Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn, Sagada

We stayed at Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn while we were in Sagada for 3 days.

Normally, Travel Factor assigns their participants to stay in Alibama Inn but since their official inn is full we were designated to the Indigenous Inn which in my opinion was much better accommodation.

Our room is located on the second floor. Our room was spacious, has three double sized beds and has its own bath room. Plus their bath has a hot shower which is very important especially with the cold weather in Sagada (I hear that most of the inns in Sagada don't have it). They also offer free Wifi and free brewed coffee in the morning which was delicious.

Sorry we were not able to get their contact information and rates but rest assured Sagada is filled with inns and lodges to choose from.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Accommodations in Panglao Island, Bohol

The first two mentioned are the ones we have stayed in during our trip in Bohol. Rest of the items are other affordable options that are near the beach.

1. Cherry's @ Home

Cherry's @ Home is the cheapest accommodations I can find in Panglao Island priced at Php 1,000 only per night for single/double occupancy.

Pros:

• Cheap accommodation
• Free WiFi connection
• Well-maintained beddings and pillows
• Refrigerator
• Cabled TV
• Safety deposit box

Cons:

• No breakfast
• No food nearby
• No hot shower
• Salty water supply
• Air-condition is too small for the big room
• No Queen bed room
• Long walk to Alona Beach

They have a sister hotel named Cherry's @ Home Too Inland Resort which is nearer Alona Beach but their room rate starts at Php 1,450. Rate includes complimentary breakfast and free use of their swimming pool.

Cherry's @ Home Too
Mobile No.: 0908-8921412, 0949-7172333
Email Address: reservation@cherryshome.com

2. Aquatica Beach Resort

We wanted to explore night life in Alona Beach on our last day in Panglao Island, so we decided to transfer to another accommodation along the beach. After several inquiries along the beach, we settled for Aquatica Beach Resort. Their room rates start at Php 1,500 for air-conditioned rooms and Php 1,000 for fan rooms.

Pros:

• Located along Alona Beach
• Free WiFi connection
• Cabled TV
• Air-condition is okay

Cons:

• No hot shower
• Salty water supply
• No cabinets
• Beddings are not maintained (found holes in it)
• Pillows are not comfortable (uneven fillers)

Aquatica Beach Resort
Manila Tel. No.: 02-741-1779
Bohol Tel. No.: 038-502-9350
Email Address: aquadole@yahoo.com

3. Alona Garden & Dae Jang Guem

Their cottages can be found at the back of their Korean restaurant which is steps away from the beach. Rates start at Php 999 per night. No TV. With free WiFi.

Mobile No.: 0917-707-7780
Email Address: babo020712@hanmail.net

4. Trudis Place Resort and Restaurant

Located along Alona beach. Rates start at Php 2,000 for single or double occupancy with complimentary breakfast. With free WiFi. With hot and cold shower. With cable TV.

Mobile No.: 0928-346-3780, 0917-487-4230, 0923-201-5260
Email Address: gerlin16@yahoo.com

This is part of our 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Summer Adventure. Read more about our itinerary in below links:

• 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Itinerary and Budget 2014
• A Day in Cebu
• The Bohol Country Side
• A Walk in Tagbilaran City
• Bohol Sea Tour (Dolphin Watching & Island Hopping)
• Bohol Pasalubongs

Read about our accommodations and food trips in Cebu here:

• Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia
• Zubuchon
• Larsian BBQ

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Bohol here:

• Buen Bella Pension House, Tagbilaran City
• Accommodations in Panglao Island
• Gerarda's Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• L'Elephant Bleu Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Payag Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Jasz Bar and Restaurant, Panglao Island

Buen Bella Pension House, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

On our first day in Bohol, we decided to stay within Tagbilaran so that we can explore their city and also to be able to buy pasalubongs as well. After several hotel comparisons, we have finally decided to stay at Buen Bella Pension House for a night.

Buen Bella Pension House is located at 26 Miguel Parras St., Tagbilaran City.

Image from Buen Bella website

Room Rates:

• Single - Php 800
• Twin - Php 950
• Deluxe Double - Php 1,100
• Executive - Php 1,300

Pros:

• Free transport to and from airport/pier (Tagbilaran pier only)
• Complimentary breakfast included at a Tapsilog Store located on the ground floor (which is also open 24hrs)
• Air-condition is okay
• Hot and Cold shower
• Cable TV
• WiFi is okay
• Wholesale souvenir shop is located just below the building
• Alturas and BQ Mall is just nearby
• Room rates are affordable
• They offer tour packages

Cons:

• No complimentary water (which contradicts to what was indicated on their site)
• Beddings are not well-maintained
• Pillows are not comfortable, its fillers are not even
• Only their Executive room offers a Queen bed

Buen Bella Pension House

Cellphone No: +63918-5297742

Email Address: info_buenbella@yahoo.com.ph

* Price posted is based on our 2014 trip. Contact them directly to inquire for their latest rates.

This is part of our 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Summer Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Itinerary and Budget 2014
• A Day in Cebu
• The Bohol Country Side
• A Walk in Tagbilaran City
• Bohol Sea Tour (Dolphin Watching & Island Hopping)
• Bohol Pasalubongs

Read about our accommodations and food trips in Cebu here:

• Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia
• Zubuchon
• Larsian BBQ

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Bohol here:

• Buen Bella Pension House, Tagbilaran City
• Accommodations in Panglao Island
• Gerarda's Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• L'Elephant Bleu Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Payag Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Jasz Bar and Restaurant, Panglao Island

Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia, Cebu

We only planned to stay in Cebu for a day then ferry to Bohol the next day, so we looked for a place that is conveniently located near Pier 1. We then decided to get a room at Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia branch. 

It is strategically located near historic sites for us to have a walking tour during our stay. Read more about the our walking tour here.

Room rate starts at Php 698 for single occupancy and starts at Php 898 for double. Check out their web site for latest room rates. Room rates do not include breakfast but its one of the most affordable rate you can find along the Pier area.

We booked one of their Matrimonial rooms online. The full amount should be settled when booking online. You will have to present a print out of your reservation upon check-in. You will also be depositing Php 500 as security deposit which will be refunded to you upon check-out.

Their Matrimonial room has a queen sized bed, a private toilet with hot and cold shower, 21-inch cable TV, a closet and a dresser. Free WiFi is available at the lobby area only.

For meals, there's a 24/7 McDonald's branch and a Mini Stop convenience store nearby. For souvenirs, an Island Souvenir store is located just beside the building itself.

The bed was comfortable and I especially love their pillows - it felt like a memory foam. As for toiletries, we were provided with two clean towels, two soaps and two sachets of shampoo. We can view the plaza where the chapel of Magellan's Cross is located from our room.

We recommend this hotel if you are on a tight budget and needs to go to the pier early. Otherwise, there are other hotel options available nearby that would require you to commute to the pier. Commuting in Cebu is not an issue since they have lots of jeepneys and taxis around.

This is part of our 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Summer Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Itinerary and Budget 2014
• A Day in Cebu
• The Bohol Country Side
• A Walk in Tagbilaran City
• Bohol Sea Tour (Dolphin Watching & Island Hopping)
• Bohol Pasalubongs

Read about our accommodations and food trips in Cebu here:

• Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia
• Zubuchon
• Larsian BBQ

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Bohol here:

• Buen Bella Pension House, Tagbilaran City
• Accommodations in Panglao Island
• Gerarda's Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• L'Elephant Bleu Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Payag Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Jasz Bar and Restaurant, Panglao Island

Suggested Hotels for our Guests

Listed below are hotels that are affordable and are nearby the ceremony and reception venue. Please do take note that price may change so do contact them directly for more updated prices.

Quezon City Hotels

Listed below are accommodations found in Quezon City. Rates mentioned are as of date of writing. It may be possible that rates will increase by 2013. 
Important tip: Book your hotel accommodations two to three months before the event. Sometimes hotels give out special rates for early bookings. (",)