Dahican Surt Resort: Your Summerfrolic Buddy
Mati City, located in the southeastern part of the island of Mindanao, is a place of such interest to surfers and beach lovers alike, specially because of the 7 kilometers of pure white sand beaches of Dahican. Other than this, the place is home to a museum, a Bonsai forest, scenic spots like the sleeping dinosaur, and different beach resorts offering a range of activities like surfing, skim boarding, a glider ride over the vast seas, and the famous Summerfrolic events.
As part of my Mindanao tour, I decide to visit Mati City. This time however, my visit was a short one but the experience was worth every minute of it. My friends, their kid, and and I spent the night in Dahican Surf Resort, one of the many beach resorts in Dahican. They are located just a few meters away from the main road.
One of the reasons why tourists flock Dahican is it's surf conducive waves. So if you are one of those who are looking at experiencing this heart-pounding yet equally fulfilling water sport, Dahican Surf Resort is a must visit for you. The resort offers surfing tutorials by a certified surfing instructor for 400 pesos/hour. Don't worry, the instructors are friendly - they don't bite (l0l...).
They also have a bar that offers a range of beverages - rums, beers, vodka, mixes, etc. Food is also not a problem since the bar has a number of dishes on their menu like "humba", "lechon paksiw/kawali", sausages, and others. If the bar doesn't have what you're looking for, you may try from the "sari-sari" stores within the vicinity of the resort. Should you prefer to bring your own food or prepare your food upon arrival, the resort has a kitchen where you can do just that. You may also use their utensils for as long as there are still available and the best part is, no corkage and/or rental fees whatsoever!
Dahican Surf Resort also offers cottages whether your are staying overnight or just looking to spend your day in the beach. There are cottages which can accommodate a number of guests - from a room good for 2 (with air conditioning unit) to at least 12 (with an electric fan). The cottages range from 1500 to 3500 depending on the type of accommodation. The resort has tents for rent at 300 pesos while those who prefer using their own tent may set it up at the camping area for free.
There is a common area with hammocks (in front of the bar) where guests can relax and enjoy the view of the beach. The use of tables and chairs are also free. There are at least 4 shower rooms and 3 rest rooms - all are clean and well maintained.
During our stay, there was a little bit of an issue with the parking space due to insufficient lighting. This has since been communicated to the management and the resort owner was quick to call me and committed to address it right away. This gesture from the resort owner himself is very much appreciated. This only proves the management's commitment to ensuring the best customer experience possible.
So, if you are looking for a place to stay in Mati during the entire Summerfrolic event, you can never go wrong with Dahican Surf Resort. For inquiries, you may contact them through their Facebook page.