Everything you need to know about staying at Kahana Baler (formerly Kahanamoku Bed & Breakfast) \u2014 a family-run surf-and-yoga bed & breakfast in Cemento, Baler, Aurora, just across the road from Cobra Reef. Can’t find your answer? Message us on Instagram or Facebook @kahanabaler, or text +63 998 857 4851.<\/p>\n
Kahana Baler is a cozy, family-run bed & breakfast nestled at the foot of a hill in Cemento, Baler, a few minutes from Cobra Reef \u2014 one of the Philippines’ most iconic surf spots. We offer thoughtfully designed private rooms, a nourishing daily breakfast, and a warm, Bali-inspired space to rest, surf, and enjoy slow, mindful living by the sea. Alongside nightly stays, we host retreats, creative workshops, and intimate gatherings. The name “Kahana” is inspired by the aloha spirit of Duke Kahanamoku, widely considered the father of modern surfing.<\/p>\n
We’re in Cemento, Baler, Aurora \u2014 right across the road from the shoreline and a mangrove sanctuary, with Cobra Reef breaking just beyond them, and just a few meters from the Baler Fish Port. From the Fish Port you can take a scenic walk with a panoramic view over Sabang Beach. Diguisit Beach, known for its white sand and rock formations, is under 10 minutes away. It’s quiet here, tucked between the hillside and the sea, far from Sabang’s buzz but still close to all the essentials.<\/p>\n
We’re not beachfront, but the shoreline is just a few steps away, with tide pools, rocky shores, and a mangrove sanctuary right across the road \u2014 especially magical at sunrise or low tide. For sand and a swim, Diguisit Beach is under 10 minutes away by car or tricycle.<\/p>\n
We have 13 private, air-conditioned rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom (hot & cold shower): 5 Mini Suites (for 2), 3 Premier Suites (for 2), 1 Junior Suite (for 3), 1 Deluxe Suite (for 2\u20134), 1 Deluxe Loft (for 4\u20136), and 2 Group Suites (for 6, with bunk beds).<\/p>\n
Nightly rates start at \u20b12,800. As a guide: Mini Suite from \u20b12,800, Premier Suite \u20b14,000, Junior Suite \u20b14,000, Deluxe Suite from \u20b13,800, and Group Suite from \u20b15,600. Every stay includes daily breakfast, swimming pool access, free parking, and Wi-Fi in common areas. See our Stay<\/a> page for current rates and to book.<\/p>\n Every stay includes daily breakfast at our caf\u00e9; one set of towels and linens (extra sets on request for a fee); Wi-Fi in shared areas; free parking; access to the yoga deck, garden lounge, swimming pool, and common areas; and surf and travel tips from our team. In line with our low-waste approach, we don’t provide single-use toiletries, so please bring your own.<\/p>\n Private air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms, daily breakfast, Wi-Fi in common areas, an open-air yoga shala and garden lounge, hammocks and slow-living spaces, surfboard racks and outdoor showers, a swimming pool, a fully equipped common kitchen available for rent, and an on-site caf\u00e9 serving great coffee \u2014 don’t miss our Coconut Mango Matcha Latte. We’re also pet-friendly.<\/p>\n Yes. Cobra Reef is our home break \u2014 a world-renowned right-hand reef break with fast, barreling waves, best suited to experienced surfers and great to watch from shore. There are other spots nearby too, which we’ll happily point you to when you arrive. If you’re just starting out, Sabang Beach is about 15 minutes away with surf schools and gentle, sandy-bottom waves.<\/p>\n The reef is across the road from us, but getting to the break isn’t a straight walk down to the water. The way in is an unmarked trail through the mangroves \u2014 easy to miss, and muddy underfoot, so wear slippers or crocs rather than going barefoot. Most visitors never find it. Our guests go with someone who knows the trail, the tides, and how the break is working that day. Tell us the night before and we’ll sort it out.<\/p>\n By car, it’s about 5\u20136 hours via SCTEX, Pantabangan, and into Baler. On Waze and Google Maps we’re still listed under our old name, Kahanamoku Bed & Breakfast, so search that to find us. By bus, take the JoyBus or Genesis Bus from Cubao to Baler Terminal, then a 15-minute tricycle ride to our door in Cemento.<\/p>\n It’s a quick 10\u201315 minute tricycle ride from Sabang \u2014 just say “Kahana sa Cemento” and the locals will know where to take you. Tricycle fare is usually around \u20b1120\u2013\u20b1150 depending on the time and availability.<\/p>\n Book directly through this website, message us on Instagram or Facebook @kahanabaler, or text +63 998 857 4851. We recommend booking in advance to secure your room. We do accept walk-ins when rooms are available, but it’s best to message us first to confirm.<\/p>\n Yes! We welcome one pet per room, as long as you bring their own bed or kennel. To keep our space clean and comfortable for everyone, pets aren’t allowed on the beds \u2014 a \u20b1500 cleaning fee applies if this isn’t followed.<\/p>\n We follow a strict no-cancellation policy: once a booking is confirmed, it’s non-refundable. We do allow a one-time rebooking, subject to availability, for valid reasons such as severe weather, medical emergencies, or urgent family emergencies (proof may be requested). Change of mind doesn’t qualify. Rebooking requests must be made at least 48 hours before check-in, and the new dates must fall within 3 months of the original booking. See our House Policies<\/a> for full details.<\/p>\n Yes \u2014 we host retreats, workshops, company team outings, and intimate events alongside regular stays, with a yoga deck, open spaces, and natural surroundings that bring people together. To plan a retreat or collaboration, message us on Instagram @kahanabaler or email hello@kahanabaler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n We love working with teachers, facilitators, creatives, and teams building something thoughtful. For retreats and collaborations we offer flexible space for yoga, movement, and group circles; private air-conditioned rooms; nourishing breakfasts and local meal options; and help with local logistics and surf guidance. We’ve hosted sound healing sessions, surf camps, corporate team building, and wellness immersions, and we’re always open to new ideas. Message us on Instagram @kahanabaler or email hello@kahanabaler.com<\/a> to start the conversation.<\/p>\n We put wellness experiences together to suit the guest or the group. Depending on your dates, that can include yoga and movement sessions, sound healing and reiki, breathwork, and nourishing drinks and meals from our caf\u00e9. Message us before your stay and we’ll tell you what’s running while you’re here, or arrange a private session.<\/p>\n We keep things low-impact where we can. We’ve cut single-use plastics, which is why we don’t hand out single-use toiletries \u2014 please bring your own. We also ask guests to go easy on water and energy while they’re with us. Small choices, but they add up on a coast like this one.<\/p>\n Yes \u2014 we have a small, wholesome caf\u00e9 that serves the daily breakfast included with your stay and stays open until lunch. For dinner, we’ll happily point you to Baler’s local favorites, and for groups or retreats we can arrange special meals.<\/p>\n Plenty of ways to slow down and reconnect: surf at Cobra Reef, explore the mangroves and tide pools, take a boat tour, walk to the Fish Port for sunrise, join a yoga or sound-healing session, lounge by the pool, practice in our skate bowl, take photos in our Bali-inspired spaces \u2014 or simply disconnect and do nothing.<\/p>\nWhat’s included in my stay?<\/h2>\n
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