Batangas Philippines: Kabayan Beach Resort in Aplaya, San Juan
Kabayan Beach Resort is formerly known as Laplaya Beach Resort. It is the first resort to be built along the white sand beach of Laiya. It is always pioneering in offering services that are for the complete satisfaction of the guests.
The resort offers many choices when it comes to heir guests’ accommodations. Guests can choose from the following cottages: Bahay Cadena de Amor, Bahal Rosal, Bahay Casa Blanca, Bahay Ilang-ilang, Bahay Sampaguita, Bahay Dama de Noche, Bahay Camia, Bahay Jasmin, Bahay Magnolia, Bahay Adelfa, Bahay Doña Aurora, Bahay Gladiola, Bahay Champaca, Bahay Repolyo, Bahay Pechay, Bahay Mustasa, hotel-type Gumamala rooms, Dapo rooms, dormitory rooms and beachfront nipa huts. All the rooms are designed and equipped with all the modern comforts and amenities.
Kabayan takes pride in offering their guests amenities and activities so that the guest’s stay will be a memorable one. Some of the activities are beach volleyball, kayaking, cove hopping, snorkeling, hiking/trekking and billiards. A Playground area is available for the kids and massage services for mom and dad. The various facilities that caters to the guest’ needs are swimming pool, chapel, multi-purpose hall, gardens, souvenir shop and convenience store, fastfood, El Kapitan Bar, aviary and marine turtle sanctuary. The resort also arranges day tours and managed/catered buffet meals for the guests.
The beach along which Kabayan Beach Resort is located is a known sanctuary for pawikans or marine turtles. The protection is spearheaded by Kabayan’s owner Wivin Llana. The resort’s staff collects the turtles’ eggs and transfers them in the resort’s hatchery. When the hatchlings are ready to be released in the sea, the guests are invited to join and observe the activity. By doing this, they aim to raise awareness on the conservation of the almost extinct marine turtle.
Kabayan Beach Resort can be reached by driving. From Manila, take the South Luzon Expressway all the way to the second to the last exit (Exit 50A going to Batangas, Lucena and Legaspi). Drive 6.5 kms. along this National Highway and turn right to the Star Toll Way entrance. Drive all the way to Lipa (approximately 20 kms.) on the Star Toll Way and take the Tambo Exit at the end. After exiting turn right and drive towards Lipa City. La Salle Lipa will be on your left while a Petron gas station will be on the right. Turn right to the road before the Mc Donald’s restaurant. Traverse C.M. Recto Ave. then turn right at the corner of the Mercury Drug store. This is P. Torres St. Drive 8.5 kms. towards Padre Garcia town. Make a left turn at the road sign pointing to Padre Garcia. Turn right after passing the Padre Garcia town market. Drive 4.5 kms. and merge with the road coming from Rosario. This road leads all the way to San Juan which is approximately 19 kms. When you see the sign leading to the Batangas Racing Circuit veer left and head straight for San Juan town proper. After entering San Juan town proper, drive past the Dunkin Donut and Park n’Go stores at your right and head for the Municipal Hall of San Juan. Turn right immediately after the Municipal Hall of San Juan. This is the main road of Laiya. Drive approximately 22 kms. (20 minutes), until you reach Kabayan Beach Resort, which is at the left side of the road.
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5 Responses to “Batangas Philippines: Kabayan Beach Resort in Aplaya, San Juan”
By dude on Mar 19, 2009 | Reply
do you call that white beach?????
By emmie on Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
would like to inquire on the price of the cottage good for 10 person
By nick ventura on May 28, 2009 | Reply
inquiry on the rates for an overnight stay ?
By mench on Jul 6, 2009 | Reply
Hi would like to inquire about your rates. How much is for two days
By munchkin on Aug 24, 2009 | Reply
it depends on what kinda room you want. A room with a doublebed costs around 4,500 php a night. A family bungalow costs, i think, 10,000 php. But im not really sure. But its a very beautiful place, especially for families. Its no boracay, but its a nice beach. Its clean, the water ist blue/green, and the people are super nice! What more do you want?