Arizona Beachside Resort Hotel (Olongapo) | seaside resort

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  charles (guest)

  The sun sets between two mountain peaks across the bay and it is incredible. As the rosy color disappears from the clouds you watch the waves lap the beach. Sitting in a comfortable chair, feet propped up on the seawall, a cold drink in one hand and the one you love sitting next to you, what could be better? Welcome to the Arizona International Hotel This little hotel along the National Highway in Barrio Barretto has to be one of the best-kept secrets of the area and by far the best value. The hotel is hidden beyond large white walls leaving it isolated from the busy area as well as insulated from it. The hotel is one of the few beachfront hotels in the area, and has a swimming pool that fronts on the beach. Its 26 rooms are well appointed, each with its own air conditioning, color televisions with cable, full size mirrors and queen size bed(s). The family rooms are the most popular; designed for four to six adults. Two of the family rooms are poolside in a separate building. There is also a family room on the ground floor of the main building with its own patio and entrance and a second floor family room with a beachfront balcony. The hotel features a very nice fully air-conditioned restaurant, which serves a variety of Filipino and international meals. Most guests however prefer to have their meals outdoors. Just outside the doors of the restaurant is the bar area. The full bar serves a full range of drinks and the meals from the restaurants menu. Guest can sit around the bar or around the shaded pool area. The pool area is elevated above the beach allowing some separation. There is also a small beach bar that overlooks the beach and during the summer individual tables and umbrellas right on the beach. An Upstairs open patio with panoramic views of the beach and ocean is generally used for larger groups and parties but is also available for individuals and couples. In 2004 the hotel won the "Cleanest and Greenest Hotel" award from the City of Olongapo. That award is based on the overall cleanliest, health inspections and environmental friendliness. In 2005 they did one better by being awarded the "Healthiest Hotel " award by the city and regional health departments. The hotel is popular with both domestic and international guest, and has a large repeat clientele. It has on premise secured parking for 20 vehicles

  19 years ago | reply | hide comment
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  Steven (guest)

  I took my family there and had the best time. The food was excellent and the beds were comfortable. The location is perfect, right off National Highway and across from many shops, salons, restaurants, 2 drug stores, and just about anything you may want. But the best part I found about this place was the staff. The absolute most friendly and helpful I have ever encountered anywhere. Always smiling and offering to help. Hidden beside the lobby in the corner is a door that leads to Score! Bar where I could get away for a cold beer and a game of pool and darts while the family played in the pool and on the beach. The waitresses in there are very friendly and good at pool also. There were several waitresses so they could provide individual service to each customer, but it was all professional and clean. This place offers much to singles as well as families. I highly recommend it. I plan to return soon.

  17 years ago | reply | hide comment