Home of the Amihan Boys, those skimboarders who fly on waves you always see on photos, this area of the beach is the busiest during weekends.
Accommodation is possible by setting up tent. They also have tents for rent.
What I love about Amihan sa Dahican is the community feel and that most kids sleep inside hammocks. What I usually do is buy fresh fish or squids in the morning good for everyone in the kubo and share breakfast. This is good vibes! Kuya Jun and Winston Plaza are leading this group of young skimmers and surfers and are taking care of the beach area and turtles since 2004.
If you are into surfing, the beach break is on from late October to Early March or the Amihan season.
Sunrise at Dahican Beach
Tent with the girlfriend at Amihan sa Dahican
Fee: Tent set-up P50
Tent Rental Fee: Php300
2. Botona Beach Resort (AC Rooms and cottages)
They have cottages that are perfect for family and barkadas and friends traveling in a group because their rooms are big. There rooms have 2 queen sized beds and is good for 4pax. Rates starts at Php1,800/night.
Room with private terrace
2 queen sized beds (good for 4pax)
Contact number: +63 918 525 5227
Official Website: www.botona.com
3. Surf Village Hostel
This is one of the new accommodation in Dahican. Owned by my good friends Harry and Irene. If I’m in Mati you will definitely see me since I live next door. About 200 meters from the beach, very quiet and safe. Recommended!
Rates:
Hut, fan, shared bathroom. 1 person- P700, 2persons- Php1,000
Hut, fan, with private bathroom. 1 person- Php1,000, 2 persons- Php1,300
Hut, good for 3 people- Php1,500
Contact number: 0946-299-2751
Email: info@surf-village.ph
4. Dahican Surf Resort / DSR
Another place which is near the beach break. Managed by surfers, they rent out longboards and skimboards at Php300/hour with instructor.
They have kubo-type cottages covered with mosquito net-like curtain where you can stay for a night.
Contact Numbers: 0923-407-6381
Website: www.dahicanbeachclub.com/dsrHOME.html
5. Tropical Kanakbai
The most high-end accommodation available in Dahican Area. They are far away from the crowd on the far end of Dahican Beach and is safer for kids to swim since it is end of the cove. The owner also owns Dahican Surf Resort.
Rates below:
HABAGAT HOUSE – P 3,500 – Per couple w/ breakfast – Additional person P 1,000
AMIHAN HOUSE – P 4,000 – Per couple w/ breakfast – Additional person P 1,000
HABAGAT HOUSE – P 10,000 – Whole house (Max. 10 Persons)
AMIHAN HOUSE – P 12,000 – Whole house (Max. 10 Persons)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dahicanbeachclub
Contact: GABBY SIBALA 0927-287-1790
Email: admin@dahicanbeachclub.com
6. Pacific Breeze
This is a beach resort owned by the Mayor’s sister. They have a nice homey accommodation and lawn area. Not a lot of sand on their front beach since its rocky. But it is perfect spot for surfing especially during high and mid tide.
Master bedroom at Pacific Breeze
See that peeling wave?
Exclusive use of the whole area, whole house with 2 air-conditioned rooms, dining area, living area, kitchen and kiosk outside. Plus 2 helpers to assist the guest. Maximum of 12 persons at Php6,000/night
Contact: Jing C. Rabat 0908-863-6710
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pacific.breeze.mati
7. Kubo sa Dahican
I haven’t seen this when I was in Mati maybe because I only hang out at Amihan area. But I saw this come up on many blog sites. If you are interested, Just contact them directly.
Entrance fee: P50.00 includes free use of swimming pool and shower areas .
Day use of Cottages/Kiosks: P300.00
Mobile numbers: 0917-721-2724 / 0906-155-2094
Website: www.kubosadahican.com/index.html
HOW TO GET TO DAHICAN BEACH FROM DAVAO CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
1. WALK. From Davao International Airport, you just have to walk outside until you reach the highway.
2. BUS/VAN. Board the Bachelor Bus (yellow bus) to Mati. They pass by there almost every hour from 3am-8pm (Travel time is 5hours). You may also opt to take the taxi/jeepney going to GMALL or Victoria Plaza (jeepneys are available when you cross the highway). They have van terminals that goes to Mati City, fare is Php220 and travel time is 3-4hours.
3. HABAL-HABAL/MOTORBIKE. From Mati City Bus Terminal, you can take the motorbike (habal-habal) to Dahican Beach. Expect to pay Php50-100 depending on what time you arrive at Mati City. Tell the driver to bring you to Dahican, particularly to Amihan sa Dahican. After about 15 minutes you would find yourself walking towards the Pacific blue sea.
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