Diniwid Beach Part 3: Nami Private Villas and Spider House

As I’ve mentioned on my previous post (found here and here, there’s a good selection of lodging in Diniwid. From high-end, mid-range to the unique, there’s definitely something to suit different travelers. We stayed at Orinda Boracay, but I was able to take a peek at other options.

Nami's platform lined with lounging beds.

For the ones seeking a hotel with top of the line amenities and luxury, there’s Nami Private Villas. The villas at Nami are situated on the cliffs. They would look familiar as they are visible on the boat ride en route to Boracay and vise versa, or you might have seen it on your island-hopping excursions. The unique thing with Nami is they built an elevator that goes from the cliffs to a platform lined with lounge chairs, just a couple of steps to the beach. It offers a beautiful view of Diniwid Beach. We were not able to look at the villas so that’s all I can say about Nami.

View from Nami's lounge area.

For a different kind of lodging, how about Spider House? No, this is not a spider sanctuary in Boracay, and no, I don’t think you’d be cohabiting with spiders (although lots of birds flew by). I think it’s named that way because they offer accommodations that allow you to be one with nature. Spider House is situated on the edge of the cliffs, past the Nami Villas platform. To get here is already an adventure. You think you’d be going inside a cave that would lead to a dead end, but as you go deeper, you’d get to a landing and see the sign for Spider House.

Spider House's lounge area.

To be one with nature is an on going theme in Spider House. The rooms, like individual bahay-kubo (traditional Filipino huts), were designed to sit on top of the rock formations. They offer bare necessities in their rooms, which means, no air-conditioning and no television (and other things humans use for distraction). The most basic rooms don’t have their own private bathroom; there is a common one shared by customers. There’s a lounging area sitting on the edge of the cliff, with slab of wood as tables, bamboo chairs, a bar and a hammock. From the ceiling to the floor, everything is made of all natural materials. The side looking out to the water is lined with wood railings and offers an unobstructed beautiful view of the sky, sea and boats. They placed a bamboo ladder in an opening so people can get to the water.

Spider House offers the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Not only will you feel like you’re in a deserted island but also transported to a time when life was simpler. Here, you can just catch up on reading, enjoy an occasional dip in the sea, or simply, reflect on life under the bright cloudy sky.