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Reviews of Hiwang Native House Inn & Viewdeck

Hiwang, Gohang, Banaue , 3601 Banaue, Philippines

#18 of 34 hotels in Banaue

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Review Score

Based on 169 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    7.0
    it was an enjoyable experience for those looking to immerse themselves in local culture.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    while the experience was authentic, some modern comforts were lacking, making the stay a bit less comfortable than expected

    The house itself offered a rustic charm, giving us a glimpse into traditional living. The peaceful surroundings and cultural atmosphere made it feel like a true escape into nature.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    7.0
    Very basic. Only for the fit and adventurous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The native hut was very difficult to access and way too basic with outdoor facilities (it was raining!). But Nona Gloria put us in an indoor room with a wonderful view.

    The food in the restaurant was pretty good and very reasonably priced. Nona Gloria was very accommodating.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    Charming and cozy cabins!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very charming traditional houses remodeled to guest rooms, on the top of the hill with a great feeling and view whether there was fog or sunshine. Bare minimum amenities and bathrooms outside of the room (quite obvious) so you don’t come here for these but for the location and the experience. Good food also provided on demand.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    7.0
    Worth a try but not so convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff are not so accommodating. There was a black out in the morning. Water heater is not working.

    Native house experience.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not all costs were known up front.

    The hosts and staff were wonderful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    9.0
    It was unique and the view was spectacular but we had to cut short our stay because the raining was not letting up and w
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room did not have wifi yet, toilet is a bit far and is advisable to bring a portable toilet for old people who frequent toilet visits especially at night. Kept banging our head because of low clearance but it is not the property’s fault; slippery stairs going up again not the property’s fault because we stayed while it was raining and fogging (Dec 24)

    Cozy room, free toiletries

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    9.0
    Everyone dedicated to provide unique experiences
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good food

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    8.0
    Unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a unique experience staying in a native hut

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    9.0
    Best view, experience and value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    Best view and experience!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great views and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really wish there was an electric fan available or provided. I struggled to sleep as it was warm for me.

    Staff were quite accommodating. We had a change of heart with the rooms and they agreed to swap for a fee. From native houses we transferred to modern stone rooms which suited our family (senior and children). We also had late lunch and everything was fresh and tasty. Each dish was actually good for 2. Funnily enough my favorite part of the accommodation is the amazing bathroom/shower.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Many road works en route to property. Hope it is all done in haste.

    Amazing mountain and rice terraces view. Nature and rustic experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Overall we’re so happy to experience our staycation in the nipa hut. Food, drinks and staff are all fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom facilities needing upgrade such as the shower hot and cold water supply. Need to have a tea and coffee maker installed in the hut.

    The uniqueness of the Ifugao ‘nipa’ hut is such an amazing experience to stay for couple of nights right up on top of the mountain.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing place and breathtaking lanscape!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breathtaking views on the Banaue Rices Terraces Very nice natives huts with toilets nearby. Restaurant on site. Possibility to have organized private trips. We chose 1 dayx2pax tour in the Rices terrasses (Batad and Banawe) and 1 day trip Apo Whang Od. Very interesting trips but pricy. Recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness of bathroom and limited food offerings. They should offer more food options since there are no other place nearby to purchase food.

    The view and the authentic native room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Worth the Experience, but Know What You're Doing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    To be fair, there wasn't anything I disliked. Having said that, I'm glad we stayed only one night because having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night was inconvenient, especially for someone my age (68). To reach the huts, you would have to go through a small village; they are not next to the main highway. Being away from the Center of Town was a negative. However! I knew all this before going, so it is not the fault of the accommodation. My reco would be to stay one night, enjoy the surroundings and the vibe, and then move to another hotel closer to the town center. We were fortunate that we came with CODA Bus line because they stop at the Tourism Center, where I pre-arranged the next day's tour. If you don't, it would be a bit of a hassle.

    I wanted to experience an authentic Ifugao hut, and I did! It was fun and interesting, and restful, because there was electricity inside to charge phones and lights all around the hut, even going to the bathroom at night. The bathrooms were clean and modern but separated from the hut, which is as it should be. Otherwise, if the hut had a bathroom inside, it would not have been an authentic experience. The views were wonderful, and the food in the restaurant was fine. It was very peaceful and quiet at night, that we overslept! The owner and her family were very nice and welcoming. I'm glad they are in the hospitality business because I was able to fulfil one more thing in my bucket list...

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    7.0
    It is a very good experience but a little pricy for the experience (accommodation and tours)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s the little things like there is no drinking water in the huts. There is also no hot water unless you buy 1 thermos of hot water which will take you about 150 meters going down. At night, it gets cold and you would want to drink hot coffee. Using extension cord is also prohibited when there is only 1 socket inside the hut.

    We like that we get to experience how to live in a native hut commonly used by Ifugao families. The food at the restaurant is also good - tastes like food cooked at home. The lady in the restaurant is friendly and accommodating. We also like the tours to the rice terraces although it would be good if the tour guide briefed us on what to expect so we can make some decisions what to do and not what to do.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Over all it was a pleasant stay. Wish we could stay longer and enjoy the majestic view. We will definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water during our stay. And we shared bathroom with room 1.

    The staff are all accommodating & helpful. The ifugao hut experience was superb. The view is breathtaking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    It is a perfect place to reset and introspect esp during the Holy Lenten season
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The CR which is separate — inconvenient to go down the ladder every night

    Majestic view of the mountains & their terraces

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    view and dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful, relaxing, adventurous and educational.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just my personal opinion. Would like to had more tea and coffee making facilities and more variety on the menu. Saying this the food I had was excellent, I certainly did not go without.

    All staff encountered were amazing. Friendly, engaging and very accommodating. The location is amazing with breathtaking views. The room was comfortable. Toilet and bathroom facilities clean. Car parking onsite convenient. We took a one day tour arranged through the Inn. The process was made very simple. The itinerary provided and we were well prepared for the tour. The transport picked us up as arranged. John was our driver for the day and Jonalyn our guide. The tour was amazing. Jonalyn ensured we visited the most vantagous locations for photographs while giving a detailed account of the local culture and history. The treking across the rice terrace then down to the waterfall was a good workout, Jonalyn ensuring it was at our pace and that we enjoyed the breathtaking scenery. I can sincerely say the tour was probably the most enjoyable I have ever taken during a vacation. I gladly give 10/10 for the itinerary, value for money and guide. Thank you for making such wonderful memories for us. I would certainly consider staying here again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Experience to sleep in a nipa hut

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    unique ifugao huts with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unique houses to stay with a great view! Tours arranged based on what we want to visit in our own time. Restaurant just what we need since the place is quite a drive from Town. would stay again if visiting Banaue again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay very much even if we opted not to use native hut accomodations. Will certainly bring future friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booking.com photos of accommodations only limited to traditional huts and photos are deceptive. We were not aware that hotel type rooms were available.

    Choice of accommodations, flexibility and friendliness of staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ambience is perfect for relaxation. We enjoyed staying in thier nipa hut. Nice view, cool weather and a very good experience. Will be definitely going back there.

    Stayed in January 2024

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