Dalaguete: Dakong Bato Beach & Leisure Resort

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LOCATION:
Dalaguete, Cebu (southern part of Cebu)

FESTIVAL:
Utanon Festival (February 9 - 10)

FEES: (as of October 2014)
Bus Fare from South Bus Terminal to Dalaguete (est. 110.00)
Room Rates (1600.00 - 4900.00)
     Standard Room non-aircon 2pax (1600.00)
     Double Seaview Room A 2 pax (2200.00)
     Double Seaview Room B with balcony 2 pax (2700.00)
     Double Seaview Room C with balcony 2 pax (3000.00)
     Double Room 2 pax (2700.00)
     Triple Room with veranda 3 pax (3000.00)
     Triple Seaview Room with veranda 3 pax (4700.00)
     Quad Room 4 pax (3000.00)
     Quad Seaview Room A with balcony 4 pax (3000.00)
     Quad Seaview Room B (4400.00)
     Family Seaview Room A with balcony 6 pax (3500.00)
     Family Seaview Room B with balcony 6 pax (4900.00)
     Family Seaview Room C with loft and balcony 8 pax (4900.00)
     Family Mountainview Room with loft 8 pax (4400.00)
     Barkada Seaview Room with long veranda 8 pax (4900.00)
      http://www.dakongbato.com/rates.html

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT:

Obong Spring

Osmena Peak

Mercado's Peak

Bandera Peak

Kulabyaw Cave

Kampakas Cave

Lagnason Creek

Lugsangan Rock Formations

Gakub Spring
Dingayop Waterfalls
Mantalongon Highlands
San Guillermo de Aquitania Church, Rectory, and Belfry
Casa Real (municipal hall)
Poblacion Watchtower
Obong Watchtower
Archbishop Manuel Salvador Museum
Crispin Almagro Ancestral House
Cristo Rey de Mantalongon (10-meter monument)
Sta. Monica Parish Church

A few months back, my ex-beau gave me a treat - a weekend trip. It was a rejuvenation trip after all the hassle and stressful activities I have had for the past few months. We decided to visit Dakong Bato Beach and Leisure Resort. He has never traveled south before and that was our first time to travel together outside Toledo or Cebu City. 

Dakong Bato which means "big rock" was associated with a famous Visayan folklore - the story of Maria Cacao. She was said to be half immortal who made the "big rock" the docking place of her golden ship. Her ship carried the cacao she brings to different islands. Her being immortal made the rock increase in its size. And after centuries, the stone has been known to have been continually growing (as legend tells it). The huge rock has been identified as a landmark in your entry to the municipality.

The resort is located in Barangay Coro. From Cebu South Bus Terminal, you will need to ride a bus bound south. Buses bound for Alcoy or Oslob pass through Dalaguete. You may ask the Bus Terminal Operators for information. While on board the bus, inform the attendant "bus konduktor" that you are to be dropped at Dakong Bato Beach and Leisure Resort. You may also contact the resort for details. (032) 484-4003 or info@dakongbato.com, you may also visit their website for further info www.dakongbato.com.

 

Double Seaview Room with balcony

From the room's balcony is a wondrous sight. The sea water glistens as the sun touches its surface. The serenity of the crystal waters gives you a moment of awe. The room is well-lit and tidy, with a lamp on one side of the bed and a coffee table in one corner of the room. The bathroom has a hot and cold shower. It had the needed toiletries. The air-conditioning system is functioning fine. The pool is well maintained. Like most resorts, one is allowed to use the pool only in a swimming attire. Cotton made clothes and garments are not allowed. The pool, I believe, closes at 9 or 10 in the evening.

The resort has a restaurant. The walls are painted with yellow and orange - the colors (including red) known to induce hunger for these colors appear more among many foods. The ambiance is amazing. Its location, at the top portion of the cliff, lets you enjoy the view of the magnificent sea. The majestic waves and the clear blue sky de-stresses your mind. They have a variety of food and I suggest that you order their "beef tapa", the meat is tender which somehow melts in your mouth and it has an authentic flavor (couldn't compare its flavor with anywhere else). It opens at 7.30 in the morning (I think) but it surely closes at 8 or 9 in the evening. 

 at the resort's restaurant

Beef tapa

 

 

We were able to visit their parish church before we headed home. From Dakong Bato Resort, you have to ride a tricycle (fare 10.00) going to the church.

You may visit their municipal hall, Casa Real. If you will visit Dalaguete, you will have to check this beautiful architecture. But one thing I hated about the whole travel experience is that it was very, very hot.