1 STAYCATION GUIDE: WHERE TO STAY IN BISLIG CITY (MANGAGOY)

Selfie at the terrace at Tyffany's Inn.

There are no fancy hotels that you can find in Mangagoy Bislig City. That's why when I was searching for staycation prior for my trip, it was easy for me to find a place. I don't need to check on reviews, the important are accessible to most of the tourist spots, an air-conditioned room, (please don't judge me I can still sleep on budget fan rooms but if I were to choose I want a place where I can really sleep), and of course budget friendly.

You have many options where to check in around Mangagoy. I was calling for several hostels and inns, but unfortunately, some of the phone numbers posted are no longer active. In fact, I have emailed Casa de Babano which is more popular staycation in Bislig. Then I called Tyffany's Inn but it was just ringing so I texted them. Fortunately, I received a callback from them.

TYFFANY'S INN

This is a 3-storey building located in Castillo Street. Originally, we booked for a single AC bedroom for 600 PHP and we had an agreement that payment will be paid in full upon arrival. Although sometimes they require paying half of the price through a bank transfer but you can actually settle for an arrangement. Just make sure to update them three days before check in.

When we arrived we checked the room first and it is small. So we asked for an upgrade and glad that they still available two-bedroom at the third level for 800 PHP/day. Not bad! And it's near the terrace so perfect view to see the life in Bislig. Tyffany's has free wifi but only at looby, reception area. However, if you have a postpaid line, Globe and Smart have good internet connection.

Actually the room cost only 750 PHP but if it is included with breakfast then additional 50 PHP. You can contact Rachel at 0907-608-7403 for booking.

This is the 800 PHP room. I think they called it Matrimony.

Tyffany's Inn room.

Another selfie at the terrace.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION IN MANGAGOY BISLIG:

CASA DE BABANO:

It is more popular staycation in Bislig as I mentioned earlier. It is situated in Caramcam street also in Mangagoy. They have fan room at 275 PHP. For booking, you can contact them at 0986-853-2097 / 0975-200-9704.

Casa de Babano in Bislig

PENSION LA SALLE:

According to our guide, this pension house is one of the best in Mangagoy when it comes to facilities. It has also a higher satisfaction rate with good reviews from guests. It is situated in Espiritu Street at rates starts at 500 PHP. For booking contact: 0986-853-8890.

SLEEP INN:
It is located in Castillo street and price starts at 150 PHP. Sadly I don't have a contact number but this inn is just along the street where Tyfanny's Inn located.

YOLANDA INN:
Contact: 0986-628-2327
Email: yolandainn@yahoo.com

You might want to check this link as the local government of Bislig listed all the lodging houses in Bislig/Mangagoy with contact numbers.

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This post is part of my Bislig, Surigao del Sur Trip happened on my birthday July 26 - 29, 2015. And this is my first time to set foot in Mindanao.

■ Trip Itinerary: Getting to and from Bislig City via Bancasi Airport in Butuan
■ Staycation Guide: Where to stay in Bislig City/Mangagoy
■ The Enchanted River
■ Sibadan Fish Cage
■ Tinuy-an Falls
■ Hagonoy Island and Bon-bon sandbar
■ Hinayagan Cave
■ Staycation in Bislig City
■ Where to eat in Mangagoy

8 Where to Stay in Sagada | George Guesthouse.

At last Sagada, the words come out from my mouth; this is the result of numerous turns and swerves all the way to the highlands.  The faintness made me realized that I’m not an enthusiast traveller. This sounds odd but fairly true, maybe because I can’t snatch a sleep during the trip. And I feel like envious to those people who effortlessly snuffling despite the rough road. Darn!

Anyway my expectation is not that high – I did not expect of bullet trains, taxis, hybrid and electric buses. I absolutely know the distinctness of the town and that we are looking for. To live a place which very far from what we are living with. The fresh air rounds all the way to our poor bodies that have been victims of pollution in metropolis.  Its feeling great isn’t it?

As we alight the bus, we went straight to George Guesthouse to rest our retiring bodies. Thanking Ms. Dora as she did not collect for two days reservation despite guesthouses and transients were fully booked that time.  George Guesthouse seated few meters down from the center of the town, very close to Bus Station and Tourist Centers.

In Front of Guest House

At first it’s pretty hard for us to find the guesthouse as we trekked all the way down passing by the famous Yoghurt House and Salt and Pepper Diner. We also passed by Sagada Tourist Center and SAGGAS. Until we saw a building painted with colorful-like-stone-walls.

This 4-storey building standing just in front of the road side, rooms facing in front has own veranda; perfect for the panoramic view of the town. The place looks like clean and with a living room on the ground and the second floor where we stayed. We were welcome by the staff that is very accommodating and with smiles on their faces.

Living and Dining Room

We booked room for two which is spacious, good for four pax already. I also noticed that each room is named after the colors like the crayons. It has WiFi all over the building, although not that strong but enough to post Facebook status. I never expect that we will only be paying P600/night as I forgot to inquire prior to room rates. Badboy >< baboy. I was actually expecting for like P900 - P1200 as it is peak season.

The room has queen-sized bed, small TV with cable and clean restroom. It has no veranda, no air condition nor electric fan but I don’t think we need all those. The place itself is cooler than having an AC. I guess those with AirConditions are available for big and family rooms.

The place is quiet with peaceful neighborhood. I heard birds chirping and different sounds coming from the forest in exception of motorbikes and jeeps as the main transportation in the town. That time most of the tourist are whites (foreigners) which travel in packs and fairly young; maybe because Filipinos chose to stay in their family during holiday season.

GEORGE GUESTHOUSE: THE ANNEX

This annex is farther from the town proper but pretty much closer to the famous Sumaging Cave. Its fifteen to twenty minutes away from the cave so it’s pretty much save money on renting vehicles. Normally if the main building is already full, they pitch out guest to annex. Though like what I said a lil farther from the town proper ( five-minute leisure walk the Main Building) but you can really feel the clarity of the place.

Source: George Guest House

Main Building is located in Dao-angan, Sagada Mountain Province. It is only few meters away from the town proper. Annex Building is located in Atey, Sagada and also known as Lady Labanet. It is farther from the town proper but very close to Sumaging Cave.

You can visit their site at www.georgesagada.blogspot.com for room rates and more information. Contact Person: Dora at 0920-948-3133.