BORACAY de CAVITE is now KATUNGKULAN BEACH RESORT

You’ll be surprised not seeing anymore the signage Boracay de Cavite Beach Resort  because it is now Katungkulan Beach Resort. It is located in General Lim Marine Base in Calumpang, Sapang 1, Ternate, Cavite.  A three-hour drive from Manila passing Cavitex (Cavite Express).

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the signage

It’s my birthday today. My hubby wanted us to go to Batangas or Subic for a swim but I told him that I’m on a tight budget so I preferred to hang out on a nearby beach in Cavite. I was told that there was no such pristine white sand beach here, but when we saw pictures of Katungkulan Beach Resort, off we go!

the sand wasn’t that white but it was fine

We were all 14 so we squeezed in a 22-seater jeep which we hired for P3,000. Good for my hubby, he is out to drive our van for the day’s family getaway. We passed the towns of Kawit, Tanza, and Naic. From the town of Ternate, it took us thirty minutes more passing the scenic view of green scenery and hilly mountains, Pico de Loro, and Puerto Azul.

the green scenery along the way

As I pay for the entrance fee (P100) at the main gate, the kids including my hubby hopped out from the jeepney and enjoyed watching the little monkey on the roof.  Quite amazed by this playful little creature. Haha!

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they were curious about the monkey on the roof

Children six years old and below are free of charge. I asked the two officers (one was in uniform) if I could get a discount since it’s my birthday. They both cracked a joke and surprisingly, they excluded me from paying my share and even the parking fee was free! I thank them gladly for their kindness. 

After two kilometers of driving from the entrance gate, we now reached the Katungkulan Beach Resort. Seeing a training camp, their quarters, the trainees, and the marines in uniform sent my spine a feeling of heroism. Indeed it was an unusual experience. I only saw these things in movies. Now, it’s for real.

The resort was a small cove. The sand wasn’t white as seen in pictures, it was gray, but with a very fine texture. It was comparable to the sand of  Munting Buhangin in Nasugbu, Batangas. Walking barefooted in the sand was very relaxing. We immediately took a beachfront cottage for P350. A young military trainee collected our payment and he issued an official receipt afterward.

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cottages in the beachfront

Little kids, Shen, Magnus, and Ax hastily run to the water and swim. Waves were buffeting on the shore at the time we arrived. It was an overcast morning, praying for the clouds to go away so we can enjoy our water fun.

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water activity is what these kids love to play

My hubby, Choy, Lyn, and Mama were busy with grilling activity.  Gie and I were busy preparing our food on the table. The teens, Pao, Miko, Pol, and Isha joined the kids. Later, I took my cam and had my favorite photo session. This is my favorite scenic spot. See?

the beautiful cove

There is one cottage with videoke (for a fee) but it was packed by singing enthusiasts. Since it was impossible for us to sing out loud (the biritera way) we explored the right side of the resort where we saw marines in an actual water training. We watched excitedly a “live-action shoot”.

Shortly after, we walked farther and saw the fan-room area. The sand was finer in this area. A few more walks and we were free from the noisy crowd. We reached the best spot for communing with nature. The tranquility was so defined here.

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the jolly teens rolling in the sand

We stood on a big rock, watched the waves, smelled the fresh scent of the sea, and embraced the serenity. Oh, it was a stress-free day! Time to chill and relax.

As we went back to our cottage, we passed by the marines taking a rest after their training. Seeing the opportunity, I approached one of them and asked if we could have a photo with them. The officer smiled and gladly said yes. Armed with their Armalite rifles, we smiled confidently as we captured our memories with these kind-hearted marines. We graciously thanked them for this memorable photograph.
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bonding time with the young marines

Lunch was heavy. Later the gray clouds bid goodbye and the sun came out shining.  We all waded in the water. It was so good to swim because there were no hard rocks on the seafloor, not even jellyfish! Daddy, Pao, and Shen enjoyed swimming with the waves. Miko, Isha, and Pao knew now the back float stroke. And yours truly learned more about the freestyle stroke. Credit to my hubby for his patience in training me.
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the kids want to stay more but we have to go home now

If you are a finicky type, you may get uncomfortable with the resort’s amenities because everything was so basic.
With good weather, fine sand, tranquil surrounding, and delicious meal, indeed, we enjoyed the day. Me, my family, my siblings, and the whole group are water babies who love sun and sand adventure. Everyone had a great time. We left the resort with a happy smile.
NOTES:
1)     The resort is open to the public.  Everyone could go inside without any marine relatives.
2)     There is no canteen here. Only a small store which sells basic goods like, biscuits, bread, soft drinks, coffee, toiletry items, and souvenir goodies.
3)    They do sell liquors and ice too.
4)    Grilling rods are few so it’s best to bring your own.
5)    There is no sink to wash plates and utensils but you can use the faucets near the public shower (near the store).
6)     No public transportation. It is recommended to bring your own car.
7)     There are vans or tricycles for hire in Ternate town.
8)     Pets are allowed inside.
9)     No corkage fee for foods and drinks.
10)   Tent pinching is allowed.
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my souvenir of Katungkulan Beach Resort

Rates:
  • Entrance Fee:    Day – P100/Overnight – P200
  • Cottage with Roof – P350
  • Table and bench – P250
  • Fan Room with private bathroom – Day – P750 / Overnight – P1,500 (good for 4 to 5 persons)
  • Parking fee – Motorcycle – P10 – day tour, P20 – overnight / For van – P50-day tour, P100-overnight

Contact numbers:  09054613766 and 09167336307

In getting there through Public Transportation:

Take a bus ride going to Ternate town through Saulog Bus in Coastal Mall along NAIA Road.  Then ride a tricycle with a fare of around P75 per head, a maximum of 3 passengers, and tell the driver to drop you at the resort. Since there’s no public transportation here, better ask the driver to fetch you back to the terminal with a fare of P100/head.

 

 

 

 

971 thoughts on “BORACAY de CAVITE is now KATUNGKULAN BEACH RESORT

  1. Hi!pwede po ba pumunta Jan khit sino?.what I mean is open ba s public?.,kasi po ang alam ko sa beach na yan kapag walang kakilalang sundalo or kilala Jan s loob ng beach HND pwdng pumasok?.,kung halimbawa poh n gusto namin pumunta Jan this coming April pwede po kami any time?.,

    • Hi Zyrele,
      Open po sa public ang resort. You can go there po anytime this April. Minsan nga lang me mga activities sa resort na pinapasara ito for public. Thanks for visiting.

      • gudpm. ask ko lang po kung may bayad din po yung mga bata ? ilan tao po ang pwede sa cottage na tag 350 or 450 ? pwede po b pmunta ng MAY 18? sa 18 po kc nmin balak mag swim jan.tnx

        • Hi jhen,
          Children above 6 years old are no longer free for the entrance fee. Maximum of 10 persons could occupy the P350 cottage. Yes May 18 is already open for beach goers. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Jeravel,
      As of our last visit on 2012 they were on first come first serve policy. I’ve heard only relatives and friends of marines could reserved for the room. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Beverly,
      I have no update as of the moment kasi we’ve been there pa last 2012, but we are planning to go there this coming April 9.I will update you by then. By the way their room is only 7 which accommodates 4 to 5 persons only. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Beverly,
      The resort could accommodate 60 to 70 persons but they are on first come first serve basis. They have 16 rooms not 7 which I mentioned earlier. Here are their contact numbers: 09167336307 and 09054613766, ask them if they are open in your target date. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Joan Marie,
      I’m not the owner po ng marine camp, but we were told it is open on April 16 to 18. Thanks for visiting.

    • sa pateros metro manila kami manggagaling san b un possible na way n mabilis papunta sa katungkulan beach resort?

    • Hi sheena evasco,
      Pwede naman po open naman sila on week-ends wag lang mataon na me activity sa marine camp that day. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Hang on,
      Room rate is P750 on day tour and P1,500 overnight, 4 to 5 persons per room. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Hang on,
      First comer first serve basis po sila. If papasok po kayo by morning you will pay na for the entrance fee of P100/head then you will pay P200/head for overnight stay. Room rate by morning is P750, then P1,500 na siya if overnight. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Chris,
      Yes they are open on April 19-20. But try to text or call muna these numbers: 09054613766 and 09167336307. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Bii,
      Galing lang po kami last wednesday sa camp at yan po ang binigay nilang contact number. Try to text or call na lang po if they are open on April 17 to be sure. Thanks for visiting.

  2. maganda po ba dyan.punta po ksi kmi dyan sa 13..wala po bang mga dikya ksi sa balita nmin maraming dikya ngyon sa dgat ng cavite….anong oras po pala ng open sila.sa bacoor kami manggaling mga ilang oras kya ang biyahe….pls reply tan…

    • Hi Jen,
      Don’t expect po na ganun kaganda ang resort sa ngayon dahil summer na … the last time na pumunta kame konting lang ang tao kaya na-feel namin ang resort… open time po is 6 am… about naman po sa jellyfish i’m not sure po kung meron sa ngayon dahil usually summer sila lumalabas… approximately 2 hours po cguro ang byahe nyo if gagaling kayo sa bacoor…. Thanks for visiting…

    • Hi michirawrs,
      Yes P3,000 is back and forth na po from Pasay. Depende po kasi sa place n pangangalingan ang rent. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Jen,
      Malinis naman po ang tubig pero hindi siya kasinglinaw ng tubig sa San Juan, Batangas. Thanks for visiting.

  3. pag galing po bacoort mga ilang oras po kaya sa san juan btangas…san po bang beach resort sa san juan un mura lang po ha tnx

    • Hi Jen,
      Malayo po ang San Juan, it will take you 3 to 4 hours coming from Bacoor. Marami pong resort na mura bandang Barrio Hugom with minimun entrance fee of P100/head. You may read my story “Going Back to Villa Sulit” and have an idea about San Juan.

    • Hi Jen,
      Much better po ang Caylabne Bay Resort which is nasa Ternate din because they have swimming pool and beach. But it is a private resort, mahal po ang rate.

    • Hi vengie barro,
      Sakay po kayo ng bus sa Coastal Mall papuntang bayan ng Ternate. Me mga tricycle malapit sa bus terminal, pahatid po kayo hanggang marine camp, P75 per head maximum of 3 passengers. Kung mag-isa lang kayo or 2, you have to pay pa din for 3. Pasundo na lang kayo sa pag-uwi kasi wala pong bumibiyahe doon pabalik sa bayan which is P100/head ang fare. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Chavez,
      Ang cottage po on day tour is P350, I’m not sure kung double na siya pag overnight just like the rooms. Thanks for the visit.

  4. hi. tanong ko lang kung totoo ba yung nabasa ko sa ibang blog tungkol sa reservation sa katungkulan beach ay makukuha pa sa fort bonifacio marine base manila? at hindi ka entertainin kapag nasa beach na hanggat walang notice galing sa the fort?

    • Hi Gi,
      Yes you need to reserve sa Fort Bonifacio pag madami kayong pupunta to be sure na open ang target date nyo. Me araw na close ang marine camp pag may activity dito. Pero kung konti lang po kayo no need na, pwede na kayo mag-walk in. Thanks for the visit.

  5. totoo po ba na yung may relatives na marine lang ang pd pumunta dyan..plan po kasi namin na pumunta jan sa April 17, overnight po sana..20 po kami

    • Hi Neri,
      Open po siya for public. First come first serve po ang rooms, hope u could still get a slot madami po kasing tao ngayon sa marine camp dahil summer na. Enjoy!

  6. hi.punta kasi kami jan sa 17 ng morning. ang entrance niya100 dba? for overnight??? at 18 ng umaga din kmi uuwe.. do we needto pay additional 200 for overnight???

  7. Availble po kaya sila this maundy thursday and what time po kaya opening??

    Pde po ba light liquor to bring?
    And me swimwear code po ba dahil marine camp? I mean bwal masyado revealing?

    • Hi Mandi,
      Open daw po sila this Holy Week. Puwede naman po magdala ng liquor, just drink responsibly. Wala po silang restriction sa swimwear. Thanks for visiting.

  8. uhm ask ko lang po if nakadouble talaga ung rate ng room nila? kasi may nabasa aq 750 po ung rate 24 hrs eh.. need ko po kc ng confirmation about dun and sa coastal po san po b dun ung sakayan paternate? thanks really need the reply andun kasi kmi next week. :)

    • Hi wicellechee,
      Double daw po ang rate pag overnite as per officer in charge na napagtanungan namin sa entrance last week. Para sure i-double nyo na lang ang budget sa room. Sa
      Coastal Mall po kayo sasakay pa-Ternate. Thanks for visiting.

  9. Hai, pupunta po kami this april or may. Bukas po ba sila? Anong time po magstart ang overnight at hanggang anong oras sa umaga? Gusto po kasi namin ng overnight.
    Ano po ang way namin, galing sa Dasma Cavite. Yung mas mabilis po?
    Thank you and GodBless :)

    • Hi chi,
      Bukas naman po sila everyday except lang kung may activity sa camp. Overnight po puwede na start by 5 pm till 12 noon the following day. Coming from Dasma take the route going to Trece Martires until ma-reach nyo ang Naic, head straight and then turn left to Antero Soriano Hi-way. When you reach Ternate ask na lang po kayo how to go to the resort. Enjoy!

  10. Hi,

    Thanks for posting and i really appreciate your site! ????????
    Planning to bring the whole family there…your information is enough to be prepared.

    Have a blssed Easter Sunday (advance)

  11. thank you for this updated blog…
    pupunta kami dyan, tentatively this May 3…
    do you think they are open on this date and crowded kaya since its a weekend?

    God Bless :)

    • Hi Angelica,
      Text these numbers to be sure na open sila on May 3 – 09054613766 and 09167336307. For sure crowded ang resort since it is summer. Enjoy!

    • Hi Mae,
      Open naman po siguro, try to call or text these numbers to be sure. 09054613766 and 09167336307. thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Eliza,
      Take a bus ride in Coastal Mall going to Ternate town. From the terminal, ride a tricycle and tell the driver to drop you off to the beach resort. There’s no public transpo there, its better to tell the driver to fetch you in your desired time to go back to the terminal. Thanks for visiting.

  12. thanks for the info. . . we’re planning to go there soon. . . question. . puwede magpasok ng alak? baka di puwede mabobore mga kasama ko. . hehehe

    ty

  13. any other number please? can’t reach the numbers you’ve posted. we plan to go there on may 10 til may 11 (overnight) for a group of 10. thanks

          • hi poh kse pnta poh kmi this may 1 ..my available pa kya mga 30pax poh kmi morning ng sunday kmi punta then uwe din mdlng arw ng monday….mkakapasok kya kim ket d na kumuha ng reservation sa fort bon. tnxz poh

          • hi roseanneemauleon,
            what u mean available, room ba? i’m not sure po if me available room pa peak season eh. if in case wala na po me open cottages naman cla… yes makakapasok naman kayo with or without reservation… thanks for visiting…

  14. Hi ask ko lang sana 300 ba talaga yung tricycle back and forth and ask ko dn if yung rooms nila na 1500 okay na at maayos? may fan ba or what maayos ang bed?

    • Hi Ele,
      P300 for 3 persons kasi P100/head from the resort going back to Ternate town. Fan room lang po sila, rate na P1,500 is for overnight stay. Yes okey naman po ang bed. Thanks for visiting.

    • Hi Sarah,
      I’m not sure po if open sila on May 18, as long as wala naman pong activity sa marine camp it is open for public. Thanks for visiting….

  15. hello po.. tanong ko lng po kung open sila sa May 25-26, overnight.. planu po kasi nming magswimming that date.. pwede po bang mag-walk-in nlng, hindi nman kmi aabot ng 20pax.. thank you po!..

    • Hi Candy,
      I hope it’s open on those dates… try to call n lang po their contact numbers 09054613766 and 09167336307… yes walk-in is allowed… thanks for visiting….

  16. hello! open po ba ang beach on may 17 and 18? tsaka pwede po ba magdala sariling tent? more or less 10 po kami.. we’re planning to go there on may 17 ng morning at uwi ng may 18 afternoon. magkano po entrance fee?

    • Hi shiela,
      pag wala pong activity sa resort that day surely it is open… you can bring your tent… P100 entrance fee day tour and P200 for overnight…

  17. pahabol pa po.. hehe ^.^
    pano po makakarating dyan kung galing kami taft ave. station?
    tsaka magkano po ang estimated fare at ilang oras ang travel?

    • Hi shielaa again (hehehe),
      From Taft Avenue station sakay po kayo pa-Coastal Mall, then take a bus going to Ternate town around P70 to P75 (Saulog Bus) then near the terminal me mga trike, fare is P75 per person maximum of 3 persons… travel time is around 2 to 3 hours depending on traffic condition… enjoy!

  18. Hi, ask ko lang po kung available yung beach ng may 2 ng gabi? overnight swimming po maximum 25 persons. kung pwede po mahingi na rin yung contact number ng resort para sa reservation. thanks!

  19. Hi May available room pa po ba for May 3, 2014, daytour po kami. May entrance pa po ba ang mga kids na 5 years old below? mga 10 adults kami, un kids na 7 y/o to 10 y/o are 5 kids and 5 y/o below are 5 kids. Please advise. Thank you.

    • Hi marj,
      Sorry but i have no idea if there are still available rooms as of that date, try nyo na lang po i-text ang resort with contact numbers: 09054613766 & 09167336307. Child 6 years below is free of charge. enjoy!

  20. i called up earlier, and told me they were close starting MAY 1-16 for BALIKATAN…. person spoke to advice to call them for updates of availabilty again of the resort.

    • Hi liethan,
      See my previous replies nandun po how to get there coming from Manila. Thanks for visiting.

  21. katungkulang beach is not open for the mean time because of balikan exercises… they will resume on may 16 or 17…. we went there sa camp yesterday and surprisingly, the MPs didint allow us to go inside. we were from bacoor pa and sinama pa namin un mga balikbayan relatives namin, haha… anyway theres a nearby beach resorts and dun nlng kami. :)

    • Hi Angelica,
      Sorry to hear that. I was informed by one of my readers that the marine camp was closed from May 1 to 16 on previous comment. Anyway, you did enjoy naman to other resort and that’s good.

  22. Hi, is it really sure that it will open on May 17? We have already scheduled our outing. HOHO! Good thing I’ve read this blog. Thank you for the info! :)
    And one more thing, we’re almost 30 persons, do we still need to make a reservation? We’re only staying daytime. Thanks for minding this comment! :)))

    • Hi Rejean,
      Yes, but to be sure text them before your scheduled date. They are on first come first serve basis, be early so you can get a better slot. Thanks for visiting.

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