Johan's is like a 5-star resort for hostel prices. Right on the beach in Subic Bay, the more-than-affordable rooms, all with fans or A/C, private bathrooms, hot water, WIFI, safes, TV and DVD players. Rooms can accommodate singles and families. Choose from the hundred plus menu items in the restaurant that seats 100 people or the beachfront one that seats 200. With 50 kinds of beers and a wide range of wines and cocktails, you will not go thirsty. The bakery bakes authentic European breads and the ice cream parlor makes authentic Belgian ice cream. If you want to dive or learn to dive, they have three full-time instructors. There is even a shiatsu masseuse.
Johan's Beach Resort
Midway Baloy Long Beach, Barrio Barretto
Olongapo City, Subic Bay 2200
The Philippines
011-63-47-224-8915
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Mountain Woods, nestled in the tropical forest of Subic Bay, offers the perfect romantic escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The rooms, simple but elegant, feature A/C, cable TV, phones, a mini-bar and mini-fridge. With hiking trails, manicured gardens, deep-blue pools, billiards, an archery range, spa and meditation zone, relaxation is assured. Enjoy the world-class cuisine, prepared by a master chef while sipping fine-wine and listening to live piano music. Room service is also available.
Mountain Woods Resort
Entemedor St., West Kalayaan Heights
Olongapo City, Subic Bay
The Philippines
011-63-047-252-1985
The Arizona International Hotel faces the blue waters of Subic Bay on its own beach. All 26 rooms have private baths, A/C, cable TV, DVD players, phones, mini-bars, WIFI and safes. Rooms range from standard to family rooms that sleep 2 or 4. To relax, there's an outdoor pool and jacuzzi and pool table. The hotel has its own boat that can take guests to private beaches. The hotel can also arrange many tours. There's no need to leave the hotel for food or nightlife, as the hotel has a steakhouse, pool bar, sports bar and night club.
Arizona International Hotel
47 National Highway, Barrio Barretto
Olongapo City, Subic Bay
011-047-224-4557