Kapuso Kapamilya – Sta. Cruz – Pintuyan
Sogod Bay Southern Leyte
053-5872031
I enjoyed my stay at this simple lodging house near the shore of Sogod Bay more than I would have at a 5 star resort.
This lodge is owned by the same people that own/operate Chad’s Lodging House. The old Boy is a bit of a strange bird but his wife was very charming, baking local treats for us.
It was such a peaceful place to relax that we landed up staying 4 nights, instead of the one night we had planned on. There was not much going on and it was hot as can be, but the laid back people in the area made it hard to leave.
We paid 500 pesos per night for one of the two rooms in the cottage.
There were no other visitors so we had the place to ourselves.
There are at least 3 small “restaurants” within walking distance and several sari-sari stores to get supplies. I did bring along a small motorbike so we were able to tour the countryside at our leisure.
I snorkeled with a manta ray and we spent a day looking for whale sharks but were unsuccessful in that endeavor.
We had a refrigerator, 24 hour electric (with short outages) reasonably good security (I don’t recommend leaving valuables in any lodging house or hotel), nice plants and pleasant courtyard.
It seems to me that the Pintuyan district will blossom into a tourist destination in the next few years because it is simply too nice and peaceful. The locals should benefit from any scuba or whale shark watching businesses that get established here.
There are small bays and coral reefs like Napantao up the coast that are outstanding places to snorkel and dive. There are some issues with the fish sanctuarys that have to be ironed out because of political bs that is so common in the Philippines but everything should smooth out soon.
Another idea would be, to come down this way on your trip to Surigao or Camiguin Island off of the north coast of Mindanao.
People that like package tours and 5 star resorts might not be too keen on this route, but it would work out well for those with an adventurous spirit.
Sogod Bay, especially this side opposite Padre Burgos, is really a hidden gem and is now easily accessible.
Pintuyan Sogod Bay
Climbing Mount Apo
General Santos
Growing Orchids
Judy's Resto Bar
Logging with Motorcycles
Mount Mayon
Balabac Island
Biri Island
Calbiga Cave
Capul Island
Mangrove Swamp Palawan
Mikes's Resort
Are there diveshops nearby? I’m thinking of the possibility of staying in a cheap place and diving sogod bay
Hi Caryl,
Most of the dive shops are on the Padre Burgos side of the bay. There is Gunters – Southern Leyte Divers, Sogod Bay Scuba Resort, and Dive Peter’s Shop.
The lodging at the resorts is priced for tourists.
more info
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/leyte-scuba-diving.html
Dive boats do come from Bohol and Cebu to dive this side of the bay as well.
There was a French guy that was building a dive shop on Napantao but I have not been back there to check on the progress in a few years.
The snorkeling is great however, so bring a mask and fins if you have them and just go for it!
cheers
dp
hi, i just would like to inquire if you have known cheap lodging houses or pension house near sogod district hospital? im planning to go to sogod southern leyte for the first time in my life. and dont have any idea where to stay.. i hope you could help me with my prob…..this is my cell number..09272365622…
mark
Hi Mark
There is a pension house near the hospital in Sogod – 350 pesos – single. It wasn’t anything special but it worked for me one night.
I don’t have the phone no. handy, sorry.
There is quite a nice hotel in town too but I have not stayed there yet. Wish I had more detailed info for you.
dp
Hi,
It’s me again. I would like to know if Kapuso Kapamilya is near Southern Leyte State Univeristy – Main Campus. How much is per night? Is it affordable?
Please reply ASAP
waiting for your reply
thanks for the wonderful site!
hi,
i was wondering if this lodge is near Southern Leyte State University – Main Campus.
and if so, how much? please reply. I really need your help right now
and if possible can i have their cellphone number? thanks!
Hello Aiken,
Kapuso Kapamilya is several hours drive away from Sogod following the coast down to San Ricardo. It would be a nice place to visit but it will not work out to stay there while going to Southern Leyte State in Sogod.
I suggest focusing on Sogod itself – this place is a vibrant community and would be a good place to base while you study.
Pintuyan is sometimes used as a base for those interested in seeing the whale shark migration in Sodod Bay. It is quite a distance from Sogod town :)
dp
Hello Aiken
This lodge is a long ways from Southern Leyte University and is in a remote location.
It is way too far away to stay there while attending university :) (maybe a 4 hour round trip – perhaps longer if using jeepney)
check for possibilities right in Sogod – much easier!
dp
Hi,
Thanks for informing me that. If its ok with you can you please help me find a place to stay in Sogod? thanks!
cheaper would be great.
godbless
Hello Aiken
Wish I was a bigger help but I do not know Sogod very well. You might have to do some ground work on that one.
Does the college provide any assistance in this area? There might be quite a few potential students looking for the same thing.
I really enjoy Pintuyan but it is just too far away to stay there whilst going to college. The Kapuso Kapamilya was the best value that I have found yet in the Pintuyan peninsula but the University is not located down on the peninsula so it will not work out as full time lodging while going to school!
ingat
dp
Hi dp,
Don’t worry i found a place to stay and I’m planning to go their Cebu – Bato then ride a bus to Sogod. The name of the place I’m planning to stay is GV pension house. It is located near the bus terminal of Sogod.
Thanks and more powers :)
I’ll tell you about my travel when I’ve visited their already.
Aiken
Good luck!
dp