's a little more comforting

Hi Mr Mike, thanks for showing us the best hotels. Could you please make a video about the affordable ones also.

@mikesphilippineretirement

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! but what price range is affordable to you???

Prices?

do the rooms come with a frig?

@mikesphilippineretirement

9 ай бұрын

yes

Was the food free , with the hotel?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

of course not

How much per night .