Playa Alegre Beach Resort & Restaurant

Went on Christmas break with my boyfriend. Their live musci on Saturday was great. We ate some seafood and and drank San Miguel beers. The staff were very nice. They accommodated our requests because I was cold, I asked if I could borrow a beach towel to use as a cover.🍷👏

My family and I were supposed to stay here for a few nights but for various reasons, we decided to stay in the city center. This is probably one of the nearest beaches to Tacloban City so we still went to this resort for a day trip. We rented a cottage to use while we were swimming on the beach and an air-conditioned room as the afternoon sun was really hot. The cottage rental was not that expensive and the cottage came with a power outlet which is handy if you need to charge your smart devices. The air-conditioned room was just ok. We only used it for the afternoon, but we had to pay the full overnight rate - which was fine for us as it was not that expensive - about 40USD. It was comfortable enough to escape the afternoon sun, although the air conditioner could use an upgrade. The beds were comfortable enough for an afternoon nap, but not for a few nights' stay. The ensuite bathroom was basic, but it had good water pressure and a water heater. Although it was an off peak-day, service was a bit slow. We complained about the bathroom lights needing a change but no one came. The beach was dirty. There were several dogs in the compound, and while I like dogs, I don't appreciate their droppings just being left unattended on the beach. There was a lot of trash floating on the water. The pool was nice. It didn't smell like chlorine - so take that as you will. It had various depths suitable for children. The food was meh. Not worth the price. We ordered the seafood boodle set. The crabs were not fresh. The shrimps were fresh but overcooked. The noodles (pancit) and mussels were really awesome - everyone loved them. The location had a stable cellular signal - a huge plus for me. Overall we had an enjoyable day, but it was more of the company than the place. We spent approx. 130 USD for a party of 6.