A perfect place for a twosome or family holiday. Aesthetically decorated and impeccably clean.The…read morehosts are responsive and helpful. Hundred Islands is truly a magnificent place to see. Highly recommended.

GOING NATIVE HERE!!! To experience the beauty & culture of the Ifugao (Mountain) province,…read moreCordillera region of the Philippines, we decided to avoid the populated Poblacion (town center), Banaue, and choose a more serene site for rest. Why come to this region of the Philippines? It's the location of the Ifugao Rice Terraces, one of seven MAN MADE Wonders of The World! The view here is actually of the Hapao Hungduan Rice Terraces, and it is GORGEOUS! The weather here is VERY different than the rest of the Philippines, much cooler & less humid than the rest of the country, (although the locals say the weather pattern is changing, getting hotter in the summer months). Easy access to the Banaue & Hapao Rice Terraces, but about an hour away from Batad & Bangaan Terraces. This isn't your typical "Inn" though. Here, we get the chance to sleep in AUTHENTIC Ifugao Native Houses, with seven to choose from. Each with electricity but no air conditioning, which isn't used commonly in this region. ONE Centralized bathroom & showers with hot water, though. ;) Quiet time starts at 8pm. Really not much to do at night here and any of the local "towns," anyways. It's pretty dead, actually as this is basically a farming community. The local river roars in the distance that creates a lulling noise to ease you to sleep. They do offer mosquito nets & mosquito oil electric plug-ins to help the concerns for irritating bites, yet wasn't much of a concern during our stay in November. But, mornings & breakfast views are the REAL appeal here. BEAUTIFUL views with lotsa green seen with minimum human development other than the Rice Terraces in this view. The staff is quietly friendly, always smiling, and take care of the Inn concerns & guests quite skillfully. Solid crew! Tasty Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here. This was definitely one of the highlights of my family's visit, but my mother in law wasn't as keen on the uneven steps on the grounds, the steps up each house, and the distance to the shared bathroom. The views were what made the difference for her cuz she wasn't diggin' it when we first arrived at night lol! Still, an easy recommendation for those lookin' for something cool & out of the ordinary :) Just so you know, To get to this region, Google Maps isn't gonna help you. Those trying to drive to this Inn on their own with Google, were way off course. Our guide, Rems Tarlit (+63 908 358 8417, not connected to Inn) was an awesome source of knowledge of the Northern Luzon region and its history. This friendly English speaking chap also is an easy recommendation ;)

The Costa Pacifica is the class of Baler. It's in a beautiful setting and the pool looks cool at…read morenight too. The food in the restaurant is above average and didn't disapoint. However the service just needs a little wotk. They're youngsters serving and I had to ask twice on 2 occasions for my beer. But overall , I'd bring my out of town guests here.

Baler is a nice respite that mix fun and adventure. The drive was long but Costa Pacifica provides…read morea welcoming place for relaxation. The staff were very attentive and accommodating. The check-in process was easy. We did arrive a little early that our room was not yet ready. But they did offer us some welcome drinks to quench our thirst after the long drive. The restaurant was just a few steps from the front desk that we opted to just stay there and have a meal while waiting. The restaurant has a good view of the pool and the beach, which was very inviting. You can feel a breeze through the open glass doors. We booked studio type room that was overlooking the pool. The room was modern, spacious and clean. The same with the bathroom. We didn't get to swim in the pool as we opted for the beach. The beach has a very long coastline making it perfect to learn how to surf. Should you decide to learn how to surf, there is a company within the resort that you can use or you can just go down to the beach and contract with any of the local surfers. It can be relatively cheap if you know how to bargain. But I guess, they have a standard fee to make it fair for everybody. After some surfing, one can either go back into the resort and enjoy some appetizers and cocktails prior to having dinner. Or one can explore outside the property. There are several inns around the area that have their own restaurants or cafe. There is also a surf shop just across the road from the resort. For the tired muscles, one can avail of a body massage for a reasonable price. The reservation comes with a buffet breakfast with a good selection of traditional filipino fare. It really is a plus, especially for those who are still trying to wake up in the morning, not to have to go out of the property for a meal. All in all, it was a wonderful stay. Since it is the only one legitimate resort in the area, I suggest you book way in advance.

Wish I read the previous review before coming…read more It took them an hour to serve our food. Not only that, but my garlic chicken was served cold too. They did re do the order, but it took another 15 minutes. Food quality: The flavor was good! Well balanced flavors and good shakes. Overall, I mostly got full from my shake and water while waiting for so long. I don't know who trained these guys' time management skills, because the waiter took 10 minutes just to tell us how much longer it'd take to get another order. I wouldn't come back again.

I agree with the reviews here. Service is horrendous! It took us forever as in forever!!!! to get…read moreour order and to get served. Yes the food is good but they need training here. They had quite a lot of staff who aren't attentive. In the end the Chef came and gave us a free appetizer to compensate for the shortcoming but for vacationers like us, we didn't travel that long to wait for our food! It's totally inconsiderate and unappreciative of tourists who spend their money to go to this place.