BATAD Rita's Mount View Inn and Restaurant

Family run business with a breathe taking view We took the overnight Coda lines bus from Manila to Banaue, which arrives between 4am and 5am. Batad is an additional one hour tricycle ride from Banaue. Germaine and Clarise ensured that a tricycle driver was there to meet us when we stepped off the bus before sunrise. After arriving to the "end road" by tricycle, Germaine arranged porters to carry our bags to the house because it's quite a steep hike. Because this is a family run business, there is a sibling or cousin that does every job. One is a guide, another a porter for bags, and another was able to drive us from Batad to Cuauyan City to catch our flight out of the area. Everyone is extremely friendly and I can confidently give the hospitality and value a 10/10. Also, there is a modern, flush toilet on site, which was well beyond what we expected based on other remote village stays in the Philippines. All of the meals we ate at the BnB were very fair priced as well.

Batad is a remote village in the mountains. As long as you have that expectation and understanding, you won't be disappointed with the accommodations. The rooms are very clean and have bug nets, so you can sleep with the windows open.

This was one of the sweetest home stays we’ve ever been to. The food was absolutely delicious and Germaine and her father are such pleasant people to be around. The facilities are basic but clean. The mosquito net around the bed was also helpful. Germaine also helped us organize a trek to Cambulo with a local guide and helped us to organize our transportation to and from Batad.

You can pay a small fee to have wifi here but it is a bit spotty. Although it seems like this is the same for anywhere in Batad.

The spectacular view of the rice terraces.

Modern convenience is at nominal but Natures Beauty is some its best I have ever experience.

The terrace at Rita’s guesthouse has the most perfect view over the Batad rice terraces and mountains. It is a stunning location! The guesthouse is full of character - a traditional wooden building with chickens & a garden. Germaine is an excellent host - helpful & friendly. She introduced me to guide Lisa, who lives next door. Lisa guided me on 4 different day hikes & explained many aspects of life in the region, past & present. The trekking is absolutely brilliant, though demanding due to the steep terrain & high humidity. Batad is an excellent trekking base. The village is a 20 min walk from the road - remote & extremely peaceful. Germaine will arrange a lift by tricycle from the bus stop at Banaue (1 hour). I will never forget staying at Rita’s - a once in a lifetime experience! Thank you, Germaine & Lisa!

The accommodation is very basic, but the price reflects this. The mattresses are old & the sheet didn’t cover the mattress fully. There are insect nets over the beds, but be prepared for cockroaches on the floor! There are no comfy chairs to relax in after trekking, just plastic dining chairs. Because food has to be carried to the village, there is a limited selection available. I ate at Rita’s & appreciated Germaine’s cooking. Other restaurants appeared to be closed.