Experience Comfort and Convenience at Hillside Inn and Restaurant in Banaue, Philippines
Hillside Inn and Restaurant is a 2.0 star hotel located in the picturesque town of Banaue, Philippines. This hotel boasts of a wide range of facilities that cater to the needs and preferences of its guests. The hotel has a restaurant that serves delicious meals, a designated smoking area, BBQ facilities, and a fireplace that adds warmth and coziness to the place. Hillside Inn and Restaurant also offers various tours that showcase the beauty of Banaue and its surrounding areas. For those who want to relax, the hotel has a massage service that provides a soothing experience. Guests can also take advantage of the laundry service, car hire, and luggage storage. The hotel also has a convenience store and a gift/souvenir shop that sells local products and crafts. To start the day right, a continental breakfast is served. With these facilities, Hillside Inn and Restaurant is the perfect place to stay for travelers who want to experience comfort and convenience while exploring the wonders of Banaue.
Comfortable and Spacious Rooms at Hillside Inn and Restaurant
Hillside Inn and Restaurant offers a variety of room types to suit any traveler's needs. The Balcony Room features a cozy 12 square meters space with 1 Double Bed, perfect for couples or solo travelers. Families or groups can opt for the Family Room, which provides ample space with 12 square meters and a combination of 1 Single Bed, 2 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds, and 1 King Bed. For those who prefer a larger room, the Terrace Room offers 18 square meters of space with 2 Double Beds, ideal for families or groups of friends.
Warm Hospitality, Delicious Food, and Stunning Views: A Memorable Stay at Hillside Inn and Restaurant
Hillside Inn and Restaurant in Banaue, Philippines is a true gem, according to its satisfied guests. The food is delicious and served in big portions, while the rooms are clean and the place is quiet. But what truly sets this inn apart is the warmth and friendliness of its staff and guides, who go out of their way to ensure guests have a great time exploring the area's rice terraces. Visitors have nothing but fond memories of their stay, thanks to the approachable and always present staff, as well as the stunning views of the terraces from the inn's restaurant and viewing deck upstairs.
Experience the Best of Banaue at Hillside Inn and Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Banaue, Hillside Inn and Restaurant is the perfect choice for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience. With an overall rating of 7.6, guests rave about the value they receive for their money, with an impressive rating of 8.1. The location is unbeatable, with a rating of 9.1, allowing guests to easily explore the stunning rice terraces. While the facilities and cleanliness received lower ratings, the friendly and attentive staff make up for it with a rating of 7.5 for staff performance. Guests may find the rooms slightly less comfortable with a rating of 6.0, but the breathtaking views from the balcony make up for it. Experience the best of Banaue at Hillside Inn and Restaurant, where the value and location cannot be beat.
Worth every step...”
Hillside Inn has the best view of Batad Rice terraces from our room.(make sure you request a room with the view). There were 5 of us. We're just excited to see a place we've only seen in pictures and movies since childhood. Et voila after 10 hours of bus ride (Ohayami bus services) from Sampaloc Manila to Banaue. Make sure you arrange all transportations with Hillside Inn because if you don't you will find yourself paying for more if you don't know any better. There is a jeep that goes to Batad from Banaue Local market ( price unknown as I wasn't given a change to haggle and a post a note on my foreheads "generouslady" 😀) if you're in a budget and know where to go at Batad I suggest you do that. But after a long bus ride you just want to Be where you want to Be. After the confusion our pick-up arrived a minute late I say and he admitted😀. We discussed our transport fee and it cost me (4,500 including a tour guide. this is including a return transport to Banaue. Does it sound expensive? I say yes but if you asked and arrange everything thru Hillside which I've admit I've forgotten maybe it will be cheaper. They did gave me a quote for a car pooling price which was more reasonable and again as I was busy thinking everything was ok for our trip I forgot could have saved me a little more for spending money😀.Live, travel and learn... From our journey to Banaue I'll say less than an hour depending on the road we arrived at Batad drop off point. A 20-30minutes trek (depends how long your legs are..mine was a bit challenge) to the town of Batad, every step was counted (I've stopped after 10) it was a good walked I've warned my nieces about the walk and I don't want any complains and they didn't as we were overtaken by an old lady carrying a sack of sand on her head walking as fast as she can with a mismatched slippers (thongs) so no complains at all. After 25 minutes walk we arrived and saw the green roof of hillside inn over looking the Batad rice terraces...yes it was
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Perfect view and great food.”
I AM DEFINITELY GOING BACK! Everything you need is right there. It’s not only an inn. It’s also a restaurant, a view deck and a tourism office rolled into one. It’s conveniently located at the mouth of Batad Village. I think they have the busiest kitchen in the village. Well, that’s kind of expected. A market vendor in Banaue town advised me to look for it. She said it’s the most popular chalet in that part of the mountain. I was served the tastiest vegetable dish I’ve had in years! And, for a cheap price too. I was pleasantly surprised to find pizza in this very remote place. With the way they treat their guests, I can say how much premium is placed on customer service. That’s indigenous hospitality so to speak. I even sat side by side with guests from other inns who came to dine at the restaurant on a regular basis. No wonder this inn has been thriving for decades. The respectable woman who owns the place is the sweetest grandmother ever! It’s the one place I made friends with three different nationalities. My happiest moment: sitting by the restaurant's veranda, clutching a cup of coffee and staring at the most magnificent view in the world!
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Awesome Trip!”
My girlfriend and I went to Banaue with our Taiwanese friend. Our stay at Hillside Inn was very fun. It wasn't the best inn in the world, but the staff made it worth it. Roberson served as our guide and our friend during our stay. Even his sister Odette was so friendly. The food doesn't get served immediately, so order earlier. They gave us bananas when we told them we've been waiting for a while. Finally, the view in our room, was so beautiful. You have to see it!
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Great place, Great View”
Hillside Inn is perfect for nature lovers, travelers and adventurers who wants a place to stay. It has good food, humble tour guides, happy owners, friendly cats and dogs lying around and has a perfect view of batad rice terraces
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Awesome place!”
Had an amazing stay at Hillside Inn. Room with a stunning view over the rice terraces, comfy and clean. A hot shower and a really cool balcony area to eat in the restaurant with a stunning view again. Best thing about this place were the people. Magellan and his family were just Awesome, super friendly and helpful and just lovely people. I'll definitely be back!
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Nice people and great view!”
We had a great stay at the Hillside Inn. The view from the terrace is just awesome, the staff was really friendly and we had a lot of fun! The standard of the accomodation is as you would expect from a remote village. However, after an exhausting 6-hours trek we loved the hot shower and the comfy beds. Overall probably the best place to stay in Batad. However, taking into account the price you pay for a room at Agoda, the value what you get is too low. Would highly recommend not to book over Agoda or any other platform - rather just go there and pay the walk-in rate. Just as a comparison: Walk-in rate for a double room with shared bathroom is 200P (4 Euros) and booking over Agoda is more than 14 Euros, i.e. more than three times higher!
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Blessed by hillside inn!”
Our stay at Hillside Inn was fantastic! First and formost, the staff and guides are fantastic! We experienced some extenuating circumstances and the guides could not have been more helpful or level headed in helping us out. We were very blessed by those guys! (Shout out to Roberson and Job--highly recommend them!) There are no outlets in the rooms so bring extra batteries/power bank (you can pay to use an outlet downstairs for 25php though) and there are no ATMs so make sure to have enough cash! The inn coordinated our pick up and our tours for very reasonable prices (we weren't expecting it, but they will be waiting for you when you get off the bus--so don't worry, it's legit). There is a lot of walking and stair climbing involved but the rice terraces are stunning and it's so very worth the sore legs after. Our group has been living in the Philippines between 6-12 months and this was most definitely one of our favorite places in the whole country!
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Lovely third visit, always a pleasure to come back”
I keep coming back to Batad, and I’ve always stayed at the Hillside Inn. So many fond memories and always such warm, gracious hospitality.
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Wow what a location and view!!”
Awesome location (must be willing/able to trek in)! Fantastic views of the Batad rice terraces. Super friendly staff and guides to learn about and trek/ tour the area. Food was very good and very reasonably priced! Hot water was a little spotty / sketchy but showering after a day of trekking is all we needed. The massage ladies did a great job on our sore muscles. All so reasonably priced- we would come back to this place again if we make it back to the Philippines. The peacefulness of this area and the rich culture is a must visit!!
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Unbelievable location/view for the price”
OVERALL: The room cost is incredibly low for the extraordinary view and proximity to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. FACILITIES: The rooms are no frills, homey, and clean, which is exactly what was expected. The hot shower was nice, but the bathroom/shower could be cleaned more frequently. The restaurant upstairs with viewing deck was beautiful. SERVICE: The town has few restaurants, so most people choose to eat at the hotel. The food is lackluster (understandable given the geographic isolation) and extremely overpriced. You are also charged a fee for charging your electronic devices and for shower towels, which was unexpected and excessive. We almost ran out of cash, and there is no ATM in Batad. Lastly, the customer service could definitely be improved -- the hotel staff were not welcoming or particularly helpful, and were kind of gruff in answering questions. EXPERIENCES: The hotel did a good job connecting us to a fantastic local guide (Job), who organized a great 2-day itinerary.
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Awesome stay”
I had a great stay in Batad at Hillside! The view is stunning and I would highly recommend this place. Staff are friendly and will help you book guides. Accommodation is very basic but is clean enough and what you would expect
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Travel between the 1st and 3rd week of June wherein the views of the Rice terraces are impressive”
Do not expect much in Batad like internet/network since there is no signal, we stayed there for 2nights because we planned to trek the rice terraces and the Tappiya waterfalls. This Inn offers a 5 star majestic views of the rice terraces, Get a room that is on the 2nd floor, room number 1 and 2 offers a window facing the perfect view . You can also enjoy having breakfast, lunch, and dinner or just sipping to your brewed coffee while enjoying the view of the terraces. We suggest to take a picture on their laundry area on the 2nd floor it offers a fulldeck view of the rice terraces. Hillside Inn would be the perfect place to stay at if you are after the view of the rice terraces and do not care much of the services/amenities
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Highly recommended”
1. best view of Batad rice terraces on their dining hall 2. food has big serving, good taste 3. staff is approachable and always around 4. rooms are clean 5. bathroom (common bath) is already dirty when its my turn to use it, no trash can that's why leftover shampoos and soaps scatter on the floor which made the water outlet clogged. water is so cold, no water heater. 6. i know they can do better
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The best hotel in Batad with spectacular view”
If you want to spend your trip in Batad, choose this Hotel. It has a VERY NICE view of the whole Batad Rice Terraces that other hotels can't offer. And the price was very affordable too! I think many travelers made their booking here and so, the atmosphere in the hotel lobby/restaurant was so great. Sometimes, the guides who are staying here before they proceed for tomorrow's hike, Do some guitar performances and it was great to jam with them.
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Thank you po, Ma'am Mirza, for being very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay at Hillside Inn. ”
Hillside Inn has a very good view of the rice terraces. Dining by the veranda was a very pleasant experience.
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Basic and awesome”
Basic room, facility and everything. But it all work. Awesome view for breakfast & nice location in Batad. Would stay there again, considering it is very good value for money.
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Amazing view but too loud and food overpriced ”
We stayed one night at Hillside inn. The view is really amazing but that's the only reason for staying there. The rooms are literally made of tin and you can hear everything and everyone. The restaurant stays open till quite and was noisy. If you're backpacking and want to meet people it might be a place for you but we just wanted a good night sleep after quite an exhausting day of hiking and unfortunately that didn't happen. I don't complain about the food too often but here is was honestly really bad and very overpriced. By comparison we had one more full meal at the other place we were staying after, same amount of drinks and ended up paying 2/3 of what we paid at Hillside. On the plus side, we were picked up at the station and had someone help is organise the transport and the trips for the next few days but then again, most of the places in Batad/Banaue offer that. The view is really stunning but there is another hostel next door with the same view m. We didn't check it properly but it might be a better choice.
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Spartan environment, enjoy a night as a Local”
Amazing view, just sit front of the Wonderful Batad rice terraces and relax. No best place to enjoy Batad! Spartan rooms, shared showers, local restaurant with good range of foods. Hotel access is difficult, be advised not to bring luggages since there's a 30min walking distance up and down through a soil and slipping path in the mountain. Would not recommend to tourists expecting a minimum confort. But definitely very convenient if you have the full treck of Batad in a day, because there's no more jeepneys to leave Batad to go to Banaue after 4:00pm and after sunset around 5:30-6:00pm, it's too dark to cross the walking path up to the road.
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Awesome location and good food”
Location is prime - the view is probably the best in whole Batad!! Room rates are cheap and the food in their restaurant is very good, too! Staff could be a bit more friendly and bathrooms could be a bit cleaner, however, all in all a good place with great value for money!
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comfortable short stay”
We didn't have electricity for two days/one night but nonetheless, we had a good stay and all for an affordable fee. The room had two beds and a very nice view of the terraces - bathroom/toilet room was also more spacious and comfortable than I expected. It also has a nice location in terms of distance from the 'end of the road' (where Banaue-bound jeepney waits for passengers in the morning).
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