Buscalan GL's Crib & Coffee

Hotels
8.5 (17 reviews)
Buscalan Tinglayan Kalinga , Tinglayan , ph

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Facilities

Terrace
Pets allowed
Self parking (surcharge)
Japanese garden
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable accommodations
Great local culture
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9
The bathrooms were modern and the shared spaces were huge with very high ceilings.
Service
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.5
Best view of Buscalan, exciting adventure to get there.
Room Quality
9
Brand new home with lots of space.
Amenities
9
Offered laundry and great coffee to complement the view.
Value for Money
8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7
The food was not as good on the second trip compared to the first.
Overall Experience
8.5
Exciting adventure with a great homestay experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 16:40

Property Description

Experience Tranquility at GL's Crib & Coffee

Breathtaking Views: Nestled in Tinglayan, our property offers stunning mountain views from the terrace. Enjoy the beauty of nature right from your balcony.

Serene Environment: Unwind and rejuvenate in our peaceful garden. Perfect for a morning coffee or an evening stroll, our garden provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Convenient Amenities: With the option of private parking, we ensure your comfort and convenience throughout your stay. Let us take care of the details while you focus on making memories.

Book your stay at GL's Crib & Coffee for a peaceful retreat amidst nature's beauty.

Important information:

Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8.5
J
Juliana • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Martina • family_with_children • nl
2
Party, smokers and mosquitoes
Pros:

Our guide was friendly

Cons:

Let’s start with the fact that it’s the worst value for money I ever experienced. 50€ for a mattress on a floor in a dirty, mosquito filled room without mosquito net.
- Everywhere there are “no smoking” signs, but people (including their own tattooists) just smoke right infront of your bedroom, 2 meters from where you sleep on the floor.
- The whole night there’s a loud party and our room was right at the lobby, even though the staff new we had a little child with us.
- “no paper in the toilet” signs, but no bins on the toilet.

Overall I left with a very bitter experience. If you go to Buscalan, ask at the parking for a gueshouse. You will provide you with the same quality (mattress on a floor) for 1/10 of this price.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
E
Elton • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Everything was good and clean!!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
A
Andre • extended_group • ph
9
This is the best homestay in Buscalan. Brand new, lots of space, very comfortable.
Pros:

The BEST homestay in Buscalan. Its a brand new home with the best view of Buscalan. There was lots of space in each room, the bathrooms were modern, and the shared spaces were huge with very high ceilings.

The breakfast and dinner served was delicious, and they even offered laundry. The coffee was perfect to go with the balcony view.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ca
1
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

J’ai payé pour une chambre familiale et me suis retrouvé dans une petite avec seulement un lit matelas au sol.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
Takes effort to get to Buscalan but it’s an exciting adventure. Animals and dogs and people.
Pros:

Spending time with the locals. Different culture.

Cons:

Food. First trip in 2023 the food was very good. This trip, not so much.

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
C
Chen • solo traveller • il
8
Very good
2025-06-25 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • young couple • sa
8
Lovely, unique place, with great views.
Pros:

The hotel was brilliant although, so new it's still under construction. Incredible views. Electronic toilets are a little too clever for their own good as the lid automatically closes before you finish, but a cool novelty all the same.

Cons:

The guide to take you to the village was very expensive for the work she did. 1500 pesos. We were not aware of this extra expense until we checked out.

2025-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Rolando • group • au
5
Expected for Un’neccesary payment.🙃
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

To expensive’ for extra person.
Every move you’ll need to pay😌

2024-10-22 • via Nuitee
K
Kiger • solo traveller • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lucy made me feel at home and kept me fed. Gilbert took me on an amazing day hike. They were the best people that I would ever hope to meet.

2024-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Wenny • group • ph
7
Good
2024-07-17 • via Nuitee
T
Tambio • family with young children • ph
10
Exceptional
2024-01-31 • via Nuitee
G
George • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Our hosts Gilbert, Lucy and Rhem are amazing people. They were so hospitable, so warm and comforting. It was such a pleasure to stay at their home. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the beautiful village of Buscalan. I wish we could've stayed longer just to take in the clean mountain air, the scenic views and the delicious coffee. The meals that were prepared for us were nothing short of amazing. Everything was so delicious! Buscalan and GL's Crib & Coffee will always have a special place in my heart and I look forward to the chance to to visit and stay here again.

2023-12-17 • via Nuitee
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John • family with young children • us
10
had a wonderful experience. beautiful friendly people. thank you from my heart to Lucy, Gilbert, staff, family, and all
Pros:

the location is remote and absolutely beautiful. able to get in touch with beautiful people, animals and nature.

Cons:

nothing. cannot think of anything negative to say exceeded all expectations.

2023-10-03 • via Nuitee
A
Addison • solo traveller • us
10
Unforgettable Experience!
Pros:

I didn't know but the cost included a guide to the village. I did pay for two days since at the last minute I had to postpone my stay and rebooked for the next day. It was like a VIP guide waiting while others had to find a guide to the village. Guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English.

Great location overlooking the rice terraces and mountains! Deck surrounding the building allowing for 3 sides with views of the areas. The 4th side is blocked by the new addition to the guesthouse. Very clean, with a rustic wood cabin feel. Includes electric when the village has it, we were out of power for 8hrs but came back on at night. WiFi available for free powered by solar panels, the first in the village. Running water, separate modern toilet and showers.

More modern amenities then I had expected.

Cons:

Its got great views but on the far edge of the village.

2023-10-02 • via Nuitee
O
Oreo • with friends • ph
10
Exceptional
2023-08-22 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • review category business travellers • us
5
I recommend just booking at Buscalan Village, rather than reserving ahead here. Just avoid weekends.
Pros:

The host/guide that they set me up with is nice. They responded very quickly to me, when I asked questions before showing up.

Also, this is the only option where you can book ahead of time. Which might be necessary if you're showing up on a weekend, because of all the domestic tourists.. However, it's not necessary to book ahead on a week day.

Cons:

I can't tell if it was miscommunication, or if they were taking advantage of me because I don't know anything about Buscalan. I asked if I could just reserve a bed, and they had me book the whole room to 5 people.. claiming that there weren't other options. I verified with other people in the town, that I could've just showed up in person and paid for 1 rather than 5.

Also, the room itself is not actually a "Family Room". It's 2 mattresses on the ground in a small & empty room, and they expect 2-3 people per mattress.. which I know is kind of normal for The Philippines. But "Family Room" is misleading to most tourists.

They were also pretty pushy about setting me up with a tattoo artist that wasn't a close relative to Whang Od. I understand that they need the practice, and I felt bad turning the girl down when they wrongly told her that I was getting a tattoo from her.. but it's a life decision. Tattoos don't get away. I wanted mine to be authentic.

I had also clearly communicated to the owner that I would show up at around sunset. But for whatever reason, they asked the guide to wait for me at sunrise. They wasted that poor girl's day, and made me look bad for being late.

2023-06-06 • via Nuitee