8 New Batangas Attractions Where You Can Beat the Summer Heat Bring your family and friends to Batangas for a summer break to remember!
Every summer, Batangas remains a top destination in the Philippines both for the beach bums and the adrenaline junkies, and it’s no surprise either. The province is surrounded by stunning beaches and lakes and endowed with many beautiful landscapes, especially mountains. Since the summer season is already upon us, this list should come in handy when planning your next out of town trip to Batangas!
1. Soler Sea Seaside Resort Address: Purok 2, Barangay Carenahan, Balayan, Batangas Contact number: 0995-782-4908
Soler Sea Seaside Resort in Balayan, Batangas, is ideal for a quick laidback vacation.
Co-owned by Robin Da Roza, a famous actor in the '90s, Soler Sea Seaside Resort in Balayan, Batangas features a contemporary tropical design that complements the beach setting magnificently. The best feature of the resort is its infinity pool facing the Balayan Bay, which is a good spot to watch the sun dipping below a mountainous horizon. Soler Sea Seaside Resort has spacious suites and rooms that can accommodate different kinds of travelers, from solo travelers to families and big groups. Accommodation ranges from PhP6,000 to PhP8,500. The whole resort can also be reserved for exclusive use.
2. Noni’s Resort Address: Barangay Ping-as, Alitagtag, Batangas Contact number: 0917-595-5129; 0917-596-0723
Experience “glamping” on a whole new level.
Noni's Resort, a well-known vacation and events venue in Alitagtag, Batangas, excites its patrons anew and attracts first-time visitors this year with new “glamping” facilities. The new Talisay Cabins are A-frame wooden cabins that are elegantly furnished and include a solo firepit, a private infinity plunge pool, and a patio with dining area, giving you the most glamorous camping experience you could possibly have. When in the resort, you also get a floor to ceiling view of Mt. Maculot and Taal Lake. A night at the Talisay Cabins at Noni's Resort costs PhP10,000, good for four persons, inclusive of free a la carte breakfast. Reservation is highly recommended. Read: Superb Spots for Camping, Glamping, or Having a Picnic in Manila
3. Tom’s Cruise at Punta Fuego Yacht Club Address: Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Barangay Balaytigue, Nasugbu, Batangas
Tom’s Cruise offers the experience of marina glamping at Punta Fuego Yacht Club in Batangas.
Tom's Cruise has recently been gaining popularity because of the marina glamping it offers, where you get to stay in the owner's private yacht at the dock of Punta Fuego Yacht Club in Nasugbu, Batangas. Here, you can experience the calm of sleeping close to the ocean and the beauty of stargazing at night. Its onboard amenities include air-conditioning, LED TV with DVD player, stereo with CD/USB, a kitchenette with basic appliances and dinnerware, and a marine toilet. Tom's Cruise can be booked via Airbnb starting at PhP8,000 per night, good for two persons. You can also access the main club facilities for PhP1,200 per person.
4. Honey Beach Resort Address: Barangay Sawang, Lobo, Batangas Contact number: 0915-665-9601
Starting March 24, families and groups can enjoy new swimming pools at Honey Beach Resort in Lobo, Batangas.
Honey Beach Resort is also a long-established resort in Lobo, Batangas that has recently been renovated to offer exciting new facilities to vacationers. The newly renovated resort now boasts of a new adult pool and a kiddie pool, so that all members of the family can dive in. Honey Beach Resort has modern air-conditioned rooms and tropical cottages that can accommodate small to large groups. Accommodation is priced from PhP2,000 to PhP4,500. They also offer day trips from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM for PhP300 per person. Check out our list of resorts in Southern Luzon or browse the Travel & Transportation category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.
5. Mikabelle Kitchenette
Address: 050 Casanova St,. Tambo, Lipa City, Batangas Contact number: 0995-450-6452
Mikabelle Kitchenette is a new restaurant in Lipa City that serves up hearty Filipino dishes.
If you're touring around Lipa City or just on your way to a beach in Laiya or Lobo, Batangas, Mikabelle Kitchenette is worth stopping over to get a quick fill before moving on to your next destination. This new restaurant is managed by the same owner of one of the city's leading caterers, MBJ Catering Services. With its cozy, wood-dominated interiors, Mikabelle Kitchenette is just the right place to enjoy Filipino meals that will make you feel at home. They have a wide selection of local favorites like bulalo (beef shank soup, PhP399), goto (rice porridge, PhP199) and kare-kare(meat stew with peanut sauce, PhP549). Read: Where to Go for a New and Different Dining Experience in Batangas?
6. Taza Mia! Coffee Shop Address: 2nd Floor, MCS Bldg., Lipa-Padre Garcia Road, Barangay Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City, Batangas Contact number: (043) 702-6356
Taza Mia Coffee Shop is a good place to mellow down when you’re in Lipa City.
Taza Mia Coffee Shop is a fast-growing coffee shop business in Southern Luzon, which now has over 10 branches in different parts of Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna. If you haven't tried their coffee, their newest branch in Carmel, Lipa City would be a good place to start. The place gives off a relaxing and laid-back atmosphere. There are a lot of couches where you can just lounge on and enjoy their food and coffee. Their best-selling coffee includes barako coffee and Cafe Italiano, which are perfect matches with their sandwich or pasta dishes.
7. Club Balai Isabel Aqua Park Address: Club Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas Contact number: 0927-214-9157; 0927-214-9163
Club Balai Isabel Aqua Park is the first inflatable water park in Southern Luzon.
When Subic is too far for you to go to enjoy their inflatable resorts, Club Balai Isabel can give you that exact same experience minus the long drive. Just less than two hours away from Manila, Aqua Park rests on Taal Lake and along the shore of Club Balai Isabel. The most popular things to do at Aqua Park consists of jumping on giant trampolines, sliding down giant slides, being catapulted into the water, and more. A one-hour use of Aqua Park is included when you avail of a Day Tour (PhP990 – PhP1,850). If you're checked in at Club Balai Isabel, you can get one hour for PhP450 or four hours for PhP1,250.
8. The Outlets at Lipa Address: Lima Technology Center, Special Economic Zone, Lipa City, Batangas
The Outlets at Lipa will be the next prime shopping and lifestyle destination in Batangas.
Poised to be the biggest outlet and lifestyle destination in Luzon, The Outlets at Lipa is set to open this summer—a great chance for people to score premium brands at discounted prices in time for the summer holidays. It will also feature homegrown food brands and world-class recreational facilities, including green spaces and outdoor multi-purpose sports fields. While the exact date of completion and grand opening is yet to be announced, The Outlets at Lipa has been hosting sale events and food markets. To see their upcoming events and activities, you can visit their Facebook page.
Which of these new Batangas attractions are you adding to your itinerary? Drop a comment and let us know!