Carcar City, one of Cebu Province’s oldest cities, is a beautiful heritage city famed for many American and Spanish-era structures, footwear manufacturing, and delicious local dishes. Located 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cebu City, tourists can easily visit famous attractions such as Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Catherine of Alexandria and try mouthwatering delights such as lechon or the famous chicharon. You can also stop by Mercado Mansion and learn its history. On top of that, Carcar City is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the province.
What else can you look forward to in Carcar City?
- Carcar City is known for its cuisine, particularly its roasted pig (called "lechon") with patiotes, a locally grown herb. Follow it up with a rice crispy dessert known as "ampao." To find the best dishes, head to the bustling New Carcar City Public Market.
Event to look out for:
- Plan your visit to the city in November, when the week-long Kabkaban Festival occurs to honor Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of Carcar. The festivities I would love to experience myself if I were visiting include street parades, beauty pageants, and food events to celebrate the local traditions and folklore.
If you’re planning to tour this picturesque city and check out everything it has to offer, you’ll want great accommodation that offers easy access to the ocean. Scroll down for the best beach resorts near Carcar City, Philippines.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
Beach life in Carcar City
If you’re eager to enjoy Carcar City’s heritage sites and beaches, the best time to visit is between December and May, when rain is least likely to fall and you can fully enjoy your time on the sand. You might want to check out the beach at Bantayan Carcar City. Here, you can swim in the warm water or simply watch the boats floating in the distance.
You can also take advantage of the city’s coastal location by finding the best seafood restaurants to dine at. Dianne’s Seafood House serves plenty of mouthwatering meals, including crab and prawn dishes. Another option is Juan’s Seafood House, which has unlimited seafood buffets. I would be eager to try both, as eating where the locals eat is one of the best ways to immerse in the local culture while traveling.
Beach resorts near Carcar City, Philippines
1. Maayo Argao (from USD 63)
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Posted by Maayo Argao on Monday, June 17, 2019
Experience luxury during your getaway in Carcar City at Maayo Argao! With Moroccan-inspired architecture, a large outdoor pool, cozy and modern rooms, and a magnificent view of the ocean, it ensures that you will feel well-rested and relaxed during your stay. Guests are also free to swim and rent kayaks at the beach within the premises. If you just want to lounge, you can always do so on the sun beds.
Alternatively, you can head off the property to explore the many things to do in Argao. Monastery of the Holy Eucharist is only about a 20-minute drive away. The castle-like attraction has intricate design details and lush gardens perfect for taking photos. I’d definitely be interested in visiting and learning about its history.
If you’re feeling a bit peckish after a fun day at the beach or exploring the area, you can have dinner at the on-site restaurant. An a la carte or Asian breakfast is also available every morning.
- Property highlights: Apart from beach activities and a pool, this property will be an excellent spot for a seaside wedding ceremony.
- Nearest beach: Argao Public Beach is 800 meters (2,624.67 feet) away.
- Beach access: Public
- Beach amenities: Floating cottages, boats, watersports
- Suggested rooms/units: The Family Room offers spacious sleeping quarters, a private bathroom, and a dining area.
- Activities/tours: For an additional charge, you can use the on-site watersport facilities.
- Ideal for: Friends, as this resort has various facilities—including a floating cottage—that guarantee fun times for a big group.
Maayo Argao
Address: Suba Poblacion
26.0 km (16.2 mi) from Kawasan Falls
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2. Luxurious villa with magnificent seaside view (from USD 180)
Have a delightful time by renting this exclusive sea cliff property overlooking Tanon Strait and Canlaon Volcano. With its contemporary design and conveniences such as plush beds, free Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen, you’re sure to enjoy your getaway to the fullest. Additionally, the property has direct access to the beach, allowing guests to feel the sand between their toes without having to leave the property.
If you want to gather everyone and hang out, you can do so by hosting a small barbecue as the rental comes equipped with a grill and an outdoor dining area. After filling up, swim to the nearby coral reef to see the marine life. I think having such a beautiful natural attraction so close to your rental will add an extra touch of magic to your visit!
- Property highlights: With gorgeous ocean views, this vacation rental
- Beach access: Private
- Beach amenities: Private swimming area, stair access
- Activities/tours: Just beyond the rental, there is a coral reef where guests can try snorkeling, diving, and fishing.
- Ideal for: Digital nomads who love the ocean, as this property has fast Wi-Fi and several work desks.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
“The beach is all the way down the cliff but it isn’t hard to go to at all. If you swim out about 15 meters from the concrete stairs, you can see beautiful corals and a lot of fishes.” - Christy (Cebu City)
“Although the beach was rocky and the tide was strong, this doesn’t diminish the awesomeness of the place.” - Sochie (Cebu City)
Top guest reviews
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the house was spacious clean comfortable but the best was the spectacular view and non stop sea breezeCleanliness:
clean and very well maintained5 star goes to balay kalachuchi for its beautiful elegant clean cozy and well designed houseit also has various kitchen utensils you can use and all of them were very clean as wellvery clean and the location is just perfect ate edith always wear her beautiful smileRead more reviewsHost:
house staff were helpfulshe was very helpful and made us feel at homethe host is very responsive and is always there to answer our questionshousekeeper edith was helpful and accommodating and the place was decorated really nicely which we very much appreciatedfinally ate edith was amazing always smiling very attentive and extremely helpful
3. Baluarte de Argao Beach Resort, Cebu (from USD 31)
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Posted by Baluarte de Argao Beach Resort on Sunday, June 4, 2017
Treat yourself to a most wonderful time during your getaway by booking a stay at this beach resort near Argao. Here, not only will you find cozy air-conditioned rooms but also a stunning view of the ocean, a charming backyard, and easy access to the beach.
Free Wi-Fi and parking are also available within the premises for your convenience. If you’d like to explore the surrounding area, a nature park and St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church can be found nearby.
- Property highlights: This peaceful vacation rental offers direct beach access and striking views from an outdoor hot tub.
- Nearest beach: This accommodation has stairs that lead directly to the shores of Argao Public Beach.
- Beach access: Public
- Beach amenities: Seating areas overlooking the water
- Activities/tours: About 1.5 hours from here, you can swim with whale sharks in Oslob and see Kawasan Falls.
- Ideal for: Outdoor lovers, as the property has plenty of alfresco seating areas where you can enjoy the sea breeze and views.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "The resort is beautiful and immaculately maintained. There are many picturesque spots to grab a cold beverage and watch the waves rolling in." - Jason Kulcheski
Top guest reviews
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cozy and relaxing place to stay when you are in argaoRead more reviewsCleanliness:
silence clean and beautyful
4. Casa Amigo (from USD 31)
Traveling to Carcar City alone or with your partner? If so, you can book Casa Amigo to stay in a beautiful and top-notch accommodation. You’ll find each room equipped with modern comforts and conveniences such as air conditioning, plush beds, and free Wi-Fi. Plus, it’s conveniently close to the beach, allowing you to have some fun in the sun without having to venture too far. You can also take advantage of the patio which boasts a sea view.
If you’d like to see some wonderful sights during your stay, you’ll be happy to learn that the property is about 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) away from Santo Nino Church. Free parking is also available for guests who arrive in their own vehicles.
- Property highlights: Casa Amigo offers proximity to the beach and rooms with sea views.
- Nearest beach: Royal Family Beach is only a 20-minute walk from here.
- Beach access: Public
- Suggested rooms/units: The Deluxe Double Room with Shower has air conditioning, a private kitchen, and a terrace.
- Activities/tours: About 48 kilometers (29.83 miles) from this guesthouse is Moalboal, where you can go island hopping then see Mantayupan Falls.
- Ideal for: Nature lovers, since the property is surrounded by lush trees and ocean views.
Casa Amigo
Address: Columbus Street, Barangay Tulic, Argao, Cebu
25.05 km (15.6 mi) from Kawasan Falls
5. BJ's Seaside (from USD 33)
Make the most out of your time in Carcar City by settling for the peaceful accommodations of BJ’s Seaside. Guests will stay in air-conditioned rooms equipped with cozy beds, private bathroom facilities, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Additionally, the property is located a 15-minute walk from Mahayahay Beach Park, allowing guests to awaken to a stunning view of the ocean every day during their stay or have a refreshing swim. You can also enjoy a delicious breakfast served at the property.
According to the reviews, the friendly hosts Billy and Joy will really go out of their way to make your visit enjoyable. If you’re the type of traveler who loves getting to know the locals and having a personalized touch to your stay, I think this might just be the property for you!
- Property highlights: This comfy accommodation is close to the sea and offers massage services and fitness equipment for an extra fee.
- Nearest beach: Argao Public Beach is only 290 meters (951.44 feet) away.
- Beach access: Public
- Suggested rooms/units: When your brood chooses the Family Room with Bathroom, you can enjoy air conditioning and cable TV.
- Activities/tours: This bed and breakfast offers off-site fishing and hiking as well as classes about the local culture.
- Ideal for: Families, because the property has family-size accommodations and badminton and tennis equipment.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "We were a stones throw from the beach area. The beach was not as appealing as other beaches on Cebu; however the local activity was a real treat. I could have sat for hours watching the local fishermen and families." - Diane (Australia)
BJs Seaside
Address: Abear Street
27.04 km (16.9 mi) from Kawasan Falls
6. Mangrove Inn Rental Argao Cebu (from USD 104)
If you want great accommodation for your family or group while staying near Carcar City, you can book a stay in Mangrove Inn. It is a beautiful seafront villa, and each room is furnished with a well-equipped kitchen and a private pool. There’s also easy access to the beach, so you can go for a swim or get a tan without any worries. In the mornings, you can hang out on the balcony while taking in the beautiful sea view.
Before booking, keep in mind that electricity is not included in the villa’s rate, and it is preferred you pay for it in cash during check-out.
- Property highlights: With the water almost right outside the rental, guests can enjoy swimming sessions and the cool breeze whenever they want.
- Nearest beach: The water is just past the rental's front terrace.
- Beach amenities: Picnic tables
- Activities/tours: You can ask the caretakers to organize hiking trips to Tumalog Waterfalls and snorkeling on Sumilon Island.
- Ideal for: Families, as you can lounge together in the pool or sea and dine right next to the waves.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "absolutely loved the place with the beautiful ambience of nature like the mangroves, sea breeze, orange skies of early morning." - Rowena (Cebu City)
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the view was amazing and the kids enjoyed the poolalso enjoyed the infinity poolwe travelled a group of 7 person and feel very comfortableCleanliness:
the place was entirely clean inside and outHost:
caretaker(elma) is also very kind and wonderfultita erma was very accommodating with our requests and overall the stay was very enjoyableRead more reviewsLocation:
this place is perfect for family or team buildingit’s a great place to stay with my whole family
7. Newly constructed beach house with a terrace (from USD 62)
Located right at the beach, this beautiful rental is your home away from home if you want to have some fun in the sun with your companions. This rental comes with modern amenities such as a TV and a fully equipped kitchen so you can easily whip up a hearty meal to share with your loved ones.
If you’re the type of traveler who always has to bring their pet with them, you’ll be pleased to learn that the property is pet-friendly.
- Property highlights: Witness beautiful sunsets and sunrises right from this sea-facing home or try boating with the provided equipment.
- Nearest beach: Step off the rental's terrace right onto the sand.
- Beach amenities: Kayak/boat, hammock, nipa hut
- Activities/tours: Drive for about an hour to go shark watching and canyoneering in Moalboal.
- Ideal for: Families, as children will love being able to swim any time they want.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "The house is right on a lovely sandy beach and when we arrived it was high tide. The kids were in the water within 2 minutes. Very safe for swimming at high tide, there is shallow water for perhaps a hundred metres which is exposed at low tide for catching crabs. Many fishing boats landing freshly caught fish early morning which we grilled on a convenient grill outside the house." - J. Malcolm (Stony Stratford)
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
cozy with comfortable beds nice little kitchen with all the necessities and very relaxing balcony overlooking the beachthe kids enjoyed the beach and the wifiCleanliness:
we loved the place but cleanliness could have been betterit's all clean though once you get fartherHost:
shoutout to april who was so kind and quick to respond to our requestsmike and joy is very responsive and accommodatingthe hosts are very responsive and good peoplethe owner joy and caretaker april were very attentive to our needsthe owners were very responsive and the caretaker was also very helpful and willing to assistRead more reviewsLocation:
it is a perfect place to spend away from the hustle city environmentthe place can be easily located through wazei love the place and where it was situatedthis place is a rare find where you can enjoy relax and definitely can cookgreat value awesome place and not too far from the city planning our next fam trip again here ;)
Rest and rejuvenate by the beaches of Carcar City
Every traveler visiting Carcar City should take a moment to explore and indulge in each and every one of the city’s offerings. If you’re planning to make a stopover in the city for a few days, explore your hotel options by using the list above for the best beach resorts near Carcar City, Philippines.
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