Davao Oriental: Blue Bless Beach Resort (Mati)

Another day has come and we are going to Mati, Davao Oriental, known for its white sand beaches and huge waves. After a 5 long hours drive from Davao del Sur, we arrived in Blue Bless Beach Resort. Though it would be nice if there is a beach where we can walk on sand, play with or even make some sand castles in, the resort has their floating cottages on a cliff and the view of the blue waters was really inviting.

You may rent the floating cottages here or rent a room if you want to stay overnight. The sea may get deep in the middle of the day and it would be sad for those who wants to enjoy swimming but don't know how to swim. No worries as they have water floaters you can borrow. They also have other amenities like billiards, swimming pool, videoke, convenience store and even a resto bar. Also, if you like to go island hopping, the resort has a boat that can take you to Wanibad Island, a secluded island where you can relax and enjoy the beach.

How to get there:
You may choose to come here with a private car like we did. But if you are commuting, from Davao City, you may take a bus ( Php 200-220 ) from Davao Oriental Terminal in Ecoland to Mati City or van ( Php 230-250 ) with terminals at Gaisano Mall, Abreeza, NCCC, and SM Ecoland. It will take around 3 to 4 hour ride. When you get in Mati, you will need to ride a habal-habal (motorcycle for hire) or multicab to reach the resort.

Rates:

• Entrance Fee – Php 30.00 Adult /  Php 15.00 Children
• Function Hall -50 Persons (Php 3,500.00/Whole day event only)
• Swimming pool - Php 150 for adults and Php 80 for kids
• Cottage Rates:   

           2 pax -- Php 1,500
           4 pax -- Php 3,000

           6 pax -- Php 4,000        

           8 pax -- Php 5,500
           12 pax -- Php 8,00
           17 pax -- Php 12,000

For reservation:

Call: 0917 873 1367
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BlueBlessBeachResortOfficial
Email: frontdesk@bluebless.ph
Website: http://www.bluebless.ph/



Other things to do in Mati, Davao Oriental:

Quick Stop over at Davao Oriental Welcome Park
One of the most photographed land mark of Davao Oriental. It has a stylish restaurant (Cafe Pintatagan) where you can have a quick snack and also has a tourism information center, a souvenir shop and clean toilets for travelers.

Sleeping DInosaur
While crossing the zigzag roads on your way to Mati, you will pass through this key attraction, the Sleeping Dinosaur. Its an island nested along Pujada Bay that resembles like a submerged sleeping dinosaur. There were decks for viewing and we also found a local selling durian.




Subangan Museum
The heart of Davao Oriental. It features treasured relics, photos, videos, documents and textiles of the province. in here you will find the bones of a 53-feet fossilized remains of a 20-ton sperm whale named Davor, found at the coast of General Generoso. Entrance Php 100 for foreign nationals and Php 50 for locals; operation hours: 9AM-6PM.

Mindanao Saga Flying Club

If you want some adrenaline, why not try Ultralight flying in Dahican. It costs around Php 1600 depending on how many are you in the group. You will be able to experience the mesmerizing view of Dahican beach and near by places from above.  

Baywalk
In here you will find the huge "I love Mati" sign standing on the seawall great for photo ops. It is also a good place to enjoy the cool breeze of the sea and watch the sun as it set behind the mountains.

More pictures :) 

**This blog post was not sponsored by Blue Bless Resort.