Sonya’s Garden

Top choice in Around Manila


Alongside its lovely restaurant, Sonya's runs an exquisite B&B set among a beautiful flower garden. In grand cottages, rooms are expansive and rustic with thick rugs, and no TV to detract from the tranquillity. Yoga, meditation and a full range of spa services are on offer. It’s a fair way out of town; look for the well-marked turn-off before MC Mountain Home Apartelle, 13km west of the rotunda.


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