Want to go on a quick trip somewhere near Manila? What about a brief getaway to Batangas?

We’ve compiled a list of six beach resorts to consider for your weekend trip.

Gerthel Beach Resort

Most Batanguenos associate Lobo with their favorite fruits, such as atis (sweet apple) and sampaloc (tamarind). However, Lobo Town is also a great beach holiday spot. It takes around three hours to go from Manila to the lovely hamlet of Lobo. Before arriving in town, you will drive down a small, winding road with a beautiful view of the mountains.

Gerthel Beach, located in Barangay Cawayan, Lobo, is one of the nicest beaches in the area. It’s a private beach property that boasts of a kilometer stretch of white sand beach and clear waters. It has a gradually sloping ocean floor that dips to roughly 200 meters before the drop-off.

Batangas Country Club

Relax and enjoy the warmth of real Batangueno hospitality in this three-hectare picturesque countryside location. The luxurious amenities of Batangas Country Club will surely give you the best vacation experience with its fully furnished luxury suites and finely designed rustic cottages.

Enjoy the Filipino or international cuisines available in the epicurean outdoor bar and restaurant. Need your dose of caffeine? Head over to their French-inspired café and sip some coffee while soaking the outdoor view.

Almalin Beach Resort

Almalin Beach Resort is another beach in Lobo worth visiting. It features a lovely stretch of white sand and blue waves. The water is shallow and tranquil, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Offshore, there are a few coral reefs that are home to a diversity of aquatic species.

Almalin Beach Resort is an excellent spot to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is also an excellent choice for families with young children.

The resort is located about 45 minutes from Batangas City and 2.5 hours from Manila.

The rooms range from PHP 1,500 to PHP 5,000 per night.

Playa Montaña Beach Hotel

The sunrise and sunset views from Batangas City’s Playa Montaña Beach Hotel are breathtaking. It is a hotel resort in the Montemaria Shrine foothills.

Playa Montaña has a seasalt infinity pool. Although it does not have the nicest shoreline, it is a great place for water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, and kayaking.

It’s actually recognized as a superb snorkeling location where you can see a variety of fish and corals by strolling across a bamboo bridge and plunging into the sea. They also offer water sports and a (PADI) diving station 800 meters from the beach.

Virgin Beach Resort Laiya

The breathtaking scenery, clear blue waters, and rustic casitas strewn across a stretch of creamy white sand beach combine to create a magnificent environment commonly encountered in far-away exotic destinations. When you get here, you’d feel like you’re in a faraway land, but in reality, it’s just three hours away from Manila.

The Virgin Beach Resort in Laiya is nestled in a cove facing southeast near Sigayan Bay. The majestic Daguldol and Lobo mountains guard it.

Did you know that Sigayan Bay is one of the cleanest bays in the country? It is part of the Verde Passage, which has been designated as a biodiversity hotspot on the planet.

Coral Beach Club

Coral Beach Club, rated as the best resort in Matabungkay, Lian Batangas, is ideal for families and couples. It boasts a lovely beachfront and comfortable lodgings that are kept clean and up to high standards throughout your stay.

You may spend the day at this Batangas beach resort swimming at the beach, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the jacuzzi hot tub, or strolling around the garden. Exploring the nearby Calatagan Golf Club and other nearby sights is also an option.

There is also a clubhouse with a nice restaurant and bar, a spa, and clubhouse amenities such as large-screen TVs, board games, billiards, fuss ball, and more.

If you want a no-frills vacay, then this place is perfect.