Basang Basa Beach Resort

Philippines , Philippines

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Basang Basa Beach Resort (also called Basang-Basa Coral Beach Resort) is a quiet, affordable beach getaway located in Brgy. Amboyuan, San Joaquin, Iloilo, in the Philippines, about nine kilometers from the town center.

The resort sits on a three-hectare beach that spreads across a hill and slopes down to a shoreline covered with multicolored pebbles and coral rocks, surrounded by flowering plants in coral pots. It offers 10 cottages (including 5 air-conditioned ones) and 10 cabanas for overnight or daytime stays, plus a canteen/restaurant and a pavilion that can hold 150–200 people for events.

Guests praise the clean water, clean and simple rooms, and attentive staff, though the beach has sharp stones and strong waves, so proper footwear is recommended. It’s more of a cottage/cabin rental on the beach than a full-service resort, so visitors often bring their own food, ice, and barbecue charcoal, though cooking facilities are available. The spot is good for relaxing, enjoying nature, and snorkeling, with scenic views of verdant hills to the southwest and golden sunsets over calm blue waters to the northwest.