Seeing The World For Less Through Agoda

Agoda.com is an online travel agency that caters to customers around the world, facilitating reservations for accommodation, flights, ground transportation, and activities.

In the past, I would book accommodations directly with resorts and hotels, thinking it would be the best option since there was no agency involved. While it is still a safe choice, I discovered Agoda and found that their offers are much cheaper than booking directly with the hotels. I switched to using Agoda, downloaded the app, created an account, and have been booking my hotels through them ever since. So far, I haven’t had any problems with my reservations.

Listed below are ten of the hotels I’ve booked through Agoda.

Luljetta’s Place, Antipolo, Rizal

We booked a room at Luljetta’s Place six years ago, which means Agoda has been my travel companion since 2018. Luljetta’s Place is the Philippines’ first and only hanging gardens and spa. The property is divided into two sections: Luljetta’s Garden Suites, which offers room accommodations, and Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens Spa, which provides spa services, including all-natural scrubs, spa enhancers, massage pools, and meditation lounges.

Crosswinds Resort Suites, Tagaytay, Cavite

Crosswinds Tagaytay guests are actually limited to only one part of the compound because most parts are exclusive to homeowners. We were always curious about what lies beyond the boundary. So, when we learned about Crosswinds Resort Suites, which is located inside, we were excited because, finally, we could pass through the guardhouse. Thanks to the management for listing their hotel on Agoda! There are also homeowners who have listed their homes on Agoda.

Aureo, San Fernando, La Union

When planning our trip to La Union, we considered staying at either a hotel in San Juan or Aureo Resort. However, I realized that San Juan is more suited for groups of friends who like to party and chill. Since I’m traveling with my mother, who prefers to unwind in a place where everything is accessible without leaving the compound, Aureo Resort turned out to be the better choice for this trip.

Central Park Reef, Subic, Zambales

It was pandemic season, and Agoda was one of the first apps I opened when the restrictions were lifted because I was eager to travel! For our Subic tour, we checked in at Central Park Reef Resort for a relaxing one-night stay. Central Park Reef is actually famous on TikTok for its unique architectural design, especially the swimming pool. It may be small, but it offers extravagant hospitality, similar to that of a luxury hotel.

Crusoe Cabins, Calatagan, Batangas

Crusoe Cabins prides itself on transforming container vans into charming cabins for accommodation. These huts deliver a rustic yet luxurious vibe. Some of them are located right on the beachfront, which definitely brought out the island girl in me. Crusoe Cabins is managed by CaSoBe, which also operates Aquaria Waterpark. I believe Agoda also offers tickets to the waterpark.

Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Even for hotels in our own province, I still find it more convenient to book online through Agoda. I booked hotels in Puerto Galera twice in 2022. The first time was for a friend’s wedding, and we chose to stay at Mang-Yan Grand Hotel in White Beach. The second time was for a staycation at Fridays Puerto Galera. The latter isn’t your typical Puerto Galera hotel, as it’s located on a secluded beach on the island of Boquete.

Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel, Mactan, Cebu

For trips to the Visayas, booking hotels through Agoda is just a click away. It wasn’t hard to find a good hotel because the online travel agency offers a wide selection. In fact, I discovered Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel on Agoda. Located along the eastern shores of Mactan, the island next to Cebu City, the resort offers a blend of rural and urban lifestyles.

W Macau, Cotai, Macau

Agoda has earned my trust when booking hotels abroad, as we had two successful stays during our trip to Macau. For our four-day stay, we chose to book a room at the budget-friendly, two-star Hou Kong Hotel for the first three nights to keep our accommodation costs low. However, we still wanted to experience the extravagance of staying at one of the hotels on the Cotai Strip, so we reserved a night at W Macau, one of the integrated resorts in Studio City, for our last day.

Cube Boutique Capsule Hotel, Kampong Glam, Singapore

Since we had a 23-hour layover in Singapore during our flight to Sydney, we decided to check in at a capsule hotel in the city. We needed a budget-friendly option, as we would only be staying overnight and leaving at sunrise to catch our morning flight. We were glad to find one through Agoda and chose to stay at Cube Boutique Capsule Hotel. The hotel is designed for solo and duo travelers who don’t require the expensive rooms offered by more conventional hotels.

Viettrekking Sapa, Lào Cai, Vietnam

I was so delighted to find the trending Sa Pa hotel on Agoda! Viettrekking Sapa is probably the most featured Sa Pa hotel on TikTok, and I can’t blame the content creators. Viettrekking Sapa is indeed every viewer’s dream staycation—a luxurious hotel that doesn’t cost much. It’s known for offering panoramic views of the Fansipan mountain range, Muong Hoa Valley, and Sunworld Fansipan Legend’s monorail, all visible from the room’s balcony.