{"id":12570,"date":"2019-08-16T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T04:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12570"},"modified":"2019-09-02T12:14:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T04:14:04","slug":"7-accommodations-in-batanes-to-experience-first-hand-ivatan-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/08\/16\/7-accommodations-in-batanes-to-experience-first-hand-ivatan-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Accommodations in Batanes to Experience First-Hand Ivatan Hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staying with the locals of Batanes gives you a glimpse of a simple life\u2014a little slower than the rest of the world.\u00a0This is why staying and immersing yourself to their community is one way to fully experience Batanes’ culture.<\/p>\n

To get you started, we listed homestay and hotel accommodations you might want to consider booking for your trip!<\/p>\n

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

Fundacion Pacita<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re one who loves to experience both art and nature,\u00a0then\u00a0Fundacion Pacita<\/strong>\u00a0is the perfect place to be. It is an Ivatan-inspired hotel made of stones, named after the internationally-renowned artist, Pacita Abad.<\/p>\n

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Fundacion Pacita has a total of 12 rooms,\u00a0seven of which are situated on top of the hill while the other four are\u00a0in the main lodge.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re traveling solo or pair, you might want to book the\u00a0Itaw<\/strong>\u00a0(Off-season rate: Php 9,360; Peak season rate: Php 12, 870)<\/strong>, a deluxe room with one queen-sized bed and a balcony facing the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n

\"\"Itaw\u00a0(Off-season rate: Php 9,360; Peak season rate: Php 12, 870) \/ IMAGE Fundacion Pacita<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It is\u00a0equipped with air-conditioning and private toilet and bath. However, there is no TV and WiFi access, even a stable signal or data connection, for guests to fully appreciate the serenity of the place.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Fundacion Pacita in Basco, Batanes: A Boutique Hotel Embracing Art, Nature, and Culture<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0Brgy. Chanarian, Tukon Basco, Batanes
\nContact:\u00a00939-9016353 (Smart) | 0917-8559364 (Globe)
\nCheck-in:\u00a011 a.m.\u00a0Check-out:\u00a09 a.m.
\nWebsite:\u00a0fundacionpacita.ph
\n<\/a>E-mail Address:\u00a0inquiries@fundacionpacita.ph | fundacionpacita50@gmail.com
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/Fundacion-Pacita<\/a><\/p>\n

Villa Hontomin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing beats settling on a place that brings you closer to nature without being too far from town. Villa Hontomin<\/strong> is exactly just like that, as it charms its visitors with its sophisticated appeal and lulls its guests with the only lullaby that can be heard at night\u2014the sounds of the waves kissing the shores of Chanarian Beach.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chanarian Beach in front of Villa Hontomin\u00a0offers a great view of the West Philippine Sea<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Villa Hontomin has six (6) room types, all with a balcony to witness the magnificent beachfront view.\u00a0On the second floor is where you can find the\u00a0Deluxe Room (Php 5,200\/night)<\/strong>\u00a0with two queen beds, their\u00a0Double Room (Php 3,200\/night)<\/strong>\u00a0with one queen bed, and their\u00a0Twin Room (Php 3,200\/night)<\/strong>\u00a0with two single beds.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE Villa Hontomin<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

All these rates include airport transfers and a sumptuous complimentary breakfast, ideal for your relaxing vacation!<\/p>\n

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

Address: Brgy. Chanarian, Basco, Batanes<\/span>
\n<\/span>Check-in: 11 am<\/span> \/ Check-out: 9 am
\n<\/span>Contact: 0998-567-8654 \/ 0927-871-2157
\n<\/span>E-mail Address: villahontomin@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Residencia du Basco<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

While the rest of the hotels in Batanes remains steadfast, there’s a modern hotel in Batanes that just recently opened, making their mark as one of the largest in the town of Basco\u2014Residencia du Basco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This 32-room hotel opened its doors last March 2019, introducing a bigger lodging area to the island and bringing in the first-ever high-class facilities like swimming pool, function hall, and a rooftop bar.<\/p>\n

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The hotel currently has four types of room for solo, group, and family travelers. Take the\u00a0Standard Twin Room (Php 6,190),\u00a0<\/b>for instance.\u00a0The room is spacious enough to fit a pair with two separate beds and a private bathroom.\u00a0You can also fit two additional long beds for those coming in groups.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Residencia du Basco in Batanes: Embracing Contemporary Design and Ivatan Hospitality<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0Payin 1 St., Brgy. Chanarian, Basco, Batanes
\nEmail:\u00a0residenciadubasco@gmail.com
\nContact:\u00a00995-318-5489; 0919-480-2273
\nCheck-in: \/ Check-out:\u00a02:00 p.m. \/ 12:00 p.m.
\nFacebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/residenciadubasco<\/a><\/p>\n

Bernardo’s Hotel<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This simple yet homey\u00a0hotel has plenty of appeal to Batanes\u2019 tourists. For one, Bernardo’s Hotel<\/strong> is just a minute away from Chanarian Beach, where you can take a quick dip during the golden hour, and second, it is home to Casa Napoli’s second branch.<\/p>\n

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Bernardo\u2019s will ultimately draw you in with its clean, comfortable rooms made ready for your arrival.<\/p>\n

Among their rooms are the\u00a0Quadruple Sharing (Php 5,200\/night)<\/strong>,\u00a0Triple Sharing (Php 4,200\/night)<\/strong>,\u00a0Double Sharing (Php 3,400\/night)<\/strong>, and the\u00a0Single Room (Php 2,800\/night)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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But if you opt more sophisticated rooms, just a few steps away is\u00a0Bernardo\u2019s\u00a0LANTIA\u00a0Hotel<\/strong>\u00a0with its mountain view, complemented by a more luxurious vibe.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Bernardo\u2019s Hotel in Basco, Batanes: A Charming Place to Stay Near Chanarian Beach<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0Brgy. Chanarian, Basco, Batanes
\nCheck-in:\u00a010 a.m.\u00a0\/ Check-out:\u00a08 a.m.
\nContact:\u00a00917-512-5346 \/ 0908-816-4811
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.bernardoshotel.com
\n<\/a>E-mail Address:\u00a0bernardoshotel@gmail.com
\n<\/a>Facebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/bernardoshotel<\/a><\/p>\n

Dive Batanes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Level up your Batanes experience with Dive Batanes<\/strong> and experience an adventure with their accommodation, restaurant, and diving facility all in one! There are two buildings at Dive Batanes Lodge.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Main Lodge<\/b>\u00a0is composed of six bedrooms including the\u00a0Standard Rooms cost Php 2,500<\/b>, which is already good for two people. You may also opt to get the\u00a0Family Room (Room A & B) for Php 5,000<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the\u00a0Annex Hotel Room Building<\/b>\u00a0is strategically located across the beach, comprised of four ocean-view hotel rooms and 1-bedroom condo units, where you may choose from\u00a0one king-sized bed or two single beds for only Php 3,500<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Dive Batanes in Basco, Batanes: Accommodation, Restaurant, and Diving Facility in One<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a072 Chajajas St. Chanarian, Basco, Batanes
\nContact:\u00a00947-896-9492 \/ 0939-922-4609
\nEmail:\u00a0divebatanes@gmail.com
\nWebsite:\u00a0divebatanes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Amboy Hometel<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Aptly known as\u00a0\u201cYour Home in the Northern Paradise,\u201d\u00a0Amboy Hometel<\/strong> embodies a warm ambiance brought about by the marriage of the modern and the classic architecture.<\/p>\n

A tasteful combination is surely achieved, with wood standing out amidst bricks trailing the foundations of the hometel.<\/p>\n

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Amboy Hometel\u2019s rooms are also sanctuaries to behold after a tiring yet surely amazing day of touring the islands of Batanes.\u00a0Their rooms are also simple yet stylish\u00a0like the\u00a0Deluxe Quad Room<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>(Php 7,000\/night)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>good for four people.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Amboy Hometel in Basco, Batanes: A Mirror of Simple Living with Sea & Garden Views<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0Chabtukan St., Brgy. Chanarian, Basco, Batanes
\nContact:\u00a00949-578-4710 \/ 0917-871-7631 \/ 0920-910-3492
\nCheck-in:\u00a02 p.m. \/\u00a0Check-out:\u00a012 p.m.
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.batanesamboyhometel.com
\nE-mail Address:\u00a0amboyhometel@gmail.com
\n<\/a>Facebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/amboyhometelbatanes<\/a><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Nathaniel’s Lodge<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nathaniel\u2019s Lodge<\/strong> is not your typical fancy hotel. Rather, it aims to exude a comfortable vibe, basing on the principle of the Danish term \u201chygge<\/i>\u201d or feelings of coziness and contentment.<\/p>\n

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They initially opened seven rooms until last year, when they opened an annex building to add six more rooms. They have three types of rooms:\u00a0double (Php 2,000 for main bldg \/ Php 2,400 for annex), triple (Php 2,700 for main bldg \/ Php 2,990 for annex), and quadruple (Php 3,300 for main bldg \/ Php 3,700 for annex)<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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The guests\u2019 favorite spot may be their rooftop, from which you can see Mt. Iraya perfectly\u2014even a spectacular view of the night sky.\u00a0Promising to be your \u201chappy nest in Batanes,<\/i>\u201d Nathaniel\u2019s Lodge is surely a cozy place to be in!<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Nathaniel\u2019s Lodge in Basco, Batanes: Your Happy Nest on the Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0Nu\u00f1ez Street, Brgy. Kaychanarianan, Basco, Batanes
\nContact:\u00a00915-897-3200 \/ 0919-888-5517
\nWebsite:\u00a0nathanielslodgebatanes.com
\n<\/a>Email:\u00a0hello@nathanielslodgebatanes.com
\nCheck-in:\u00a02 p.m. \/\u00a0Check-out:\u00a012 p.m.<\/p>\n

Which of these accommodations in Batanes are you looking forward to visit? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Sabtang Island, Batanes: Home of Heritage Villages With Centuries\u2019 Worth of History<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine August 2019 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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