Batangas is famous for many things, but to travelers in dire need of #vitaminsea, its many lovely beaches is top of mind. Regardless of the season, the province attracts droves of people in search of a perfectly carefree afternoon spent by the sea where they can be enraptured by the sight of the horizon or lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves lapping the shore. Located just an hour’s drive away from Metro Manila, the province is a preferred destination by weekend warriors, avid divers, and just about anyone in need of a place to disconnect, unwind, and relax.
The beaches in Batangas range from sandy and pebbly, which appeal best to beach lovers, to rocky and scraggy, which divers and snorkelers don’t mind at all. If you want to spend a few days enjoying nature views and engaging in water activities at your own schedule, you have the option of heading to the seaside towns of San Juan, Mabini, Lian, Nasugbu, Tingloy, Lobo, or Calatagan, where you can find resorts that cater to seaside revelers, divers, or both.
Which beachfront resorts offer the best accommodations in town, and what can guests expect to enjoy in each during their stay? Here are the 22 top-rated resorts in Batangas:
1. Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort
Located in Anilao, Batangas, Eagle Point Resort has made a name for itself as a jump-off point to the best diving and snorkeling spots in the area. The resort is a haven for scuba divers; it offers all-inclusive diving packages year-round, facilitates introductory dives, accommodates snorkelers and skin divers, and has rental facilities for diving gear. Snorkelers will find plenty of fish and corals to see right in front of the resort. Many notable diving spots are just a few minutes’ boat ride away; these are part of the Verde Island Passage, which has been declared by marine biologists as the “Center of the Center of Marine Shorefish Biodiversity” in 2006.
But its proximity to diving spots is not the resort’s only claim to fame; it’s also a perfect location for a truly relaxing holiday by the beach. Eagle Point Resort has spacious and well-appointed villas, suites, cabanas, cottages, and hotel rooms that overlook the shore in front of or the forest at the back of the resort. It has conference and meeting rooms and a glass-walled restaurant that offers sunset views and scrumptious dishes made from the freshest catch of the day.
Beach lovers will also be delighted to find that the resort has a private white-sand beach just a boat ride away. Sepoc Beach in Maricaban Island, which is partly owned by Eagle Point Resort, has enough space for more than 200 guests. Meticulously maintained and kept as close to its natural state as possible, the postcard-perfect beach has a large cabana, access to a short hiking path that opens to a view of the sea and the surrounding landforms, and facilities for water activities.
The main resort offers double decker pools and in house salt water pool intended also for family who wants to enjoy marine life without swimming to an open sea water. Day tour packages to enjoy all the amenities of the beach resort are available or overnight stay at the main resort hotel and cottage accommodations.
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2. Club Punta Fuego
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A 2.5-hour drive away from Manila, Club Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas is a luxurious getaway that’s inspired by Fisher Island in Miami, Florida. This upscale resort offers its guests Spanish-Mediterranean rooms and casitas with sea views, as well as restaurants, lounges, and meeting facilities. What’s more, it also has a spa, a yacht club, a 9-hole golf course, mini theater, water sports facilities, and access to swimming pools and 12 beach coves. A picturesque destination, Club Punta Fuego is a popular venue for weddings and honeymoons, but it also offers packages for corporate events like product launches and conferences.
3. Pico Sands Hotel
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The 7-story Pico Sands Hotel is nestled within Pico de Loro Cove in Nasugbu, Batangas. This lovely accommodation features a spa that makes use of organic and indigenous materials, a restaurant and bar with Spanish and Filipino menus, and 154 well-appointed hotel rooms with either a view of the lagoon or the mountain. During their stay, guests can go on a diving tour, ride a pony, explore the Santelmo trail and cove, and even tour a mangrove forest. Its exclusive location and calm nature views make Pico Sands Hotel a coveted venue for weddings and romantic getaways.
4. Laiya White Cove Beach Resort
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Occupying a 1.4-hectare beachfront property in San Juan, Laiya White Cove Beach Resort is the place to be if you want a picture-perfect beach vacation. It has a white sand beach, views of mountains with coconut groves and wildlife, and accommodations that blend well with the natural surroundings. Amenities include outdoor huts and sheds, an outdoor dining area, facilities for beach and water sports, shops, and picnic grounds with a stage. A weekend here can be spent boating, playing volleyball, or just lazing around and soaking up the sun and the sea.
5. Acuatico Beach Resort
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A premium leisure resort in San Juan, Acuatico Beach Resort presents 41 generously appointed rooms to its guests, as well as a beachfront location that’s perfect for celebrating weddings and other personal milestones. The resort is well-aware that every seaside holiday or celebration requires 3 things: plush accommodations, memorable views, and delectable dishes and drinks. As such, it provides guests with rooms conducive to rest and excellent dining options on location. Acuatico Beach Resort has a pool bar, Acua; an all-day dining restaurant, Oceano; Azul Bar and Café; and a breakfast lounge and bar, Intimo.
6. Palm Beach Resort
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Palm Beach Resort is an ideal destination for people in search of a quiet place for relaxation. A resort for romantic rendezvous, it offers spacious casas with ocean or beachfront views, facilities for beach and water sports, a dining pavilion, and function rooms for personal celebrations and corporate events. In addition to overnight stays, Palm Beach Resort accommodates day tours, which grants guests access to the beach, pools, and seaside cabanas.
7. Acuaverde Beach Resort
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Acuaverde Beach Resort is another San Juan resort that’s worth a visit. This beachfront accommodation offers serenity, comfort, and exclusivity—a getaway that doesn’t involve crowds or a crowded beach. The resort has plush rooms for guests who want to stay the night, but it also offers day tours that include access to cabanas, team building facilities, and the beach. The resort has a restaurant and an alfresco bar. Pets are also allowed on the premises.
8. Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort
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Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort in Mabini is a fairly new accommodation, but it has made a splash by offering luxurious rooms, sumptuous dishes, and a long list of facilities for activities in and out of the water. During their holiday, guests can enroll in PADI courses and join diving tours, or even take pictures underwater through the resort’s underwater camera room. Aside from these, there are also facilities for banana boating, jet skiing, and wakeboarding at the resort.
9. La Luz Beach Resort & Spa
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La Luz Beach Resort & Spa is a serene destination for travelers who want to spend a quiet weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The resort occupies a secluded seaside address in San Juan and features a white-pebble beach, restaurant, spa, and accommodations with a local flavor. The resort welcomes pets, so you can share your trip with your furred family members. Among the activities one can engage in during their trip are hiking, diving, boating, kayaking, and beach volleyball.
10. Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort
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Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort is well-known for its floating cottages, but it also has beach cottages, a villa and bungalow, and treehouses. A stay at this Calatagan resort offers plenty of opportunities for adventure. Here, guests can engage in aqua sports like kayaking, paddle and pedal boating, and snorkeling. What’s more, the resort presents not 1 but 3 beaches to its guests: the verdant Destiny Beach, the white-sand Harmony Beach, and the shaded Serenity Beach.
11. Coral Beach Club
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Coral Beach Club in Lian has a deep history with golf. It first started out as a gathering of expat Manila-based businessmen who banded together on weekends to play golf. From 6 cottages in the early 90s, the club now has 25 large rooms, a swimming pool, and a bar and restaurant. It can also comfortably accommodate up to a hundred guests. Aside from its seaside views and plush accommodations, Coral Beach Club offers a collection of beers and ciders sourced from different countries. The resort is just a 15-minute drive from Calatagan Golf Club, so it’s a perfect location for those who want to stay near the beach and play golf on the same day.
12. La Chevrerie Resort
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A rustic yet luxuriously relaxing vacation awaits guests of La Chevrerie Resort in Anilao, where the limited number of rooms only serve to preserve the exclusivity of their guests’ holiday. Among the accommodation options are a spacious villa, deluxe rooms, and suites with a veranda that opens to the sea. Its restaurant, L’Atelier, offers organic dishes, fresh seafood, fine liquors, and premium wine. In addition, the French-designed resort also has a spa and an array of outdoor activities for those who want to be more at one with nature.
13. Club Netanya
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The first sight of Club Netanya Resort and Spa in Anilao brings to mind the famed island of Santorini, Greece, but the resort has more to offer than its Instagram-worth façade. It’s a great jump-off point for diving and snorkeling and presents guests with 48 accommodation options, a dive shop, wellness center, and a host of facilities for family-friendly activities. Club Netanya offers hiking and snorkeling packages and rents out kayaks, glass-bottom boats, sailboats, and banana boats.
14. Punta Verde Resort
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Originally meant as a family getaway, Punta Verde Resort offers privacy, luxury, and a perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. This Lobo resort retains its verdant surroundings and offers unobstructed views of the sea. Aside from its deluxe room options, Punta Verde has a camping ground equipped with tents and a shared toilet, bath, and wash area. If you only have time for a short stay, you’re in luck—the resort welcomes day tour guests.
15. Matabungkay Beach Resort
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Matabungkay Beach Resort is a well-known holiday destination in Lian, Batangas. An all-rounder, it accommodates corporate events, wedding celebrations, and family and friendly gatherings. It has the usual rooms and suites, but the resort also offers beachside and water villas. For those on the lookout for new things to pick up on their holiday, Matabungkay has an SUP center where you can learn stand up paddle boarding—a combination of surfing and kayaking. Aside from these, guests can also find a spa and salon, souvenir shop, sports bar, and watersports facilities in the area.
16. Vivere Azure Resort
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A private paradise in Anilao, Vivere Azul offers suites with ocean views. The resort is built on an incline, which affords its guests incredible views of the sea. Among the facilities that guests can use during their stay are a lanai and deck, spa with aromatherapy, and tranquil pool with sea views. Adventure tours and team buildings held here can include island tours, hiking, and trekking.
17. Planet Dive
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A veteran in the local diving industry, Planet Dive takes pride in its dive management and leadership, which has attracted divers for years. This resort in Mabini has a diving center with a full line of scuba equipment rental, boat rental, as well as spacious cottages with plenty of natural light and nature views.
18. Blue Ribbon Dive Resort
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Blue Ribbon Dive Resort is built around diving; the resort moved from Puerto Galera to Anilao in 2018 in search of better diving spots. It offers 2 sea view rooms, 1 premium room, 1 standard room, and 1 single room. But beyond the accommodations, the resort offers diving packages that will delight avid divers: fun dives, night dives, and muck dives. It also has a fully fitted camera room for underwater photographers. Safety is a primary priority for Blue Ribbon Resort and, as such, they have their own team of instructors, dive masters, and boat crew on site.
19. Masasa Beach Resort
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Located in Tingloy, Masasa Beach Resort presents an island getaway for those who want to have a beach vacation with no frills. This hidden gem is the place to be if you want your holiday to include hiking, island hopping, and snorkeling.
20. Bella Beach Resort
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Built in 2010, Bella Beach Resort in Lian is an ideal destination if you want to soak up the sun, sand, and sea on your holiday. The seaside resort offers guests a relaxing atmosphere, a wide stretch of sand, and comfortable rooms, suites, and houses that will fit every budget. It has a swimming pool, BBQ grills for hire, and a playground, making it a great place for family outings or trips with friends. Those inclined to venture out into the water can enjoy snorkeling near the resort.
21. Canyon Cove Hotel & Spa
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The only accommodation in Batangas with a breakwater, Canyon Cove Hotel & Spa in Nasugbu promises its guests calm waters along the length of its white-sand shoreline. Also a popular day-tour destination and venue for company outings, the hotel has pools, an inflatable waterpark, a spa, bar, café, gift shop, virtual reality room, and poolside and beachside cabanas, lockers, and showers. Those who are inclined to stay the night can select from the rooms at the hotel and wake up to views of the shore. It also has a wide selection of function rooms and halls for conferences and corporate events.
22. White Castle Resort & Hotel
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True to its name, White Castle Resort & Hotel in Calatagan makes its guests feel like royalty with its castle-inspired architecture and themed rooms. The resort is owned by chef and restaurant critic Hans Böddicker, so guests can expect to sample mouthwatering dishes during their stay. In particular, German specialties are available at the in-house restaurant from March to November. The resort has a swimming pool, a garden, and a private beach with a bar.
There’s no shortage of beachfront accommodation options in Batangas if you’re planning a weekend getaway for your family, friends, or company. Which of these resorts best fits your idea of a perfect holiday by the sea?
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