Palm Beach Resort, Laiya Batangas

Owned by Mr. Marcelo N. Naval, Palm Beach Resort (La Frondosa) which was originally a family vacation house, opened its doors to the public in 2006. Located in San Juan, Batangas along the coastlines of Laiya, travel time to this nature’s paradise will take approximately 3-4 hours. Its relative seclusion gives the resort a luxurious and serene setting.

Beach 

The Balinese-inspired Casas and Casitas with a total of 32 rooms are a perfect haven for a couple looking for a romantic getaway, a group of friends craving adventure, and even a family in search of some fun under the sun. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a refrigerator, DVD player and cable TV. All lodgings have balconies that offer a panoramic view of the ocean and beachfront.

Units	Capacity
	Standard	Maximum
Casa Alexandra (3 Bedrooms & Living Room)	12	15
Casa Isabel (5 Bedrooms & 2 Living Rooms)	20	25
Casitas Premier	4	6
Casita De Luxe Regular	4	5
Casita De Luxe Junior	2	3
Casitas Royale Regular	4	5
Casitas Royale Junior	2	3

Casitas

Private Nipa Huts are also available for rent from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for those who opt for day trips. There are easily accessible outdoor/indoor showers, dressing rooms, cabanas, and a main pavilion. Packages for team building are also offered, although the rates vary depending on the season.

Cabana

A wide variety of activity areas are also made available to Palm Beach guests: Volleyball and Basketball Courts, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Videoke Room.

Massage Therapist	P300/hr
Jetski	P1,250/15 mins. OR P4,000/hr	Minimum 15 mins.
Speed Boat	P1,375/15 mins. OR P4,500/hr	Minimum 15 mins.
Kayaks	P300/2 hrs.	P100/addl hour or fraction
Bancas	Rate available upon request	Rate available upon request
Snorkels and Masks	P100/2 hrs	P50/addl hour
Aqua Shoes	P100/2hrs	P50/addl hour
Banana Boat w/ Speed Boat	P1,500/15 mins. for 7 pax OR P5,000/hr.	minimum 15 minutes

Bringing in of food is strictly prohibited. Buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner) are available at the pavilion and may be included in the packaged rate to be availed.

Notes:

• Mass Service is offered during weekends, the schedule is available at the pavilion.
• The pavilion is WiFi accessible (rooms do not have wireless internet available).
• Pets are not allowed
• Only SMART network has a signal in the resort.
• Wearing of booties/aqua shoes ishighly recommended

RATING

Overall Satisfaction:

It is quite an easy drive down the slab of concrete heading to the resort; however you will have to cross an uphill dirt road that may be a challenge for some cars. Van service is available at the peak to take you to the resort proper.  

You have to be ready to put the outside world on hold and immerse in nature’s wonders since only SMART network is supported in the area, and WIFI internet signal is intermittent.

I recommend Palm Beach Resort as a perfect retreat for people who want to unwind, have a good time, and generally get away from it all.

Accommodation: Rates are reasonable and all rooms and facilities are spacious and well maintained. Lean seasons are utilized to schedule regular refurbishments.

The beach water is so clean and clear that you can see straight to the very bottom. The sand though is mostly tiny pebbles that can hurt your feet so make sure to wear aqua shoes to avoid injuries.

Food & Beverage: The various choices are tasty and worth every penny. Some snacks are pricier than others so make sure to bring extra cash.

Service: The employees are courteous and accommodating however there were lapses in terms of speed and efficiency.

Resort Manager Mrs. Cory Danan, a pioneer having been of service for over 6 years, tells us why Palm Beach Resort should be YOUR home away from home in the Philippines.