7 Beach Resorts in Batangas for Holiday You’ll Itch to Book ASAP

Location: Bauan-Mabini Road, Barangay Ligaya, Anilao, Batangas

Room Rates: Start at PhP7,500

Thinking of more options on where to go in Batangas? Then, head on to Camp Netanya! Boasting Santorini-style architecture, Camp Netanya can easily be spotted for the cascading clean-white buildings with domes awash with a regal blue tone.

All its 48 well-appointed guest rooms follow the same Greek ambiance—from the ballroom-level Deluxe Rooms to the high-mezzanine views of their Superior King or Queen rooms.

This private beach resort in Batangas for Christmas has a dive shop, a souvenir shop, a spa, and a wellness center. Guests can go diving, snorkeling, play water sports in the surrounding crystal-clear waters, or trek through Anilao’s mountain slopes. The more mild-mannered visitors can relax inside the Music Lounge or grab a meal inside Greeka, their all-day dining restaurant, or a drink from either Fira, a Greek-flavored wine bar, or Crete, their resident poolside bar.

Camp Netanya is open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. For bookings and reservations, contact them at 0927 8954092 / 0939 7535074. You may follow their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/campnetanya/, to catch their latest updates.

Tip: Camp Netanya also offers packages for boat rides to the idyllic Sombrero Island or the rock cave formations of Oscar Island.

How to get to Camp Netanya: via commute: From Manila, ride a bus bound for Anilao Batangas from terminals in Cubao or Buendia. Get off at Mabini Crossing, and from there, take a tricycle that can take you straight to Camp Netanya; via private car: enter SLEX and drive until you reach STAR Tollway. Take the exit onto Bauan-Batangas Road. Drive straight, and once you get to the roundabout, exit onto Bauan-Batangas Road. Drive directly until you reach Bauan town proper. Turn right, then left, following the road to Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road. At the next juncture, turn left onto Bauan-Mabini Road and follow the road for about 20 kilometers. At the next junction, take Mabini Circumferential/National Road and follow the road for about 10 kilometers; Camp Netanya should be at your right.

Location: Barangay Santa Ana, Calatagan, Batangas

Cottage Rates: Start at PhP2,000 per head for 30 person max

Heads up: there aren’t any fancy hotels inside Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort. Its floating cottages, tree houses, and Simplicity villas and bungalows are all meant to make friends’ and families’ homely and intimate trips. You can even pitch your tent by the beach and request extras atop the bare necessities.

The new Infinity area has open huts, garden cabanas, an all-day dining restaurant, and an expansive infinity pool. Guests can also go on the sandbar and mangrove eco-tours, scuba diving lessons, drive ATVs or play sports by booking with the Beach Happy Activity Center along Harmony Beach. Cap off the day with a soothing Stilts spa session or a dinner at the Sweet Spot dining pavilion. Indeed, the Philippines will not disappoint you with the best beach resort options to visit with your family and loved ones. And we couldn’t agree more!

For bookings and reservations, call them at 0917 5863343 / 0917 5807653 / 0917 5237777 / 0908 8662254. To catch their latest updates, you may follow them on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/stilts.calataganbeachresort/.

Tip: It’s cheaper to rent tents at the Calatagan town proper than within the resort, so we recommend stopping by the market there first!

How to get to Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort: via commute: from Manila, ride a bus bound for Calatagan/Nasugbu from terminals in Buendia, Pasay, or Alabang. Get off at the end of the route, at Calatagan town proper, and take a tricycle to Barangay Santa Ana. It should take you directly to Stilts Beach Resort; via private car: enter SLEX, exit towards Santa Rosa, and right onto Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road. Drive straight towards the end until you reach the junction of Tagaytay-Calamba Road. Turn right, and at the Tagaytay rotunda, continue straight onto Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. Continue driving on this road for about 40 kilometers until you reach the roundabout at Palico. Exit onto Palico-Nasugbu Highway, and turn left onto J.P. Laurel Street at the next junction. Follow this street towards Calatagan-Lian Highway and drive for about 25 kilometers until you reach Calatagan town. Turn left onto M. Apacible Street, and go for four kilometers until you see Caspian Terraces. Take a right, and follow the road until you see signage pointing towards Stilts Beach Resort.

Location: Sitio Looc, Barangay Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas

Room Rates: Start at PhP11,712

Whether lounging beside the sea or diving into its depths, Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort’s beachside amenities and certified divers guarantee a gorgeous vacation. Plunge into the rich biodiversity of reefs, corals, and seascapes, and explore the nearby dive destinations of Puerto Galera and Verde Island by booking through their Dive Center.

Aside from their dive courses and facilities, this beach resort in Batangas also has jet skiing and wakeboarding equipment, a 15-foot training pool, and their signature infinity pool that seems to blend with the royal blue sea. Their 16 rooms have a balcony area presenting an unhampered view of the sea and the manicured gardens below. They also have the Sweet Bella restaurant by the clubhouse, and their Balinese-themed spa, ensuring guests are always full and relaxed. Its proximity to Metro Manila makes it an ideal place for a perfect getaway near Manila.

For bookings and reservations, visit their website at https://aiyanar.com/contact. To catch their latest updates, you may follow them on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AiyanarAnilao/.

How to get to Aiyanar Beach And Dive Resort: via commute: From Manila, ride a bus bound for Anilao Batangas from terminals in Cubao or Buendia. Get off at Mabini Crossing, and from there, take a tricycle that can take you straight to Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort; via private car: enter SLEX and drive until you reach STAR Tollway. Take the exit onto Bauan-Batangas Road. Drive straight, and once you get to the roundabout, exit onto Bauan-Batangas Road. Drive directly until you reach Bauan town proper. Turn right, then left, following the road to Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road. At the next juncture, turn left onto Bauan-Mabini Road and follow the road for about 20 kilometers. Take Mabini Circumferential/National Road at the next junction, and follow the road for about 12 kilometers; Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort should be at your right.

Location: Barangay Solo, Anilao, Batangas

Room Rates: Start at PhP6,600

The spacious area where Anilao Awari Bay Resort stands has all the makings of a memorable family vacation: a diving shore area for learning divers, a pontoon area for jet skiing, a sand area for lounging and playing beachside sports, and a deck area for those who want to watch the setting sun across Balayan Bay.

Among their ranks are accommodating personnel and professional divers who can introduce the field to new divers. Above water, guests can also enjoy kayaking and island hopping activities, and dip their toes into their kiddie pool, 15-foot diving pool, or their infinity pool, which are ideal for your beach holiday resort options to visit with family.

They also have an in-house spa, a boutique, a restaurant, and a bar by the bay where a live band serenades guests. They even have a chapel set for weddings and pre-nuptial photo shoots.

For bookings and reservations, call them at 0917 7203915 / 0998 9940866 or send an email at anilaoawaribay@gmail.com. To catch their latest updates, you may follow them on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AnilaoAwariBay/.

Tip: Try the crowd-favorite beef dishes served at Anilao Awari Bay Resort’s in-house restaurant by the bay. They also offer a discount for fully vaccinated guests.

How to get to Anilao Awari Bay Resort: via commute: From Manila, ride a bus bound for Anilao Batangas from terminals in Cubao or Buendia. Get off at Mabini Crossing, and from there, take a tricycle that can take you straight to Anilao Awari Bay Resort; via private car: enter SLEX and drive until you reach STAR Tollway. Take the exit onto Bauan-Batangas Road. Drive directly, and once you get to the roundabout, exit onto Bauan-Batangas Road. Drive straight until you reach Bauan town proper. Turn right, then left, following the road to Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road. At the next juncture, turn left onto Bauan-Mabini Road and follow the road for about 20 kilometers. At the next junction, take Mabini Circumferential/National Road and follow the road for about 5 kilometers; Anilao Awari Bay Resort should be at your right.

Location: Laiya, San Juan, Batangas

Room Rates: Start at PhP9,100

Acuatico Beach Resort’s Balinese-inspired estate, replete with villas and a regal infinity pool, is ample reason it doesn’t experience off-days.

Guests can choose among their 21 rooms across seven types of accommodations, ranging from the quaint and secluded to the open and airy. The Casa de Playa, with its private garden and the bungalow-type Casita, has private verandas that present a beach view. In contrast, the spacious Terraza and the three-bedroom Estancia have private viewing decks on each of their majestic lofts.

This private beach resort in Batangas also has a spa, sauna, massage facilities, and kayaking and water sports amenities. Famished guests get their fill at either the Oceano Restaurant, the Azul Bar and Cafe or sip cocktails served by Acua Bar, standing at the heart of the infinity pool.

How to get to Acuatico Beach Resort: via commute: From Manila, ride a bus bound for San Juan Batangas from terminals in Cubao or Alabang. Get off in front of the San Juan Municipal Hall, and from there, ride a jeep bound for Laiya, where you’ll see Acuatico Beach Resort; via private car: enter SLEX and drive until you reach STAR Tollway. Take the exit onto San Jose/Ibaan. Turn left, right onto Ibaan Municipal Hall, left onto Rosario-Ibaan Road, and straight onto Rosario-San Juan-Candelaria Road. Drive for around 30 kilometers until you reach San Juan Municipal Hall. From there, take a left onto San Juan-Laiya Road, and drive straight for approximately 23 kilometers until you reach Acuatico Beach Resort.

Location: Talisay-Tanauan Road, Talisay, Batangas

Room Rates: Start at PhP6,160

Nestled no less than a couple of miles from the renowned Taal Volcano, Club Balai Isabel edges out the others with a unique amenity: Aqua Park, one of the biggest inflatable water parks in the Philippines.

The fastest-growing beach resort in the south of Manila also offers boat rides across Taal Lake and trekking adventures through the slopes of Taal Volcano. Once guests are done, they can unwind at the Thai-themed Neola spa or come straight back to their exquisite quarters, which can have their lofts, private verandas, and luxurious lakefront views.

Cap off a fun-filled day with dinner from their in-house dining spot, Terraza Cafe and Restaurant, or Kape Kumintang. Expect a fresh serving cooked with farm-to-table organic ingredients harvested from Club Balai Isabel’s garden, Balai Organik.

Tip: Club Balai Isabel also has a souvenir shop that sells Batangas’ best pasalubong (mementos) and goodies to bring home!

How to get to Club Balai Isabel: via commute: From Manila, ride a bus bound for Lipa/Tanauan/Batangas City from terminals in Buendia. Get off at the terminal in Tanauan town proper, and from there, take a tricycle and ask to be taken to the Talisay jeepney terminal. Once there, ride one of these jeeps and get off at San Guillermo Church in Talisay, and from there, take a tricycle and ask to be taken to Club Balai Isabel; via private car: enter SLEX and drive until you reach STAR Tollway. Take the exit onto Tanauan/Laurel/Talisay and onto Talisay-Tanauan Road. Drive straight for about 15 kilometers and follow the road until you reach Ligaya Drive; Club Balai Isabel should be on your left.

Location: Lobo-Malabrigo-Laiya Road, San Juan, Batangas

Room Rates: Start at PhP6,500

The top-rated Acuaverde Beach Resort rakes in rave reviews repeatedly with its exquisite beach amenities: spot the sun loungers, beachside cabanas, and the nest for the nightly bonfire, and you know you’ve arrived.

This private beach resort in Batangas for Christmas queen-sized Casa Montana, Casa Marina, and Casa Brina all have private verandas and are pet-friendly. Speaking of furbabies, they also have a pet zone that goes with their kid’s playground by the beach. Meanwhile, the adults in the family can enjoy various boat rides and water sports. Afterward, they can head to Cocina Restaurant for a hearty buffet or to the alfresco bar for drinks and a round of foosball and darts.

Tip: Acuaverde Resort’s open-air function space, La Terazza, is perfect for your big family reunions!

How to get to Acuaverde Beach Resort: via commute: From Manila, ride a bus bound for San Juan Batangas from terminals in Cubao or Alabang. Get off in front of the San Juan Municipal Hall, and from there, ride a jeep bound for Laiya, where you’ll see Acuaverde Beach Resort; via private car: enter SLEX and drive until you reach STAR Tollway. Take the exit onto San Jose/Ibaan. Turn left, right onto Ibaan Municipal Hall, left onto Rosario-Ibaan Road, and straight onto Rosario-San Juan-Candelaria Road. Drive for around 30 kilometers until you reach San Juan Municipal Hall. From there, take a left onto San Juan-Laiya Road, and drive for approximately 25 kilometers until you reach Acuaverde Beach Resort.

Spend time with loved ones by the beach this holiday season. After years of staying in the city, you’re due to try something out of the ordinary. For more Christmas spots in Batangas and Southern Luzon, visit Yoorekka Magazine!