No Casino at Monte Carlo Hotel, Santiago, Isabela

After finishing what needs to be done in San Mateo and a brief stopover at Magat Dam, Tutubi looked around for a hotel to stay for the night not wishing to immediately return to Manila by traveling through the night. He already saw several hotels and inns on the road and set his sights on one that's somewhat the newest of them all in Santiago City very near the home of his driver.



On seeing Monte Carlo Hotel sign, he instructed his driver to park in front to inquire for prices and inspect the room. He was offered a standard room at P800/night but opted for the deluxe one priced at P950. He could have stayed at a suite room since his budget allows it but did not since all he wanted was a nice place to sleep a few hours and again hit the road.


the facade of the hotel hard to miss on Santiago City's main highway

On seeing the room, he immediately booked one where the lady at the frontdesk gave him a key to room # 7 to which he inquired if he needed to pay a deposit. The lady just replied "Di naman siguro kayo tatakbo, sir (you probably won't run away)," to which he replied at the back of his mind "I won't run but will drive away."

They trust their customers or maybe Tutubi really is afflicted with agerasia making him look trustworthy :P

the front desk with too trusting staff
the fountain and lawn near Tutubi's room
Tutubi's deluxe room for a few hours sleep

Monte Carlo Hotel Review:

The hotel seems fairly new including the rooms were nice. The only difference between the standard and deluxe rooms is that the latter's floor is carpeted. Breakfast, inclusive in the price, can be taken near the front desk or delivered to your room; in this case, Tutubi had his daing na bangus delivered at 6am and it arrived on time with sun side up fried egg, fried rice and coffee. The only minor thing he noticed was the absence of a chain lock on the door or a peep hole to see first who's on your door before totally opening the door (for security reasons). Lots of parking in the hotel for they seem to cater to drive-in customers.

No Casinos in Monte Carlo though so better go to Las Vegas or Monaco, both gambling capitals; only karaoke/videoke there.

Monte Carlo Hotel
Telephone number: +63.78.682.3303
Address: Purok 3, Rizal, Santiago City

Room Rates:
Standard: P800
De Luxe: P950
Suite Room: P1500
Family Room: P1500
Extra Mattress: P150

with inclusive breakfast.

Where to stay in Isabela alternatives:

Diocita's Hotel
Address : National Highway, Rizal, Santiago City
Tel. No. : +63.78.682.7717
Remarks: a few meters from Monte Carlo Hotel

Rosato Hotel, Cafe & Restaurant
Address : National Highway, Magsaysay, Alicia, Isa Rizal, Santiago City
Tel. No. : +63.78.662.7322

Honey Lodge Suites
Santiago City

Santiago Spring Garden Resort
Address : Sinsayon, Santiago City
Contact No. : +63.78.682.3082

Cauayan Grand Hotel
Address : Don Jose Cancillier Ave., Cauayan City, Isabela

Ilagan San Antonio Hotel
Address : 12 Burgos St., Centro Ilagan, Isabela
Tel. No. : +63.78.624.2170


There are also lodges and inns you can see on the highway and in the town centers for various accommodations. No information yet on room rates, prices and if cheap enough for you. Hotel and resort listing from the DOT website. please call the hotel contact number for the latest information