Your stay — Fairway Suites
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The Property — Fairway Suites
Fairway Suites is a practical, no-fuss 3-star hotel in Antipolo's hilly suburbs, favoured by local families on weekend breaks and business travellers needing a quiet base. Its lobby feels like a functional provincial lodge — tiled floors, a small check-in desk, a seating area with local newspapers — with a 24-hour coffee shop attached. The USP is the location just off the Manila East Road, offering reliable rooms at a fair price without the tourist markup of central Manila. Best for budget-minded travellers who want a clean sleep and easy access to Antipolo's shrine and viewpoints.
Chronicles of Antipolo
Antipolo began as a 16th-century Spanish settlement, founded by Franciscan missionaries who built a chapel to house the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage statue. The city became a pilgrimage destination in the 1700s, with the Antipolo Cathedral drawing devotees from across Luzon. During the American colonial period, it developed as a hill station for wealthy Manileños escaping the capital's heat, leaving behind art deco summer homes and the iconic Hinulugang Taktak waterfall. Today, it's a sprawling city of over 800,000 people, known for its high-end subdivisions, weekend resorts and the commanding view of Metro Manila from the Sierra Madre foothills. Its contemporary identity balances religious tourism with a growing food and weekend market scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Antipolo guide →Best months
February, March and April — the tail end of the dry season, with clear skies and lower humidity, making city walks and shrine visits comfortable. Crowds are moderate outside the Easter week.
Peak / festival surge
May (Pahiyas Festival elsewhere in Luzon) and Holy Week (March/April) are the busiest, driving hotel prices up 30-50%. Antipolo's cathedral fills with pilgrims, and traffic on Ortigas Avenue Extension becomes gridlocked.
Budget shoulder season
November and December offer light crowds, cooler afternoons (25-28°C) and lower room rates by 15-20%. The start of the northeast monsoon cuts rain, but expect some afternoon showers.
Weather & packing
Antipolo sits at 150m elevation, so it's slightly cooler than Manila but still humid year-round. Pack quick-dry clothing, a light waterproof jacket for sudden rain (even in dry season), and comfortable walking shoes for the steep streets.
Live City Briefing — Antipolo
- The Antipolo Cathedral's new multi-level parking structure opened in late 2025, reducing street congestion on Sundays and feast days.
- Several new cafes and bakeshops have opened along Sumulong Highway near the property, including a local branch of the popular Conti's Bakeshop.
- The city's intermittent water supply is improving, but tourists should still bring bottled water as a precaution, especially during summer peak.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Fairway Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request mid-level floors (4th to 6th) on the east side, away from the main road. These offer decent quiet and avoid low-floor street noise without risking top-floor heat or water pressure issues common in older 3-star buildings.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (near lobby, street, and service areas) and top floor (7th or 8th) — poor water pressure and hotter rooms, especially in Antipolo's humid climate. Also avoid rooms directly above the kitchen or function rooms, if identified at check-in.
Best views
Limited by 3-star status. East-facing rooms on floors 4-6 may get a glimpse of the hills or city lights towards the Sierra Madre; west-facing looks onto urban sprawl. Ask for 'city view' but expect rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are generally quietest, especially facing the east or rear (away from Antipolo's main roads like Sumulong Highway).
🔊 Noise notes
Antipolo is a pilgrimage and weekend getaway destination. Expect road noise from jeepneys, tricycles, and buses on main routes like Sumulong Highway. The hotel itself may have function room noise on weekends. Street-facing rooms on floors 1-3 are loudest.
Insider tips
1. Parking is tight in Antipolo hills — call ahead to reserve a slot or arrive early (before 2 PM) if driving. 2. Request a room on the east side at booking; it's quieter and cooler, and you might catch morning light over the Sierra Madre without the afternoon heat.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Fairway Suites
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests, no login; premium upgrade (10 Mbps) for PHP 200 per day
One passenger lift serving all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to The Philippine Star and Inquirer via tablet at lobby; no physical papers delivered to rooms
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 (no fee); late check-out until 13:00 for PHP 500 (subject to availability)
Free storage at front desk for day-use, no time limit
Step-free entrance from parking; one accessible room on ground floor; no automatic doors, narrow corridors in older wing
Free on-site open parking (30 spaces, first-come-first-served); no EV charging; nearest public car park is at Robinson's Antipolo (PHP 50 per hour)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1% of room rate per night (mandatory local tax, approx PHP 50-100)
Deposit & card hold: Full first-night prepayment via booking; PHP 2,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in (refundable)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at the airport or malls as they give poor rates and charge high fees.
Credit/debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants and malls, but many smaller shops, eateries and market stalls are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated; round up restaurant bills (10% if service is good), spare change for taxi drivers, and a small tip (20–50 PHP) for hotel porters/cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Brewed black coffee at a local carinderia or bakery stall costs around 15–25 PHP.
A rice-and-ulam (meat/veggie dish) combo at a carinderia or turo-turo costs 50–100 PHP for a filling plate.
A main dish at a modest eatery (grilled fish or chicken adobo with rice) runs 80–150 PHP.
Antipolo's main streets near the cathedral and public market have grills (ihaw-ihaw) serving pork skewers, isaw and banana-que for 10–30 PHP each.
Puregold, Robinsons Supermarket and Savemore are the common budget supermarket chains in Antipolo.
Cheap clothes can be found at public market stalls near the Antipolo Public Market or bargain shops on Sumulong Highway.
Jeepneys (around 12–20 PHP per ride) are the cheapest way around; from NAIA airport, take a bus to Antipolo via Cubao for about 50–70 PHP, then jeepneys locally.
Eat at carinderias for real local prices; use jeepneys instead of tricycles for longer trips; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than convenience stores.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antipolo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Fairway Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
LRT-2 Cubao Station → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Get off at Santolan Station, then take a tricycle to the hotel. The LRT-2 extension to Antipolo is incomplete, so you'll still need a short tricycle ride—negotiate the fare before hopping on.
SM Masinag Terminal → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Take a UV Express van from Cubao or Sta. Lucia to SM Masinag, then hop on a jeepney marked 'Antipolo Simbahan' or 'Taktak'—these pass near the hotel. Avoid private vans unless you're in a group; they double prices after dark.
NAIA Arrivals → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Book a GrabCar rather than a taxi—it tends to be cheaper and more reliable. Use the app's 'price estimate' before confirming, and be ready to pay toll fees (around 35 PHP) if using the Skyway.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Steve Inn 1-2-3, Antipolo
💡 Use the official airport taxi queue to avoid haggling. Ask the driver to take the Ortigas Avenue Extension route—it's faster than the circuit via C5 during peak hours.
About Antipolo
Wikipedia ↗
Antipolo, officially the City of Antipolo (Filipino: Lungsod ng Antipolo), is a component city and capital of the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 913,712 people. It is the most populous city in Rizal Province and in Calabarzon region, and the seve...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Fairway Suites?
Request mid-level floors (4th to 6th) on the east side, away from the main road. These offer decent quiet and avoid low-floor street noise without risking top-floor heat or water pressure issues common in older 3-star buildings.
Which rooms should I avoid at Fairway Suites?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (near lobby, street, and service areas) and top floor (7th or 8th) — poor water pressure and hotter rooms, especially in Antipolo's humid climate. Also avoid rooms directly above the kitchen or function rooms, if identified at check-in.
Is Fairway Suites noisy?
Antipolo is a pilgrimage and weekend getaway destination. Expect road noise from jeepneys, tricycles, and buses on main routes like Sumulong Highway. The hotel itself may have function room noise on weekends. Street-facing rooms on floors 1-3 are loudest.
Which rooms have the best views at Fairway Suites?
Limited by 3-star status. East-facing rooms on floors 4-6 may get a glimpse of the hills or city lights towards the Sierra Madre; west-facing looks onto urban sprawl. Ask for 'city view' but expect rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Fairway Suites?
1. Parking is tight in Antipolo hills — call ahead to reserve a slot or arrive early (before 2 PM) if driving. 2. Request a room on the east side at booking; it's quieter and cooler, and you might catch morning light over the Sierra Madre without the afternoon heat.
What time is check-in at Fairway Suites?
Check-in at Fairway Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Fairway Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests, no login; premium upgrade (10 Mbps) for PHP 200 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Fairway Suites?
1% of room rate per night (mandatory local tax, approx PHP 50-100)
Where can I eat cheaply near Fairway Suites?
A rice-and-ulam (meat/veggie dish) combo at a carinderia or turo-turo costs 50–100 PHP for a filling plate.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Fairway Suites?
Jeepneys (around 12–20 PHP per ride) are the cheapest way around; from NAIA airport, take a bus to Antipolo via Cubao for about 50–70 PHP, then jeepneys locally.
When is the best time to visit Antipolo?
February, March and April — the tail end of the dry season, with clear skies and lower humidity, making city walks and shrine visits comfortable. Crowds are moderate outside the Easter week.
Top Attractions in Antipolo
💡 Arrive by 17:00 to claim a spot. The nearby street vendors sell fresh suman and mangoes – cheaper than café drinks.
💡 Visit early Sunday morning to experience the packed mass and see the statue carried in procession. No photography inside during service.
💡 Combined with a walk around the quiet subdivision. Best visited late afternoon for golden light. No dress code but knees covered for respect.
💡 Bring your own snacks and drinking water – concession food is overpriced. Visit after rain for the strongest waterfall flow.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The café sells strong barako coffee and views over the valley.