Property Information
The Lark. Old town plaza living, reimagined.
Situated along the quaint neighborhood surrounding the towering acacias of San Juan People’s Park, our plaza crowned by the more than 300-year-old brick and mortar church of St. John the Baptist, The Lark boasts 6 bespoke rooms with lush wooden interiors, an 11-table restaurant that anchors its cuisine on exciting North African fare, a café and bar eager to contend as La Union’s new beverage hotspot, and a concept store of meticulously-curated merchandise that will surely tickle your curious fancy.
Housed in a marvel of a build by esteemed San Juan, La Union-based surfer-architect spouses Buji and Nikki Libarnes, The Lark doesn’t just stand on the site of a parkside home from the 1920s—it repurposes actual wood and metalwork from the original structure, breathing new life to the relic material a full century later.
More than being a mere design decision, The Lark values sustainability and smart design. Solar panels bedeck our A-frame roof, our food and water cycles are sustainable, our architecture invites the breeze in, lets the light in, and is committed to being energy-smart.
The Lark also values history, and we value San Juan’s lovely heritage. Rather than impose its will on our part of town, The Lark allowed itself to be embraced by it; our mostly local staff is eager to welcome and serve you, plaza-style.
The Lark values the slow process. The Lark harkens back to a gentler time, when the pace of life was wholesome, when meals were better savored, when sleep was more restful. And when we have fun and socialize, we do so deliberately, with gusto, eager to commit to great moments that translate to meaningful memory.
A stay at The Lark is a decision to leave the cacophony and competition of urban living behind momentarily, to mindfully reconnect with one’s peace and calm, to spend meaningful time with friends and family, to remember what it meant to let one’s hair down, to lean back, to watch sunsets as the days go by, and to gloriously ride every wave of life.
Property Name: The Lark / Lewis House
Street Address: San Roberto
Apt, suite, floor etc. : Brgy Ili Sur
City : San Juan - La Union
Postal Code : 2514
Phone: +639171030970
Email: thelarkilisur@gmail.com
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Amenities
- Baggage storage
- Lounge
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- All rooms disinfected daily
- Bar
- Breakfast, free
- Business center
- Cashless payment accepted
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Coffee Shop
- Common areas disinfected daily
- Daily Housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Face masks on staff
- First aid kits
- Guest accommodations disinfected between stays
- Guest parking
- Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
- Internet
- Invoices
- Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Local safety protocols followed
- Newspapers
- Non-smoking rooms
- Outdoor play equipment
- Physical distancing rules
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Pool / Beach towels
- Refillable water stations
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge / TV area
- Smoke alarms
- Surfing lessons
- Tour Assistance
- Tours
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In: 2:00 PM
Check-Out: 12:00 PM
Property and Cancelation Policies :
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, a minimum of 5 days (120 hours) notice before 2 pm of your check-in date is required to obtain credit wherein you may re-book your stay, subject to room availability (Credit is NON-refundable).
If you need to change/move your reservation for whatever reason and notify us less than 3 days before 2 pm of your check-in date, you would need to pay a rebooking fee of 100% should you wish to rebook your room. For rebooking doon between 3-5 days before 2pm of your check-in date, you will need to pay a rebooking fee of 50% of your room rate.
Credit must be used within 3 months of the date of the original booking.
Cancellations must be sent via email to The Lark and are only valid if confirmed in writing by management.
o There are NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, early departures, shortening of stays or no shows.
o The Lark shall not be liable for any loss, damage or theft of guest property in the inn premises and parking areas.
Force Majeure
We cannot accept any liability where the booking could not be fulfilled due to circumstances which we could not, even with due care, have foreseen or avoided. Such events may include, but are not limited to, war, threat of war, civil commotion or strife, hostilities, strikes or other industrial dispute, natural disaster, fire, acts of God, terrorist activities, technical problems with transportation, closures of airports, ports and/or ferries, quarantine, epidemics, pandemics, weather conditions, government action or other events outside our control.
o We will not disclose any personal information without your permission unless we are legally obliged to do so.
If you need to change/move your reservation for whatever reason and notify us less than 3 days before 2 pm of your check-in date, you would need to pay a rebooking fee of 100% should you wish to rebook your room. For rebooking doon between 3-5 days before 2pm of your check-in date, you will need to pay a rebooking fee of 50% of your room rate.
Credit must be used within 3 months of the date of the original booking.
Cancellations must be sent via email to The Lark and are only valid if confirmed in writing by management.
o There are NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, early departures, shortening of stays or no shows.
o The Lark shall not be liable for any loss, damage or theft of guest property in the inn premises and parking areas.
Force Majeure
We cannot accept any liability where the booking could not be fulfilled due to circumstances which we could not, even with due care, have foreseen or avoided. Such events may include, but are not limited to, war, threat of war, civil commotion or strife, hostilities, strikes or other industrial dispute, natural disaster, fire, acts of God, terrorist activities, technical problems with transportation, closures of airports, ports and/or ferries, quarantine, epidemics, pandemics, weather conditions, government action or other events outside our control.
o We will not disclose any personal information without your permission unless we are legally obliged to do so.
Terms and Conditions
Booking
o Bookings, payments and reservations are processed exclusively on our website.
o We abide by maximum occupancy policies to ensure a comfortable experience for all our guests.
- Upon check-in, you will be issued a key card for your room. This key card also grants you access to our guest floors.For everyone’s safety and security, we allow only checked-in guests to access our guest floors. Please be considerate of other guests and do not bring non-guests to our guest floors. Violators will be fined.
- No pets are allowed inside our rooms and on the guest floors, in our restaurant’s indoor dining area and inside The Lark Downstairs. Restaurant patrons may have pets present only until our outdoor tables. This policy is in consideration not just of the welfare of your beloved pets, but of the value we place on ensuring that all our guests have a restful stay.
- Valid identification for all registered guests is required upon check-in.
- Bookings are transferrable provided that the person who originally made the booking send The Lark a written request (via email or sms). The name/s of the new guest/s must also be provided for security purposes.
- Check-in time: Your room will be ready at 2 pm.
- Check-out time is at 12 noon. Standard check out time is from 8 am-12 noon, but do let us know in advance if you wish to check out earlier.
- Our housekeeping staff begins cleaning at 11am. We do our best not to disturb our guests.
- Upon check-in, the room comes with fresh beddings and bath towels corresponding to the number of checked-in guests. After a 3-day stay, the towel and beddings may be replaced, upon request, free of charge.
- Each checked-in guest is entitled to breakfast for each day of stay, which may be availed of at our restaurant at any time within restaurant hours.
- Checked-in guests for rooms 201, 202, 203, 204, & 301 have the privilege of having breakfast (and other meals) at our guest floor balcony. Guests of The Skylark Suite may have breakfast (and other meals) on their own private balcony. Please inform a staff member so that reservations and arrangements can be made.
- The Lark employs a hybrid solar and electric power system and values environmental sustainability. Please switch off the lights, the television, the air conditioner, and the ceiling fans when not in use.
- The Lark is a smoke-free establishment. If you wish to smoke, you may do so on the sidewalk past our front stairs. Smoking, vaping, drinking, or eating inside the rooms is strictly prohibited. Smoke detectors are in place. Violators shall be fined.
- All types of illegal substances are forbidden. The Lark is a drug-free establishment. Management reserves the right to remove guests who are found to be carrying and/or functioning under the influence of these substances. There will be no refund.
- We want all our guests (and our plaza neighbors) to have good rest. Please keep the noise down between 11 pm and 7 am.
- The Lark is located along the town plaza, which remains, for the most part, a residential area. If you happen to be a light sleeper and might have issues with barking dogs, church and park sounds or people and vehicles passing by, we have earplugs and sleep masks available at the Front Desk.
- The Lark’s common areas are under video surveillance for your own protection.
- Our curated furnishings and facilities are there for your enjoyment and that of future guests; please treat the furniture with TLC, and as a common courtesy, please leave the common areas clean and tidy after use.
- Guests are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplined, responsible and mindful manner at The Lark and must not act in any way which may disturb other guests. Any act/s of indecency, lewdness, and undisciplined behavior may be subject to fines up to Php10,000.00.
- Management reserves the right to refuse non-guest entry for the security of those checked in.
- Any visitor who, in the opinion of our staff, compromises the comfort, safety, or security of other guests or staff will be asked to leave and will not receive a refund.
- The use of fire escapes, fire extinguishers, and fire buttons is only allowed in case of emergencies. Abuse of this is sanctioned with a fine of Php10,000. Guests who deliberately cause a false alarm will have to refund all incurred costs.
- Minors checking in alone must be able to present signed permission from a parent or legal guardian.
- If an experience at The Lark is great, tell your friends. If something isn’t right, please tell us. We’ll appreciate it; we are constantly finding ways to make your next stay even better.
- By booking a room, guests are considered to be in agreement with the Lark’s Terms & Conditions and are expected to comply with our house rules.Walk-ins
- Walk-in guests may be accommodated, subject to room availability. Our Front Desk shall be on hand to process your booking and payment for you via our website.
- Full payment must be made upon check-in.
- Valid identification is required upon check-in.
- Check-in time: Your room will be ready at 2 pm.
- Early check-in will be allowed if the room you will be occupying is vacant from the previous night. Early check-in rates apply.
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