Dumanjug is a coastal municipality in Cebu known for its stunning waterfalls and natural beauty. The town’s most famous attractions are Pityak or Tubod-Duguan Falls and St. Francis de Assisi Parish Church, a structure completed in 1864 redolent of the Philippines’ long colonial past. You can easily learn about Philippine culture here since Dumanjug was established in 1855 when the Philippines was occupied by the Spanish.
How Dumanjug got its name:
- How the municipality got its name is an interesting story, just like the literature I read in graduate school. According to legend, the place was home to Duman, who was popular for making tasty palm wine called "tuba." Every morning, the locals woke to the sound of him working, but one day, the sound was cut off when he fell. Passing Spanish soldiers were told "Si Duman Nahulog" ("Duman fell") but mistakenly thought that was the name of the town, resulting in the contracted name "Dumanjug."
Event to look out for:
- While in Dumanjug, you can attend the Sinanggiyaw Festival, which is held every fourth of October in celebration of the land's fertility and prosperity. Part of the event's name comes from "sayaw," which means "dance" in Filipino. As such, the merry dancing of performers is an important part of the festivities.
Travel advisory:
- There are two main ways to reach Dumanjug: land and water transportation. From Cebu's South Bus Terminal, there are several bus options leading to the municipality. Alternatively, those coming from Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental can take a Roll-on/Roll-off ferry to Dumanjug.
Elevate your trip to Dumanjug by waking up to the vision of sparkling blue waters at one of these resorts that offer the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation. Continue reading to find the top beach resorts near Dumanjug, 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 May 31, 2024.
Beach life in Dumanjug
Dumanjug is a great place to visit for relatively warm temperatures throughout the year. Its average temperature runs from 25.18ºC (77.32ºF) to 29.11ºC (84.4ºF), with the hottest months being between April to November. You may also want to avoid visits from June to December, as these have the highest likelihood of rain to spoil your beach vacation.
For refreshing dips at a white-sand beach and expansive views of the seascape, head to Seascape Beach Dumanjug. You can also go to Baybay Dumanjug, a more developed area with a pool and nipa huts to keep you cool and comfortable between swimming sessions.
Beach resorts near Dumanjug, Philippines
1. Les Maisons D'Itac (from USD 79)
Great value for money, especially for private villas and beachfront bungalows.
Private beach, pool, massage services, kayaking, and tours available. Pet-friendly and spacious rooms.
Secluded and peaceful, with easy access to nearby attractions like Canyoneering, Osmeña Peak, and White Beach. A bit far from town but offers a private and quiet retreat.
Scrumptious homemade meals, fresh fruit breakfast, and friendly staff. Meals must be preordered, limited menu options, and some pricing issues for tours.
Looking for a vacation in paradise? Les Maisons D'Itac is the place to be! Located 29.9 km (18.6 mi) from Kawasan Falls, this resort offers guests a great retreat, starting with beach access. This resort also provides a variety of breakfast options for you to try out. If you are working, you can take advantage of the free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the resort have a seating area as well as a private bathroom.
Apart from having an outdoor swimming pool and bar, the resort also has a game room for guests who like to challenge others to a friendly match. If you’re like me and you like to spend a lot of time reading, settle into the hammock with beautiful views.
- Property highlights: This stylish property right in front of the beach offers watersports facilities, horseback riding, and island tours to make the most of your getaway.
- Nearest beach: Take the stairs from this property directly to the sandy beach.
- Beach amenities: Boating, fishing, and snorkeling.
- Suggested rooms/units: If you want to keep to yourself while on vacation here, book the Suite with Private Pool.
- Activities/tours: The property offers island hopping and marine sanctuary snorkeling activities, waterfall tours, whale shark watching tours, and more. You can also rent a car with a driver to take you around.
- Ideal for: Adventurous groups, as the property has tons of water activities and tours to try.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "Beach is very stony and you need special shoes to enjoy. They have some activities to chose and fresh food everyday." - Simona Dreczka
Les Maisons D'Itac
Address: Patricks Road, Barangay Santa Cruz, Ronda, Cebu
24.67 km (15.4 mi) from Kawasan Falls
2. Cebu Seaview Dive Resort (from USD 74)
Do you love sipping on cocktails and swimming in the ocean? Cebu Seaview Dive Resort is the perfect place for you. This resort is located 600 m (1,968.5 ft) from Panagsama Beach and offers beach access so its guests can relax without venturing too far.
This resort also has a beautiful garden, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar. To make the most of your stay, you can take advantage of your room’s minibar, safety deposit box, and work desk. Some rooms even come with a balcony where you can take in either the beach or garden view. Moreover, this resort offers outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
The unique thing about this resort is its PADI 5-star dive center and house reef with turtles and other marine life. The accommodation also offers tours, dive safaris, dive packages, and more to guarantee a memorable vacation. I would definitely take advantage of the rare opportunity to see all the wonderful animals underwater in Cebu!
- Property highlights: This waterfront resort has a PADI 5-star dive center and a variety of diving packages.
- Nearest beach: Panagsama Beach is just a 10-minute walk away.
- Beach amenities: Facilities for shore diving and deep diving, snorkeling, and gear rentals.
- Suggested rooms/units: The King Room with Sea View has a private balcony so you can enjoy the ocean breeze.
- Activities/tours: The property has a house reef and experienced professionals so you can try snorkeling or scuba diving. If you're more experienced, go on a dive safari instead.
- Ideal for: Beginner and experienced divers, since the property has a dive center with a long list of offerings for divers of all expert levels.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "The diving is also amazing, our dive guides were amazing, they showed us all the small creatures that would otherwise go unseen." - Sara Ellis
Cebu Seaview Dive Resort
Address: Sitio Talisay Panagsama Beach,
15.58 km (9.7 mi) from Kawasan Falls
3. Bonita Oasis Beach Resort
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Posted by Bonita Oasis Beach Resort on Thursday, July 13, 2017
Bonita Oasis Beach Resort is situated on the divine shores of Moalboal, making it a perfect place for a beach holiday. Besides being beachfront, this resort also provides fun amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool and massage services, among others.
The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with free toiletries, a minibar, a wardrobe, and a seating area. If you seek thrilling adventures, you can rent a motorbike or ask the staff to assist you with sightseeing tours. After, try out different local and international cuisines in Bonita Oasis Restaurant, which is on-site.
- Property highlights: This property's beachfront location allows guests to easily go canoeing and snorkeling on-site.
- Nearest beach: The resort is just a few steps from the sparkling water.
- Beach amenities: Loungers, hammocks, dining area, watersports, canoes, snorkeling
- Suggested rooms/units: Budget travelers with appreciate the Economy Room with free breakfast included.
- Activities/tours: The resort staff can assist guests with booking dives, river climbing, and canyoning with local establishments.
- Ideal for: Guests who just want to unwind, as the property has a pool, hot tub, and restaurant where you can simply relax while cherishing the ocean views.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "This is in Basdiot so don't expect the big sandy beach...wading in the water is good enough for me. Also, this feels more exclusive. You can hire their boat for snorkeling, dolphin watching, sardine run, etc." - fionah bojos
Bonita Oasis Beach Resort
Address: Tubli Road, Barangay Basdiot, Cebu
17.15 km (10.7 mi) from Kawasan Falls
4. Kasai Village Dive Resort (from USD 118)
Located just eight minutes from Panagsama Beach, Kasai Village Dive Resort is the ideal place to enjoy a fun-filled family vacation. The resort offers its guests free private parking, family rooms, a garden, and a swimming pool. But the real star of the show is the top-notch dive center with a variety of dive courses and a shop where you can get all the equipment you could possibly need.
Free Wi-Fi and a desk are also provided in every room if you are still working. Fellow writers will appreciate the workspace, as I’m sure the stunning surroundings will inspire many creative minds. Guests can also enjoy all the fun things to do in Moalboal if they are looking for some outdoor fun.
- Property highlights: With a fully equipped dive center and shop, this resort offers everything from beginner scuba lessons to underwater photography facilities.
- Beach access: Private
- Beach amenities: Kayaking, beach volleyball, seaside bar, watersport facilities, and dive shop.
- Suggested rooms/units: If you book the Sea View Deluxe Room, you will have a terrace directly overlooking the water.
- Activities/tours: You can arrange excursions with a private dive guide or go through different levels of freediving here.
- Ideal for: Experienced divers, as this property has a very well-designed dive center with facilities for fun diving, technical diving, and divers with disabilities.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "Kasai Village runs a wonderful operation; they have their own dock and specialized giant leap dive boat which looks like a small house on the water but comfortably transports 16 divers and crew lol." - Chris Zarraga
Kasai Village Dive Resort
Address: Tuble
17.59 km (11.0 mi) from Kawasan Falls
5. Moalboal T Breeze Coastal Resort (from USD 40)
Moalboal T Breeze Coastal Resort is located 1.2 km (0.75 mi) away from White Beach Moalboal and 25.2 km (15.65 mi) from Kawasan Falls. This serene oceanfront property offers its guests private parking and beach access, a bar, and a garden. The rooms are also equipped with a private bathroom, toiletries, and a terrace!
Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as snorkeling, hiking, and fishing, so be sure to book a stay in this beach resort in Moalboal for your next vacation.
- Property highlights: From this cliffside property, guests can dine alfresco or try various watersports, including diving and snorkeling.
- Nearest beach: This resort is nestled along the cliffs of White Beach Moalboal.
- Beach access: Public
- Beach amenities: Fishing, snorkeling, watersports, cliffside dining
- Suggested rooms/units: The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View has a private covered seating area overlooking the water.
- Activities/tours: For an additional fee, guests can enjoy diving and using the on-site watersports facilities.
- Ideal for: Couples, as there are many romantic spots with sea views where you can unwind with your partner.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
“Beachfront private resort, sunset view, perfect for chillin’ especially at night with a few bottles of beer while listening to the beach waves.” - Katherine Espina
“The shore near the hotel is rocky; at low tide you can walk to the beach along the shore.” - Слава Тверитин
Moalboal T Breeze Coastal Resort
Address: South of White Beach, Saavedra,, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, 6032
19.47 km (12.1 mi) from Kawasan Falls
6. Dolphin House Resort Moalboal (from USD 142)
Located just a stone’s throw away from White Beach Moalboal, this resort offers guests a serene experience at its property. You can take advantage of the swimming pool and a bar with a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The rooms are designed in a combination of traditional and modern decor to have the best of both worlds. You can also use the desk and coffee maker.
You can enjoy activities such as diving and snorkeling during your stay here. The property has its own dive center as well as a bar where marine biologists have bio-seminars. I would love to hear all the facts about sea creatures, including sea snakes, turtles, frogfishes, and seahorses, they have to share!
- Property highlights: Other than a dive center, the resort has a house reef known for its sea turtles and sardine run.
- Nearest beach: White Beach Moalboal's sandy shores are just a few steps away.
- Beach access: Public
- Beach amenities: Kayaking, snorkeling, loungers, and nipa huts.
- Suggested rooms/units: The Family Bungalow is perfect for large groups, as it has a seating area and a loft with another bed.
- Activities/tours: This establishment offers dolphin and whale watching tours, Moalboal tours, and canyoning trips.
- Ideal for: New divers, as the property has experienced instructors, a training pool and platform, and the capacity to teach different certification levels.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "The dive shop and the people working there are some of the loveliest I’ve met ... The sardine run is about a ten minute boat ride from the resort and it’s guaranteed to see them in the thousands. Other dive sites around the resort have lovely coral reefs with lots to see. Truly wish I had more days to dive and explore here." - Ruhina Sajid
Dolphin House Resort Moalboal
Address: White Beach, Baranagay Saavedra, Cebu
20.38 km (12.7 mi) from Kawasan Falls
7. The Blue Orchid Resort (from USD 84)
The Blue Orchid Resort features a gorgeous outdoor pool and exciting watersports. You can pay a visit to the stunning Pescador Island which is only a 20-minute boat ride from the resort. After your adventures, head to the on-site restaurant and enjoy the food.
The rooms offer sea views and all of them come with a private terrace. They are also equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and toiletries for your convenience.
- Property highlights: The Blue Orchid Resort has an on-site PADI 5-Star Dive Center with instructors, two boats, a training pool, and an array of courses.
- Nearest beach: Walk just a few steps from the property to a white-sand beach.
- Beach amenities: Loungers, seaside massages, watersport facilities
- Suggested rooms/units: The Honeymoon Suite has a wide balcony with a stunning view and several seating options.
- Activities/tours: The resort has its own dive center and works with local guides to organize daily trips, including scuba diving, whale shark watching, and viewing the sardine run at Panagsama Beach.
- Ideal for: Active guests, because apart from diving facilities, the establishment has horseriding, hiking, and bicycle rentals.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "Friendly owners and dive master. Loved snorkeling/walking to white beach and back. We saw swarms of mini sardines & a few sea turtles. Tours were promptly arranged by hotel owners/staff." - ヤン
The Blue Orchid Resort
Address: White Beach, Barangay Saavedra, Cebu
21.19 km (13.2 mi) from Kawasan Falls
8. Nirvana Bamboo & Dive resort (from USD 7)
Affordable rates for bamboo accommodation with spacious rooms and free snorkeling gear.
Peaceful garden, swimming pools, and the option to rent a scooter or book tours on-site.
Quiet and serene setting, 20-minute walk to town, and close to Panagsama Beach and Moalboal attractions.
Delicious breakfast available for a small additional price, with recommendations for nearby restaurants and beaches.
Nirvana Bamboo & Dive resort is a top-notch resort that neighbors known beaches, namely Panagsama Beach and Basdaku White Beach. Both are located within 3.5 km (2.17 mi) of the property. Moreover, this resort offers private parking, a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and a shared kitchen among others.
In the mornings, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast. But if you want something more intimate, you can gather your loved ones around for a barbecue. On the other hand, if you want a taste of adventure, you can sign up for the freediving lessons with a master diver.
- Property highlights: With bamboo accommodations, this resort is close to the sea and offers diving lessons.
- Nearest beach: South White Beach is just a 10-minute drive away.
- Beach access: Public
- Suggested rooms/units: Large groups can book the Two-Bedroom Villa, which accommodates 10 guests.
- Activities/tours: In addition to freediving lessons, this resort offers off-site diving, canoeing, and snorkeling for an extra fee.
- Ideal for: Guests who want unique accommodations, as they will enjoy the experience of sleeping in bamboo huts with thatched roofs.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "The Dive Centre is brilliant - we both completed our Padi Scuba Diving certification here. Having never scuba dived before, I was pretty nervous but Chris was fabulous! We went at our speeds and I felt safe and reassured constantly. I would 100% recommend diving here!!" - Megan (United Kingdom)
Nirvana Bamboo & Dive resort
Address: Nirvana Tuble, Tuble road
17.59 km (11.0 mi) from Kawasan Falls
9. Quo Vadis Dive Resort (from USD 70)
Looking to relax by the beach and see some beautiful sea creatures? Or are you like me and in search of a place to read peacefully away from the crowds? Quo Vadis Dive Resort is the place for you. This stunning resort overlooks Panagsama Beach, so you always have a great view.
This resort provides guests with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, and free Wi-Fi. Apart from this, it has a restaurant and a bar within the premises where you can eat some mouthwatering meals and sip drinks. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing massage upon request along with outdoor activities such as diving and snorkeling.
- Property highlights: This beachfront PADI 5-Star Dive Resort offers a range of courses, from basic to advanced ones.
- Nearest beach: Step past the property's gates to enjoy the white sandy beach.
- Beach amenities: Dive retail shop, diver's lounge, hammocks, loungers, and snorkeling.
- Suggested rooms/units: Consider booking the native-style Bungalow with Sea View so you and your partner can enjoy time on the private balcony.
- Activities/tours: Spend your time here refreshing your diving knowledge with one of the available courses.
- Ideal for: Marine life lovers, since this property has dive boats that can take you to Pescador island to swim with different creatures.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "No sandy beach directly at the hotel, but snorkeling is fine. The diving center is good and fulfilled our wishes." - Anders Grass
Quo Vadis Dive Resort
Address: Panagsama Beach, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, 6032
15.87 km (9.9 mi) from Kawasan Falls
10. Club Serena Resort
Break away from the maddening rush of the city. Go where the sun takes you, and it takes you where serenity marries relaxed luxury. #discoverrelaxedluxury #clubserena #beachliving
Posted by Club Serena Resort on Sunday, April 23, 2023
This beachfront resort is located just seven minutes away from White Beach Moalboal and promises its guests a lovely time. This breathtaking resort provides family rooms, a shared kitchen, room service, and even a currency exchange to make your travelers hassle-free. The resort also presents a scrumptious continental breakfast buffet to guests.
If you are looking to venture out, you can visit the beautiful Kawasan Waterfalls or the Santo Nino Church which are located only 25.6 km (15.9 mi) and 24.3 km (15.09 mi) from the resort, respectively.
- Property highlights: This waterfront property offers a great location near Moalboal's best diving spots in addition to various water activities.
- Nearest beach: From this resort, you will only have to exit the property's gates to get to the sand.
- Beach amenities: Nipa hut, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling
- Suggested rooms/units: The Ocean Family Suite is a spacious accommodation for a small family and has a view of the beach.
- Activities/tours: Through this property, you can go snorkeling or see the annual sardine run.
- Ideal for: Families, as children will enjoy the two on-site pools and the nearby beach.
What guests are saying about their beach stay:
- "First, the beach. It has a few meters of white sand. But when you get to the water, there actually are a lot of rocks that hurt when you step on so I advise anyone who swims there to protect your feet. Worse, there are A LOT of sea urchins very close to the shore and one of us actually fell victim to it." - Lemuel Montejo
Club Serena Resort
Address: Brgy Saavedra Basdaku
20.88 km (13.0 mi) from Kawasan Falls
Top guest reviews
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amzing place with a great staffgreat pool and friendly staffvery friendly staff a great place to just chill especially for people who loves the beachRead more reviewsLocation:
the place is serene rejuvenating and extremely close to a beachfront that is picture perfect (at high tide)
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The Philippines is a vacation spot that visitors never want to leave when they are done. If you choose to stay in any of these resorts near Dumanjug, we assure you that you will keep coming back for more.
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