I had fond memories when going to spots like these during my last visit. The experience was well…read moreand refreshing. Here was our experience on a January Tuesday afternoon. Ambiance: PARKING | You pretty much create your own parking. It was a bit rocky but we didn't have any issues getting here. SEATING | Most cottages have chairs and tables that can fit about 20 people comfortably. FEELS | Not sure if this is on the map for tourist or maybe because it was a weekday but it was a nice a very quiet and beautiful place to be. There's about 20 cottages, 10 on each side. Not a tourist spot so you get to see the mountains and a good flow of the stream. They also got a karaoke machine too. Overall: 5 Stars. Lovely spot to just hang out, relax, wash up, and skid rocks. The flow was pretty steady and the water was clean. The cottages were fairly clean and felt pretty safe. Check this spot out if you want to enjoy the simple pleasures of Phillippines. Advice: * Not the best time to go after the rain as it gets muddy.

Since our flight arrived late at night we decided to check in here for 2nights. Service was great…read morefrom front desk to restaurant. Friendly staff and very accommodating for our wheelchair our 2 rooms were adjacent and on the lobby floor. Which I appreciated considering there are no elevator. Fast forward, Before going back home to the states we figured it was more convenient to just stay at the same hotel and because they were so friendly and accommodating on our first stay, decided to reserved 2 rooms again. But this time around it was a whole different tune. We check in first and had mentioned about having another reservation under the same name (gave check in date for the other room) and needed wheelchair access. First thing she mentioned they have foreigners guest??? I looked at her and said and why are you telling me this. We are all booked? So I ask her how will a wheelchair go up those steps and she mentioned I booked your other room on the ground floor ok makes sense. But when we check for wheelchair access to go up to the restaurant let's just say you need to go basically around. So I ask the front desk again for a lobby she replied once again they have lots of foreigners guest. (I guess I'm not a foreigner considering I'm from the states?!) Left did a few more sightseeing came back and another worker was at the front so I ask if any rooms was available on the lobby she check room was available with upgrade! So we did an upgrade. Not sure why the other front desk person didn't notify me when clearly I asked multiple times plus when I booked the room I clearly stated about a wheelchair. Wanted to give a 3star because of the front desk issue, but decided to do a 4star only because the restaurant services made up for it. Rooms are spacious and clean which is a plus both had a balcony for both times we stayed. We used the gym, it was extremely hot in there. They had a treadmill that was not working at the time we could not find the plug to it.

We stayed at Java hotel for about 4 nights. The service is above and beyond, the rooms are clean,…read moreand the restaurant is delicious. From the moment we walked in, the front desk stuff greeted us with smiles and warm hospitality. This was consistent among wait staff at the restaurant and everywhere else within the hotel. Java has a nice outdoor pool, tennis court, gym, and restaurant along with a number of in-room services including massages, manicures, and laundry. We did take advantage of all these during our stay and was impressed with the service and price. Java is currently working on an addition that will almost double the size of the hotel. Looking forward to seeing the finished hotel the next time we visit Ilocos.

The hotel staff are really nice and helpful. The check in went well at the front desk but my…read moreonly gripe about the hotel policy is when you want an extra key. To get the extra key , you will need to provide deposit. The room is nice and clean. There are shampoo and conditioner and toothbrush with toothpaste. The location is great as it is a walking distance to Robinson. Will I come back to this place again? The answer is yes!

Great location near the Robinson mall which is about a 5 minute walk. The rooms themselves are…read morefairly well by "ilocos standards". They have toiletries, hair dryers, and various amenities in the room BUT only the single bed rooms seem to have a mini fridge available to them. My cousins who stayed at the double beds rooms have mentioned that they didn't have this available, One other complaint that I do have is the showers are very slippery, a rubber mat could easily fix this to prevent anyone from slipping. My biggest complaint though would have to be the roosters outside. Starting at 3am you will hear them going off every few minutes so if you're a light sleeper beware. One of the upside though is that you are given a free breakfast ticket daily which you must claim from the front desk sometime at the end of the day. There are also plenty of seats and games to just hang around with people throughout the property as well as an open bathroom near the lobby

located at the central business district of Laoag City (infront of laoag city public market)…read more PHP400/head with breakfast minimum of 2pax per room. small rooms but with aircon, hot and cold shower and cable tv

From the owner: Ziur Inn located in the business district of Laoag City just infront of the Laoag City public…read moreMarket Value for money..

My wife and I stayed in Grand Ilocandia hotel for 6 nights. We both give this place a generous 1/5…read morestars. The hotel was recently sold and is currently undergoing new management. The iconic "Fort Ilocandia" was rebranded to "Grand Ilocandia." Bluntly put, this hotel sucks and there's nothing grand about it. Reviews will fool you if you google it. Youtube videos are probably from some locals who's unaware of their own biases. It seems like it's been let go but the locals are trying their best to keep it together. But with poor management and business acumen it's slowly rotting. It does have its perks, like the gardens, greenery, breeze; it's not totally unbearable. Lots of history. This hotel was built in the 70s, claim to be the "5 star of the north," but honestly, it's like a 1 star motel at best in today's standards. Nothing seems to have been updated from this place since the 70s. There was pink mold in the room, the beds were super firm and just old. Might as well sleep on concrete or plywood. There were some bugs on the bed as well. The entire room looks like from the 70s. Even the A/C vents had some grease. The best feature of this place is the private beach. The hotel didn't have phones and their tv is not updated/usable. I actually was born here and wanted to show my wife parts of where I grew up after retiring from the US military. As much as I'd like to advocate for this place, I can't. I have blood relatives that have been working here for 20-30 years. Even after talking to the hotel staff, they don't even recommend it. One hotel staff say they even found a snake in one of the rooms and begged the guests to delete the photo. Please do yourself and your family a favor and do NOT stay here. Not comfortable at all and it's barely livable to say the least. Furthermore, I heard from the locals Waterfront Cebu bought this hotel $50-$53M which will start renovations soon, and some kind of megaword will be built near it roughly $250m project. But currently, this hotel has terrible accommodations to offer, and we do not recommend. Maybe an airbnb option is best if you're visiting this part of the country.

I've been here twice. One just to walk around and explore and the other for the restaurant…read more Unfortunately my photos of the food were deleted and memories were hard to recollect but here are some things that I remember. AMBIANCE: Parking: There's a parking lot and the two times I went there, I didn't have any issues but do plan accordingly for holidays and special events. Feels: It's a pretty grandiose and well-maintained spot. There is some random decorations with some nice pictures of some Filipino popular history. The restaurant had room for about 100 people and the food was delicious - chocolate blood, lechon, adobo...good stuff. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Good. They accommodated for our reservation last minute. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. When in Illocos Norte and need a more upper scale place to stay, this is your spot. There's a lot of activities to do around here and pretty isolated from the city if you want that quiet scene. Tips: * Plan accordingly for reservations, especially during the Holidays

Hotel Luna, Vigan - A Beautiful Heritage Stay With Real Comfort…read more Hotel Luna is one of the nicest places to stay in Vigan. It's a four-star hotel, but what struck me more was how well kept everything is. The whole place blends Filipino Spanish and Chinese influences, so when you walk in, you get that instant nostalgia you expect from Vigan, but without losing any of the modern comforts. The rooms are spacious and thoughtfully done. The air-conditioning is strong, everything is well equipped, and the Japanese-style toilet is a nice surprise. The courtyard pool sits right in the center of the property, and all the hallways and rooms look down into it, which gives the place a quiet, old-world charm. One of the best parts of staying here is the museum on the second floor. It has pieces from well-known Filipino artists, including BenCab and Arturo Luz. It's not a token display. It's a proper gallery that adds character to the hotel. They also have Chula Bar, which serves drinks and Spanish-style dishes and tapas. It's a good spot before heading out or winding down after dinner. The main dining area handles the buffet services. Breakfast is good, and on weekends they sometimes run dinner buffets. Last night, they had a Japanese buffet, and the price was surprisingly reasonable. Another big plus is the location. The hotel is just off Calle Crisologo, the iconic street where no cars are allowed. Shops, cafés, and restaurants surround the area, so you can walk everywhere. Overall, Hotel Luna is beautiful, comfortable, and full of charm. If you're planning a Vigan trip, this is the place I'd recommend. For anyone coming from Manila: Driving takes around seven hours, depending on traffic. If you prefer to fly, the trip from Manila to Laoag Airport is about an hour, and the land transfer from Laoag to Hotel Luna takes roughly one hour and forty minutes.

Beautiful hotel! Great service from staff too! Merong Bar pa as taas and Ang cheap! Merong gym pero…read moreMaliit at Walang wifi o service. May mag cockroach pa sa room pero walang big deal. Ang Ganda ng banyo, super fancy. Stayed here in January & if and when I do go back to the Philippines, I wouldn't mind trying this place out again. Meron pa yung breakfast buffet, pero Merong masarap, Merong Hindi; okay lang. very close sa lahat na attractions sa ilocos; hopefully they take care of the cockroach situation & the gym, and maybe they would become 5 stars, in my opinion!

We used this resort as our home ground during our recent medical mission project. If you are…read more looking for a small town escape around this area, this beach resort may suit your needs. It may not be the five start resort you are longing for, but what is most interesting on this place is the people behind to this establishment. The staff's hospitality and service is a five star. It's location is half hour from the main city, Laoag. Bus stop terminal is just one ride away. Transportation is easy to arranged with the management. The resort has a beach (salt water) few feet away from the hotel building. If you are not staying in any of the hotel rooms, admission to the beach area is PHP10 only. Cottages are available for rental, The room in the resort is a standard room size for 4 people. It will costs you only PHP500 per day and it includes their daily native home made breakfast which I may say is the best Ilocano food I have tasted during the stay in the North. Additional fee is required for any other dining option. Catering can be arranged to have it set up into the cottages. The resort is secured, 2-3 men are watching the ground.The resort actually is owned by the barangay and under the management of the barangay captain. It has a chapel, a barangay hall, multi-function hall, a liquor store and small merchandise store that you could have access during your stay. People in the surrounding area is trust worthy. They will treat you like a family and they will welcome you like you are one of their people. Have I mention that the fresh breeze in the resort is free? That the calmness of the blue water is inviting? That the shallow beach will make your day "a day" ? And that the sound of the night's insects will make you soundly asleep? Come by. Relax.

Went to visit and saw the place has grown we'll,business is good and I can see why. Owner is…read moregenuinely nice and all the workers are attentive with each guest needs. It was bit windy in my visit but nonetheless the view is spectacular and the food is excellent. They have also jet ski and banana boat if you like some thrill. Definitely will come again.

One of the good memories we had during our North road trip was the Pagudpud visit…read more On our way to our reserved hotel and resort which was located at the very end of this town, we made a lunch stop-over at this restaurant. Our host suggested the place and we were never disappointed on what it offered to us. We were seated in the best spot of the restaurant, this nipa hut put us in the vacation feeling mode.The restaurant has the best view of the town's well known bluish greenish beach waters. The restaurant interior has its native touch details. The service was impeccable. The waitstaff maybe got crazy dealing with our group of about 15-18 people. They were able to provide all our demands in a short period of time. The food was great, all the best of the North cuisine as suggested by the our local host were served with pride. It has exceeded our expectations. The resort has hotel accommodation as well. I cant say anything about it as we never stayed over but I am pretty sure they have something good for you to offer. The place is quiet, the view is breathtaking and the people are nice. It is a recommended place to stay if you do not want to be with big crowd and still enjoy the Pagudpud's water experience. Best of all, you will find in this place the peace and tranquility you are longing for.

Beautiful & very affordable place for a full day of family fun. This is our second visit with a…read morefamily stretching 3 generations. 18 of us and nothing but good to day. Highly recommend it.