Three of CDO’s Best Hotels
The Marigold Hotel
Marigold Hotel, which takes its name from a flower, has been in business for only several months since its opening last April 9, 2010. However, when it comes to services and promos directed towards customer satisfaction, the establishment seems to be progressing with a good pace.
The hotel is located in the city proper of Cagayan de Oro, specifically in A. Velez Street, just beside Land Bank. Marigold Hotel’s location is one of the reasons it clicks with customers, as it provides easy access to most tourist attractions within the city.
Aside from the usual room packages, The Marigold Hotel also has Petal Restaurant, a place where guests can enjoy sumptuous dishes while enjoying the luxury of live bands playing. Later on, they can indulge in fun videoke sessions. In addition, hotel guests can sweat it out while enjoying the services and amenities of the Baileya Health and Spa Center. There’s also a Blooms Coffee Shop where guests can entertain friends over a cup of excellently brewed coffee.
The up-to-date amenities found in its guestrooms and suites can pass for a three star standard rating. Rooms at The Marigold Hotel vary from superior to deluxe, to family types. They even have dormitory rooms good for three guests. These rooms are available at very affordable rates. Room packages (except for the dormitory types) come with a complimentary breakfast and welcome drinks.
The following amenities are applicable to the hotel’s (air conditioned) rooms:
- Cable television
- Hot and cold shower
- Refrigerator
- Mini bar
- NDD/IDD telephone
- Room Service
- Laundry and Pressing Service
For people who need to be constantly online, there is free Wi-Fi connection in the lobby and the restaurant.
The Marigold Hotel is also the perfect place for special events like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays; and even for official functions like seminars and meetings.
For inquiries and reservations, contact (088)8521104/8562047/8564320; or send an email through info@marigoldhotel.net. You may also want to visit their website for their Christmas package.
The Ridgeview Chalets
Located within the vicinity of Xavier Estates, a very classy high-end subdivision, is The Ridgeview Chalets. Its location is perfect for those who want to stay near the airport, while also being close to one of the city’s biggest malls, SM Cagayan de Oro.
Among its commendable services that guests can avail of is their free pick up and drop off to the airport. For non-tourist customers, transportation toward the place shouldn’t be a problem either, as it is only one jeepney or taxi ride away from the city center.
Another thing that adds up to The Ridgeview Chalets’ location advantage is the view. As it is located in the upper portion of the city, the geographical elevation allows a splendid view of the city’s valley and the Macajalar Bay. The chalets are equipped with only the best amenities:
- Air conditioned
- Cable TV
- Hot & Cold Shower
- Free Breakfast
Guests can choose from different chalet types: Deluxe, Standard and Family. Family rooms are duplex types that can accommodate a minimum of three to a maximum of eight persons.
The place offers a wide range of available amenities to cater to the different preferences of its visitors. They offer horseback riding while guests can also enjoy free use of their swimming pool (complete with slides kids will love). For a minimum fee, guests can also use their fitness gym, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, tennis court, and venues for indoor games like dart, billiard, and bowling. Guests with friends or relatives who are club members can use these amenities for free with the permission of their club member friend/relative.
Ridgeview Chalets also offers transportation services for travel within and outside of the city. For more specific information on this, visit their website or call them through (088) 858-7929/858-7930/858-8933/858-8937.
Harbor Lights Hotel
Opened to public back in January 1996, the Harbor Lights Hotel has been satisfying guests and patrons alike. As a testament of its continuing improvement, it acquired standard hotel accreditation from the Department of Tourism.
Harbor Lights is easily accessible as average travel time to and from the airport is around 45 minutes. It is about 20 minutes from the business center of Cagayan de Oro City and is quite near the city’s main shopping and dining destination, LimKetKai Mall. Hotel guests who like to try some adventure often take the jeepney to LimKetKai and the city center. Taxis abound, though, and travel to and from these destinations take only minutes.
The place also reserves a secure parking space for guests who own private vehicles.
Compared to the number of rooms that other hotels in the city provide, Harbor Lights Hotel has lesser rooms – 29 standard rooms and two suites. It also features a ballroom good for around 100 to 300 people, two function rooms, a swimming pool and an al fresco restaurant. Room rates are affordable (Php1,595 and Php2,700).
The garden portion where “harbor lights” and their reflection can be seen in the Macajalar Bay beside the area makes good venue for evening and garden themed parties or gatherings. Apart from their amenities, the hotel also takes pride in their well-trained staff.
For your reservation inquiries, you may contact (08822)724878/732771 or (088)8556060. You may also email them through hblights@yahoo.com.
-Kristof Tiongson-
