Phi Phi Hotel and Beachfront Resort

Our team invades Morong Bataan once more for our Summer Team Building and Outing. We had a diffucult time looking for a beach resort since everywhere else is booked. Phi Phi was recommended to one member of our team. The name sounds funny although it stands for something to do with the owners' last name contrary to what we thought as Philippines Philippines.

Phi Phi is about two months old only. It has a nice fresh coat of orange, white and chocolate brown. We stayed in a dorm room (6,400 PHP). The room can fit 12 people, with 4 bunk beds. Two sets of bunk beds can fit 2 people per bed while another two sets of bunk beds can fit 1 person per bed. We also have a TV in the room and a really cold air conditioner. The room and bathroom was also really clean. You have to pay for blankets (50 PHP each) though.

There is also a small pool at Phi Phi and during the time we were there, there were so many people in the pool that I thought the water already looked murky.

I'm not a big fan of Morong's stretch of black sand beach. The sand was soft though and the water is clear. It can also boast of a nice sunset as well since the sun sets on the side of the beach and one can take beautiful silhouette pictures.

We didn't order food from Phi Phi since we find it a expensive. They have a grill that guests can use and we grilled a lot of pork belly. They charge corkage for food and drinks though. For big groups, it is more practical to bring your own food and drinks. By the looks of the food I saw served at Phi Phi, it looks nothing special to be priced as such.

I would recommend Phi Phi if you need a weekend get away from Manila and you come as a big group. Otherwise, it may be more practical to just fly out to Boracay or Palawan.


How to get there: Go to Subic via NLEX and SCTEX. From Subic, follow the directions to Morong gate and you may find directions going to the resort once you're out of SBMA.
You may check out their site for more information: http://phiphibeachresorts.com/

And one last thing, It's pronounced as "fi-fi" and not "pi-pi" as to what I heard some guests there call the resorts. No points for you guys.