10 BEST La Union Beach Resorts: Beachfront, Near Surfing, With Pool

10 BEST La Union Beach Resorts: Beachfront, Near Surfing, With Pool

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Villas Buenavista and Kahuna Resort

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La Union, a popular surfing destination just 219 KM away from the Philippine capital Manila, is known for its natural attractions, historic sites, delicious food, and water sports activities, making it one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines. It is one of the Philippines' top surfing destinations and is home to some of the pristine beaches near Manila, such as Urbiztondo Beach. This proximity to the capital makes it one of the favorite Luzon tourist spots for many travelers.

To get to La Union via public transportation, you can ride a bus bound for San Fernando. From there, ride a jeepney or tricycle bound for San Juan Beach or Urbiztondo Beach. You can also rent a car or book a transfer, depending on your budget and the car/van rental availability.



If you’re searching for the best place to stay in La Union or planning a getaway to beach resorts near Manila, look no further, as there are numerous La Union hotels and beach resorts to choose from. Check our list below to know the top 10 best resorts in La Union for your beach and surfing vacation.

10. Bali Hai Beach Resort

The pool area of Bali Hai Resort, La Union

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Bali Hai Beach Resort in Bauang is one of the beach resorts in La Union that give their guests a view of the West Philippine Sea. This property offers Bali-style amenities and facilities with ample parking space while only being 1km away from Bauang Beach.

The air-conditioned rooms in Bali Hai Beach Resort are fully equipped with amenities such as WiFi access, a refrigerator, en suite bathrooms complete with toiletries, a TV with cable channels, and a balcony or terrace.

It is also one of the La Union resorts with a pool. Other resort facilities include a garden, a bar and restaurant, laundry service, a souvenir shop, and function rooms. Bali Hai Beach Resort also has a golf course, which is within 3 KM of the property.

9. Isla Bonita Beach Resort

The outdoor dining area in Isla Bonita Beach Resort

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One of the best San Juan, La Union beach resorts, Isla Bonita Beach Resort, is located near a surfing spot. This Spanish-styled property offers 14 rooms with free WiFi access, family-friendly amenities and facilities, free parking, and quality service.

The air-conditioned rooms in the resort are all equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a closet, a coffee and tea maker, chairs and tables, a balcony, and an en suite bathroom. Some of the rooms include an exclusive swimming pool with a large garden area.

Guests at the Isla Bonita Beach Resort will have access to multiple facilities as it is one of the La Union beach resorts with swimming pools, a music bar and restaurant, a function area with games, a pavilion, luggage storage, and washing and ironing services. If you want to be pampered, the resort also offers massage and manicure and pedicure services for a fee.

8. Villas Buenavista

The pool of Villas Buenavista

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Villas Buenavista is a family-friendly accommodation in San Juan, La Union. This property has a private beach area, and its central location makes it easier for guests to go to the nearby San Fernando Dry Market, Ma-Cho Temple, and other La Union tourist spots.

The hotel offers 30 soundproof rooms with a wardrobe and clothes rack, a flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker, a desk, an in-room safe, an en suite bathroom with shower and toiletries, and a terrace. The resort also provides daily housekeeping and laundry services.

Guests will have access to the resort’s facilities, which include beach cabanas, surfing and boogie boards, an outdoor pool, a bar and restaurant, a gift and souvenir shop, and a business center. Aside from its restaurant, the resort also has a picnic area where guests can relax.

7. Sunset Bay Beach Resort

The pool area of Sunset Bay Beach Resort, La Union

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Sunset Bay Beach Resort is one of the San Fernando, La Union beach hotels. It is famous for its sunset views overlooking the South China Sea and is close to San Fernando Market, which is only 4km away.

The air-conditioned rooms in Sunset Bay Beach Resort are all equipped with free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee and tea maker, chairs and tables, a wardrobe and clothes rack, and an en suite bathroom with shower and toiletries. 

One of the good points of this resort is they offer daily housekeeping and laundry services. Guests will have access to the resort’s infinity pool, bar and restaurant, and their manicured garden is directly connected to the beach.

6. San Juan Surf Resort

The entance to San Juan Surf Resort, La Union

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San Juan Surf Resort remains one of the top modern accommodations in San Juan, La Union. Its convenient access to Urbiztondo Beach makes it easier for guests to catch the waves.

This property offers 43 spacious guest rooms that are fully equipped with amenities such as free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV, an in-house safe, and an en-suite bathroom with shower and toiletries. They also offer daily housekeeping and laundry services.

Aside from its amenities which include a bar and restaurant, a spa, a café, and a surf shop, the resort houses San Juan Surf School, one of the best surfing camps in the Philippines which is open to beginners and experienced surfers.

5. Lafaayette Luxury Suites Resort

The pool area of Lafaayette Luxury Suites Resort

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Lafaayette Luxury Suites Resort is located on the coastline of Bauang, a serene location away from the bustling surfing spots in La Union, which is perfect for relaxing vacations. This Balinese-style modern accommodation is also one of the popular pet-friendly resorts in La Union.

The 12 rooms are all equipped with a flat-screen TV, WiFi access, an in-house safe, tables and chairs, a coffee and tea maker, a minibar, a telephone, and an en suite bathroom with a  hot and cold shower and toiletries.

Aside from Sebastian’s Asian Fusion, their on-site restaurant, which serves Asian cuisine, and their in-house café called Matahari Cafe, guests will have access to other facilities such as an infinity pool, a garden, conference facilities, and jet ski and banana boat facilities. 

4. Awesome Hotel and Resort

The beachfront of Awesome Hotel and Resort, La Union

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One of the top-rated accommodations in San Juan, La Union is Awesome Hotel and Resort. This property offers modern facilities and shuttle services to San Fernando and San Juan for free and is adjacent to La Union’s top surfing spot, San Juan Beach.

This hotel in La Union near the beach has 25 spacious air-conditioned rooms, each having a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, WiFi access, a coffee and tea maker, a ceiling fan, a minibar, a telephone, an in-house safe, an en suite bathroom with shower and toiletries, and an ironing board. Some rooms have a patio area with a beach view. They also have daily housekeeping, laundry, and room service.

Guests will have 24-hour access to the front desk and other facilities like an outdoor pool, a kids pool, gardens, sunbeds, a pool bar, a motorized water sports area, function rooms, indoor games for children and adults, a massage room, and an in-house restaurant serving Asian fusion, Japanese, Filipino, and Western cuisine.

3. Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point

The pool area in Thunderbird Resorts and Casinos Poro Point

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Thunderbird Resorts - Poro Point is a popular resort in San Fernando, La Union. Often dubbed as the Santorini of Asia, it is a Mediterranean-inspired property perched on a cliff with a view of the West Philippine Sea and San Fernando Bay. It is 7.4km away from Bauang Beach and 9.3km from San Juan Beach.



The resort offers 64 spacious rooms with a private balcony, a flat-screen TV, WiFi access, a coffee and tea maker, an in-room safety box, a mini refrigerator, an iPod dock, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. The resort also offers daily housekeeping for all guests.

Guests will have access to multiple facilities as well, including the casino, a full-service spa, bars and restaurants, a fitness and wellness center, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts, a chapel, a kids and teenagers club, art facilities, golf facilities, a clubhouse, and function rooms.

Have a sumptuous feast at their 8 bars and restaurants: Olives Restaurant, All American Diner, Pianosa Deli Shop, Helios Pool Bar, Patio Santorini Bar & Lounge, The Cliffs Restobar, Ivy Bar & Lounge, and Mian Bar.

2. Aureo Resort La Union

Beach view in Aureo Resort, La Union

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Aureo Resort, a modern accommodation in San Fernando, La Union, is known for its beachfront location and stylish facilities. This La Union beach resort for big groups has private beachfront access overlooking the West Philippine Sea with a stunning sunset.

This beachfront resort in La Union is home to 116 tropical-themed luxury rooms and 58 beachfront villas, all equipped with a private balcony, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, WiFi access, a coffee & tea maker, a mini refrigerator, a work desk, an en suite bathroom with hot and cold water, an in-room safe, and in-room dining services.

Similar to other beachfront hotels in La Union, some of their luxurious on-site facilities include beachfront access, an indoor and outdoor pool, a garden, a bar and restaurant, a gift and souvenir shop, and laundry service. The resort also offers complimentary WiFi all over the property. Guests will have a lot of food choices at The Salt + Sea and The Coast Bar & Restaurant, two of Aureo’s exquisite dining options.

 

1. Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa

The pool area in Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa

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Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa is located in San Juan, La Union, the surfing capital of the Northern Philippines. Aside from its top-notch amenities and facilities, this Balinese-style resort is popular for its sunset views and convenient location. It is only 350m away from San Juan Beach and is one of the San Juan, La Union beachfront hotels.

Pool and beach view in Kahuna Resort

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The resort and spa offers 40 Balinese-inspired rooms overlooking the sea and sunset. Aside from the impressive interiors, each air-conditioned room has a free Wi-Fi connection (fiber internet), large flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker, a mini-bar, an en suite bathroom with a hot and cold shower, a working table, and a garden sitting area.

Daily housekeeping and laundry services are also provided by the resort. Some of the top facilities in the resort and spa include a bar and restaurant, water sports and other recreational activities, function rooms, a convenience store, a gift and souvenir shop, and a surf shop. It is also one of the San Juan, La Union beach resorts with pools.

There is also free WiFi in all areas. Dine in at Kahuna Restaurant and choose from various selections of Asian and International cuisine

Plan Your Getaway to La Union Resorts

Aureo La Union's pool by the beach

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Whether you’re traveling as a couple, a group of friends, or as a family and are looking for where to stay in La Union, these resorts offer a complete experience with their numerous facilities and amenities, quality service, great food, and close proximity to surfing spots and some of the best beaches in the Philippines

Ride the waves in La Union with comfort and security. Use this list to find the ideal resort as your home base for La Union surfing and exploring other La Union tourist spots

When traveling around the Philippines, make sure to book your tours and Philippine vacation packages, including vacation packages for couples, with a reputable travel booking website for a hassle-free experience! Booking a hotel in the Philippines or other travel promos is also stress-free when you transact with a trusted website.

 

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