Makabata Guesthouse and Café — Restaurant in Manila

We stayed there a couple of times. The first one when we arrived to Philippines, and the second one, the day before leaving. There were 2 reasons that made us choose this place: the area (Malate), and the fact that it's a fundation that helps the street kids, teaches them how to work in hotels, with tourists,... Helping them to get experience and skills to “leave the streets” and have a nice future.||||There are some reviews that say that, as this kids are learning, the place is sometimes disorganized,... But it's not what we found. We arrived really late at night both times, and there was always somebody waiting for us, knowing exactly what had to be done, helping out with the bags, giving directions about the area (money changers, where to catch a taxi,…).||||The rooms are nice and spacious, really clean and confortable. And the breakfast (there are a few different choices) is really nice and gets you ready for a day walking around Manila, or for a day of planes and airports.||||And the area is great for us, is a very “local” street full of smily people. Really close by, in the same street, there is a lively and interesting street market, and a few more steps away you get to a touristy street with bars, restaurants,... From the hotel, we walked to Intramuros and Chinatown in a morning, and was not tiring at all.||||The only “negative” thing that I would point out: If you plan to have a nice and long sleep till late in the morning make sure that you get a quiet room... The second time we were there our room was directly in front of a church with really loud speakers with the whole mass, songs and prayers.... at 5.30 in the morning. Was OK cause we wanted to do a lot of things that morning but, If you want a quiet place to sleep long hours...well...||||All this said, If we go back to Manila, we are going to go back there for sure, for the great service and for the fact that you make a difference for all those kids, and...

We stayed there a couple of times. The first one when we arrived to Philippines, and the second one, the day before leaving. There were 2 reasons that made us choose this place: the area (Malate), and the fact that it's a fundation that helps the street kids, teaches them how to work in hotels, with tourists,... Helping them to get experience and skills to “leave the streets” and have a nice future.||||There are some reviews that say that, as this kids are learning, the place is sometimes disorganized,... But it's not what we found. We arrived really late at night both times, and there was always somebody waiting for us, knowing exactly what had to be done, helping out with the bags, giving directions about the area (money changers, where to catch a taxi,…).||||The rooms are nice and spacious, really clean and confortable. And the breakfast (there are a few different choices) is really nice and gets you ready for a day walking around Manila, or for a day of planes and airports.||||And the area is great for us, is a very “local” street full of smily people. Really close by, in the same street, there is a lively and interesting street market, and a few more steps away you get to a touristy street with bars, restaurants,... From the hotel, we walked to Intramuros and Chinatown in a morning, and was not tiring at all.||||The only “negative” thing that I would point out: If you plan to have a nice and long sleep till late in the morning make sure that you get a quiet room... The second time we were there our room was directly in front of a church with really loud speakers with the whole mass, songs and prayers.... at 5.30 in the morning. Was OK cause we wanted to do a lot of things that morning but, If you want a quiet place to sleep long hours...well...||||All this said, If we go back to Manila, we are going to go back there for sure, for the great service and for the fact that you make a difference for all those kids, and...

Stayed here for 1 night for the INC World Wide Walk 2018. ||||This is a guesthouse, not a hotel, so better lower your standards. For a guesthouse, I can say that the price is very worth it.||||The property is located within walking distance from Harrison Plaza, SM Hypermart, and Century Park Hotel towards the left, and Adriatico Street, Remedios Circle, and Manila Zoo towards the right. However, the vicinity of the Guesthouse itself is right smack within a residential area. A turn off to some but if you don't mind mingling with the locals, then it should be fine.||||The guesthouse was an aging 4-story building, equipped with elevators using modern key cards, conference rooms, and a small cafe in the lobby. The room itself is roomy (mine is a superior room #302) with a queen bed, freshly painted walls, 32-inch LED TV, cold aircon, huge bathroom, and a veranda. Note that the view is limited to the Church on the opposite side and the street itself. Basic tables and chairs are present in the room and a cabinet to store your clothes. No refrigerator.||||What stands out is Ms. Liza, the person in-charge at the lobby, who was very accommodating during my inquiries over the phone, check in, and check out. She deserves to be employed in a 5-star Hotel for her outstanding services.||||Overall, the place is recommended for its price as...