Budget Transient Capsule Room Mirasol Near BGC
This property is a last resort for those on an extremely tight budget, willing to overlook significant issues with cleanliness, facilities, and noise for a very low price point.
Budget Transient Capsule Room Mirasol Near BGC offers a very basic, no-frills accommodation experience in Manila. Guests sleep in 'cage' beds, which are essentially open bunks with privacy blinds, though some report issues with light entering throughout the night. The property struggles significantly with cleanliness, with reports of dirty linen and cobwebs, and the shared bathrooms are noted for poor water pressure and a restrictive policy on toilet paper use. Noise is a common complaint, stemming from both the reception area and other guests. The location is frequently cited as difficult to find and inconvenient for transport, particularly from the airport. While the price is low, guests often feel the value for money is poor given the numerous issues.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Bonifacio Global City551 m7 min walk
- Kalayaan Avenue1.1 km14 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 20 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with guests reporting loud phone conversations from reception, other guests playing music or movies, and even drilling sounds at night.
“The view from my cage bed was literally the reception so some evenings i would hear full on phone convos freaking louud man.”
“People listening music or watching movies loud on their phones in the middle of the night.”
“det var en borr som lät jätte högt under natten, jag vaknade flertal gånger under natten för att gästerna pratade med varandra”
Pod comfort
Reviews indicate issues with dirty bed linen and cobwebs, and some guests found the beds too small or uncomfortable, especially when booked for two people. One reviewer mentioned good privacy and air conditioning within the bed.
“The bed linen looks dirty. There was even a cobweb inside.”
“The bed linen looks dirty.”
“The bed linen looks dirty. There was even a cobweb inside.”
Privacy
One reviewer noted good privacy with air conditioning, while others mentioned a lack of privacy due to the bed's proximity to reception and light entering the 'cage' beds all night.
“The beds were great for me. Good privacy and with air conditioning.”
“The view from my cage bed was literally the reception so some evenings i would hear full on phone convos freaking louud man.”
“de var persienner till dörrar och burar som vi sover i, de var ljust i rummet hela natten”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a major concern, with multiple reports of dirty bed linen, cobwebs, and generally dirty facilities. The bathroom situation regarding toilet paper also suggests poor hygiene practices.
“The bed linen looks dirty. There was even a cobweb inside.”
“The place lowkey didn’t allow toiletpaper cause it would clog the toilet, so i had to sneak toiletpaper with me to the bathroom to wipe my booty i wad not about to use no water jug.”
“place is dirty.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are described as awful, small, and with very poor water pressure in the showers. A significant issue is the policy against using toilet paper due to clogging, forcing guests to use alternative methods or sneak in their own.
“The place lowkey didn’t allow toiletpaper cause it would clog the toilet, so i had to sneak toiletpaper with me to the bathroom to wipe my booty i wad not about to use no water jug.”
“The shower oh lordy like standing under a crappy faucet it took me about 30 minutes ti wash shampoo out of my hair.”
“my bestfriend also clogged one of the toilets after poopin) (she used toiletpaper ssshh)”
Staff & check-in
Staff service is inconsistent; some guests found the front desk helpful and staff went 'above and beyond', while others encountered rude managers and a significant language barrier with most staff not speaking English.
“The front desk was helpful.”
“Alle bis auf einen Mitarbeiter können kein oder nur sehr wenig Englisch sprechen.”
“Staff went above and beyond”
Location & access
The location is widely criticized as difficult to find, with incorrect addresses on Google Maps, and inaccessible for taxis from the airport. It is also described as far from the city center, though one reviewer noted its proximity to the airport by motorcycle.
“L'emplacement est inaccessible aux taxis venant de l'aéroport. Il faut aller jusqu'à Market-Market en taxi, puis à partir de là, prendre un 2 ou 3 roues. Impossible lorsqu'on atterri à 21 heures. Il est loin du centre-ville.”
“The address can't be found This is a SCAM”
“Die angegebene Adresse ist falsch. (Auf Google Maps unter Mirasol Budget Rooms / Straße: Mirasol zu finden).”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as 'crusty' and akin to being 'rats trapped in a cage', suggesting a very basic and perhaps uninviting environment. Some guests found humor in the 'random things' that happened, but it's not a generally positive social vibe. The presence of long-term residents also impacts the transient hostel feel.
“How much fun we had there, there happened a lot of random things, but place crustyy.”
“But then again if you unique random crusty experience go there. My bestfriend and i laughed a lot there because stuff happened, crusty stuff on day we spent literally 12 hours in our cage with not eating or going to the bathroom. Just literal rats trapped in a cage”
“Some people actually live in those capsuls.”
Value for money
While some acknowledge the cheap price, the overall value for money is poor due to numerous issues including dirty facilities, lack of basic amenities like toilet paper, extra charges for pillows, and unexplained retention of deposits. One reviewer explicitly states it's 'only for the broke'.
“The place lowkey didn’t allow toiletpaper cause it would clog the toilet, so i had to sneak toiletpaper with me to the bathroom to wipe my booty i wad not about to use no water jug.”
“Pour les fauchés seulement. Le prix bon marché Ce type d'hébergement est réservé aux fauchés.”
“Preis Leistung war für mich ganz ok.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor cleanliness
- inadequate shared bathrooms
- significant noise issues
- difficult to access location
- unpleasant atmosphere
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