Long beaches of golden sand, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water-sports, attracts many tourists to Pangasinan. Only about 4-5 hours away from Manila, it makes for a perfect weekend getaway. In Alaminos for example, the mint green sea is riddled with hundred islands. Patar Beach in Bolinao on the other hand is known for its rose-pink sunsets. Meanwhile, the underrated town of Dasol made its mark on the tourist map recently because of its white and cream sand beaches like Tambobong Beach. But the most popular tourist activity here is island hopping in Dasol that covers Colibra/Colebra Island and Cabucangan Cave. Other beaches to see in Dasol are Crocodile Island and Balinmanok Cove. Here’s a list of top-rated Pangasinan beach resorts according to confirmed guests.
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TOP BEACH RESORTS IN PANGASINAN
1.Oldwoods by the Sea Nature Resort
Location: Bani, Pangasinan
Pros: Tucked away in a forest-clad hill overlooking the sea, this beach resort in Pangasinan is perfect for nature lovers. It is hemmed in by plants and trees, making it very relaxing. You will hear occasional sounds of crickets, birds, and waves. Rooms are well-maintained, spacious and designed with travel memorabilia. There’s a nice swimming pool, an alternative to the rocky beach nearby, about a 10 minute walk. This beach resort has a restaurant with reasonably-priced food. Resort staff are pleasant and helpful too.
Cons: No mobile signal and internet signal, so if you need to stay connected online, you’ll be disappointed. But if you need to take a break from social media, this is a perfect place. Far from everything, take note that this resort is located in Bani. Bring mosquito and insect repellent as this place is surrounded by plants, mosquito bites are common in the dining area.
2.Casa Almarenzo Bed and Breakfast Resort
Location: Bolinao, Pangasinan
Pros: This is a beach-front bed and breakfast hotel in Pangasinan that was recently upgraded. This Pangasinan beach resort is currently the top-rated resort in the province according to Agoda users. It has a nice infinity pool view fronting a quite rocky beach. Rooms are cozy, spacious and clean. Adding up to its allure are the accommodating and helpful staff.
Cons: The resort doesn’t serve lunch and dinner. You need to dine at a nearby restaurant. Quite far from Patar Beach, about 15 minute drive.
3. Island Tropic Hotel and Restaurant
Location: Alaminos, Pangasinan
Pros: If you are looking for a cheap beach resort in Pangasinan especially if you are going to Hundred Islands, this is the place to be. It is very near the port where you can book for the island hopping tour. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and clean. Affordable food.
Cons: Some aircon are not working properly.
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4.Puerto Del Sol Resort
Location: Bolinao, Pangasinan
Pros: I stayed in this peaceful Bolinao, Pangasinan beach resort back then. Rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable. They also have a restaurant with good food. Puerto Del Sol Resort also has a game room and KTV. It has a beautifully-manicured landscape, plenty of flowers surrounding the rooms and the pool area. The swimming pools are great for swimming.
Cons: No Wi-Fi inside the room. All rooms are good for 2, you have to pay extra for extra person, even if it’s a kid.
5. Olana Bed and Breakfast
Location: Labrador,Pangasinan
Pros: Considered as one of the best Pangasinan beach resorts. The breakfast is so good and the staff are pleasant and helpful, always ready to respond to your inquiries. Rooms are okay, but clean. The resort is located beside the National Highway so it’s easy to get around Pangasinan by bus, jeepney and tricycle.
Cons: Beach is quite rocky. Wi-Fi signal is slow.
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6. Kabalayen Cove Resort
Location: San Carlos, Pangasinan
Pros: Tidy and big rooms. Big pool perfect for swimming. Good and reasonably-priced food. There’s a clothes rack to hang wet clothes.
Cons: Bathroom is small and there’s no exhaust fan. Very strict check-in time.
7. Birdland Beach Club
Location: Bolinao, Pangasinan
Pros: Great seaview, especially during sunset. Owners are accommodating. If you are just looking for a beach resort for relaxation in Patar Beach area, this is a good option.
Cons: Food is a bit expensive for its serving. Not many activities in this beach resort.
8.Villa Soledad Beach Resort
Location: Bolinao, Pangasinan
Pros: Nice and quiet location. This Bolinao beach resort is well-maintained, rooms are small but clean and it has nice pool. If you are looking for a place to stay for your trip in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Patar Beach and Bolinao town proper is accessible from here.
Cons: No Wi-Fi in rooms. Bring mosquito repellent as there are mosquitoes. Beach not so ideal for swimming. Beware of falling coconuts, park your car away from the trees.
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TOP PANGASINAN HOTELS
1.Lenox Hotel
Location: Dagupan, Pangasinan
Pros: This hotel in Dagupan is currently the best-seller and it’s easy to understand why. The rooms are spacious, cozy, and clean. Staff is accommodating. Good location, near convenience store, market, ATMs and bus terminal.
Cons: You can hear the noise outside. Food needs improvement.
2.Hotel Monde
Location: Dagupan, Pangasinan
Pros: This chic hotel in Pangasinan has clean and spacious rooms. Great location, very near the bus terminal, restaurants and malls. Affordable rooms.
Cons: Small hotel with small bathroom. You can hear the noise outside the rooms. Thin blankets and bed sheets.
3. Ragtime Suites
Location: Dagupan, Pangasinan
Pros: Good location, near the bus terminal and convenience store. Rooms are cheap and stylish. Strong Wi-Fi signal. Good breakfast.
Cons: Needs to pay more attention to cleanliness. Small bathroom and no exhaust fan. Limited parking space.
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4. Star Plaza Hotel
Location: Dagupan, Pangasinan
Pros: This Pangasinan hotel has central location. Rooms are spacious and clean and with KTV bar.
Cons: Wi-Fi is slow. No complimentary drinking water.
Pangasinan resort photos provided by hotels via Agoda.
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This looks like a very interesting destination. Thank you for sharing!