Bakhawan Family Beach Resort is a peaceful coastal resort in the town of Bakhawan, which its name serves from mangrove trees, and it is best for family or larger group beach experiences. This resort is best for birthdays, milestones, and parties. But a peaceful, personal intention is welcome here, with rooms available to make your stay comfortable. On the beach, I saw very bright and relaxing rolls of waves, as it was daytime at 11:00 A.M. when we arrived, which was a perfect arrival to witness the beach and the shore in its vibrant setup. Although by afternoon it rained, since bad weather occurred until the day after that. The resort has an open space perfect for outdoor activities like walking, swimming, and other fun activities. The resort is so warm, ideal for peaceful activities mixed with energetic agendas like karaoke sessions and jetskiing.
When we arrived, there was this little entrance spot where inquiries and payments are entertained and processed. We were greeted by one of the beach owners, who also works at the entrance, and asked our group about our plans in the resort. Information like group size, amenities to use, hours to utilize, and other needed spaces are finalized here, as well as the total payment. Fortunately, the prices here are cheap: 150.00 pesos for each person, and the cottages range from 100.00 to 1,000.00 pesos. For a more brief and easy-to-follow price range, see the attached screenshots below.
In case you’ll love to visit the resort, use the details I have posted for guidance. It is an updated charge list.
Moving on, we rented a table only, but the owner insisted on cottage use priced in table charge since tables were all occupied. There were cottages that overlook the beach and the horizon, as well as other islands floating in front of the resort. We prepared our foods, which each of us brought so we wouldn’t consume time in the resort cooking our foods for the whole stay.
But speaking of cooking, a grilling station, a dirty kitchen, and another more convenient kitchen for cooking foods are available when families ask the staff, and some charging stations are also available inside. With no charges at all, since the entrance fee and amenities charged cover it inclusively.
Aside from these stations, the very good thing here is it has space for a more Filipino culture expression. Not in a way that it provides space for rituals or prayers, but in terms of karaoke sessions—a practice Filipinos are known for—as it features their unique singing voices, which we encountered during the stay, and provides a more vibrant and festive atmosphere for visitors who want fun and songs while drinking.
They also have a pool for all ages, with various depths descending from the left to the right part of the pool, so kids are advised to stay on the leftmost part. Soft couches, benches, floats, and two pergolas are installed beside the pool for more comfortable use. When parents want to look after their children swimming, they can sit on these installed benches and spots comfortably. Coconut trees are seen surrounding the pool, but it is scary to think they have fruits that can fall whenever possible and are ready to detach. In one of the pergolas, a hanging abaca swing is installed for more comfortable and exciting contemplation while looking at the beautiful views.
Rooms are available in BFBC. In this three-floor building, rooms for accommodation and family stay are offered. We didn’t rent a room since we went home by night, but I hope to have a room experience in Bakhawan soon when I get back. Below are the prices for room accommodation, which you can use if you want to visit.
It ranges from 2,000 to 20,000 pesos depending on the group size, and they also offer a plus-one setup which they charge 500 pesos for every excess, but only one excess per room.
I descended to the coast to reach or find another viewpoint. The waves were rolling well, people from other resorts were evident, as well as swimmers and islands. Small rock formations are in the sand, good for sitting and sometimes used as tables for people who drink on the sand. The photos tell the beauty of the beach and the water—it was clear and blue—but the bad weather that came ruined it. Still, I love how the weather made the mood gloomy and reflective. Still, a good phenomenon.
I also love the comfort rooms of this resort. It is not concrete; it is using bamboo and other kinds of wood that made it look aesthetic. They have mirrors that don’t lie, and the cubicles were so clean. The showers are also good. It is open to view the sky and so comfortable to use, like a sauna but an open one. Wood really does make constructions more warm and comfortable rather than concrete that is so compressed and sealed. Their comfort rooms are more likely to give you a natural feeling.
By night, we were partying and swimming in the pool in a very low, cold temperature as it rained heavily. We enjoyed the pool, loved swimming around with other visitors I had conversations with. We played some games, and sometimes we would get tired and catch our breath beside the pool. And when the wind was so frigid it blew through our soul, we got back to the pool, as it had this warm feeling when you immerse yourself in the water for minutes.
In the end, the trip was not about perfect weather or flawless plans, but about finally showing up and letting the moment happen. Even with rain, cold wind, and tired bodies, the experience stayed warm and meaningful for me. Bakhawan Family Beach Resort became more than just a place—it became a memory shared, one that was delayed but never denied, and one I would gladly return to when the time aligns again. I'll come again.