Looking for a road trip destination with friends and family this Holy Week and summer season? Baler, the capital of the province of Aurora is becoming increasingly popular. This chill coastal town offers accommodations for every type of traveler from budget-friendly digs to more luxurious resorts.
We personally got to stay, eat and visit different inns, hotels and resorts in Baler during the #LakbayNorte8 media tour earlier this year. If you’re looking for places to stay in the area, here are some of the establishments you can choose from.
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Cube by Costa
Cube by Costa is the newest hotel destination in Baler by the Costa group of Hotels. This hip newly opened 80-room property boasts of an all-white exterior container van community laid out in a grid set-up. Rooms are cozy and modern with LED TVs with cable channels, showers
The property has an exclusive outdoor pool, kiddie pool, surf-inspired outdoor showers, a social lounge area in the middle of the space, poolside dining and a bar that serves creative appetizers and cocktails. It’s also right next to Myrtle Park, a hip outdoor food hub and skate park.
- Address: Cube by Costa. Seta Street, Barangay Sabang, Baler, Aurora
- Good for:
barkada getaways, company outings - Price range: P3,000 – P5,000 per night
- Email: reservations@cubebaler.com
- Contact: (02) 519 4249
- Website: https://www.cubebaler.com/
Costa Pacifica Baler
Costa Pacifica is one of the largest and most popular beachfront resorts along Sabang Beach. All of its 78 well-designed suites and one-bedroom accommodations have private verandas where guests can get enjoy courtyard or ocean views. You can enjoy a quality beach vacation with the whole family including
If surfing isn’t your thing, you can enjoy hanging out in their outdoor pool or just lounging around in their hammocks in the garden. Costa Pacifica Baler has a large in-house restaurant called Beach House which serves excellent buffet breakfasts and meals.
- Address: Costa Pacifica Baler. 80 Buton St, Baler, Aurora
- Good for: Families with kids & pets, business/leisure travelers
- Price range: P6,000 – P7,500 per night
- Email: reservations@costapacificabaler.com
- Contact: (02) 5194249, (0917) 8448371, (0998) 8417124
- Website: www.costapacificabaler.com/
18 on Buton
For those looking for a fun, vibrant place to stay, 18 on Buton is a good choice. This cozy hotel across Costa Pacifica has rooms with cozy rooms with quirky details, a game room with a foosball table, air hockey table and PlayStation games for rent.
From the artistic mural of coconut trees adoring the facade to the pink LED sign in the lobby, 18 on Buton is full of fun and youthful details that kids and kids at heart will appreciate.
- Address: 18 on Buton. 18
Buton Street, Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora - Good for: families with younger kids & teens who want access to indoor games and activities,
barkada getaways - Price range: P5,000 /night
- E-mail: reservations@18onbuton.com
- Contact: 0917-625-2844
Nalu Surf Camp
For outdoorsy types looking for a place to rest in between surf sessions, Nalu Surf Camp is a good choice. This casual beachfront hotel has modern rooms set in thatched-roof type cottages, plus a surf school, board rentals and a relaxed cafe where guests can enjoy good coffee and board games.
The laid-back hotel offers privacy and is located just a few minutes away from the main dining strip in town and about a 10-minute walk from history exhibits at the Museo de Baler.
- Address: Nalu Surf Camp. 57 A. Labasin Street, Barangay Sabang, Baler, Aurora
- Good for: surfers, beach bums, couples, barkadas
- Price range: Php 9,000 (4 guests max) per night
- Contact: 0917-8172606
- Email: nalusurf.ph@gmail.com
- Facebook https://web.facebook.com/NaluSurfCamp
Bay’s Inn Resort
The original Bay’s Inn Resort, built back in 1995, had humble beginnings as
- Address: Bay’s Inn Resort.
Buton St, Sitio Labasin, Baler, Aurora - Good for: Business /leisure travelers, families
- Price range: Php 3,600 – Php4,600/night
- Contact: 09777002088/09996981798
Nature Green Forest Resort
For those looking for a quiet place with unique non-surfing activities, Nature Green Forest on the outskirts of town is a pleasant place to stay. This budget-friendly family resort is located in a forested area where the river meets the sea. The property has a private beach area and a garden. Plus, it’s also pet-friendly!
Kayaks, floating cottages
- Address: Cemento Beach, Brgy. Zabali, Baler, Aurora
- Good for: Nature-lovers, families with pets,
barkada getaways - Price range: P1,650 – P3,500/night
- Contact: 0917-596 0205
- Facebook: Nature Green Forest Resort
The Balud Camp Beach Resort
For those who prefer private retreats to just relax and get away from the tourist crowds, Balud Camp Beach Resort is a good choice. This peaceful and laid-back resort situated in lush gardens offers several types of native
Several hammocks hanging under the trees offer nice spots to relax in the afternoons and evenings. The resort can prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for just Php120-150 per head (depending on the needs of the group). We got to try their delicious homemade biko and grilled chicken.
- Address: The Balud Camp Beach Resort. Sabang, Baler, Aurora
- Good for: groups, families
- Price range: P3,500 per night (5-6 maximum ppl per room)
- Contact: 09205681366/09494561421
- Facebook: The Balud Camp Beach Resort
Casitas de Bahia
For couples and honeymooners who want a little bit of privacy, Casita de Bahia offers a lovely place to stay. It has a total of 10 bungalow-type rooms, each with its own veranda.
The resort feels very romantic, private and secluded. There’s a nice swimming pool in the middle of the grounds. Guests who want to go back to the beachfront can avail of the resort’s shuttle service by request.
- Address: Casitas de Bahia. 80 Buton St., Sitio Labasin, Brgy Sabang, Buton St, Baler, Aurora
- Good for: couples, honeymooners, families with kids
- Price range: Rates start at P5,500/night
- Contact: 519-4249
SeaSta Beach Resort
Within the property, you can find this cool sports bar called The Port Tavern where you can play billiards and darts, or enjoy the great view, chill ambiance and cold drinks. The bar serves local and imported beers, wine, champagne, shooters, cocktails, meals and bar specials. They offer motorbike rentals here.
- Address:
Seasta Beach Resort. Cemento Beach, Baler, Aurora - Good for: international travelers, expats, families, couples
- Price range: Rates start at Php 1,500 per night
- Contact Number: +63905 396 0094
- Email:
Seasta Beach Resort
Endless Summer Hotel
Endless Summer is a 4-story boutique hotel located in the downtown area of Baler. It has a small rooftop pool and sunset and sunrise view decks where you can enjoy the view. A few artistic murals adorn the walls. It’s not
- Address: Endless Summer Hotel. 86 Rizal St. Barangay 5, Baler, Aurora
- Good for:
barkadas , couples - Price range: P2.500 – P4,700/night
- Contact: 0906-2032489
- Email: endlesssummerhotel@gmail.com
- Facebook: Endless Summer Hotel
Bay-ler View Hotel
Conveniently located along Sabang beach, Bay-
- Address: Bay-
ler View Hotel, Buton St, Baler, Aurora - Good for: Budget travelers, families,
barkadas - Price range: P2,400 – P2,800 per night
- Contact: 0919-2863105, 0927-3638735
- Email: info@baylerviewhotel.com
- Website: www.baylerviewhotels.com
Casa Moorea
If you want a really secluded and private retreat, Casa Moorea is a good choice. This
- Address: Casa Moorea.
- Good for: Couples who want privacy, families, intimate
barkada getaways - Price range: Please inquire directly
- Facebook: Casa Moorea
La Patricia Hotel & Restaurant
La Patricia Hotel and Restaurant offers native basic family rooms that can fit up to 10 people, as well as couple rooms and cabanas with double deck beds good for two, four, five, and six people. They have a wide parking space and a swimming pool at the back facing Sabang Beach. They also serve budge-friendly homecooked buffet meals in their restaurant
- Address: La Patricia de Baler Hotel & Restaurant. Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora
- Good for: extended families, groups
- Price range: Php 5,000 for
room with double deck bed - Contact: 09998882596/0988190806
- Facebook: La Patricia de Baler
Budget-friendly options & beach camping
For solo travelers and budget backpackers, there are some affordable guesthouses, inns P500 P800 a night and has a great cafe that serves Vegetarian Food and beer. Walk around and you’ll be sure to find accommodations to fit your budget.
Some resorts allow beach camping for those who want to pitch tents. Baywalk Tent City and Cottages in front of Sabang Beach offers basic accommodations, open-air huts where you can lay mats/sleeping bags or hang hammocks (P500/night) and camping grounds. For those who want to rent tents from them, it will cost P150/head. If you bring your own tent, the fee is P100/head. There are several basic outdoor public restrooms near the camping grounds.
Another good option is Cobra Reef Surf Camp which has spacious grounds for setting up tents and a few native cottages where you can enjoy picnics with a view of the beach. I think this is a good spot for
The resort is just in front of Cobra Reef, a more advanced surfing spot compared to Sabang Beach. They also have a small outdoor dipping pool facing the sea.
Now that you know where to stay in Baler, check out what you can do and where to eat in the related posts.
How about L’sirene?
Hello JayC, it wasn’t one of the hotels I got to visit and take photos of so it’s not on this list. You can check other guides or their official page if you’re interested in L’sirene.
Your blog is so helpful! Thank you.
What are the things i wanna do in Baler since it will gonna be my first time with hubby.
I need your guidance on good place to go.
1. We want to use our own tent (is it safe for our stuff even if we leave the area to swim? )
2. I dont want videoke stuff esp at night.
3. Rentals for foam/glamp8ng stuff?
4. Is it ok to visit the area on the day itself rather than book in advance?