Baler, Aurora is a beautiful municipality in the Northeastern part of the Philippines just five hours away from Manila. It has been a popular travel destination for many years and is often considered a travel paradise. As the capital of the province of Aurora, this seaside municipality has a wide array of activities and attractions to offer its visitors.
From its rich history to its delicious cuisine and beautiful natural attractions, Baler always has something to offer for every kind of traveler. And it’s no wonder why numerous tours are offering to show travelers around Baler and promoting its beauty.
Among the most popular activities in Baler, surfing has been the number one thing to do for many years. Coined as the birthplace of surfing in the Philippines, Baler’s beautiful beaches are not only picturesque but are also blessed with waves perfect for surfing. Many surf enthusiasts and beginner surfers come to Baler to feel the exhilarating experience of riding its waves.
Other than being a great surfing destination, Baler’s beaches themselves cannot be overlooked. There are several breathtaking beaches in Baler that is a must-visit for nature lovers including Sabang beach with its beautiful long stretch of gray shoreline. This is also the prime surfing spot for Baler where beginner and expert surfers spend their time.
It’s also a must to visitDiguisit Beach and witness its stunning rock formations and islets off its coast plus its nearby waterfalls just a quick hike away down the road.
The town of Baler itself is a great attraction rich with history dating back from the Spanish period. There are tons of historic buildings and sites to see in the town of Baler including the Church of Baler, Museo de Baler, and the old Municipality of Baler. There’s also the replica of Aurora Quezon’s ancestral home, to whom the province of Aurora was named.
There are numerous more attractions and sights to see in Baler travelers can visit including the 600-year-old Balete tree, watch the sunrise in Ampere beach, climb Emerita Hill after paying respects to the Tromba Marina shrine at its foot, cross over the hanging bridge overlooking where fresh and saltwater meet below.
Not to mention the delicious cuisine you can try at affordable eateries and high-end restaurants both all over the town.
Of course, with all these activities and sights to see in Baler, travelers need a place to stay in this travel paradise. Read further to find out the best resorts to call home during your stay in Baler.
1. Costa Pacifica Resort
Conveniently located just along the beach of Sabang Beach, Costa Pacifica Resort is a prime resort in Baler where you have easy access to the beach and waves of Sabang Beach. The resort is vibrantly decorated with 78 rooms and suites for their guests to stay in. The rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with a modern and colorful style with some added native touches on the furniture. The rooms also come with their own private balcony and minibar.
The resort’s accommodations for their guests are top class with free breakfast, parking space, wifi, pool, and easy access to the beach. The best part is that the resort is pet-friendly and allows its guests to bring their trusty companions within its grounds.
What’s more, guests can also dine in the resort’s Beach House restaurant that offers a delicious mix of both international and local cuisine. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: 80 Buton St., Sitio Labasin, Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora 3200
Here’s an awesome video of Costa Pacifica Resort from Living Asia Channel.
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2. L’Sirene Boutique Resort
L’Sirene Boutique Resort is another seaside resort that gives guests easy access to the beach and the ocean. Located in a more secluded area in Barangay Reserva, this resort is a great place to spend a few days by the beach for the perfect staycation. Stress and worries from the hustle and bustle of the city will go away in the relaxing seaside ambiance of this resort.
They have 15 rooms available for their guests. Ten deluxe rooms perfect for couples and small groups of three to four people with two queen-sized beds. And another five super deluxe rooms perfect for bigger barkadas and those who want a bit more space. The guests with furry companions are welcome to stay with their owners in the resort.
The resort also has fantastic amenities including their Siren’s Bar and Restaurant, surfing lessons, fishing rods for rent for guests who love to fish, a swimming pool, and bonfires for guests. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: Purok 6, Barangay Reserva, Baler, Aurora 3200
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3. Cube Hotel Baler
This new, slick, and eco-friendly resort is something Baler has never seen before. Cube Hotel Baler is using a fairly new and ingenious concept for their accommodations by using 80 re-purposed shipping containers as their guest rooms.
Under the management of Costa Pacifica, the resort has a chic and modern design made of an all-white exterior that creates a beautiful contrast with the deep blue of the pool surrounded by the white rooms. This contrast is even more emphasized during a cloudless day when there is a vast sea of blue above.
Cube Hotel Balers has cozy rooms for two and dormitory-type rooms that can accommodate four people at a time, The rooms are decorated in a minimalistic style that gives an airy feeling and open space in the room. Guests can dine at their Cube Restaurant, dip in the pool, or visit Sabang beach just five minutes away. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: Seta St., Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora 3200
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4. North Shore Surf Camp
North Shore Surf Camp is located just a little way outside of Baler where travelers can relax and unwind if they want to escape the crowds of Baler. It’s a prime destination for surfers because just outside its doorsteps are the rolling waves of Sabang beach.
This beachfront camp has great accommodations for its visitors other than the very convenient easy access to the beach. Each room in the resort has a patio with a pool view which overnight guests have full access to. The rooms are cozy, clean, fully air-conditioned, and come with free wifi access. The rooms in the resort can also accommodate small to large groups of people. Plus, people can bring their furry friends with them to the resort.
The resort comes with its own restaurant that serves traditional local cuisine that’s a must-try for visitors. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: Sabang Bay, Brgy. Buhangin, Baler, Aurora 3200
5. Aura Marina Sands Beach Resort
This beautiful beachfront resort is just a four-minute walk away from the Diguisit Rock Rock Formations, and visitors can even see the natural attraction in the resort itself.
Aura Marina Sands has eight premium rooms for their visitors and is the second resort on this list that uses repurposed shipping containers, sea freight containers to be exact. The resort also has an infinity pool guests can dip in and two cafes and a bar with an unblocked view of the ocean. If that’s not enough, guests can have a relaxing time for themselves on the resort’s private beach free of crowds.
Other amenities include free parking space, wifi, free breakfast, bicycle rentals, grilling facilities, native cottages, and massages. The guests are also served by the very friendly and professional resort staff that always make sure to make them feel at home in Baler. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: Purok 7, Brgy. Zabali, Disguisit Beach Zabali, Baler, Aurora 3200
6. Damara Beachfront Resort
Damara Beachfront Resort is probably the ultimate beachfront accommodation for groups as large as eight people. The resort has a modern design and has rooms that can accommodate a large group of eight with comfy bunk beds made with high-quality furniture and tasteful decorations.
All the rooms from the large guest rooms to the couple’s rooms are equipped with an air conditioner a flat-screen cable TV, as well as hot and cold showers.
Guests can also visit the beautiful beach just a stone’s throw away from the resort, take a dip in their outdoor pool, dine at their restaurant serving the best Asian cuisine or leisure and see the sights at their rooftop terrace. It’s also the perfect spot to witness the breathtaking sunrise and sunset over the pacific ocean.
The stunning location and wonderful accommodations and venue also make Damara Beachfront Resort a go-to place for events and social gatherings for both locals and visitors of Baler alike. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: Purok 2, Brgy. Buhangin, Baler Aurora 3200
7. Bahai Jujai Resort
Bahai Jujai Resort is a fresh and modern accommodation for visitors located on a less crowded spot in Sabang beach, perfect for travelers looking to grab some much-needed ‘me’ time or groups looking to unwind and relax by the beach with their friends or family.
The resort offers family rooms and couple rooms with cozy beds and accentuated with pretty purple touches complete with air conditioning and private bathrooms. The resort doesn’t have its own restaurant but the guests are more than welcome to bring their own ingredients and pay the friendly and accommodating staff to cook lunch and dinner for them.
It also offers surfing lessons, a tour guide to take around Baler, and balconies where guests bask in the stunning sight of the beach in front of the resort and a lake at the back.
Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Buhangin, Baler, Aurora 3200
8. Bay’s Inn
Bay’s Inn is a great place to stay in Baler if you want to make the most of your time in the municipality trying out every experience it offers. It is a beachfront hotel where guests can surf or learn to surf Sabang beach or explore the historic town in Baler and experience local life. There are also great restaurants serving local seafood cuisine that locals love so choices on where to eat are diverse.
The hotel itself is a great place to spend time in with cozy rooms for guests, free wifi, parking spaces, private bathrooms, a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant, and a bar and lounge. It’s truly a great place to stay for travelers who want to discover the beauty of Baler. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE
Address: 80 Sitio Labasin Sabang Beach, Baler, Luzon 3200
READ: Things to do in Baler
9. Azbahaen Leisure Farm and Resort
Azbahaen Leisure Farm and Resort is quite a unique entry in this list as it’s probably one of the only resorts in Baler that isn’t near the beach. The resort is true to its name in that it’s a big property owned by a local farmer and made into a resort.
The farm and resort are quite a little bit farther away from Baler, a good 15 minutes drive away but the accommodations it offers to its guests are simple at its finest. The resort is full of gardens with green plants and flowers, there’s even a stream running through it. Guests can also get an educational tour about the local produce in the area and buy local goods.
The rooms are simple, perfect for couples and small groups. There’s a restaurant serving fresh homegrown food and a couple of pools on the property.
Address: Brgy. Reserva, Baler, Aurora 3200
10. Emilio Joseph Beach Resort
Formerly named Dela Torre Beach Resort established in the 1980s but has since changed its name in 2015 to Emilio Joseph Beach Resort. This family resort is a popular picnic destination among the local families in Baler and is especially popular among children because of its swimming pool that was once unique in the area.
The owners have developed the resort from simple rental huts for visitors to eat into overnight cottages with a swimming pool and finally into multiple transient building structures and firm cottages for large families and barkadas to stay in overnight.
Nowadays, the Emilio Joseph Beach Resort is sully equipped to host several large families and barkadas in their facilities that can accommodate up to four to ten people in a room. The resort is also in a prime location with the Diguisit beach and its islets just at its doorsteps and the Diguisit waterfall in the mountains in its backyard.
Address: Brgy. Zabali, Baler 3200, Aurora
