Surfers flock to the rugged coast of Baler, one of the best surfing spots in the Philippines. Today’s cheery holiday bustle around Sabang Beach, popular with surfers, makes it hard to imagine that this once sleepy town in Aurora province was once devastated by an enraging tsunami. Only a few residents survived, they swam and climbed towards Ermita Hill. A mural now housed in Museo de Baler, and a statue of residents holding hands on Ermita Hill now serve as a reminder of the deadly incident.
Over the years, Baler has made its mark on the tourists radar because of surfing and its beautiful beaches. The long stretch of Diguisit Beach is a place of spectacular views and bracing walks. The remote Dicasalarin Cove, hemmed in by jungle-clad mountains is truly picture-perfect, while the striking cliff here dives into the turquoise waters. Meanwhile, Ampere Beach is a photographer paradise, because of its stone-clad coast and maddening waves, a perfect place to shoot long exposure during sunrise.
If you are planning to tour Baler soon and you want to stay on a budget, here’s a comprehensive list of the top-rated Baler beach resorts according to confirmed guests.
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BALER BUDGET BEACH RESORTS
1.PLAYA AZUR BALER
Location: Sabang, Baler
This beach front beach resort in Baler has clean and comfortable rooms. It has great location, perfect for catching the waves in Brgy.Sabang. Wi-Fi is pretty strong but no internet inside the room. There’s ample parking space too. Restaurant serves good food. Staff are accommodating.
2. North Shore Surf Camp
Location: Reserva, Baler, Aurora
This Baler beach resort has well-maintained rooms and surroundings. They also encourage waste segregation and less use of plastic. For surfers, the waves here are great and there’s no crowd.
3.BROWN EPITOME LODGE
Location: Sitio Dike, Baler, Aurora
This best-seller Baler beach resort is the place to be if you are looking for cheap hotels in town, a bit far from Sabang Beach though (but reachable by tricycle). It’s located near the bus station and Baler public market. The rooms are spacious and clean. There’s a common kitchen where you can cook your food for a minimal fee. They have available utensils, plates, and cook wares that guests can use. Value for money indeed! The owner is friendly and helpful too.
4. Endless Summer
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora
If you are looking for an affordable Baler beach resort with swimming pool, consider this place. It has clean rooms and accommodating staff. Location is great too, not far from Sabang Beach.
5. Dela Torre Beach Resort Baler
Location: Zabali, Baler
One of the best Baler beach resorts, this beach-front resort has relaxing ambience and clean rooms. Other rooms have balcony too. The staff are helpful. They have a small store where you can buy basic goods.
6. The Circle Hostel Baler
Location: Buhangin, Baler, Aurora
This popular hostel in Baler has great location, the beach is just a few steps away! They have tied up with a surf school so if you’re up for a surfing lesson, this is a good place to stay. The place is also pet-friendly and value for money especially if you are a backpacker.
7. Baler Fiore del Mare
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler
Spacious, comfortable, stylish and clean rooms. Located in Sabang Beach and very near downtown Baler. They have accommodating and helpful staff.
8. Zen Breezelands
Location: Baler, Aurora
This Baler budget resort is actually a house with many rooms. It is also located near the bus terminal and public market. Sabang beach can be reached by a tricycle for roughly 5 minutes. There’s a communal kitchen where you can use to cook your food.
9. Go Surfari House
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora
This budget hostel in Baler is clean, artsy and comfortable. Great location too, as it is wlaking distance to the beach. Room comes with free breakfast.
10.Blue Coco Baler Beach House
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler
One of the top-rated Baler Sabang Beach Resorts is near the sea that has perfect waves for surfing. It is painted in blue and white, giving you the Santorini-feel. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly too.
11. Charlie’s Point Baler
Location: Sabang, Baler, Aurora
Affordable rooms and good location at the quiet end of Sabang Beach. Rooms are quite small but it comes with kitchen. Accommodating staff.
12. Chamies Transient House
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora
Good location, walking distance to the beach. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. No hot shower though and no Wi-Fi. Owner is accommodating.
13. Azbahaen Leisure Farm and Resort
Location: Reserva, Baler, Aurora
This Baler beach resort has a relaxing atmosphere with clean rooms. It’s quite far from downtown Baler and Sabang Beach, about 10 minutes by tricycle. The resort has their own farm, so they serve organic food. This beach resort also has clean, chlorine-free, heated pool.
14. Nigella’s Beach House
Location: Zabali, Baler, Aurora
This sea-front beach resort in Baler is actually a beach house with many rooms. A great place if you are seeking for a quiet stay. It’s quite far from the famous surfing spot – Sabang Beach.
15. Nina’s Transient House
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora
The place is about a 5 minute walk to the beach. Reasonably-priced rooms and has a kitchen where you can cook your own food for a minimal fee.
16. Baler Sunrise Inn
Location: Suclayin, Baler, Aurora
Spacious, clean rooms. Walking distance to Sabang Beach (about 5-10 minutes). Near bakeshop and stores where you can buy basic stuff.
17. Zach Transient House
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler, Aurora
Value for money beach resort in Baler. If you are in Baler to surf, this is a good place to stay at it is only 5 minutes by foot to Sabang Beach. There’s a nearby small store where you can buy basic goods that you need.
18. Hannah’s Lodge
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler
This Baler beach resort is situated along the coast of Sabang Beach. Rooms are small but clean. Bathroom has hot shower. Bring insect repellant as there are small insects thriving in the beach that can get in the room.
19. M Rishon
Location: San Luis, Aurora
This Baler beach resort is situated in a quiet, cool place, surrounded by mountains. They have native cottages and clean, spacious rooms furnished with flat screen TV and AC. Staff are also very accommodating.
20. Miguel’s Homestay
Location: Sabang Beach, Baler
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