It is a provincial location, so dogs barking and roosters thinking 2:15 am is morning!! Otherwise a great stay!!!

The view was nothing short of fantastic. Ilene is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and well spoken. The staff was quick to respond to any request.

Stayed in May 2024

Awesome location with amazing view, friendly staff, everything was clean, guide was good and funny. Vegetarian food was great.

Stayed in April 2024

I could check-in as I arrived (room already available).The view to the rice fields from the terrace in stunning!!!!Much more quiet than the center of Banaue which I appreciated.Really good to get a rest from Manila.I used to walk to the center (30 mins) and even at night always felt safe.Otherwise 50 pesos the tricycle ride.Hot shower.Free tricycle ride from Ohayami bus terminal to the guesthouse on arrival.The owner was really helpful too ;) Thank you!!

Stayed in March 2024

When we visited Banaue the town was undergoing a major upgrade and therefore it was a bit like a building site. Even the hotel were we stayed was being extended although the work was almost complete. The town proper was still a working Filipino mountain town that had not been cleaned up for the tourists, which give us a glimpse into the lifestyle that would have prevailed over the recent years. All of this building work did not impinge on our enjoyment of the area, though for future visitors it may well be a different experience. The main road into Banaue is undergoing major widening projects which will make the journey safer for touring drivers. They are building lots of large dwellings on the outskirts of the town, perhaps guest houses or hotels. I hope they don't go too far and turn this rugged mountain town into a tourist mecca like Boracay, but perhaps what will save them from that fate is their remoteness which is also one of its most attractive features.

When I booked I asked for transfers from Cauayan to Banaue (4 hours driving) and from Banaue to Baguio (7 hours driving) and I am so glad that we did this. Their young driver Yves was brilliant and made both of the long journeys memorable. We travelled in daylight and were able to see some of the breath taking views and experience the terrifying drops in complete safety. He took us to some of the best eating places with the most incredible views on the way. These journeys were highlights of our trip that we will never forget. The hotel is on the outskirts of Banaue proper and is exactly as advertised. The view from our balcony over the local rice terraces is wonderful. Our room was clean and everything worked, the en-suite had flushing toilet and a hot shower. (Often in Filipino hotels, especially in small remote towns, the shower is a large barrel of water that you pour over yourself using a small pot). The breakfast omelettes were great and our hostess, Irene, was friendly and informed. Coffee was so good we brought some away with us. We had one evening meal of a humane version (the chicken meat was beaten after the chicken was killed) of the traditional Pinikpikan dish which Irene prepared for us. We also had a great traditional meal at the 7th Heaven restaurant in Banaue town. We had booked trips through Irene's brother, Ulyssis, and these ran smoothly. We took the hour hike over the stunning Hapao rice terraces to reach the hot springs for a long soak to refresh us before making the return hike using a different route over the terraces. We also went to the Batad rice terraces. But there are lots of other interesting places, caves and mountain tops, to see and visit so it would be easy to spend a week there rather than the two days we had actually in Banaue. All of Benguet is beautiful with small rice terraces dotted all over the place.

Stayed in February 2024

Banaue is a bit messy if you have to drive yourself, so being already on the road going to Batad, saved us two crossings of the city. The landscape from the windows is spectacular. Good food at good price. Probably the nicest thing about this inn is the staff, Irene and her family are exceptional, very helpful and empathic.

Stayed in February 2024

We had a great stay, location away from the busy center of the town with a gorgeous view on the fields. Clean and nice room. The owner are friendly and cook delicious food.

Stayed in February 2024

A bit outside and a bit pricey

Everything’s nice

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was perfect !

This is a perfect hotel with lovely people and an amazing view. I highly recommend this place. The owner Irene makes your feel welcome immediately. The also offers the best tours. We had a great time here !

Stayed in December 2023

A bit pricey than others nearby

Private Bathroom

Stayed in October 2023

I think wifi was only available at ground level. But for this kind of vacation, maybe it's not necessary everywhere. Living room for everyone is cozy

+ Very warm welcome with coffee and toasts with peanut butter + nice chats and stories about the surroundings, history and other useful information + overwhelming view from the balcony + very delicious food! + offers affordable trips to Batad and the surroundings I should have planned three nights, because I drove by rental car by my own from Cauayan, and this takes minimum 3,5 to 4 hours = took a lot of the leisure time.

Stayed in November 2023

Everything was perfect

- The best view and sunrise - Irene and her family are super welcoming and Irene helps organise and guides herself in the surrounding rice fields. She speaks very good english and gives a perfect tour - good food and breakfast - She also has a very nice homestay in atad if you prefer to stay one night there

Stayed in October 2023

There was a lot of the menu that wasn't available.

The host and all staff were extremely lovely and very accommodating. It had a real cosy vibe which is what you need after a good hike in the rice fields. Location is excellent, a good balance between Banaue viewpoints and the Bahad rice fields. The food that was cooked tasted incredible. The room was a very good size with great views.

Stayed in September 2023

it was a little further out of town than we expected. It didn’t really matter too much as we liked the walk anyway.

clean and comfortable. chilled and laid back. Irene is an excellent host and lovely person. it’s also a great view from the verandah.

Stayed in May 2023

The original booking said Wi-fi was available, but it was not. Maybe this will be fixed later.

The staff was fantastic. Albina (Bin Bin) and Alyssa in particular were a great help to us. We could request homemade food throughout the day and it was all delicious.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

supernice staff!

Stayed in April 2023

* Really friendly staff * Great view * They arrange tours to Batad, Pula and Cambulo * Hot shower * Good food (veg. pizza!) * Transfer from and to the bus station .. Also you can leave your big luggage when hiking to Batad

Stayed in March 2023

* Really friendly staff * Great view * They arrange tours to Batad, Pula and Cambulo * Hot shower * Good food (veg. pizza!) * Transfer from and to the bus station

Stayed in March 2023

Irene, who runs the guesthouse, went the extra mile to help us with everything. From organising our three day hike through the rice terraces, to cooking us dinner (with free cake!) - she was a genuinely fantastic host! The room was spacious, clean and really comfortable. The facilities were outstanding, especially the terrace overlooking the rice terraces. Definitely recommend!

Stayed in March 2023

Slightly noisy, but to be expected in the province.

it was clean and presented well in a good location.

Stayed in February 2023

It is pretty loud in the morning outside due to the animals (e.g roosters) on the nearby farms. We wanted to get up early to go see the terraces but could be issue for light sleepers

The owner (Irene) cooked food for us when we arrived. She was very helpful throughout our stay and helped us organize a tour the next day. We ended up spending a lot of time with her as we went to her other property/restaurant after our hike on the terraces. Loved her :)

Stayed in January 2023

The room did not have a mirror. The toilet and shower did not drain well so it was always wet.

The staff were extremely helpful. They cooked for us and arranged our tour / hike. They were pet friendly.

Stayed in December 2022

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good value for money, very comfy beds, really nice and friendly staff and doggies, nice location and good views

Stayed in July 2022

The food was a little pricey for this hotel. Most dishes were priced at 185 peso per dish so a family of 5 will end up paying more than 1000 peso. Also, there was no electricity backup when the lights went out. No fan in room. Daytime was hot so I suggest that every room should be equipped with either a ceiling fan or a stand fan.

Friendliness of the place.

Stayed in June 2022

The only things that I don't like is the noise of vehicles in the morning, maybe because it is along the highway

The staffs are approachable and they are easy to talk to. They can recommend things you would love to do during your stay

Stayed in May 2022