Your stay — Asiatel
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The Property — Asiatel
Asiatel Bacoor is a no-fuss three-star business hotel by the main Aguinaldo Highway, with a small lobby that smells faintly of coffee and cleaning fluid. It works best for travellers who need a clean, air-conditioned room to sleep in between trips to Cavite or Manila—think vinyl-tiled floors, a modest breakfast corner, and a polite front desk that takes cash. There's no pool or restaurant worth mentioning, but WiFi is stable and parking is guarded. It suits cost-conscious Filipino families and solo business visitors who value location over atmosphere.
Chronicles of Bacoor
Bacoor started as a fishing and farming settlement along the Zapote River, and its name likely derives from the Tagalog word 'bakood'—a kind of fish trap. During the Philippine Revolution, the Battle of Zapote Bridge was fought here in 1897, a key standoff between Filipino forces and Spanish troops. American colonial rule brought road improvements, turning Bacoor into a dormitory town for Manila workers as subdivisions and strip malls filled the flat coastal plain. Today it's a dense, workaday city of around 700,000, known mainly for the SM City Molino shopping mall and the long queues on Aguinaldo Highway at rush hour. Its contemporary identity is that of a practical, traffic-heavy commuter hub with few landmarks but steady economic growth from real estate and services.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bacoor guide →Best months
January to March—dry and relatively cool, with daytime highs around 30°C and clear skies; tourist numbers are low outside Holy Week.
Peak / festival surge
Holy Week (March/April) and early November (All Saints'/Souls' Day) bring heavy domestic travel as families visit home provinces; hotel rates at Asiatel can rise 20-30% and rooms fill fast. No major Bacoor-specific event drives it, just national holiday flows.
Budget shoulder season
May and the first half of June offer dry weather before the monsoon kicks in, hotel prices drop back to base rates (around ₱1,200-1,500/night), and crowds thin out.
Weather & packing
The southwest monsoon (Habagat) often hits Cavite hard from July to October, with sudden torrential downpours that flood low-lying streets—don't rely on an umbrella alone, pack a waterproof jacket and sandals that can handle puddles.
Live City Briefing — Bacoor
- Construction on the NLEX-SLEX connector link continues through 2026; the Molino Boulevard junction near Asiatel may have lane closures on weekends—check Waze before driving.
- SM City Molino's new food court wing opened in late 2025, adding a dozen fast-casual options within a 10-minute tricycle ride from the hotel.
- Bacoor's local government has enforced a 'no plastic bags' ordinance since June 2025—shoppers should bring reusable bags for wet markets and sari-sari stores.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Asiatel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room above the 5th floor to minimise ground-level street noise from Aguinaldo Highway traffic and the Bacoor public market area. Opt for a north-facing room if available, away from the highway side, for quieter conditions in this commercial district.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first three floors, particularly those facing the highway (south-west orientation), as they will pick up the most street noise and dust from motorbikes, jeepneys and tricycles.
Best views
A north-eastern view over the residential blocks of Bacoor will show the distant hills of Cavite, though it's a suburban patchwork. Avoid expecting anything scenic; the hotel is in a commercial strip.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 offer the quietest experience, as the building sits on a busy thoroughfare and upper levels insulate better from street-level sounds.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise is from Aguinaldo Highway, a major arterial road with constant jeepney and motorbike traffic, plus occasional tricycle horns. The nearby Bacoor public market adds daytime hubbub, and some local karaoke may carry from neighbouring blocks in the evenings.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has limited parking; if arriving by car, request a parking spot when booking as the lot is small and street parking is illegal. 2. Check-in can be slow during weekends (local weddings and events); aim to arrive after 2 PM to avoid the queue.
- 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 — Asiatel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~8 Mbps. No login – just connect and accept terms.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary physical papers or digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows local news.
Check-in from 14:00. Bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs PHP 500, after 13:00 charges a full night.
Free for early arrivals and after check-out until 18:00.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lobby and ground-floor rooms are wheelchair accessible. Upper floors require lift; no rooms adapted for wheelchairs.
On-site parking is free and first-come, first-served (about 20 spaces). No valet. Nearest public car park is at SM City Molino, 1.5 km away, PHP 30 per hour, PHP 150 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night is required at booking. At check-in, a incidental hold of PHP 1,000 is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ang Dating Daan Panapaan 2 (582 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: De Castro Subdivision Chapel (605 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Aniban IEMELIF Church (659 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Church of God - Aguinaldo Bacoor (893 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
SM City Bacoor — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Meadowood Executive Village Park — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Cloverleaf Pharmacy — 569 m · ~7 min walk
Alfamart — 301 m · ~4 min walk
SM Bacoor Transport Terminal — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Change money at banks or authorized money changers in Bacoor; avoid airport and tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are accepted in malls and larger restaurants, but many smaller shops and eateries are cash-only; contactless and mobile pay are less common.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated: leave 10% in restaurants if service is good; round up taxi fares; give hotel staff PHP 20-50 for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of brewed coffee from a local bakery or carinderia costs around PHP 25-40.
A meal at a carinderia (local eatery) with rice and viand costs PHP 50-80.
A main dish like pork sisig or fried chicken with rice at a local eatery costs around PHP 80-120.
For cheap eats, head to market stalls or sidewalks along Molino Boulevard and Aguinaldo Highway; try fish balls, kwek-kwek (quail eggs), and isaw (grilled chicken intestines) for PHP 10-20 per stick.
Common budget supermarkets are Puregold, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore in Bacoor.
Affordable clothes shopping is available at wet markets like Bacoor Public Market or tiangge (flea markets) along main roads; expect simple items for PHP 100-500.
The cheapest way around Bacoor is by jeepney (PHP 9-13 for short trips) or tricycle (PHP 20-40 per person). From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, take a bus or jeepney to Bacoor for around PHP 50-100, or P2P (point-to-point) bus for PHP 80-120.
Eat at carinderias instead of fast food to save money; bring a reusable water bottle as tap water is not potable but refills are cheap (PHP 10-15 per gallon at water stations); use jeepneys rather than tricycles for longer trips.
Emergency Contacts
BacoorFor general emergency, dial 911 (nationwide) or contact Bacoor City Disaster Risk Reduction Office at 0917-625-7118.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bacoor, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Asiatel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Cloverleaf Pharmacy — 569 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Zen Apartment, Bacoor
💡 Use the Grab app to book a standard sedan—avoids haggling. If traffic is heavy, ask the driver to take the Coastal Road route rather than Aguinaldo Highway.
NAIA Terminal 1/2/3 → Bacoor Bayan Terminal
💡 UV vans can be cramped but they're faster than buses. From Bacoor Bayan, take a tricycle (PHP 30–50) directly to Zen Apartment—confirm the fare first.
NAIA via Pasay Rotunda → Bacoor, Zen Apartment
💡 From NAIA, take a jeepney to Taft Avenue (PHP 15), ride LRT-1 from EDSA Station to Baclaran Station (PHP 20), then take a jeepney along Aguinaldo Highway—ask to alight at the Zen Apartment landmark near Molino Road.
NAIA Terminal 3 Bus Terminal → Bacoor City Hall, then jeepney to Zen Apartment
💡 The P2P bus from NAIA T3 to PITX costs PHP 50. At PITX, take a bus marked 'Bacoor' to City Hall, then a jeepney heading towards Molino—tell the driver to drop you at the Zen Apartment corner.
About Bacoor
Wikipedia ↗
Bacoor (IPA: [bɐkoˈʔoɾ]), officially the City of Bacoor, is a component city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 661,381 people., making it the 15th most populous city in the Philippines and the second largest city in the province of Cavite a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Asiatel?
Request a room above the 5th floor to minimise ground-level street noise from Aguinaldo Highway traffic and the Bacoor public market area. Opt for a north-facing room if available, away from the highway side, for quieter conditions in this commercial district.
Which rooms should I avoid at Asiatel?
Avoid rooms on the first three floors, particularly those facing the highway (south-west orientation), as they will pick up the most street noise and dust from motorbikes, jeepneys and tricycles.
Is Asiatel noisy?
Main noise is from Aguinaldo Highway, a major arterial road with constant jeepney and motorbike traffic, plus occasional tricycle horns. The nearby Bacoor public market adds daytime hubbub, and some local karaoke may carry from neighbouring blocks in the evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Asiatel?
A north-eastern view over the residential blocks of Bacoor will show the distant hills of Cavite, though it's a suburban patchwork. Avoid expecting anything scenic; the hotel is in a commercial strip.
What are insider tips for staying at Asiatel?
1. The hotel has limited parking; if arriving by car, request a parking spot when booking as the lot is small and street parking is illegal. 2. Check-in can be slow during weekends (local weddings and events); aim to arrive after 2 PM to avoid the queue.
What time is check-in at Asiatel?
Check-in at Asiatel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Asiatel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~8 Mbps. No login – just connect and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Asiatel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Asiatel?
A meal at a carinderia (local eatery) with rice and viand costs PHP 50-80.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Asiatel?
The cheapest way around Bacoor is by jeepney (PHP 9-13 for short trips) or tricycle (PHP 20-40 per person). From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, take a bus or jeepney to Bacoor for around PHP 50-100, or P2P (point-to-point) bus for PHP 80-120.
When is the best time to visit Bacoor?
January to March—dry and relatively cool, with daytime highs around 30°C and clear skies; tourist numbers are low outside Holy Week.
Top Attractions in Bacoor
💡 Go early (before 8 AM) for the freshest bangus (milkfish). Skip the tourist-oriented stalls near the entrance—head to the back alleys for cheaper prices. No admission fee.
💡 Visit late afternoon when the heat drops and locals gather to walk dogs or chat. No food stalls so bring your own drink.
💡 It's free but you need to sign in at the city hall first. Closed on Mondays. The volunteer guide is knowledgeable—ask about the Battle of Bacoor.
💡 Ask the caretaker nicely to unlock the bell tower stairs—no fee, but they appreciate a small donation. Go on a Sunday morning for the choir.
💡 Wear sandals you don't mind getting wet—the rocks are slippery. Best at sunrise for light and fewer people. No entry fee but parking near the bridge is tight.