Balay da Blas Heritage House Courtyard
Heritage courtyard in Laoag
4.2 91 reviews 6H3V+6GX, 10 Gen. Giron, St, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Balay da Blas is a well-known heritage house in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, with a photogenic courtyard and period interiors suited to intimate cultural events, small receptions, and styled shoots. Located near the city center, it offers a distinctly Ilocano-Spanish ambiance for guests who want a historic backdrop. Typical guest capacity is around 30–80 depending on layout (courtyard vs. indoor rooms).
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Balay da Blas Heritage House Courtyard Heritage House in 6H3V+6GX, 10 Gen. Giron, St, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines accommodates up to 80 guests, 2,500 sqft of usable space. PHP17,500 avg. price for typical events. Popular for Micro-weddings, Cultural events, Photo shoots, Private receptions. Amenities include Courtyard space, Indoor heritage rooms, On-site staff/host, Restrooms, Photo-friendly interiors, Basic power access. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Main Venue Type
Heritage House
Secondary Venue Types
CourtyardMuseum/Attraction
Best for:
Micro-weddingsCultural eventsPhoto shootsPrivate receptions
Amenities
Courtyard spaceIndoor heritage roomsOn-site staff/hostRestroomsPhoto-friendly interiorsBasic power access
Rating: 4.2/5 (91 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
This has got to be the best hotel in the region. Suite #7 is probably the best designed room in the entire place. Rustic old world Filipino charm! Gives you a feeling of being in another era! The staff ate very polite and they all seem very professional. Quite a pleasant surprise for a smallish hotel. 🙂
– Onin A
- 5.0/5:
Balay de Blas could easily be your home away from home in Ilocos. We stayed in Balay de Blas I's Deluxe Suite for 2 days. We were surprised when we saw the 'room' because it was more like a small house. It has one bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining area and kitchen. Inspite of the heat, the room is surprisingly cool.
Their staff was very accommodating. It was so hot when we arrived and I was not feeling well when we arrived. Using a plastic to hold my vomit was futile and I managed to get some of it on the sheets but they replaced it as soon as I was able to get up.
Food was great. They also own Saramsam, which is one of the best restaurant in Laoag. So don't be surprised if you find that the hotel's menu is the same as the one in Saramsam. They are actually going to move the restaurant beside Balay De Blas II.
We had to extend our stay and we were transferred to Balay de Blas II. The room is big and clean but there was no refrigerator.
PRO/S:
There are a lot of tricycles in the area and there's a 24 hour convenient store on the corner of P. Gomez and Gen Segundo Avenue.
CON/S:
Parking – Limited slots available.
Bidet – None.
Toothbrush kit – NA
– D
- 5.0/5:
PROTIP: look for room 8. It has the best bathroom. I swear you'd like it.
Staff was very friendly and really helpful. We kept on adjusting check in dates and pickup time but they were patient enough to give us what we needed.
Also for pwds, this place gives you the discount without the usual unforgiving look.
– Miguel Buna
