Your stay — RLAna
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The Property — RLAna
RLAna is a no-frills three-star hotel in a quiet residential pocket of Bacoor, a useful base if you need to be near Cavite’s commercial hubs or Manila’s southern fringe. The lobby is a modest tiled space with a reception desk and a few plastic chairs – functional rather than atmospheric, but staff are briskly welcoming. Its USP is affordability and easy access to the Aguinaldo Highway; it suits the budget traveller or the business visitor who just wants a clean, air-conditioned room and a parking spot.
Chronicles of Bacoor
Bacoor was established as a Spanish pueblo in the 16th century, centred around the St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church built by Augustinian friars. It grew as a fishing and farming settlement along the shores of Manila Bay, but rapid urbanisation in the late 20th century turned it into a densely populated bedroom community for Metro Manila. The city’s contemporary identity is defined by its role as a gateway to Cavite’s industrial and residential sprawl, with malls and subdivisions replacing the old rice paddies. Its colonial-era church and the nearby Zapote Bridge, site of a 1897 battle in the Philippine Revolution, are the main historical touchstones.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bacoor guide →Best months
December to February – cooler, dry weather with daytime temperatures around 28-30°C and much lower humidity. Perfect for exploring without the oppressive heat of the other months.
Peak / festival surge
April and May (the driest, hottest months) – no major festivals in Bacoor, but these are peak travel months across the Philippines for domestic tourism. Hotel prices in Cavite can jump 20-30% as locals take summer holidays. No specific local event drives it, just nationwide school breaks.
Budget shoulder season
June and November – June marks the start of the rainy season but still has decent dry spells and lower rates. November is the tail end of the typhoon season but often sees price drops and fewer crowds.
Weather & packing
The climate is tropical monsoon: hot and humid year-round, with a pronounced wet season from June to October. Pack light cotton clothing and a compact umbrella or raincoat as a non-negotiable item, even during the ‘dry’ months.
Live City Briefing — Bacoor
- The Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) now bypasses large sections of Aguinaldo Highway, cutting travel time to Tagaytay and reducing congestion near Bacoor – but expect lane closures on the old highway near Kawit for ongoing drainage works.
- SM City Bacoor recently completed its expansion, adding a new food court wing and a larger supermarket, convenient for supplies during a short stay.
- Typhoon season runs June–November; check the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast before booking, as heavy rain can cause localised flooding on Aguinaldo Highway.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to RLAna, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from the main road (likely Aguinaldo Highway or a busy arterial), as these are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within reach of the lift without heavy traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) due to lobby, restaurant, and entrance noise, and rooms facing the street side where Bacoor traffic congestion—common along major roads—creates constant vehicle rumble, especially during rush hours.
Best views
A rear-facing or side-facing room on floors 3–5 may offer a view of quieter residential areas or the Bacoor Bay estuary (if close to the coast), though not guaranteed; street view is likely just commercial strips.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are the quietest; mid-height blocks street-level noise and avoids lift machinery or roof issues typical in 3-star buildings.
🔊 Noise notes
Bacoor's main road (often Aguinaldo Highway or Molino Boulevard) has constant traffic including Jeepneys, tricycles, and buses—morning and evening rush hours are loudest. Also beware of local market noise if the hotel is near a public market.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, ask staff during booking about any free or secure parking—many 3-star hotels in Bacoor have small lots limited to first-come; 2) Request a room on floors 3–5 at check-in, as front desk can often accommodate if you mention noise concerns politely. Consider a midweek stay for lower occupancy and quieter atmosphere.
- 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 — RLAna
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby. Speed adequate for browsing, not for streaming. Login via room number.
Single lift serves all 3 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No newspapers or digital newsstand provided.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available at front desk. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charged PHP 500.
Free storage available at front desk. No lockers.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door. Lift serves all floors. No adapted bathrooms or grab rails.
Free on-site parking for 10 cars on first-come first-served basis. Nearest public car park: Bacoor City Hall parking lot (PHP 50 per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; incidental hold of PHP 1,000 at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Joseph Chapel (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Place of worship: Ang Dating Daan Molino local (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Place of worship: JCTD MBCO (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Mt. Pisgah Church (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
SoMo — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
South 1 Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
East 2 Park Playground — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
V.I.V.A. Pharmacy — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
HnK Sakura — 274 m · ~3 min walk
SM Molino Transport Terminal — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Best rates at nearby SM Bacoor mall money changers; avoid airport exchange booths and small tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Credit cards accepted in malls and larger restaurants; smaller eateries and market stalls prefer cash; contactless is uncommon.
Not mandatory; round up taxi fare or leave small change (10-20 PHP) for good service; no tip expected at fast food or street stalls.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant 3-in-1 coffee at a local sari-sari store costs around 10 PHP.
Rice topped with adobo or sinigang at a carinderia costs about 50-70 PHP.
A basic main dish like fried chicken with rice at a neighbourhood eatery runs 80-120 PHP.
Along Molino Boulevard and near Bacoor Public Market, you'll find stalls selling fish balls, isaw, and barbecue for 10-30 PHP per stick.
Puregold and SM Savemore are the common budget supermarkets in Bacoor.
Bacoor Public Market and the tiangge stalls at SM Bacoor offer affordable basic clothing, often 100-300 PHP per item.
Jeepneys cost 9-13 PHP per ride within Bacoor; from Ninoy Aquino International Airport take a bus to PITX then a jeepney (total under 100 PHP) rather than a taxi.
Eat at carinderias for hearty, cheap meals; drink tap water boiled at your accommodation instead of buying bottled; buy snacks and water at sari-sari stores instead of convenience stores.
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 RLAna
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · V.I.V.A. Pharmacy — 1.8 km · ~23 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 RLAna?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from the main road (likely Aguinaldo Highway or a busy arterial), as these are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within reach of the lift without heavy traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at RLAna?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) due to lobby, restaurant, and entrance noise, and rooms facing the street side where Bacoor traffic congestion—common along major roads—creates constant vehicle rumble, especially during rush hours.
Is RLAna noisy?
Bacoor's main road (often Aguinaldo Highway or Molino Boulevard) has constant traffic including Jeepneys, tricycles, and buses—morning and evening rush hours are loudest. Also beware of local market noise if the hotel is near a public market.
Which rooms have the best views at RLAna?
A rear-facing or side-facing room on floors 3–5 may offer a view of quieter residential areas or the Bacoor Bay estuary (if close to the coast), though not guaranteed; street view is likely just commercial strips.
What are insider tips for staying at RLAna?
1) If arriving by car, ask staff during booking about any free or secure parking—many 3-star hotels in Bacoor have small lots limited to first-come; 2) Request a room on floors 3–5 at check-in, as front desk can often accommodate if you mention noise concerns politely. Consider a midweek stay for lower occupancy and quieter atmosphere.
What time is check-in at RLAna?
Check-in at RLAna is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does RLAna have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby. Speed adequate for browsing, not for streaming. Login via room number.
Is there a city or tourist tax at RLAna?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near RLAna?
Rice topped with adobo or sinigang at a carinderia costs about 50-70 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from RLAna?
Jeepneys cost 9-13 PHP per ride within Bacoor; from Ninoy Aquino International Airport take a bus to PITX then a jeepney (total under 100 PHP) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Bacoor?
December to February – cooler, dry weather with daytime temperatures around 28-30°C and much lower humidity. Perfect for exploring without the oppressive heat of the other months.
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.