There are low-cost beach resorts within two kilometers of the Public Market in Daanbantayan. Rates range from a "low" of Php500 (US$10) to a "high" of PhP5,000 (US$100). Of course, the rooms can be inspected prior to renting them, and most of the rooms are comfortable, spacious, equipped with air-conditioning, cable television, and other ameneties.
Skip's Beach Resort: Located near the College of Fisheries. Rooms rent for PhP 500 per night (Approx. US $10) to PhP 1000 per night. This includes air-conditioning, cable TV, free use of high-speed wireless internet, free use of boat and bicycles, free use of the open cottages along the beach, free songs in the videoke, free coffee upon arrival, etc. The beach is ideal for swimming and the rooms are clean and spacious. Inexpensive food is available at the restaurant. There is a free campground area that contains five large shelters for sleeping, and there is also a place for tents and hammocks among the coconut trees near the beach. The camping area has a raised platform for cooking on open fires -- water for cooking -- and an out-house-toilet that is kept clean and sanitary by the staff at Skip's Beach Resort. There is no entrance fee. The website address is as follows: www.skipsbeachresort.com
Rock Beach Resort: Rooms rent for PhP 1,200 per night (US $24) with air-conditioning but no television. There is an extra charge for using the swimming pool. There is an entrance fee.
Maria Louisa Beach Resort: Rooms rent for PhP 2500 per night (US $50), with air-conditioning and cable TV. Also, a good restaurant is available, and a good beach for swimming. There is an entrance fee.