BATAD CRISTINA'S Main Village INN & Restaurant

The hosts, Cristina’s family, were very welcoming and took a great care of my. It was also super cool staying directly in the village that was in the rice teraces

For some people it might be a bit difficult access to the acommodation, since it’s in the lower level of the Batad rice terraces, but it was fine by me. A little adventure never hurts

So peaceful, the food is good and it's very close to the waterfall

It's a bit hard to get there but it's part of the adventure.

Everything was perfect at cristinas, in the middle of the rice terrasses : unbelieva le. Cristina and all ger family was super nice

- Beautiful view - Food was great (try the pita bread)! - Be aware that it’s at the bottom of the terraces so when you arrive from the trek, it’s fine. but when it’s time to leave, you need to go up for 45min to get to the road.

- Staff not particularly friendly and smiling - Drinks are a bit expensive

The hospitality of the people were fantastic. My room overlooks the rice terraces which was breathtaking. The house is located right at the heart of the village but it was so quiet and I had a lovely time there.

The best choice.

peaceful place, living in village with natives

So really it's a homestay with an option for multiple guests at once. The location is really the best part of it all. Batad is about forty minutes away from Banaue and then you have to hike down from the main road through the village that is built inside of the 2,000 year old rice terraces. Christina's is at the very bottom. It is absolutely amazing and quit the experience. Christina herself is great and the food though a bit expensive for the area is actually good. It's a short hike from her to the waterfall - you really don't need a guide.

It takes time to find Christina's there tow signs along the way so it's easy to get lost until you find a local who will point you back in the right direction bit getting lost in the rice feilds is definitely part of the magic. There is no reception which is important to know before hand. So no wifi, data, or signal. It's a very minimal accommodation which in itself is amazing because it's very authentic but just have you expectations in check.

I like that the place has a restaurant. We had amazing view directly to rice fields. Also you had option to take a tourist guide to show you around. We were offered massage too. Food was tasty. And the owner even organized a tricycle from and to Banaue. We read in review that ppl didn't have a hot water - we had warm water during the whole stay.

Little bit uncomfortable bathroom.