Heritage Resort of Caoayan - Ilocos Sur

Located at Anonang Mayor corner Don Lorenzo Quirubin in the town of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Heritage Resort of Caoayan is a five-hectare family resort that is perfectly located a few kilometers away from the historical city of Vigan.

Heritage Resort of Caoayan

Heritage Resort of Caoayan Details

Heritage Resort of Caoayan offers visitors budget-friendly accommodations and its geographical closeness to Vigan City. Aside from that, visitors with time to spare can also take a dip in its pools or just relax in its farm-like atmosphere. What I like about the resort is its large rooms. Apart from being wallet-friendly, it could also fit a family of 10 (given that four of them are children). Speaking of large space, the resort also has a large parking space suited for those family road trip convoys. In connection to that, it is also good to know that the resort also has a large pavilion that can be used for weddings, debuts, or birthdays. 
Heritage Resort of Caoayan - Caoayan, Ilocos Sur
Heritage Resort of Caoayan Pavillion
Heritage Resort of Caoayan Pavillion

We arrived at night.

Heritage Resort of Caoayan lobby

One of the pavilions 

Heritage Resort of Caoayan grotto

However, there are also several things visitors might not like about the resort (which hopefully the management could improve on it someday). Like, the foul odor emanating from the broken drainage system near the parking area. Aside from that, the toilets in each room should have a bidet installed in them and the management should make sure that the showers are all working properly. On a side note, it is also good to know that this resort is located beside the Caoayan Municipal Cemetery (don't worry zombies and ghosts aren't real... maybe...)
Our room for the day

Swimming time

One of the two pools

Here's Ella enjoying the pool

The Backpack Adventures and family in Heritage Resort Caoayan

Team Nicerio got to stay in Heritage Resort of Caoayan during our Ilocos Sur - Ilocos Norte Road Trip 2017.

Overall, if you are planning to visit Vigan City during the peak season (summer months or holidays), the Heritage Resort of Caoayan is a good place to check in. It is also a great place to stay if you are on a tight budget. Speaking of budget, here are the rates as of 2017:

Heritage Resort of Caoayan Rates:*

  • Standard Room with breakfast - P1500 for 2 pax and P2100 for 3 pax
  • Deluxe Room with breakfast - P1800 
  • Family Room with breakfast - P2600
* Rates are subject to change without notice.

Why stay at the Heritage Resort of Caoayan? 

If you're looking for a place to stay near Vigan City, then the Heritage Resort of Caoayan might be a good choice for you. It's quite affordable and has a pool too. Make sure to call ahead during the months of April - July though as the hotel might be fully booked due to the high influx of tourists.

Getting to Heritage Resort of Caoayan:


From Cubao, ride a bus heading to Vigan City. Once there, ride a tricycle and tell the driver to bring you to Heritage Resort of Caoayan.

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Location: Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Comments

  1. NehaFebruary 24, 2018 at 5:29 PM

    The rooms are definitely large and specious. And the pool also looks quiet clean. I can see the kid having a wonderful time. If mine were to head here, she would never want to get out of water. Overal, ilocos sur heritage resort definitely looks like worth a stay

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 26, 2018 at 6:56 AM

      Hi Neha. It sure does. =) But I still hope the management does something about the issues raised.

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  2. CarlaFebruary 26, 2018 at 5:56 PM

    It looks like a hidden gem... You made me google for Vigan City. 😀😀. It should be helpful having the prices also in euros or dollars so that we don't need to see the rates always ✌🏻️

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 27, 2018 at 7:29 AM

      Thanks for the tips. =) However, dollar/ euro exchange rate usually change daily so it's kind of hard to track down the difference daily. =)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 26, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    Ooo looks like a great place to stay. Rates are quite reasonable! Might look into staying here whenever I'm in Ilocos Sur 😊

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  4. AnonymousMarch 1, 2018 at 5:15 PM

    Wow! This blog looks exactly like my old one! It's on a totally different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Superb choice of colors! messenger bags for men

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  5. Sumit waliaMarch 2, 2018 at 4:58 PM

    well i think the plus side would be the quiet surroundings and the greenery with space but yea bathrooms need to be top grade , no two ways about it especially
    in a resort

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMarch 3, 2018 at 8:44 AM

      I totally agree. Bathrooms should be top of the line in any hotel business.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 25, 2018 at 11:56 PM

    I could not refrain from commenting. Perfectly written!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 24, 2023 at 2:03 PM

    Salamat sa article sir. Naghahanap kami ng maayos na hotel near Vigan.

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