Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel
These buildings provide rooms that overlook the rice terraces. Made of pinewood, they provide a cozy, natural atmosphere. There are 81 rooms available in the two wings. The older wing, built in 1974, has 23-square-foot rooms on two floors, and the newer wing's rooms are 32 to 34 square feet over five floors. A restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail lounge are all onsite, as well as billiards, darts, table tennis and a swimming pool. Room service is available, and the hotel features a gift shop as well. A two-story youth hostel also sits on the property, divided into male and female sections.
Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel
Ilogue
Banaue, Luzon, Philippines
+63-74-386-4088
Banaue View Hotel
This small, 11-room, family-owned accommodation sits on a cliff overlooking town. It is set amid lush gardens and has its own greenhouse full of orchids. There is no air-conditioning, no swimming pool, no TV and no mini-bar, so amenities are minimal. Be prepared for simple living conditions.
Banaue View Hotel
Bontoc Road
Banaue, Luzon 3601, Philippines
+63-74-386-4078
Sanafe Lodge & Restaurant
You are greeted by sculptures done by the Ifugao people in the lobby at this accommodation. Lonely Planet recommends the restaurant, which serves meat, pasta and Filipino dishes, more than it does the rooms (though it says they are clean). The outdoor patio has a happy hour with views of the rice terraces. Travelers can stay in single, double or family rooms, and large groups can share the dormitory lodging area.
Sanafe Lodge & Restaurant
Banaue Trade Center
Banaue, Luzon, Philippines
+63-74-386-4085
sanafelodge.com
Green View Lodge
The Green View is in the middle of town, and only two rooms have views of the rice terraces, but Lonely Planet says its rooms are the nicest in Banaue. The doubles have queen-size beds, and all rooms have parquet floors. You can choose from several sizes of room, from a single twin to a quadruple. Select gifts for the people back home at the souvenir shop.
Green View Lodge
Banaue, Luzon, Philippines
+63-74-386-4021
ugreenview.wordpress.com/
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