Concepcion Accommodation: Hotel Jun Bee

Jun Bee Recreation Center is owned by Mr. Augustin and Rubenie Garilva. It is the only resort in town accredited by the Department of Tourism. A nice place to spend the night or stay long term, if you prefer some comfort and not really a fan of roughing it out in the islands. Convenient for backpackers and families alike. 

When the kids are not satisfied with frolicking in the sea, they may jump right on the pool and use the big slide to cool down.  The adults, on the otherhand, may choose from several fan and airconditioned rooms on the 2nd floor after a long day of island-hopping. They serve meals, but if you would like to widen your option, it is only walking distance from the town market. Click here to find out what the islands are like.

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Room Rates are as follows:

2 airconroom, wd toilet and bath, 1double and1single bed at Php 850.00
2 airconroom wd toilet and bath, 1double and 2 single bed at Php 1000.00
1 airconroom wd TB, TV,wd hot and cold shower, 2 single,1double bed at Php 1500
1 airconroom wd TB, TV, hot and cold shower, 5 single bed at Php 1500
2 airconroom wd B, TV, wd hot and cold shower,5 single bed and 1 double bed at Php 2500.
4 fan room for 3 to 4 pax at Php 500
3 fan room for 1 pax at Php 350.00

VERDICT:

Good: affordable. clean. friendly owners.
Bad: while located along the sea coast, the beach below is not swimmable.

Garilva Jun Bee Recreation Center
D.B. Onate Street
Concepcion, Iloilo
Rubenie Garilva
- 09209021681

Batanes Accommodation: Ivatan Lodge

 

Ivatan Lodge is a government-run place. It caters to the budget-conscious travellers. It has everything backpackers usually look for in a place - cheap, clean, and safe. There are a number of fan rooms and 2 airconditioned rooms on the 2nd floor. Safety is not a problem as there are staffs on duty during the day and a security guard at night. They don't serve meals, but there are a number of eateries nearby.

Be amazed with the beauty of Batanes, here.

Room Rates are as follows:

Single - P300
Double - P400
Triple - P600
Aircon - P1000 (2 rooms. max of 3 peeps in a room)
Family - P750

VERDICT:

Good: affordable - probably the cheapest in Batanes, clean, en suite bathroom, security guard at night, free mineral water refill, hot water for coffee, tea, or soup noodles is available 24 hours, friendly staff

Bad: indoor plumbing does not work but the staff are always onhand to fill the big water bucket inside the bathrooms anytime

Ivatan LodgeNational Road
Kaychanarianan
Basco, Batanes
Elisa A. Castillo
- 09308511884