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The Balete Resthouse

Name: The Balete Resthouse
Address: Pagnahian, Sonog, San Francisco, San Francisco, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$$$

Hotels & Resorts · San Francisco, Cebu

7.210 reviews

A small independent lodge in San Francisco on Camotes Island, rated 7.2/10 from 10 reviews.

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The Balete Resthouse

The Balete Resthouse is a lodge in Pagnahian, Sonog, in the municipality of San Francisco on Camotes Island. Its location on Camotes places it well away from the busier Cebu mainland resorts, appealing to travelers seeking a quieter island stay. Listed as a single, independently managed unit, it offers a simple resthouse-style accommodation rather than full hotel facilities. Specific in-room amenities aren't extensively detailed for this listing, so guests should expect a straightforward, no-frills setup typical of small resthouses in this part of San Francisco. It's a fitting base for those exploring Camotes Island's beaches and lagoons at a slower pace. The property currently holds a 7.2 out of 10 guest rating from 10 reviews.

Wayfinder route

Getting to San Francisco

Take a van or bus to Danao City, then the ferry to Consuelo Port in San Francisco, Camotes (about 2 hours).

Leaves from Danao City (1-1.5 hours from Cebu City)

Journey time 3-3.5 hours door to door

Getting around Habal-habal and tricycles reach Lake Danao, Santiago Bay and the caves within 15-30 minutes of the port.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Danao City (1-1.5 hours from Cebu City) and pick up the route above. Allow extra time for bridge traffic at peak hours.

Fares and journey times are indicative and change with traffic, season and operator. Confirm locally before you travel.

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Nearby destinations

Springs & Lakes

Lake Danao Park

San Francisco

The largest natural lake in Central Visayas, developed with cottages, kayaks, and boat tours in the uplands of Pacijan Island.

Caves

Timubo Cave

San Francisco

A small two-chamber cave in Sonog with a cool, spring-fed underground swimming pool reached by a short stair.

Beaches

Santiago Bay Beach

San Francisco

San Francisco's signature white-sand beach, famous for a huge shallow sandbar exposed at low tide.