Sagada hotel and lodging guide
Sagada's Residential Inn comes in baby blue
Sagada is a small rural town which has not really been touched yet by mainstream tourism. While this benefits most visitors by keeping the town relatively authentic, hospitality options here are never going to scale the dizzying heights of the big cities.
Most hotels in Sagada come in the form of basic guesthouses that offer a selection of dorm beds and some private rooms as well. Luxuries like en suite bathrooms and WiFi internet are slowly becoming more prevailent, but are hardly the norm here. There are opportunities to get private cottages, however, which offer a little more charm for your money.
The main street of the town has the most Sagada guesthouses and this is a decent location to be in for access to the different restaurants, cafes and tourist sights. However, staying a little farther afield has its own benefits, with unobstructed mountain views plus plenty of peace and quiet.
Most Sagada hotels can be booked in advance and it makes sense to call ahead if arriving late in the day. Remember that a 21:00 curfew still exists here (despite not being strictly enforced) so if arriving after dark it is good to have someone expecting you or you may find everywhere boarded up for the night.
Recommended Sagada hotels and guesthouses
George's Guesthouse
This is a top choice for Sagada accommodation with a cool balcony where guests can hang out for the evening with a great view of the town and landscape. The owners are delightful and can help with tours or onward travel queries. The penthouse rooms are best, and there is WiFi throughout. Rooms from US$4. (Main Street, Tel: +63 (0)918 548 0406)
Rock Inn and Café
Although not in the centre of town, this Sagada hotel set amongst a flowering orange garden has bags of charm and the staff put on free shuttles to town. Homemade cakes and pasteries are served up in the café as well as real coffee and tea. Rooms from US$5. (20mins from Sagada, Tel: +63 (0)920 909 5899)
St Joseph Resthouse
This alpine-style lodge in Sagada is attached to the nunnery and boasts a variety of charming accommodation options from basic dorm beds to private cottages with real fires and wooden furniture. Dorms from US$5, cottages from US$25. (On left past main square, Tel: +63 (0)74 443 5644)
Sagada Guesthouse and Café
The location and prices of this favourite amongst Sagada guesthouses cannot be beaten with immaculately clean but small dorms and private rooms plus fun communal areas. Dorms US$3, rooms from US$5. (Main Street, Tel: +63 (0)919 357 4377)
