We had the room with the rice terraces view, it was so pretty. We did the 3 days-trek with Randy & Troy and it was amazing. Germaine prepared us a delicious packed lunch every day and was so nice with us. We also shared stories and talks with the family. Thank you for everything, best chicken curry and adobo ❤️ see you soon

Stayed in April 2024

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Location

Stayed in March 2024

Property is in amazing place - you can face the main Batad’s rice terrasses from Rita’s Inn place. But the main thing - that after spending 2nights there - you start to feel like at home. Germina ( Rita’s daughter) who is actually running the place - is making fantastic home made food, arraning guides, massages. So my suggestion - go there for 2 or 3 nights, enjoy the place , take the tours with a guides and enjoy massage in the evening. Everything with affordable price and you get not just a service , but a community and family feeling. And talk with Germina’s father Romeo - He is the star of Lonely Planet book and really amazing old man (Happiest man on earth that I have met). Go to this place and you will not be dissapointed, but only really loved!

Stayed in February 2024

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Batad is a beautiful place to visit. You might be surprised that road ends and you need to walk around 15 minutes, but it is not that difficult as it might sound. Rita’s Inn is on the beginning of the village. Rice terraces are below. Photo with coffee shows exactly what you will see while on breakfast. Inn and whole place has a very calm and welcoming atmosphere. We had joyful discussion with owners where we learned a lot about Batad’s history and traditions. Thank you for that. We took a tour around a terraces and visited a waterfall which is also nearby. Rita’s Inn offers homemade food with rice from their terrace. It was cold in the evening and during night, take a proper clothes. You can ask for additional blanket if you need. Night was dark and quiet.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing to complain about.

It is problably the best place to stay if you want to explore the Batad rice terraces and the waterfall. The view is stunning, you can enjoy your meal or brewed coffee while overlooking the whole place. Rooms are simple but clean and cosy with comfortable beds. The shared shower comes with warm water. It could be only problem for very demanding tourists but unless you are a snowflake you will be ok (the owners keep evrything clean all the time). Food is homemade and very good. Owners are heartwarming people that will always try to help you with anything you need. For the tour we used a guide we got recommended and it was worth it. It’s not that easy to navigate around the terrases and she was very knowledgeable, explaining us everything we wanted to know.

Stayed in February 2024

The view, amazing staff!

Stayed in February 2024

Germaine and her family were very accommodating and extremely friendly. We had a really nice time in Batad. It was my second time and I think this place is much cozier than the others. Food is good, the view from the terrace is amazing. Really nothing to complain about. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in December 2023

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Everything there, as usual. People are amazing, location right in front of rice terraces is amazing too. I loved our discussions and laugh with the friendly family. Food is excellent as well. Hope I'll have the opportunity to come again ! Take care and thank you 😊

Stayed in January 2024

Rita was very nice, friendly and helpful. Her house is located close to road to Batad with best view. Acommodation is very simple, but autenthic and we had everything we needed. Rita managed also our guide and Transfer to our next stop.

Stayed in January 2024

Food was ok and will sustain you but very basic. Lots of rice though, it is the rice terraces after all. Shared bathroom, the toilet was very low. Difficult after a hike. Maybe install handlebars to help with getting up. Facilities were clean but Westerners/foreigners might find the washrooms not to par with what they are used to. I grew up in the Philippines so it was good enough for me.

The view is the main attraction of this place. Very beautiful and serene. Staff and guide were very helpful and informative. The staff even got us a porter to help guide us into the village. At the parking lot, you will have to leave your car and hike 20-30 minutes into the muddy terrain but turns into pavement after a while. The porter can also help carry some of your stuff. Parking overnight has 300pesos cost. You can also get a walking stick at the shed at the parking lot. Very useful if you want to hike the rice terraces. Theres a cost to rent them, I forgot the the price. Facilities were very clean.

Stayed in November 2023

Place is nice, clean and very well taken care of. The view is amazing, you can admire rice tarraces while having your morning coffee. Owner of the place and the whole family are very nice, friendly and chatty. Food is great, home made and fresh :) We also reccomend Vincent as a tour guide, he lives near by and he is a friend of the family. Vincent is very informative and nice person, he takes care and makes sure you're all ok :) We had an amazming experience staying in Rita's house and walking with Vincent.

Stayed in November 2023

We found it sad that the road to Batad was cemented for 90%. Before you could walk (hike) down the hill which made the experience even better. But it stays a great place to visit

f you need a place to relax, with friendly people (owner & family) , great food and a magnificent view (the Batad Rice Terraces) this is the place to stay. Every time we come here they improve our stay. It really is a home away from home.

Stayed in November 2023

Ramon and Germenia were incredibly welcoming and warm. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. Our room was simple but clean and comfortable. It had a balcony with a breathtaking view of the rice terraces. I could spend hours sitting on the balcony, sipping my tea and taking in the scenery. The food at the homestay was delicious. The hosts cooked us traditional Ifugao dishes, which were always fresh and flavorful. Batad is a very quiet and peaceful village. There is no traffic or noise, just the sound of nature. We loved waking up to the sound of birds singing and the view of the rice terraces in the morning light. Overall, our stay in Batad was an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this homestay to anyone looking for a relaxing and authentic Philippine experience.

Stayed in October 2023

Ate Germaine was super kind and accommodating. The view was magnificent. Perfect place for morning coffee.

Stayed in October 2023

This is the type of place i always look for when travelling. A place with a long history of hosting travellers (you can see many pictures and notes of past travellers as part of the decoration), approachable good hearted people who run the place and nice food and drinks to choose from. When arriving in this magnificent village from the parking area (after an easy 15 minute walk) the hotel is right at the beginning. The view is absolutely amazing and i felt comfortable from start to finish. * If you need internet to send a few messages, you can buy internet vouchers per hour. Super cheap but the connection of course is slow - but handy if you just want to send a quick message :) Thank you for hosting me and all the laughs (and beers) with shared :) .

Stayed in May 2023

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Everything! Germaine and her dad are so sweet and helpful 💕. The view from the terrace is magnificent, the food is very decent. We had two heavy suitcases with us, so Germaine sent us her neighbors to the end of the road from where you have to walk down to the village. For a small fee, they helped us carry everything. They also work as guides, and we did a hiking tour with them spectacular! There is a shower with warm water, and the whole place is immaculately clean.

Stayed in April 2023

dont expect luxuries here. in my opinion is the latest thing you want in a place like this.

perfect location, the place is fantastic since its in the top of the terraces. to observe the sunset or the sunrise its very relaxing and you can feel the peace of the surroundings. the owners are really nice people.

Stayed in March 2023

I stayed two nights at Rita's and loved it so much. Lovely Germaine and Mister Romeo are so welcoming and always have a warm smile and laughter for you. The rooms are basic and very clean, but you don't spend time in your room since the restaurant area with it's stunning view on the Batad rice terraces and mountains is more than you wish for. I also loved how flexible Germaine was. When I couldn't finished my food, she would safe it for later. I also had an amazing guide for two days with Elisa, who is Germaine's neighbour. Sometimes we talked so much that we spend more time for the hikes than calculated. But if you want a guide that delivers all the insider information about the village and their people, the history of the region, the rice fields, rice making and so much more, ask Germaine for Elisa. Don't waive a guide. For sure you can also hike alone. Not just you will miss so much insider information and awesome company during your hike, it's also good to support the locals since some of them depend on this income. If I ever come back to Batad, I'll choose Rita's again 🙏🏻

Stayed in March 2023

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location

Stayed in January 2023

Rita's Inn is an amazing experience. The view is absolutely brilliant and the place itself is great. The owners are a friendly family, who also cook for you. The accommodation is basic but has everything you need. The whole stay was so much fun. You get to see what life in the little town is like and it's a very peaceful place. I would have stayed there longer and I highly recommend the Inn to anyone who is looking for a great place to stay in Batad.

Stayed in February 2023

Go to bed before it gets dark!

Please ask for vincent as your tour guide. He is a legend. Rita's mountain view is taken care of by a wonderful family who make the stay magical. It's a must. Anyone able bodied can 100% stay here. And enjoy the fresh made pizzas and french fries!!

Stayed in January 2023

There is no plug in the bedrooms to charge the phone but there it is possible to go at the reception to charge it

The view is truly amazing, the staff were really accommodating and nice to us. It is very easy to find a tour guide to hike in the terraces and it is quite close compared to Banaue city. The bedrooms are small but comfortable.

Stayed in January 2023

beautiful view of the rice terraces and the sunrise. amazing hospitality! we wish we could come back already! thank you

Stayed in January 2023

The bathroom is rudimentary.

We loved the great views, the room is simple but functionnal and clean! Rita’s family is really nice and welcoming and Germaine is always here to help with a smile. The food is also good. It is a really nice value for money.

Stayed in December 2022