Sonya's Garden Spa
Sonya's Garden Spa
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Insect, used sheets, antique house and linen
Jul 2021
We did a 2 night stay (during the pandemic) -Checking in When we got there and parked at the bakery and asked how to check in, a masseuse helped and ask us to wait but didn't tell us for what. Turns out they radio-ed a buggy to take us to the information desk which is further in the 1 hectare place. Checking in was a weird experience the front desk lady r... was like a robot reciting memorized lines in a hurry or a police who we disturbed by processing us 5 mins before lunch break. R... explained that we had 2 nights stay and we had "1 breakfast and 2dinner, first dinner no meat need to pay for meat, 2nd dinner callos and pusit. The attraction ilog is closed due to rain". She handed over the keys and golf cart dropped us off the villa. -Area The walk paths are nice trees, flowers, nature everywhere. Friendly Dogs and cat, butterfly, stingless bee roaming the property. -Room Was almost okay but had bugs all over the place, ants and cockroachs. Didn't notice until we jumped into bed after showering at night that the bed was damp and smelled musky. room provided for citrunella oil as insect repellent but didn't seem to help. Killed 3 roaches that night. There was 2 small night stands one of which is already full with router and books and old linen which they boast to be hand embroidered but smelly and old. There's one old looking wardrobe when we opened it it smelled like it hasn't been opened in a decades. Room was decorated with cloth and a mosquito bed net which smelled bad. There where wind chimes that sounded like my phone alarm and roofing material that somehow makes rain sound louder. There windows had a net to prevent insects to come in but there we are holes in it. In the morning we requested for cleaning and new sheets. New sheets smelled nice and new. + There was wifi There was 2 water bottles in the room one had broken cap and tasted funky. Room toilet Was small and Crammed toilet sink and shower together. Floor was filled with pebbles. -Food Food was okay. Salad was fresh, juices fresh but was too sweet even with out sugar, turns out it came with lots of honey. View from the dinning area was great. -Staff Most staff seamed happy except for r.... One server , Joel, stands out with excellent service! Kitchen staff are quite loud though you can hear them from the kitchen while dinning and enjoying the view. I saw one staff knock on the shared toilet with a customer inside shouting if anyone was inside. Maybe she had to go. -Spa Spa facility is good. 1st massage we got was above average, however my masseuse stopped for a bit to use her phone, i looked at her she got guilty and started the massage again. when we went back we got masseuse with long nailes that scratches us while we get massage we went home with more have the scratches and nicks than relaxation. It came with tea that's full of sugar or honey or syrup enough to make your eyes and teeth hurt. -Tour Garden tour was informative and interesting

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KTibbie
Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines109 contributions
I have been to Sonya's a few times to dine, buy their famous bread from their bakeshop. My first time to try their spa. And oh my, what bliss! Their spa services start at p500+ for foot spa with pedi, or mani/pedi, body massage start at p800+ . Tries their signature massage, and footspa. Relaxing , with perfect pressure. Each guest gets a reasonably spacious quaint and lovely room, complete with your own shower room. Best massage experience I've ever had. And I have tried spas in all my share of world travels. Surreal!
Written February 16, 2015
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SurreyGirl27
Addlestone, UK1,138 contributions
Didnt stay at b&b but went for 'walk' in organic garden,massage and buffet meal. 1 hr massage 900 peso was very expensive and buffet at 683 peso also very expensive. A trap by local tour guides as once there no other options as a long drive out of town.
Written February 12, 2015
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RogerOrleans_France
Orleans, France9 contributions
Obviously this is a nice place to go BUT:
- expensive for a place far from Manila,
- massage is rated 2* for Pesos 685.00 for 1 hour, when you may have the same at Pesos 250.00 in your home if wanted or parlor in Makati without the burden of traffic jam,
- go there to have a quiet and relaxing stay but not for the food, which is quite good, but only for vegetarians....

Place to visit once only.
Written July 8, 2009
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em42no
quezon city5 contributions
Oct 2010
I went to Sonia's Garden three months ago. I can't believe the hype they have with this place. We arrived one rainy night - two adults and two kids. After parking our car, we got down, holding two umbrellas, our overnight bags, and the two kids in tow. The staff in the entrance - there were three of them - did not even do anything to assist us. They just looked at us and when we asked where the bed and breakfast was pointed to us the direction. No help or even a gesture of it whatsoever. When we arrived in the dining area, again the same thing happened, no courtesy or intent in helping us. They just wanted to get it done with and call it a day.
What"s worse is the kids didn't touch the damn food. It was awful.
Then we availed of the spa service and since it was a rainy night, we brought our umbrellas from our cottage to the spa area. After our massage, the staff lost our umbrella! It was not an ordinary umbrella that you can purchase just anywhere. The next day after a whole night of querying where our umbrella was, they said they could not locate it and instead replaced it with a cheap and dingy one. Creeps!
That same morning, one of our kids picked a leaf from the thousands of plants there just to smell the plant's sap. You know what the staff told him, not to do that. Damn he was only smelling the leaf's aroma. He wasn't cutting off all the leaves to bald the plant!!!!
Never again will I return to this place. Let it be known to many. Dont commit the mistake!!!!
Written January 13, 2011
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SilverDog_7
Manila18 contributions
After hearing all the nice reviews, I bought my Singaporean guest to Sonya's Garden for some relaxing spa and communion with nature. I went up to the reception and announced that its my first time but that did not prompted the receptionist to do much except told us to go south to where the foot spa is being done. The male therapist assigned to us was pouting and during the session while we were telling him what to do, he was very uncooperative and totally ignored our request. He didnt do any real massage and he was in a hurry to finish the session. He was lazy and eager to go back to the cavana where all the other therapist was hanging out. The other woman therapist assigned to us was so untrained, my maid can definitely give a better massage. All in all we paid Php900 for a 30 min. session and we left a P50 tip for each. We left very frustrated and totally dissapointed and I cant understand the snootiness of the service crew. We will never go back to this place again. Oh and by the way, I found at least 5 pcs of hair (of the previous client) in the linens (gross !)
Written August 22, 2008
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Michell Calag
Metro Manila, Philippines87 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
I had no expectations when we had the authentic Filipino Hilot. The attendant took payment before the hilot was done. I was disappointed that their CC machine was offline that time. They did not have manicurists as well when we went there.

The room has a massage bed adjacent to a spacious shower room.

The attendants were rowdy outside since they were working on Christmas day however the noise was muted by the sound of water from the man made falls.

The massage was great. The therapists hands were not heavy. The ambiance and sound added to the great experience.
Written February 19, 2018
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Gingermint
Marblehead, MA378 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Most relaxing and envigorating. I realize that the difference between Sonya's Spa and other spas in the city is the surrounding where the mood sets your mind. I think the treatments would be almost the same except that the garden makes this experience all the more relaxing and special.
Written June 15, 2017
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chabogs
Philippines1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Friends
Not to exaggerate but I tried their signature masage and this is the best massage ever!! The therapist was very thorough - like no stones unturned and the strokes are heavenly good. I will definitely be back again for the massage.
Written August 20, 2016
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loyloy
Singapore149 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
I booked the DORN alignment massage and it was absolutely everything i read online about DORN technique. The masseurs may look tiny but they are very strong and they fingers strong for deep tissue massage.
Written March 21, 2015
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BuddhaBear15
Malolos, Philippines19 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
We went to Sonya's Garden to take pictures and buy from their Panaderia and Country Store. I wished we stayed in this place instead of Tagaytay City. This place is far from the tourist spots which means it really quiet, peaceful and serene. This a place where you can relax. It was really worth the long travel from the city. We loved all the stuff we brought from their stores and we will definetely come back here and stay instead of just dropping by to get stuff.
Written August 19, 2012
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