Best Resorts to Visit in Batangas During GCQ

The spread of COVID-19 which caused a global pandemic got us pinned in our homes for several months with the Philippines noted as the record holder of the longest lockdown in the world. Consequently, this has got us longing for a breath of fresh air and some outdoor thrills. Little by little though, the lock down in various parts of the Philippines has been recently lifted allowing us to travel to a few places. Resorts and other Bed and Breakfast accommodations have started accepting bookings but with strict compliance to the health and safety protocols for a COVID-free trip in the new normal. Now, if you’re looking forward to that much needed quick escape, here’s a list of the best beach resorts that you can visit in Batangas during GCQ including the requirements for local travel that you might need to present shall you decide to book with them.

Planet Dive Resort

If you wish to enjoy a view of the ocean and mountains from a far, Planet Dive Resort is the place to be. It is located at Brgy. Anilao, Mabini across Maricaban Island. Everyone can enjoy snorkeling and diving around the famous twin rocks sanctuary seated just a few meters away from its shore. The twin rocks sanctuary is actually one of the sought after diving spots in the Batangas. Also, among the things to look forward to in the resort are those laid-back mornings and afternoons in its infinity pool. Surprisingly, their rates are affordable.

Planet Dive Resort requires the following shall you decide to book with them: Travel pass, Government issued ID that includes birthdate and medical health certificate released at least three days before the trip.

For inquiries and booking, you may reach them through the following:
Facebook page: Planet Dive Resort
San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines
Mobile: +63 916 704 3718

Summer Cruise & Diving

Summer Cruise & Diving is located at San Luis, Batangas. This budget-friendly dive resort offers a chill hippie vibe by the ocean. Apart from a lazy afternoon at the hammock, you can try fishing, freediving and SCUBA diving as well as they offer intro to such water activities. Budget travelers and diving enthusiasts would surely love this place!

Summer Cruise & Diving requires the following shall you decide to book with them: 3-day valid medical certificate or a rapid test result and travel pass.

For inquiries and booking, you may reach them through:
Mobile (Smart): +63 947 812 7671
Mobile (Globe): +63 977 748 6541
Facebook: Summer Cruise

Sign up and book here and get up to Php 2,500.00 off your first trip with AirBnB as Summer Cruise is listed in here!

Anilao Awari Bay Resort

If you think you deserve a luxurious getaway after being locked down for months, Anilao Awari Bay is among those places to be. That fancy dose of salty breeze is just two to three hours drive from the metropolis. You can also enjoy the view of the Balayan bay from the pool, the chilling common areas or by your own room’s balcony.

The resort has been accepting bookings already but has not specified the travel requirements. However, take note that Mabini Tourism strictly requires confirmed bookings, 72-hour swab test result and medical or health certificate upon your visit.

For inquiries and booking, you may reach them through the following:
Mobile: +63 917 720 3915 or +63 998 994 0866
Email: anilaoawaribay@gmail.com
Website: www.anilaoawaribay.com

Playa Montaña Beach Hotel

Playa Montaña Beach Hotel is located at Pagkilatan, Batangas City. This resort sits in a shore that faces the Verde Island Passage – the Center of World’s Coral Triangle. Hence, you shouldn’t miss snorkeling or diving into the natural waters beyond you infinity pool. If you get lucky, you may also chance upon a pod of dolphins which often show up and pass by at dusk.

For inquiries and reservations, you may reach them at:
Mobile: +63 915 459 5995
Email: playamontana@gmail.com
Facebook: Playa Montaña Beach Hotel

Solitude Acacia Resort

Solitude Acacia Resort lets you experience tranquility and serenity by the ocean with more than just the visually appealing fusion of nature and modern aesthetics. A refreshing dip at the pool in its tropical gardens is truly something that shouldn’t be missed. It is the one of the best place in the resort to watch the gorgeous sunset as well at dusk.

The fun doesn’t stop at admiring the ocean from the surface. Solitude Acacia also offers SCUBA diving activity for you to further appreciate the blue world. This will surely show you a lot about the birth place of SCUBA diving in the Philippines!

Mabini Tourism strictly requires confirmed bookings, 72-hour swab test result and medical or health certificate upon your visit.

For inquiries and booking, you may reach them through the following:
Email: emailus@solitude-acacia.com
Mobile: +63 917 886 0936

Paradiso Rito

Paradiso Rito promises a relaxation of the soul and awakening of the senses in a place nestled into a hilltop yet by the sea. This beach resort located in Mabini, Batangas offers you a variety of accommodation where you can choose from based on how you’d like to spend your days near the ocean. Also, you can either enjoy a refreshing dip in a pool in a forest-like set up or with a view of the Balayan Bay.

Paradiso Rito requires its guests to show a 72-hour swab test result and medical or health certificate upon your visit. For inquiries and booking, you can reach Paradiso Rito through the following:
Mobile: +63 995 548 3519
Email: bookings@paradisorito.com
Website: https://www.paradisorito.com/

Sean’s Place Anilao

Simple. Relaxed. Affordable. Interesting. These words would best describe Sean’s Place. The thing about its simplicity is that, it does not rob the spotlight from what gives off the relaxing vibe in the first place – the ocean. This resort brings us closer to the ocean as it provides just what we all need to appreciate the azure blanket that glistens under the sun and the life that it envelopes – a rustic balcony with a nipa roofing, hammocks and beach chairs. This made me consider it as one of the best resorts to visit in Batangas during GCQ. Sean’s place is also quite a hub for divers who would like to explore the life underwater in Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas.

The resort has been accepting bookings already but has not specified the travel requirements. However, take note that Mabini Tourism strictly requires confirmed bookings, 72-hour swab test result and medical or health certificate upon your visit.

Sign up and book here to get up to Php 2,500.00 off your first trip with AirBnB as Sean’s Place is listed in here!

Resorts to Visit in Batangas During GCQ, In a Nutshell

Though these resorts, along with the others, have started accepting reservations and opened to the public, it doesn’t mean that everything is going back to normal. COVID-19 is still around the corner. Therefore, traveling to these places also means taking a risk. To be safe, everything that we do shall be in accordance with the health and safety protocols for our own safety.

These best resorts to visit in Batangas during GCQ are just only few of the many that we can run to for some dose of vitamin sun and sea during these trying times. Which of these would you visit soon?