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).

IMG_0020

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!

IMG_0012

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.

29

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.

IMG_0028

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.

IMG_0173

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.
IMG_0070

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.
IMG_0194

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.
keychain

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 good afternoon gusto ko sana itanung if yung 750 na room ilang tao ang mag fifit dun and if cottages lang na 350 overnight pwede din ba namin gamitin and sana yung contact niyo ee lagay niyo na din thanks

    • Hi Allyssa Enriquez,
      Punta po kayo Coastal Mall sa me Airport Road me bus doon going to Ternate (P85). ‘Pag dating sa terminal sakay kayo ng tricycle going to the resort (P75 per head). Pasundo na din po kayo dahil wala pong public transportation sa resort. Enjoy!

  2. Hi, Open po ba siya feb 14, 2015 ? (SAT) at tsaka pahingi po ng Active # for globe/tm para po matawagan/text pag malapit na po kami sa Boracay De Cavite, First time po kasi namin so we need some directions Thank youu.

    • Hi michelle,
      I’m not sure po kung open sila on April 17 and 18 try to contact them na lang po thru these cp nos. 09054613766 and 09167336307…

  3. hi ask ko lang po ..
    how much yung rooms nyo good for 10 persons ??
    and how much the entrance ??
    same rate padin po ba if over night??

    thanks,
    Agatha hir!

    • Hi cha,
      kung galing kayong manila sakay kayo ng bus na pa-Coastal Mall sa me airport road. Andun po ang sakayan ng bus pa-Ternate.

  4. Malayo ba pag nilakad namin papunta sa resort after the last PPagtaung last ride na tinutukoy ko ung nasa wort 75pesos per head.

  5. may max limit po ba sila ng capacity ng tao? or open for all lang? kasi nagp-plan ako mag celebrate ng annive namin ng hubby ko baka mamaya pag punta namin fully occupied na lahat..

    • Hi aj dedal,
      Wala naman pong limit ang guests. Room lang po ang meron which is 4 to 5 persons lang po ang capacity.

  6. Hi , good eve po :)) ahmm ask ko lng po . Open po ba tong beach nto dis apriL 12? Nag ttry akong mag txt sa no. Na ibinigay mo .pero wala nmang pong nag rereply! Plss inform me asap :) thanks .!

    • Hi Lhady P.
      I’m not sure kung iyon pa din po ang contact numbers nila. Kung wala naman pong activity sa resort maaring open po sila on April 12.

  7. Hi. Ask ko lang if holidays or peak season nataas ang rate ng entrance fee nila. At, ano po ang contact number para mkapagpareserve napo ako

    • Hi Kijah Pintes,
      Hindi naman daw po nataas ang rate nila on peak season. Im not sure kung nako-contact pa din ang numbers na to, but do try to text or call them – 09054613766 / 09167336307.

  8. Hi, what you wrote is very helpful! We are planing to visit this place this month and set up a tent for camping overnight, cuts lodging expenses hehe. Can you recommend other places in the south for camping overnight that isn’t expensive? Thanks!

    • Hi Khryzia Robel,
      I haven’t heard about beach wedding done on the resort. If yes, maybe sa marines lang allowed po iyon.

  9. Last March 9,2015 nagpunta kami jan nun naligo kami marami jelly fish na itim talaga ba marami sa beach resort na yun? Makati din yun tubig.

    • hi boy tongtong,
      ang alam ko nga po is madikya ang bandang ternate pag summer… its best na pumunta sa resort during ber months like we did…

    • Hi lyka,
      2 double beds po… di po sila nagluluto ng kanin… wala pong lutuan ang mga rooms… its best po na magdala na kayo ng food…

  10. Hi po .. Madikya po ba sa Ternate asked lang po ? at sa Updated entrance fee rate po. Need po ng Immediate response. Thanks.

    • Hi Jeanette Mae Tolentino,
      Usually daw po madikya sa bandang Ternate ‘pag summer. Rate I guess is the same pa din…

    • Hi ria,
      Puwede nman po pumasok bus…last year pa po ang contact numbers na ‘yan wala po akong bagong contact number nila.

  11. ask ko lang plan kasi namin mag punta kaya lang baka gbi n kami mkaalis ng manila, possible b na papasukin pa din kami. kahit mag dala nalang kami ng tent. thanks

    • hi rehlen pacano,
      till 10 pm naman daw po sila nag-a-accept ng visitors but since summer po its better na medyo agahan ninyo para makapasok pa kayo…

  12. Hi,

    Good pm, just want to ask about their cottage, how many cottage do they have? and do they have any spare just in case, and also what time this katungkulan beach operates were planning to go there around 5/6 in the morning, were planning to go there this april 12, were about 20+ and we have small kids.

    thank you in advance.

    • Hi Rai,
      They have few cottages lang po on beachfront, maybe 6, good for 10 to 13 persons. They open around 6 am.

  13. Hi!!! Ask ko lng if open po bah kau ngaun april 2 amd how much poh ung cottage at ilang tao poh pwde .. tska pwde na rin po makuha ung contact #neo . Tnx poh .

    Asap plz…

    • Hi alona,

      Kung wala pong activity sa resort on April 2 open po sila noon. Cottage po on beachfront is P350 around 10 to 13 po kasya doon. Wala na po akong updated contact number but you can try these: 09054613766 & 09167336307….

  14. Hello po , open ba ang resort on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ? I hope I can get response soon as we are preparing for our family outing . required po ba ang reservation for place to stay ?

      • Rai
        Your comment is awaiting moderation.
        March 26, 2015 at 7:33 am

        Hi,

        Good pm, just want to ask about their cottage, how many cottage do they have? and do they have any spare just in case, and also what time this katungkulan beach operates were planning to go there around 5/6 in the morning, were planning to go there this april 12, were about 20+ and we have small kids.

        thank you in advance.

        • Hi Rai,

          I’m not sure po how many cottages do they have. Their rooms are about 15 po yata, but they do not accept reservation, first come first serve basis sila. They do accept visitors by 6 am. Thanks for visiting my site.

    • Hi alona,

      Sorry po wala na po akong updated contact number ng resort. First come first serve basis po sila.

  15. Hi ilang ang capacity ng room nila sa overnight? At hanggang ngayon po ba 1500 parin yun bayad sa overnight room? Salamat

    • Hi Mariella Briones,

      Four to five ang capacity ng room. As per officer in charge po na nakausap namin hindi naman daw nagbabago ang rate nila even on peak season.

Leave a Reply to Gia Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You may use these HTML tags and attributes: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>