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

    • Hi ana,

      Baka po mahirapan ang nanay ninyo lalo na po ngayon na matao ang resort. Very basic lang po kasi ang facility doon.

    • Open po ba kayo ng may 10 2015? Can you reserve me 20pax . name niyo lang po sa akin johnn carl carangue.. this is my contact number 09483567227

      • Hi johnn carangue,
        Sorry wala po akong connection sa resort. First come first serve basis po sila. Kung wala pong activity sa May 10 open po ang resort nila.

        • Yes I know that.. galing na din po ako jan sa marinw base last year may din.. I just want to know lang for sure kung open sila kasi baka masayang iyong pag punta kung close eh layo pa naman.. dahil ko kasi mga ka workmate ko for company outing gusto ko pakita da kanila na my magandang dagat din ng ternate

      • Gud pm. Ask k lng po ang contact number ng resort. Kailangan po b ng reaervation bago magpunta s resort. Open po b kau daily. Pls reply. Thanks

        • Hi Jennifer Deles,
          09054613766 and 09167336307 – yan po contact numbers but I’m not sure po kung active pa din till now. First come first serve basis po sila and open naman daily, except kung may activity sa resort.

  1. Hi ma’am ask ko lng kung may oras ang pag swimming lalo na pag gabi na?… pde ba magswimming kahit madaling araw na?.. pano mag pa reserve ng room?

  2. Hello,

    Excuse me? is there any tel no. sa beach na to? so that we’ll be able to contact them or to ask if how much their rate for this season?.. interested .. since we’re in tight budget.

    Thank You.

    • Hi nicx,

      Sakay po kayo ng bus pa Ternate, then sa terminal me mga tricycle po doon pahatid na lang kayo sa resort. Pasundo na din po kayo dahil wala pong public transportation doon.

  3. Ma’am good day do you have a contact person or a phone number where i can ask for rooms na available papa book po sana ako eh.

  4. Hello… Good day po.
    I jst wanna ask, if paanu po ang way pag may private vehicle? Anu po ang best way, pra mbilis po ang byahe, safe po ba kng bbyahe kme from manila at 3 to 5pm, going there..?
    Then, sa mismong cottage with roof po, may electricity po b un, or any outlet po?
    thank u..:)

    • Hi Charmaine,

      If me car po kayo, from Manila mag-Cavitex po kayo going to Ternate. Dadaan po kayo sa Kawit, Noveleta, Tanza, Trece Martires, Maragondon then Ternante na. Ask na lang po kayo ‘pag nasa Ternate na kayo para hindi kayo maligaw. If familiar po kayo sa beach ng Puerto Azul, malapit na po ang resort doon. Safe po ang travel pag day tour. Wala po silang electrical outlet sa mga cottages.

      Thanks for visiting my site.

  5. Hello goodeve. Ask ko lang, mgoovernyt stay kame. Pwede kayang mgdala ng tent? pra makaless din sa gastos. Wla din nmang ilaw sa mga cottages, parehas lang kasi. Thanks!

    • Hi Francia b. jocson,
      Puwede naman po pag nakakuha kayo ng room. First comer first serve basis po kasi sila.

    • Hi Richelle Ancot,

      Usually po pag summer ma-dikya ang bandang Cavite… Nang magpunta kame is September, wala po ni isang dikya sa resort.

  6. gud pm ask ko Lang po f madikya po ngaun sa boracay de cavite kc punta Kmi tom may nanggaling din po kc cnbi lang beach sa ternate Ty po

  7. Iba pa po ba yung katungkulan beach resort sa ternate beach resort? Yung sa ternate beach resort lang po kasi ako may contact number for reservation.

  8. Meron ba clang karaoke Dyan.. .may Plano kasi kami Mag beach next week..Mahilig kasi kumanta ang mga kasamahan ko.. ..ask Lang po.. ..

    • Hi sarrah jane,
      Sakay po kayo ng bus pa-Ternate sa Coastal Mall, then sa Ternate town sakay kayo ng tricycle going to resort camp. Pahatid na din po kayo pabalik sa town kasi wala pong public transportation doon.

  9. hi ask ko lang kung Open po ng MAY 10, 2015 ? at kung may malulutuan po ba o ihawan dun sa cottage ? at kung anong oras po nagbubukas yun resort ? tnx .

    • Hi alvin,
      Kung wala pong activity sa resort open po ‘yan on May 10. Me mga ihawan naman po pero its a must to bring your own para makapagluto kayo ng maayos.

          • baket ganun ? tinawagan namin yung number na binigay mo taga mindanao yung sumagot ? at hindi nya daw alam yung resort na tinutukoy mo, ? pakisagot plss, kase seryoso kame nagtatanong . tnx

          • Hi alvin,
            Iyan po ang contact numbers na nakagalay sa bulletin board nila last year.

          • Hi alvin,
            Wala na po akong update sa resort. Try to contact na lang po ang numbers na ito kung still active – 09054613766 and 09167336307.

  10. Hi

    Ask ko lang po regarding sa overnyt na room… Ilan po ang person capacity per room nung sa 1500?

    12nn to 11am-12nn of the next day po kasi kme mag iistay dun – 1500 lang po un or considered as two days na po babayaran namin?

    Since 1st come 1st serve po sila sa room… Pede po ba ang overnyt sa cottage incase di po kme makakuha ng room?

    • Hi Jay-ar,
      4 to 5 persons po pede magsqueeze sa room. 12 noon to 11 am the following day considered 1 day po. Yes you may stay naman po sa cottages kung wala ng available room.

  11. .sir I need reply po thank you.. jut text me or send me email for my question.. of your open may 10 2015.. and reservation for 20pax

    • Hi mary ann,
      Hindi ko po alam kung may activity sila on that date. Try to contact these numbers – 09054613766 and 09167336307.

  12. Ask q lng po qng open kau xa april 25,26…??kz my ggnapin dw pong event ang mga general ng marine base..sarado po b kau ng mga arw n un?

    • Hi annalyn lacayanga,
      Kung me activity po sila on those dates, for sure closed po ang resort for public use.

    • Hi Myk,
      I’m not sure po kung me mga ilaw sa loob ng cottages, along the beach shore lang po ang napansin kong meron.

  13. hi. offtopic.
    sabi kasi sa ternate lng yun my mggnda at maayos na beach sa cavite. Aside from Bora de Cav, may alam ka po bang ibang resort na maganda dyan lang din sa ternate ?? option lang kung sakali. Sa May 01 2k15 ksi kame ppunta. salamat^^

    • Hi Jhe,
      Meron po ung Puerto Azul at Caylabne Bay pero expensive ang rates nila. Try ninyo po Ternate Beach Resort.

    • Hi Chuck Jouni,
      Try ninyo na lang po i-contact ang mga numbers na to kung still active – +639054613766 and +639167336307.

    • Hi Rica,

      First come first serve basis po ang resort. I was informed po ng isang reader may activity daw po on April 25 to 28 sa resort.

  14. hi po good day! kung pupunta po kami dun sat. 11am .. tapos uwi kami next day,Sunday ng 9am .. 100 parin ang entrance? and 350 parin po ba ang cottage pag ganun??? Mahal po kc room pagovernight.thanks

    • Hi jonathan,
      P200 na po ang entrance nun since mago-overnight na kayo sa resort. Yes same pa din po ang cottage rate na P350.

  15. Hello po. Available po kaya sya sa April 23-24? Balak ko dn kasi dito icelebrate ung bday ko. Tulad nung gnawa nyo. And gusto ko malaman kung madikya po ba ngayon? I’m looking forward sa reply nyo. Maraming salamat.

    • Hi Irah,
      Me info po akong na-receive from one of my visitors na under renovation daw po ang resort till May 2.

  16. hi mam/sir inquire poh sana kme about sa cottage kng magkano poh..gud 4 15 to 20 person ung pwde..tska plan poh namin sir/ mam alis kme d2 ng gbe mga 9pm saturday tapos poh uwi kme ng sunday 3pm..mga magkano kaya un..tska pagnadala ba ng foods/drinks wala na poh ba bayad?..thank you poh sna magreply poh kau.

    • Hi alexis,
      Front cottage is P350 good for 10 to 12 persons. Till 10 pm na lang po yata sila nag-eentertain ng visitors. P200/head ang overnight stay. Wala pong corkage fee sa food and drinks.

      • Kung sarado po cla ng May1-2? Na sked po kc kme ng outing po dun. Natawagan q po ung pinost nyong number sabi nya open saw po cla pero nung tsinek po nmen may balikatan po cla.

        Maraming salamat po????

  17. Good afternoon po ask ko lang po kung Open po kya sila sa april 27?o kung anunf beach ung mura na my white sand din s ternate.tnx

    • Hi nicci albaran,

      As per one of my readers, may renovation daw po na ginagawa ngayon sa resort till May 3.

  18. hi . Panu po malalaman kung close o kung may activity cla, wala naman po kcng contact number na active. Kung pupunta kme jan kasu close naman sayang naman ung byahe. Balak namen pmunta this may 2. Tnx sa reply!

  19. Hi pano po kung wala kmeng private car, backpackers kame. Ano yung best way para di hassle sa byahe, tska sa may 9 ( sat ) namin balak pmunta and 4 lang kme, TIA.

    • Hi jovany,

      Sorry for the late reply. May ongoing renovation daw po sa result till May 2 as per one of my visitors.

  20. hi, can i asked if you have still available slot on MAY 23-24, overnight and how much your rooms and what is the max. pax per room? .

    Thanks.

    • Hi niell,
      Siguro po tapos na ang renovation sa resort this week. I hope it is open na on May 23 to 24. Have fun!

    • Hi Vergel,
      Hindi ko po alam kung tapos na ang renovation sa resort camp on May 4. Sana open na nga para makapagswim kayo.

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