{"id":12435,"date":"2019-08-08T11:30:20","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T03:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12435"},"modified":"2019-08-08T17:03:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T09:03:23","slug":"amboy-hometel-in-basco-batanes-a-mirror-of-simple-living-with-sea-garden-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/08\/08\/amboy-hometel-in-basco-batanes-a-mirror-of-simple-living-with-sea-garden-views\/","title":{"rendered":"Amboy Hometel in Basco, Batanes: A Mirror of Simple Living with Sea & Garden Views"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located just a few steps away from Villa Hontomin overlooking the Chanarian Beach, Amboy Hometel\u00a0<\/strong>speaks for itself\u2014a home to those who choose Batanes as their next destination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Villa Hontomin in Basco, Batanes: A Mansion Facing the West Philippine Sea<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Aptly known as \u201cYour Home in the Northern Paradise,\u201d<\/strong> Amboy Hometel embodies a warm ambiance brought about by the marriage of the modern and the classic architecture. A tasteful combination is surely achieved, with wood standing out amidst bricks trailing the foundations of the hometel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Batanes 4-Day Itinerary: Experiencing Heaven\u2019s Beloved Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"The lawn area<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The hometel, which took its name from its owners, Cesar Edgardo Amboy<\/strong> and Maria Victoria Amboy<\/strong>, is basically a one-stop area for everything: tour packages, private van for rent, in-house restaurant and cafe,\u00a0 a garden, and a private beach cottage\u2014ideal for lovers vacationing in the province.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:<\/em>\u00a0Batanes Travel Guide: Preparing for Your Trip This 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A Peek Inside Their Home<\/b><\/p>\n

Stepping inside their lawn, you\u2019ll find picnic cottages lined up on one side with spick-and-span rooms on the other. Lying straight ahead is their in-house restaurant, which takes pride in having the works of the famous Ivatan artist Pacita Abad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:<\/em>\u00a06 Must-Try Restaurants in Batanes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Their in-house restaurant serves seafood and Ivatan specialties like the vunes<\/em> or dried taro stalk with chopped octopus, similar to l<\/em><\/span>aing<\/span><\/i>\u2013a dish made with taro leaves and meat (either seafood or beef) cooked in coconut milk. They also serve turmeric rice and lu\u00f1is<\/em>, an Ivatan adobo cooked in its own lard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The vegetables used in these dishes are sourced from their small farm adjacent to their reception area, making Amboy Hometel one of the most sustainable properties in Basco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0North Batan Island, Batanes: The Center of Local Livelihood and Breathtaking Landscapes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Tip:<\/em>\u00a0Although mobile signal is difficult to come by in Batanes, Amboy Hometel houses a specific place where a strong signal can be found. Meanwhile, for those looking for a place to just chill around, more cottages are located near the garden.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"An area with good phone signal and a variety of bicycles you may wish to try<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"More cottages are lined up in front of the reception area<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Clean, Comfortable, Cozy<\/b><\/p>\n

Amboy Hometel\u2019s rooms are also sanctuaries to behold after a tiring yet surely amazing day of touring the islands of Batanes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each room is well-ventilated with both air condition and ceiling fan at the ready. They also have CIGNAL Satellite TV, private bathroom with hot and cold shower, and a mini bar to complete your homey stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Deluxe Quad Room good for four people (Php 7,000\/night)<\/em>\u00a0\/ IMAGE Amboy Hometel<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Family Room good for five persons (Php 6,500\/night) \/ IMAGE Amboy Hometel<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Their rooms are also simple yet stylish with their cottage room offering not only the comfort of a matrimonial bed and a single bed but also a view of the garden lawn through its terrace. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some of their deluxe rooms also\u00a0give you a good look at the sea beyond, so it is best to\u00a0inquire of the available rooms first!<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a06 Souvenirs to Buy in Batanes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n