Living a Rock Star Life at HardRock Resorts World Singapore

During our last Singapore-Malaysia holiday, we were again back at Sentosa. 

We love Sentosa, there are so many things to do and plenty of things to see...

We have previously stayed at the Festive Hotel and

MovenPick Hotel (now Le Meridien Sentosa), this time we have decided to living large like Rock Stars!

I have always wanted to stay in a Hard Rock Hotel wondering what living large feels like. 

Here is a peek of Hard Rock Hotel:

The Grand hotel lobby.  Check in was a breeze, I spent no more than 5 minutes (I think) and the best part is we were upgraded.   

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My boys busy catching Pokemons at the Hard Rock Hotel lobby. Unfortunately the wifi is not free.  We came prepared though and bought a local Singapore sim. 

We were treated to a very nice view of Hard Rock's beach inspired swimming pool.

Our welcome view...

   

  

Black leather sofa chairs were so stylish!

Deluxe Rooms Amenities include:

• Simmons “Cool Max” bed
• Symbolic guitar amenity tray
• 42” Flat screen LCD TV with more than 28 channels, including the Hard Rock Music Video Channel
• Iron and ironing board
• Electronic safe
• Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities
• Complimentary bottles of mineral water

I would have liked the smaller to go bottles.

Can't help but notice the small details...

(guitar embroidered pillow cases)

The bedroom rug shaped like a guitar pick.

Even the wall deco and bedroom rug ~ screams rock star!

The slippers were made of rubber, perfect for going to the pool.

We lost sight of our Papa for about 30 minutes, guess where we found him!  Yes taking these selfies next to Rock Stars' memorabilia!

VERDICT:

1. We only stayed overnight and needed to leave early for an early morning flight back to Manila.  We were not able to try their breakfast so I can't say anything about their food.
2. Check-in and check-out was fast and smooth.  Staff were likewise friendly. 
3. Our room is clean, but a tini-bit dark to my liking.  I think the ambient lighting is rocker like. 
4. I think the bathroom needs updating.  I was hoping to see at least a bidet. Also, although the toilet and shower were enclosed by glass, the bathroom has no doors (lacking a bit of privacy).   
5. The Hard Rock Pool is wonderful.  They made it look to resemble the beach and with real sand too.    
6. It close to Universal Studio Singapore (USS). Location is perfect and within walking distance, if you want to reach USS ahead of the crowd.
7. Price is a bit steep though for hotels inside RWS. Remember to subscribed to their website and watch out for deals and promotions >>> Resorts World Sentosa.
8. Note that wifi is not free.  If you are heavy on data, I recommend getting a local Singapore sim.  

Please check also my blog for post regarding our previous Singapore-Malaysia Trip.

Day 1 - Singapore City

Day 2 and 3 - LEGOLAND Malaysia
Day 4 - Jurong Bird Park and Science Center
Day 5 - Singapore Zoo (with breakfast with the Orangutans)
Day 6 - Sentosa Island
Day 7 - Universal Studio Singapore 
Day 8 - SEA Aquarium and Vivo City

Reasons Why you Would Fall In Love with Acuaverde Resort in Laiya Batangas

This Mama just turned 40 (and proud)!

I was never a fan of big birthday celebrations. I always prefer spending quiet and quality time with my family.

So on my 40th birthday, we decided to book a room at the Acuaverde Beach Resort in Laiya Batangas.

Laiya is located 140 km south of Manila equivalent to about a 3-hours drive (assuming there is no traffic) which makes it perfect for a quick beach getaway from the busy metro. 

We are not new to Laiya's kilometers stretch of pristine beach. We have been here a couple of time in the past, but this is our first time in Acuaverde and given our experience, it would probably not be the last.

Here is why we fell in love with beautiful Acuaverde....

1. Lush green surroundings with direct access to the beach. 

2. Well kept facilities.

3. Clean-luxe guest rooms complete with all of basic necessities. There is even a hair dryer and bidet. 

- LCD TV with cable channels

- Air-conditioning

- Hot and cold shower

- Wi-Fi access

-Complimentary coffee and tea

-Refrigerator

-Safety deposit box

It was a luxurious hotel right next to nature. We stayed at the 2nd floor Casa Brisa with a private veranda that provides a grand view of the ocean.  It is a huge room with 2 double beds that can comfortably sleep 4 adults. 

We were billed at the second floor.

Comfortable beds and clean sheets - we had a good night sleep.

Our veranda

Glass doors and windows give the room a wonderful view of the beach and lush green surroundings outside.

Sunny day outside...

It was a long way down though... if you are travelling with senior citizens, please make sure you inform the resort at point of booking, so that you get a ground floor room.

The foot wash concept is cute

(clean feet... clean room...)

5. Wonderful massage at the Simona Spa.  Make sure you place an appointment in advance to get your preferred schedule, especially if the resort is full packed.  On hour body massage cost about P600+. 

6. I was a little disappointed that there is no swimming pool, however there are plenty of other bonding activities for friends and families.  That plus we were so enthralled with the view of the ocean, we never had time to miss the pool.   

Check out the Al Fresco Bar - they have board games, dart games, foosball and even table tennis. And if you are hungry  they also have short orders here.

Foosball kids...

Other resort activities include: banana boat, twin banana boat, fly fish, jet ski, fly board, parasailing, speed boat...

Fish feeding.

Ask for fish feeds from the receptionist.  They give this out free.

Play ground

My youngest, lost in thought :P

Beach bumming is the greatest!

6. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is part of the package (most Laiya resorts do this). All we had to do was relax and have fun. Food is served at the Cocina.

We left Manila late and was stucked in traffic. We arrived late and famished and ordered light merienda... we were a bit shocked since when our orders came, they were really huge and nothing close to light.

When in Batangas, order their specialty LOMI

All meals were served buffet style.... spread is plenty and quickly refilled. I have read in the other reviews that food was a bit bland, but they were definitely fine by our standards.

7. Efficient and sincerely amiable staff.  You can feel their honest desire to serve from the moment you enter the resort gates.

I was really surprised... when the crew came out with a cake on hand singing a Happy Birthday song. Oh and I have a balloon too...

8. Peace and tranquility ~ truly rested! Mission accomplished.

Acuaverde Beach Resort

Garcia-Rosario-San Juan-Candelaria Road
San Juan, Batangas, 4226
Philippines

For Bookings and Inquiries: 

Phone: (+632) 847 0953, (+632) 403 1899

Office Mobile:

Globe -  0927-6807839 / 0916-4057388

Smart: 0939-9548464 / 0928-8543805

Email: reservations@acuaverderesort.com.ph

Or visit their website ACUAVERDE RESORT