The Best Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines: Acua Verde & Acuatico Resort of Laiya Batangas

Acua Verde

Laiya, San Juan Batangas

Escaping from the daily grind is not enough for city-dwellers because avoiding the weekend crowd is important, too. And it's possible at Acuaverde Beach Resort in Laiya, Batangas, Philippines.

Unlike other high-end resorts here and elsewhere, they do away with a “pre-packaged” kind of luxury accommodation, where hundreds of rooms are styled the same and sold to batches of tourists. At Batangas beach resort, they put the emphasis back on where it should be — creating a cozy home in the tropics that even the most jaded of travelers will appreciate.

It starts with their quaint size and rustic charm. By offering 26 spacious and comfortable rooms, you can easily savor the experience of staying in an exclusive retreat. Then it continues to their stunning surroundings, where you can either relax while being surrounded by nature, or enjoy a host of activities on the white sands and sapphire waters of Laiya Beach. After all, the resort owns one of the wider beachfront spaces in the area, where the best seats are the cozy sun loungers or in the shaded cabanas fronting the ocean.

With all these only two and a half hour from Manila, it's easy to decide to spend a weekend at Acuaverde Beach Resort — or even longer.

The style of the Laiya beach resort is evocative of an easy-going summer break in the tropics, through a creative blend of modern and native aesthetics. It starts from the outside, with the buildings housing such as Casa Montana, Casa Marina, and Casa Brisa rooms featuring thatched roofs, coconut-trunk columns, and large glass windows.

This continues inside, as the sharp, impersonal look of contemporary design is softened and made welcoming with the use of wooden furniture in each accommodation in Laiya beach resort. Batangas also has a number of traditional nipa huts along its shoreline, hence the choice of bamboo accents to decorate the rooms and introduce a truly Filipino countryside feel.

Of course, the design only serves to complement all the guestroom amenities at their accommodation in Laiya. These include the following:

LCD TV with cable channels
Air-conditioning
Hot and cold shower
Wi-Fi access
Complimentary coffee or tea

Welcome drinks and full-board meals are also included in the regular online room rates, unless otherwise indicated. Acuaverde also has a pet policy in place. A maximum of two pets, not weighing more than 50 lbs. can stay with the guests at selected room types. For this privilege, guests need to pay a fee of PhP 800.00 per pet for each day and notify the resort beforehand.

Their resort in San Juan, Batangas lets you savor culinary delights at Cocina, Acuaverde’s charming restaurant which serves a selection of tempting local and international favorites. Enjoy the peaceful surrounds and be serenaded by love birds as you enjoy a bountiful meal with sips of freshly made fruit drink or coffee.

A restful retreat is not the only thing guests can enjoy at Laiya, San Juan, Batangas beach resort. They balance it out by offering a range of recreational activities for you to make the most out of the beach, or spend some quality time with friends and family.

Beach Activities

Kayak
Beach Volleyball
Jet Ski
Banana Boat
Speed Boat
Fly Fish
Pedal Boat
Aqua Bike
Buzz Bomb
Fun 4

Relaxation on the Sands

On-call Massage Service
Nightly Bonfire
Sun Loungers
Day Tour Cabanas
Shower and Locker Facilities

Facilities for Fun

Table Tennis
Foosball
Darts
Board Games
Children's Playground

Event Essentials

La Terazza open-air event venue

Contemporary Necessities

Wi-Fi access
Parking
24-hour security

Vital Business Services

La Cita - 40 square meter function room equipped to accommodate meetings, incentive groups and other corporate events. Fully air-conditioned and can seat 80 guests, theater-style.

You can even get back in touch with nature the moment you arrive, by feeding the Japanese carp in the koi pond surrounding the reception area. Or you can watch birds soar inside our aviary, found in the middle of Cocina Restaurant. You can also just spend some quiet time in the shade of tall, verdant trees right inside our lush garden.

Acuatico Beach Resort

Laiya, San Juan Batangas

An exclusive escape from the daily grind is only a few hours away at Acuatico Beach Resort in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines. Opened in 2008, it is the perfect destination for travelers who seek solace and a different kind of relaxation that no other resort in the area can provide. And it is the reason why this luxury resort has garnered a number of awards in the past few years, including the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2012, 2013 and 2014.

The experience in the Laiya beach resort begins with offering 21 beachfront rooms and villas, providing an unprecedented level of privacy that's hard to find at other establishments. Then it continues throughout this Batangas beach resort by treating guests to top-notch amenities, facilities, and services. From the infinity pool that seems to meet the sapphire sea, a range of activities for both the young and young-at-heart, to the heartfelt service offered by the staff, the list goes on and on. With all these here, one thing rings true: there's truly no better thing to look forward to than spending wonderful days in Acuatico.

Relax in one of the 21 cozy rooms and villas, which feature a blend of contemporary design and Balinese influences. Each accommodation offers LCD TV, bathroom and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

It's not just about the sea and the sand. Enjoy a leisurely swim in our infinity pool with matching drinks at our floating bar, a number of sports, rejuvenating spa treatments, or a range of convenient services.

Acuatico Beach Resort is only a 3-hour drive from Manila, making it the perfect weekend destination. Of course, you're welcome to stay even longer.

Rooms

By offering 21 rooms and villas, Laiya resort manages to retain an air of exclusivity that can be hard to find elsewhere in the area. These come in different accommodation types, namely the Alta Vista, Casa de Playa, Estancia, Casita, Infiniti, Infiniti Poolside, Terraza, and Vista de Laiya. Cozy yet chic, all rooms feature a contemporary aesthetic with influences from Balinese design.

Accommodations commonly have:

Daily breakfast
Queen/Twin beds
LCD TV
Telephone
Free Wi-Fi access
Safety Deposit Box
Complimentary bottled water
All-day complimentary coffee and tea

A stay comes inclusive of use of resort facilities and water sports facilities (e.g. kayak and pedal boat).

Room Types:

Alta Vista

Features:

Good for 2 persons
Located at the 3rd floor of the hotel, with splendid view of the mountains
Twin beds, LCD TV, telephone, and bathroom with a tub.

Infiniti

Features:

Good for 2 persons
Standard room with twin beds
LCD TV, telephone, and bathroom.

Infiniti (Poolside)

Features:

Good for 2 persons
Standard room with a queen bed, LCD TV, telephone, and bathroom
With private lanai

Vista de Laiya

Features:

Good for 2 persons
Located at the 3rd floor of the hotel, with splendid view of Laiya beach and the resort
Queen bed, LCD TV, telephone, mini-bar, and bathroom with tub

Casa de Playa

Features:

Good for 2 persons
Located at the beachfront, ideal for couples on a honeymoon
Queen bed, LCD TV, telephone, iPod dock
Bathroom and small private garden terrace overlooking the beach

Terraza

Features:

Good for 4 persons
Bedroom located at the 2nd floor, has 2 queen beds, LCD TV, telephone, and bathroom located at the ground floor
With private view deck

Casita

Features:

Good for 4 persons
Has 2 rooms: 1 room with queen bed, while the other has twin beds
1 LCD TV per room
Private lanai, common bathroom

Estancia

Features:

Good for 6 persons
Ideal for families and small groups
Has 3 rooms, 2 of which have a queen bed, while the other has twin beds
2 LCD TVs, 2 telephone units, and a common bathroom
Private lanai, loft, and its own view deck

Experience the comfort and relaxing ambiance that fill every corner of the Batangas beach resort. Choose from the resort well-appointed accommodations, which provide the perfect place to cool down and unwind. Check-in time at this Laiya beach resort is at 1:00 pm, while check-out is at 11:00 am.

Dining

The resorts promise great experiences beyond the allure of the infinity pool, in fact right within the premises of Acuatico Beach Resort in Laiya, Batangas. Their menu of delicious grub and refreshing drinks fulfill a foodie's yearnings to relax some more.

Oceano*

Oceano Restaurant serves traditional Filipino, Asian, and Continental dishes. Specialties include kare-kare, an ox tail and vegetable stew in peanut sauce; Batangas Lomi, a speciality noodle soup; and locally grown Barako coffee.
Open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Acua Bar

Acua Bar is located in the middle of the infinity pool and offers an extensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Open from 9:00 am to 12:00 mn.

*Dress Code: RESORT CASUAL
Swimwear is not allowed inside Oceano Restaurant. A cover-up will be required while dining, and no wet swimwear will be allowed for safety reasons.

*Smoking Policy: Strictly NO Smoking.

Facilities

While its Infinity pool is the star of this Laiya, Batangas resort, Acuatico also offers a complete range of facilities and services inside the property to create the perfect stay.

Fun in the Water

Infinity pool at our resort in Laiya is one of a kind, offering a stunning visual treat
Outdoor jacuzzi
Kiddie pool
Water sports facilities like kayak, pedal boat and jetski
Separate outdoor shower rooms for male and female guests