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San Juan is the next town north of La Union capital, San Fernando. The scenery wasn’t as amazing compared to Siargao or Pagudpud yet it wasn’t too bad also. There was the great view of the expansive West Philippine Sea … yes, it’s territoriality the Philippines’ :) and the beach is clean and wide, though not white sand.
Beachfront and pool area of Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa
Night at the Pool
Took a long night swim at the pool shortly after we arrived at Kahuna. Floating in the calm water, hearing the gush of waves as if it were coming right at me, looking up at the starts … it was so relaxing. At one point I went into a meditative state recounting my backpacking stints and all the not-very-glamorous experiences that come with budget travel.
I was happy I got to indulge this time and I made sure I savored every moment of it … especially because I was traveling with so many interesting people. Most of the night was spent chatting about our travels, “real” life, life on the road, and other matters.
While relaxing at the poolside of Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa
Balinese-inspired Garden Rooms
I shared the garden room at Kahuna with two other Lakbay Norte bus mates.
Our room was a couple of steps away from the poolside. Kahuna also had bigger rooms and suites with a scenic view of the ocean built right beside the pool.
Garden view outside our room
Pardon the mess in the room. This is what our room looked like just before we left.
Surf’s up! but not for us
Woke up to a beautiful sunny morning at San Juan, La Union. I felt so refreshed. The surf looked really inviting but we still had other activities planned that day … besides, we already tried surfing, a few days earlier, in Pagudpud.
Poolside view of Kahuna Beach Resort under daylight
Next up was a long bus ride up the mountains of the Cordilleras and lunch at a newly opened tapas bar in the City of Pines.
Kahuna Beach Resort & Spa
- http://www.kahunaresort.com/
- National Highway Brgy. Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union 2514
- Phone no: +63.72 607.1040
- Fax no: +63.72 607.1017
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My name is Marcos. I'm an off-beat explorer who loves to experience and capture the beauty of the Philippines and Asia. I started making a living online to support myself financially through my university degree. I've been living a location-independent digital lifestyle ever since. 
I just stumbled upon this site, and wow! Great information! Kahuna Beach resort is pretty much the most expensive one in La Union. We normally stay in Little Surfmaid.
BTW, I was wondering where did you get that app/plugin that shows all your travels? We love going around also, but we are not even close to how far you have gone.
Didn’t know that Ray. It was certainly a change to stay at a place that was not the cheapest one around, hehe :D
Sweet Vacation :)
Great article! Stumbled on your cool blog while searching info about Kahuna. Booked the hotel’s suite for March 16. Can’t wait to relax here!
Cool! Kahuna was indeed an excellent place to relax :D
Hi, Marcos. that was a nice blog / review of Kahuna. I love the place too. so far i have heard and read only of great reviews of Kahuna resort, because that’s just the way it is! in fact i wrote a blog about it too ( http://www.bananasoverkahuna.blogspot.com )
i like the way you described your night by the pool. i could almost hear the sound of the waves. just reading about it and remembering my own experience there made me feel relaxed and wanting to go back there ASAP.!
Be safe always! :)