Lokal Hotels Dauin - Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Bar

Welcome to Lokal Hotels Dauin, where comfort, nature, and thoughtful hospitality come together in one of Negros Oriental’s most beautiful coastal destinations.

Nestled in the heart of Lipayo, Dauin, our boutique hotel offers a peaceful escape just moments from the sea. Surrounded by tropical gardens and designed with character and warmth, the Lokal is a place to slow down, relax, and reconnect.

Whether you're visiting Dauin for world class diving, snorkelling at Apo Island, exploring the waterfalls of Negros Oriental, or simply relaxing in a peaceful tropical setting, Lokal Hotels Dauin provides the perfect base for your adventure.

At Lokal Hotels Dauin, every detail is designed to help you feel at home while experiencing the beauty and charm of the Philippines. We've welcomed guests from around the world who use Dauin as their base for diving, island hopping, wildlife encounters, and exploring Negros Oriental, so stay with us and discover a place where comfort meets nature.

since 2021

The Lokal began as a passion project built on a simple idea: create a place where people could relax, connect, and enjoy good food in a beautiful setting.
Nestled in Lipayo, Dauin, The Lokal first opened as a food and beer garden, offering a welcoming space for locals, travellers, and divers to gather. With its unique open air design, handcrafted details, and relaxed atmosphere, it quickly became known as a place identified by its character, warmth, and soul.
Our concept is always growing and we are now a boutique hotel that seeks to combine the comfort of quality accommodation with the same hospitality and personal touch that defined us from the beginning. As such our core values remain unchanged: genuine hospitality, thoughtful design, comfort, and the creation of memorable experiences.
At The Lokal, we believe great places are built with heart. Every detail, from the architecture and gardens, to the guest experience, reflects our commitment to creating something special and whether you are joining us for a meal, a weekend escape, or a longer stay, we welcome you to The Lokal Hotels experience.

Breakfast

Bacon & Egg Bap

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Back bacon, egg, cheese and ketchup on a soft bun.
Double Bacon & Egg Bap

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Double back bacon, egg, cheese and ketchup on a soft bun.
Triple Bacon Bap

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Triple back bacon, cheese and ketchup on a soft bun.
Breakfast Burger

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Beef smash patty, back bacon, Eggs, cheese and ketchup.
Belly Buster

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French stick filled with Back Bacon, British breakfast sausage, fried eggs, mushrooms, ketchup and with a side of baked beans.
Build Your Own Omelette

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Freshly cooked with your choice of protein, vegetable and cheese options.

Hamsilog

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Pinoy breakfast of sliced ham, two eggs your way, garlic rice & achara pickles.
Tosilog

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Pinoy breakfast of fried tocino, two eggs your way, garlic rice & achara pickles.
Longsilog

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Pinoy breakfast of longaniza, two eggs your way, garlic rice & achara pickles.
Cornsilog

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Pinoy breakfast of corned beef, two eggs your way, garlic rice & achara pickles.
Granola Bowl

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Yoghurt topped with our homemade granola, banana, mango, drizzled with honey and fresh local peanut butter.
Seasonal Fruit Bowl

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Selection of freshly chopped seasonal fruit.

Appetisers & Light Bites

Banh Mi

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Lemongrass pork tenderloin, with liver pate, pickles, mayo, cucumber & coriander, served in a French baguette.
Nasi Burrito

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Balinese chicken fried rice, wrapped in a freshly cooked roti bread, served with Asian pickles & sambal.
Chicken Satay Wrap

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Indonesian grilled chicken satay sticks wrapped in a freshly made roti bread, served with our hoisin peanut satay sauce.
Asian Nachos

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Pork Larb with mint, coriander, chilli & lime, served with deep fried roti chips topped with a coriander and tomato salsa.
Tornado Potato

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Common at street food markets across Asia, this potato is spiral cut, placed on a bamboo skewer, deep fried and salted.
Roti Canai

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Traditional Malay breakfast, but great anytime, fresh made roti bread served with a mild curried dipping sauce.
Calamari Rings

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Filipino style breaded calamari, fried and served with sweet chilli dipping sauce and a fresh salad garnish.

Satay Sticks

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Grilled chicken, marinated in a kecap manis & lime dressing, served with a hoisin & peanut satay sauce.
Sweet Chili Tenders

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Tender breaded chicken breast, fried and served with sweet chilli dipping sauce and a fresh salad garnish.
Fresh Spring Rolls

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Vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, Thai basil & mint, wrapped in rice paper with pork, sliced mango, or a combination of both.
Pork Larb

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Succulent pork mince sauteed with ground rice, chilli, lime & fish sauce, served over fresh lettuce leaves with mint and coriander.
Vegetable Lumpia

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Filipino style, mixed vegetables in a lumpia wrapper, perfectly fried and served with sweet chilli sauce and a salad garnish.
Chilli & Basil Shrimp

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Locally sourced shrimp, pan fried in a basil, tomato, ginger, lemongrass and chilli sauce, served on a bed of fresh tomato.

Main Meals

Kari Kari Lechon Kawali

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Succulent fried pork belly, on a peanut sauce base, with eggplant and green vegetables, served with rice.
Sesame Pork Tenderloin

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Pork tenderloin, pan fried in a sesame marinade, served with butter local vegetables, smashed garlic & herb potatoes and a sweet soy dressing.
Pad Thai

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Perfect combination of chicken and shrimp stir fried with flat rice noodles, peanuts, beansprouts, fish sauce, tamarind, palm sugar & calamansi.
Nasi Goreng

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Stir fried rice in a Balinese spice paste with chicken, dried prawns & kecap manis, served with a fried egg, sambal & pickled vegetables.
Pork Adobo

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Succulent pieces of fatty pork adobo meat, served in a sweet, peppery, garlic, soy sauce with boiled rice & grilled pineapple.
Spiced Egg Plant

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Wok fried egg plant, chilli, tomato, ginger, garlic & kaffir lime leaves, served with rice and fried garlic.
Bicol Express

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Lean pieces of pork cooked in a ginger & chilli coconut sauce, with calamansi juice & fish sauce, served with rice.
Pancit Canton

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Filipino style fried pancit canton noodles, mixed vegetables & chicken, bursting with oyster and soy sauce flavours, soured with calamansi.

Dhal Curry

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Rich lentil curry with garlic, ginger, carrots and coriander, served with white rice and a fresh roti bread.
Kapitan Curry

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Choice of chicken or fish cooked in a mild coconut, cinnamon, lemongrass, ginger, coriander & star anise sauce, served with rice & roti.
Jungle Curry

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Choice of chicken, white fish, mixed seafood or eggplant in an aromatic Thai curry sauce, spicy, sweet, salty & sour, served with rice & roti bread.
Beef Rendang

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Slow cooked beef in a rich sauce of coconut, lemongrass, cinnamon & tamarind, served with a cucumber salad, rice & roti bread.
Tom Yum Soup

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Traditional light, sour, Thai soup with lemongrass, ginger, mushrooms, tomato, onions and your choice of Shrimp or Chicken, perfect with rice.
Pho Bo (Beef)

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Slow cooked fragrant Vietnamese beef broth, with rice noodles, mint, coriander, bean sprouts, Thai basil & succulent beef steak.
Pho Ga (Chicken)

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Chicken breast & rice noodles in a light Vietnamese broth, balanced with flavours of coriander, mint, basil, bean sprouts & spring onion.

Burgers & Barkada Deals

The Lokal Smashburger

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Choose from a selection of ingredients to build your own burger.

BBQ, Ketchup, Mayo or Burger Sauce. Back Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato, Extra Cheese, Extra Pattie, Jalapenos, Pickles & Bacon Jam.
Barkada Deal 1 - 3 to 4 People

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Vegetable Lumpia, Pancit Canton, Fried Calamari's, Chicken BBQ, Unlimited Rice & Ice Tea Ptcher.
Barkada Deal 2 - 3 to 4 People

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Pork Belly, Asian Chop Suey, Squid Adobo, Sweet Chilli Fingers, Unlimited Rice & Ice Tea Pitcher.

Desserts

Mango Float

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True local favourite, fresh mango layered with cream, sweet condensed milk and graham crackers, served on a mango puree.
Sweet Roti

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Fresh cooked roti filled with your choose from a combination of mango, nutella, banana, condensed milk, or cinnamon.
Halo Halo

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Sweet bowl of crushed ice, sweet beans, sweet palm seeds, macapuno, fruit, corn flakes, condensed milk & ube ice cream.

Leche Flan

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Filipino specialty, indulgent and sweet, a steamed milk and egg dessert with a caramelized sugar topping.
Lemongrass Pannacotta

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Fragrant lemongrass panacotta, topped with sweet syrup & a fresh pineapple & chilli salsa.
Ice Cream

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Double scoop of either vanilla or ube ice cream.

Diving In Dauin

Dauin is internationally recognised as one of the Philippines’ premier diving destinations, famous for its world class macro diving, vibrant coral reefs, and incredible marine biodiversity. From fascinating muck dives and rare critter encounters to colourful reef walls and unforgettable trips to Apo Island, Dauin offers exceptional underwater experiences for both beginner and experienced divers.

While Lokal Hotels Dauin does not operate its own dive centre, we work closely with trusted local dive partners to help arrange safe, professional, and enjoyable diving experiences for our guests. Whether you are already certified or looking to try diving for the first time, our team will be happy to connect you with experienced dive professionals for a seamless and memorable adventure.

Macro Diving
Dive Lessons
Guided Boat Dives

your perfect day

At Lokal Hotels Dauin, we aim to make your stay as relaxing, enjoyable, and effortless as possible by helping arrange a range of activities and services tailored to your needs.
Whether you are looking to unwind with a soothing massage or spa treatment, stay active with fitness activities, or enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool, we are here to enhance your experience.
For guests looking to explore beyond the hotel, we can assist with organising visits to Dauin’s beautiful hot springs and waterfalls, evening entertainment, and convenient motorcycle rentals for independent adventures.
Whatever your ideal stay looks like, our team is always happy to help you make the most of your time in Dauin.