Homestays in Ilocos, Philippines

Decided to try Chalaroste despite the comments wherein the bathroom stinks, daming langaw, sira lock ng door, etc. and it was not a regret that we booked this resort because it was amaaaazing! we availed the standard room. It has tv, mini ref, toiletries (towels, tissues, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes & toothpaste), water heater since may coffee and creamer provided, bottled water. lahat yan is good for 2 na. mabango rin ung cr sa loob ng room, no issues at all. May wifi rin! Complete na rin sa common kitchen, no worries na mag aagawan since they provided lots of plates kalderos and the like, lulutuin na lang dalhin. Mabato ung beach but the infinity pool did not disappoint! Ang ganda lalo na sa gabi. May signage na u can use the pool until 9 or 10 pm yata but the staff let us swim there until 1 am. There are tables near the pool which overlooks the beach na maganda mag chill! Pet friendly also ❤️ Overall, I loved the place! It felt like the price was too cheap for such a resort that has a complete amenities. Literal na sarili mo na lang at pagkain dalhin mo.

A wonderful quiet cozy clean place. But you will clean yourself, for breakfast they give you an egg, rice, a piece of sausage and coffee 3 in 1. But these are trifles, as this is a really good place compared to other hotels at this price. The water is only cold, like everywhere else. Good hosts, thank you!

The only thing here is the Philippine shower, there is no hot water. Keep this in mind when checking in.

Sundowners Vacation Villas in Bolinao is a remarkable destination that offers a range of appealing features for its guests. One of the standout aspects is its convenient proximity to the local market, making it easy for visitors to purchase fresh produce, snacks, and other necessities. This adds a layer of convenience and enhances the overall experience. The resort also boasts an in-house Italian restaurant that serves delicious and affordable cuisine. This is perfect for those who prefer dining out without leaving the comfort of the resort, with a menu featuring a variety of authentic Italian dishes to satisfy diverse palates. The accommodations at Sundowners Vacation Villas are impressively large, providing ample space for families and groups. This makes it an ideal choice for gatherings, offering a comfortable and roomy environment that enhances relaxation and enjoyment. The rooms are well-maintained and nicely decorated, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The attention to detail in the decor and furnishings ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay for all guests. For those who prefer to prepare their own meals, the villas offer fully equipped kitchens. This option is great for guests who enjoy cooking or have dietary preferences that require homemade meals. The availability of cooking facilities adds a layer of convenience and flexibility to the stay. The resort also features multiple swimming pools, allowing guests to take a refreshing dip at their leisure. The pools are well-maintained and provide a great spot for relaxation and recreation, making it a highlight for both adults and children. Moreover, the staff at Sundowners Vacation Villas are known for their exceptional hospitality and accommodating nature. They go above and beyond to ensure that guests have a pleasant and memorable experience, addressing any needs or concerns promptly and efficiently. In summary, Sundowners Vacation Villas in Bolinao offers a well-rounded and enjoyable stay with its strategic location, affordable dining options, spacious and well-appointed accommodations, cooking facilities, inviting pools, and outstanding staff. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a group retreat, this resort provides all the essentials for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Good location! Clean and very prompt cleaners. I asked for a calesa to drive us around town, and they said yes, they have a contact who will come pick us up at the agreed time. And then the time came and the calesa did not show up, they called the calesa driver and he said that he has a customer. So he advised hotel people to tell us to just go get calesa at the park. This (service) would have been 5/5 if they immediately told us that it's the busy season so we don't know if someone can pick you up (and could have advised us to just go pick up a calesa in burgos park where there's a station. Other than that, they were excellent!

So accommodating si mommy. We arrived at 1am yet Sobrang maasikso. 🥰❤️ Will surely be back so soon 👏👏👏

It was an old house turned to be a hotel. It was so relaxing coz there are lots of plants, trees and view of the sea. They allow us to use the microwave and other utensils. The bed was so soft and room was big.

The location is perfect but it has not been recovered from the past Typhoons. There is no power when we get there. Overall the place is recommended.

Decided to try Chalaroste despite the comments wherein the bathroom stinks, daming langaw, sira lock ng door, etc. and it was not a regret that we booked this resort because it was amaaaazing! we availed the standard room. It has tv, mini ref, toiletries (towels, tissues, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes & toothpaste), water heater since may coffee and creamer provided, bottled water. lahat yan is good for 2 na. mabango rin ung cr sa loob ng room, no issues at all. May wifi rin! Complete na rin sa common kitchen, no worries na mag aagawan since they provided lots of plates kalderos and the like, lulutuin na lang dalhin. Mabato ung beach but the infinity pool did not disappoint! Ang ganda lalo na sa gabi. May signage na u can use the pool until 9 or 10 pm yata but the staff let us swim there until 1 am. There are tables near the pool which overlooks the beach na maganda mag chill! Pet friendly also ❤️ Overall, I loved the place! It felt like the price was too cheap for such a resort that has a complete amenities. Literal na sarili mo na lang at pagkain dalhin mo.

The only thing here is the Philippine shower, there is no hot water. Keep this in mind when checking in.

Sundowners Vacation Villas in Bolinao is a remarkable destination that offers a range of appealing features for its guests. One of the standout aspects is its convenient proximity to the local market, making it easy for visitors to purchase fresh produce, snacks, and other necessities. This adds a layer of convenience and enhances the overall experience. The resort also boasts an in-house Italian restaurant that serves delicious and affordable cuisine. This is perfect for those who prefer dining out without leaving the comfort of the resort, with a menu featuring a variety of authentic Italian dishes to satisfy diverse palates. The accommodations at Sundowners Vacation Villas are impressively large, providing ample space for families and groups. This makes it an ideal choice for gatherings, offering a comfortable and roomy environment that enhances relaxation and enjoyment. The rooms are well-maintained and nicely decorated, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The attention to detail in the decor and furnishings ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay for all guests. For those who prefer to prepare their own meals, the villas offer fully equipped kitchens. This option is great for guests who enjoy cooking or have dietary preferences that require homemade meals. The availability of cooking facilities adds a layer of convenience and flexibility to the stay. The resort also features multiple swimming pools, allowing guests to take a refreshing dip at their leisure. The pools are well-maintained and provide a great spot for relaxation and recreation, making it a highlight for both adults and children. Moreover, the staff at Sundowners Vacation Villas are known for their exceptional hospitality and accommodating nature. They go above and beyond to ensure that guests have a pleasant and memorable experience, addressing any needs or concerns promptly and efficiently. In summary, Sundowners Vacation Villas in Bolinao offers a well-rounded and enjoyable stay with its strategic location, affordable dining options, spacious and well-appointed accommodations, cooking facilities, inviting pools, and outstanding staff. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a group retreat, this resort provides all the essentials for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

I made a mistake booking, instead of 2 nights, i booked 3 nights and asked the owner if I could change the room to at least a bit bigger because I have unexpected company but the owner didn't even consider the extra one night but instead add more money but she let us stay in one big room which means i paid 1500rmb for 2 nights😂😂😂

Location is good, but during the stay, power went off in the evening and there was no back up generator available and it was a very, very hot weather, we have to stay out in the front lobby which is open and theres lots of mosquitos. When power came back after at least 2 hours and we were ready to sleep, lots of running rats/mouse heard from the attick.

Looks better in the photos than in person. The room smells musty and lighting is dim and minimal. Housekeeping services are by request only. Cable was poor and static until I fixed it. The Hotel is old and antiquated.. The restaurant in the pictures, is closed and no longer exists. The promo photos on the travel booking sites, don't even come close to reality. There's a reason the rooms are cheap! Absolutely no amenities except free Wi-Fi.

Good -Met owners of BnB, Ice cream, bar and dining available on site (Italian / local food), good breakfast included. Air-conditioned room, phone and satellite tv (requires load by site). On site generator to support power blackouts. Nice garden like feel, gated and fenced. On site parking (minimal). Christmas lights set up for the season. New three-story expansion currently being built (but no impact to stay). Stocked in room mini bar. Shower water flow good. Nice on site pool (3-4 ft deep). Nice ocean views, Koi pond and sitting areas. Dogs and cats (3 ea) live on site. Bad -Food order ~3 hr in advance, prices are a bit higher than normal, breakfast night before. Some items on menu not available. Room is very small mostly bed and small area to walk around. Bathroom local size challenge for larger people (toilet to wall space). Plumbing not support flushing of TP, place in holding bin. Shower heater wall switch should be labeled. Switch is in same stack of switches as bath lights. Refrigerator and mini bar stocked. (bug spray recommended for foreigners as mosquitoes can get in the room). Located on main roadway. A short drive to other things in the area. No beach (small gravel area), surf can be strong at back of property. Kayaks appeared usable but life jackets were questionable (suggest replacing) unless experienced seemed more like yard art. Amenity kit provided (bar soap was crumbled and could not be used, shampoo was barely enough for one shower (suggest abandon and provide home made or none at all). Ugly -Local purified drinking water provided in plastic pitcher (not enough for two people per/day and no way to know where from), can ask for more but not convenient. Spouse incurred sickness from bad (other) water during stay.

A wonderful quiet cozy clean place. But you will clean yourself, for breakfast they give you an egg, rice, a piece of sausage and coffee 3 in 1. But these are trifles, as this is a really good place compared to other hotels at this price. The water is only cold, like everywhere else. Good hosts, thank you!

It was an old house turned to be a hotel. It was so relaxing coz there are lots of plants, trees and view of the sea. They allow us to use the microwave and other utensils. The bed was so soft and room was big.

I was transferred to the other branch which is in San fernando, The place is really nice 2 mins walk to go to the beach and 5-10 mins ride to san juan. The land lady is very accomodating will surely comeback.

Good location! Clean and very prompt cleaners. I asked for a calesa to drive us around town, and they said yes, they have a contact who will come pick us up at the agreed time. And then the time came and the calesa did not show up, they called the calesa driver and he said that he has a customer. So he advised hotel people to tell us to just go get calesa at the park. This (service) would have been 5/5 if they immediately told us that it's the busy season so we don't know if someone can pick you up (and could have advised us to just go pick up a calesa in burgos park where there's a station. Other than that, they were excellent!

So accommodating si mommy. We arrived at 1am yet Sobrang maasikso. 🥰❤️ Will surely be back so soon 👏👏👏

Overall experience is very good with a few suggestions for improvement. The room rate is relatively lower. The facilities are new - freshly painted walls, spotless room, newly built restroom, cool aircon, and free parking. The staff are very friendly as well. The hotel location is still near Calle Crisologo and Plaza Burgos, less than 10 minutes walk. There is a tight road going there and after the short bridge, the vicinity becomes residential and dimly lit at night. The hotel seems newly built and still lacks a few necessities in the family room: bidet, shower heater, shower partition/curtain. The wifi signal is strong in the hallways (at room 12) but very weak inside the room. Overall, the hotel has a strong potential to be a perfect alternative to established hotels in Vigan if they can improve further.