Casitas Stay and Surf Review

Casitas Stay and Surf easily caught our attention when we were looking for a place to stay in Baler. For one, it's a small accommodation with limited occupancy so that meant that there will be no overcrowding at any time. What's more, Casitas Stay and Surf was also affordable so that sealed the deal. In fact, our room booking came with a free breakfast buffet at Bay's Inn Hungry Surfer, Casitas' sister hotel.

Entrance to Casitas Stay and Surf
Casitas Stay and Surf 

Casitas Stay and Surf Review




    Our experience at Casitas Stay and Surf


    Booking at Casitas Stay and Surf was also a breeze because Casitas' staff was very accommodating with our questions and easy to talk to, considering that we inquired four days before we went to Baler and booked a room a day before our trip.

    Reception area of Casitas Stay and Surf
    Reception area

    When we arrived, we were greeted by the beautiful simplicity of the place. There was a small garden at the back of the property with a koi pond. Other than that, there was nothing else to see or do inside the property although you can ask the hotel to help you arrange a surfing lesson.

    Pathway with view of the rooms at Casitas Stay and Surf
    Pathway with a view of the rooms

    There were just a few guests that day so we were able to check in earlier than our schedule. Overall, the place was clean and well-kept. It looked like the reception area was newly renovated.

    Our Room


    The rooms are well-designed and are cozy little quarters made of bamboo that gave out a very rustic feel. We figured that Casitas Stay and Surf was a good choice because the room was just enough for two overnighters. 

    Bedroom at Casitas Stay and Surf
    The bedroom

    Our room came with basic amenities like a clean bed with sheets and a comforter, an air-conditioning unit, flat-screen cable TV, toiletries, and clean towels. Even if the room is small, do not worry about the bathroom because it is spacious and comfortable. Furthermore, the bathroom was clean and had a strong supply of water.

    Meals and drinks can be ordered via room service. You just have to go to the reception area, choose from the menu, and opt to charge it to your room for settlement upon checkout. However, since you are in Baler to explore the town anyway, you might want to check out the well-known restaurants around the area.

    Garden at Casitas Stay and Surf
    The garden

    Because there were just a few guests that day, Casitas Stay and Surf was very quiet and tranquil. If you are a couple on vacation, then it is highly recommended whether for overnight or extended accommodation. However, the rooms at Casitas might be too small for a family of four or even three.

    Epilogue


    If you are looking for a clean, affordable, and attractive place to stay at in Baler, do consider Casitas Stay and Surf. We had an enjoyable two-night stay here and the included breakfast buffet at Bay's Inn was satisfying. 

    While that breakfast buffet was not of five-star hotel quality, it was still notable with the selection of garlic fried rice, tocino, longganisa, fish tinapa, eggs, fern salad, Suman de Baler, juice, and coffee. It was indeed great value for money.

    Koi pond at Casitas Stay and Surf
    Koi pond

    Tip: Don't be crammers like us. Book in advance as they will require a 50% down payment via bank deposit in their ChinaBank account. They easily get fully booked during peak season and on weekends.

    Casitas Stay and Surf also accepts both cash and credit card payments, so take note of that.

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    Casitas Stay and Surf is located at Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora. You may get in touch with them through telephone numbers +639283222218 and +639089823509. More information are available at http://www.balercasitas.com/ and through their Facebook page: Casitas Stay and Surf

    Ivan On The Move

    Hi, I'm Daddy Ivan, aka Ivan On The Move // Dad On The Move, a blogger since 2006. I'm a family travel and dad blogger in the Philippines. I write about traveling with kids, kid-friendly restaurants, the joys of fatherhood, the ups and downs of modern parenting, and autism awareness and acceptance. In my blog, you will find tips for traveling families in the Philippines, as well as stories about special needs parenting. I'm also an author, having written and published a travel book called "Select Travel Stories from the Different Regions of the Philippines." I was also part of an international book project called "100 Men On Becoming A Dad" where I shared my very own fatherhood story. As one of the dad influencers in the Philippines, I like to share photo updates & stories on social media.

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