Hiwang Native House Inn & Viewdeck — Hotel in Banaue

We rent a native house the one on a top ... If you rent this remember you will paid only for the view if rain or fog then no view ...other review were talking about hot shower not being hot .. ask them about it ... They say it work now ... It didn't ... Work hot 1 mins then cold...had to ask for thermostat and hot water no kettle and about 70 steps up you cannot run back and forth to ask when you need except if you an athlete.. is nothing around no restaurant no store they don t sell drink only food you can bring your own drink but no fridge ... If you put in their fridge then remember the 70 steps ... They offer breakfast for 200$ pesos and bring it to you but it s cold when you received it as they also have to climb the 70 steps ... In the hut a mattress on the floor was comfortable and we had enough blanket to stay warm ... Nothing else .. and one electric plug to charge your phone .. the bathroom are share or private ..you need to ask as if you don t then you still paid same price for a share one ... They all separate of your room .. no sitting area outside or inside other then under the cabin.. if you go at the main buildings also no sitting area only inside .. staff was ok but nothing special .. we feel like a number not like if they are full happy that we come to their place . They really tried to sell you yours .. the price they ask in Banaue everywhere it s ridiculous .. rice terraces Atlee really really nice and worth to go see them but remember is nothing at all in that town .. so a bit frustrating that they tried to rip you off by charging you lots of money to transport you 15 mins away ... There is bus and local transport you can used but we found out after as everyone we talk to .. told us there is no other transportation available .. we left really dissapoint make sure to do your home work and plan before you go anywhere in Phillipines as compared to anywhere in Asia is really difficult to...

This place is quite different to anything we've stayed in before. It's only a few minutes' drive from the nearest village which has everything you need, including easy access to medical attention for 1 of our group. Our group of 7 were picked up from Cauayan by our tour guide & driver in a van at the airport. There are time restrictions for checking into this place & as we got closer, we discovered why. The roads are very narrow, steep & winding and in some parts single-laned, so not a good idea to be travelling after dark as delivery vehicles need to be on the road unimpeded. The paths to the huts are steep and the views are stunning. We stayed in Hut 1 & 2 which were on the lower level. It wasn't made clear to us that the viewing deck was further up the steps to the highest huts. They are not visible & since we were only here 1 night & leaving early in the morning, we missed the opportunity to see the best view. You definitely would not want to be lugging heavy bags up the hill! We had everthing we needed, although had trouble getting the hot water to work in the shower. I'm sure we could have got this sorted had we asked, but it wasn't a big issue. Our host was easy to communicate with us, speaking pretty good English. There was a family restaurant just below the huts where we could order a meal & breakfast & buy drinks to quench our thirst! This is separate from the accommodation, so not included in the price. We stayed in early Nov so mosquitos were no problem for us in the huts although we did put stuff on us when wandering around outside. There is a bonfire pit available. We could pay 200 peso (make sure you have cash) per bundle of wood for a young man to light for us, but by the end of the night it was raining so we didn't bother. Overall a really unique experience & so glad we...

Location:|Very beautiful, the huts overlooking the rice terraces. I suggest getting the hut at the very top located close to the toilets - the view there in the morning and sunset is spectacular. Location wise, i'd give it a 10/10. Incredible place. ||Huts, facilities and staffs:|Toilets were very clean and new. They provide tissue rolls. We ordered food and it was great. Staffs were very kind. They gave us lots of blankets. The huts had electrical plugs and floor mattresses. Quite comfortable and warm once you're inside the hut. Very much enjoyed our stay. Was expecting mosquito's and didn't experience any bite whilst we were there.||Tips:|- Bring lots of snacks, water and food, stores are quite far and the journey long.|- Sleeping bag or airbed.|- coffee satchets (they can provide you with hot water).|- Comfortable shoes or flip flops (lots of stairs, so runners recommended).|- Flashlight. |- Jumper or warm clothing for the night, it can get quite cold. ||Getting there: (only negative)|We went during the rainy season and found the place difficult to locate due to the lack of signage. Would suggest trying to get there before it gets dark. It took us ages to find the place going back and forth, even asking the locals in the city about its...