San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk: How to Get There + Budget Guides
San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk is a hidden gem at the end of San Juanico Bridge. It is literally hidden in plain sight but once you spot this one, you cannot take your eyes off it.
Traveling to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.
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How to Get to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk
✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY)
Entry Point is at TACLOBAN AIRPORT.
- From the airport, take a motorcycle cab to Tacloban City New Bus Terminal. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
- Then, ride a jeepney/bus bound for Sta. Rita Samar. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5).
- At the corner going to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the Floating Cottages. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward-bound time and take you to bus/van terminal or jeepney going to tacloban. The fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.
✓ OPTION 2 (BY VAN)
Entry Point is TACLOBAN AIRPORT.
- From the airport, take a motorcyle cab to the Van-Van Downtown Terminal located at P. Burgos Street. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
- Then, ride a van bound for Sta. Rita Samar. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5).
- At the corner going to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the Floating Cottages. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward-bound time and take you to bus/van terminal or jeepney going to tacloban. The fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.
✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC .
Notes:
- From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 500.00 ( SGD$ 12.5, US$ 10, € 8.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 1100.00 ( SGD$ 27.5, US$ 22, € 18.33) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a jeepney/multicab/van bound for Tacloban Terminal.
- At Tacloban Terminal, ride a jeepney/bus bound for Sta. Rita Samar. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5).
- At the corner going to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the Floating Cottages. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward-bound time and take you to bus/van terminal or jeepney going to tacloban. The fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
(HOMEBOUND)
- Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
✓ OPTION 4 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)
- There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
- After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
- From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk by taking a one-hour bus or van ride bound for Sta. Rita Samar.
Notes:
Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines
Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines
✓ OPTION 5 (BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI)
Exact Location: San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk, Brgy. San Juan Sta Rita Samar.
Search for ‘San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk’ via Waze or Google Maps. (It is a wee-bit expensive).
- From the airport, hire a cab to go to San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk.
Note: You may also try to book a GRABTAXI which is now on Beta Mode in Tacloban, to get there faster and conveniently.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk?
San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk is located in Brgy. San Juan Sta Rita Samar. It is a Floating Cottage with a Boardwalk attraction in Samar. This is just ahead of San Juanico Bridge if you are from Tacloban.
Welcome! This will be the sign that will greet you.
Location, ambiance, foods, and all other facilities testify to the unique beauty and caliber of hospitality that only “San Juan by The Bay Floating Cottages and Boardwalk” can provide.
When you finished walking at the boardwalk that is maybe a meter away from the floating cottages, this wall will greet you. This is where you will order food.
Read More: 10 Things to Do in Tacloban and 37 Things to Do in Samar
Do I need to Book first?
Yes. They hardly accept walk-ins so make sure you book first. Mostly the seating availability is scarce and is at full capacity.
Activities
1. SUNSET WATCHING
What a beautiful way to end your day watching the sunset while eating your favorite seafood dishes!
2. FLOATING COTTAGE
In going to the restaurant, you will need to walk on the boardwalk but going back, the floating cottage will take you back. An exciting adventure awaits you!
3. CHILL BY THE BEACH
The place is very huge. Hence, you can feel the fresh air and the place is indeed relaxing. It is not overly decorated and each establishment is spacious enough.
4. WATCH THE SAN JUANICO LIGHTS SHOW
This is a perfect spot to watch the San Juanico Light Show at night.
5. SWIM
You can actually swim here as they have cottages with allowed places for swimming.
6. KAYAK
Sporty? This might be the best beach activity for yah! Just prepare your hands for paddling!
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 1 hour – 4 hours in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
You can dine and just enjoy their sumptuous food at their floating cottages.
MENU AND PRICES
Shrimp (pasayan) – Php 800 per kilo
Pusit – Php 700 per kilo
Isda (blue marlin) – Php 600 per kilo
Pansit – Php 350 per platter
Rice – Php 120 per platter
Note: If you have a food request, you can order in advance but a downpayment is needed.
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
ENTRANCE FEE
Kids below 5 yrs old – No entrance
Kids above 5 yrs old – Php 10.00
Adults – Php 20.00
COTTAGES:
Medium Cottage: Php 1,500 (10 persons)
RM Cottage: Php 2,500 (15 persons)
Cottage with mini pool (sea water): Php 2,000 (10 persons)
Small Cottage: Php 1,000 (6 persons)
Restaurant: Php 6,000 good for 50 pax
Opening and Closing Time?
- Everyday:
- 8:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Parking Space?
Limited Availability and is FREE. I suggest you bring cars that are small.
When is the best time to visit the place?
Best time to visit is on any day of their opening days.
For more information, contact them at:
- Phone number: 0963 977 0681
You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.
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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS
- Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
- Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
- Outside foods and drinks are prohibited
- Surfing in Dulag is only seasonal and not whole year round. Best time to visit is during Amihan.
- Never surf when you don’t know how to swim. Safety first.
- Always listen and follow your surf instructor, they knew well the currents there
Read More: 101 Things to Do in Cebu
IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook.
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