KABAYAN BEACH RESORT: Affordable White Sand Beach In San Juan, Batangas

By JDC Thursday, 1 March 2018

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Are you tired of the hectic and congested life in Metro Manila? Why not take a short break and breath some air? Well, just a 3 to 4 hour drive, you can treat yourself with a day in a beach in Batangas.

On Laiya Beach along Tayabas Bay, this modest beach resort on green grounds is 54 km from the Calabarzon Expressway and 3 km from Laiya Adventure Park.

Kabayan Beach Resort Entrance

No-frills dorms have wood-framed bunk beds; some sleep up to 16 guests. Snug rooms add flat-screens and porches. There are 1- and 2-bedroom cottages, some with shared kitchens. Room service is offered.

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ABOUT KABAYAN BEACH RESORT

Al fresco function hall

Though it started as a rest house for the owners in 1996, through years, it really progressed. This relaxing hideaway that is nestled beside the clear blue waters has now lots of hotel-type, house-type, and dorm-type rooms that can accommodate guests and vacationers.

Kabayan Beach Resort - Food Court

The Kabayan Beach Resort has an El Kapitan and a food court where you can enjoy a quality time with friends and families over delicious foods and refreshing drinks. These foods will surely satisfy both your hunger and cravings.

Kabayan Beach Resort - Public Pool Area

WHAT TO PACK FOR BATANGAS

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

• Stylish face mask
• Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
• Sunscreen for skin protection
• Goggles for swimming or snorkeling
• Stylish Swimsuit
• Travel backpack / luggage
• Reusable vacuum storage packs
• Selfie stick
• Waterproof phone case
• Acion cam
• Camping tent
• WiFi kit
• Power bank

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

DAY TOUR ENTRANCE

• 150php/head 12 years old and above.
• 75php/head 11 years old and below.

Kabayan Resort's Beachfront

COTTAGE RATES

The resort rooms and cottages available for reservations and walk-ins at different rates depending on the numbers of the visitors and the duration of stay.

Tikling, Pipit, Maya, Kuling, Pagatpat, Pakiskis

Maximum Capacity: 8 Persons

Price per day: Php 2,000

Ma. Capra, Tariktik, Martines, Pulangga, Kulasisi, Kilyawan, Lawin, Kalapati, Bato-bato, Loro, Pugo

Maximum Capacity: 15 Persons

Price per day: Php 3,000

I find the resort good for friends or a group package where you can bonding with different activities you can do. It is also perfect for family bonding like this. 🙂

Our cottage

Unlike the other resorts in Laiya, Kabayan Beach Resort allows the visitors to bring their own food. Each cottages have a near grilling station and kitchenette.

Laiya Beach

ACTIVITIES TO DO

Us playing a game by the beach

I also find it very good for team building. There was actually a huge group of people playing games and sports like beach volleyball.

Kayaking

The beach resort also offers water activities at different costs like kayaking.

The beach itself was picturesque and perfect for beach photoshoots.

That’s me chillin’ and relaxing under the heat of the sunlight.

Taho vendors in the beach

You’ll also notice some of the locals roaming their selling their items and products for their living. Don’t hesitate to interact with them. Batangenyos are kind and approachable. 

ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA 

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That was actually a relaxing day for me and let me forget the exhausted life of the city in a bit. 

ROOM RATES AND TYPES

There are 3 types of rooms at Kabayan Beach Resort: Hotel Type, Bahay Type and Dorm Type.

Hotel Type

Dapo Rooms - ₱4,500 per night

Hotel Gumamela - ₱4,000 per night

Bahay Type

Bahay Dama de Noche - ₱15,000 per night

Bahay Camia - ₱18,000 per night

Bahay Sampaguita - ₱12,000 per night

Bahay Casa Blanca - ₱15,000 per night

Bahay Pechay & Repolyo - ₱7,000 per night

Bahay Chico, Mangga, Macopa, Santol - ₱7,000 per night

Dorm Type

Dorm Narra - ₱7,000 per night

Dorm Calachuchic - ₱7,000 per night

Dorm Rooms - ₱10,000 per night

Dorm Gladiola - ₱8,500 per night

RESORT AMENITIES

• All Rooms/Cottages are air-conditioned and have bathrooms equipped with water heaters
• All Rooms/Cottages have MAHARLIKA CATV Satellite TV (except Dorm Rooms)
• All Rooms have porch area with sala, dining and kitchen set (except Dorm Rooms*, Dapo Rooms* and Dorm Gladiola) *has porch area only

Note: Towels, Toiletries and Dishwashing paste are not included. These are available for sale at the Convenience Store.

For updated rates and inquiries, visit their official website at www.kabayanresort.com.ph and their Facebook account.

ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA

HOW TO GET TO KABAYAN BEACH RESORT

Kabayan Beach Resort is one of the resorts you can find in the long beach of Laiya in San Juan, Batangas.

ALPS Bus

Via San Juan

The fastest way to Laiya is via San Juan. Take ALPS Bus from either EDSA Nepa Q-Mart, Araneta Center Cubao, or Alabang Grand Terminal to San Juan, Batangas. The earliest trip leaves at 3:00AM and the last trip departs at 5:00PM. ALPS Bus has 12 total departures per day. The fare is ₱190.

In San Juan, right in front of the Municipal Hall, board a Laiya or Hugom-bound jeepney. Take note that the last departing jeepney to Laiya leaves at 5:00PM. There are also tricycles that are willing to take you to Laiya but you just need to shell out more.

Via Lipa

From Pasay Buendia, EDSA Kamuning, or Araneta Center Cubao, take Ceres Tours, DLTB, JAM, Batangas Star Express, RRCG, etc to Lipa City, Batangas. Travel Time is about two hours and the fare ranges from ₱135 to ₱150.

From Lipa bus terminal, take a jeepney or van to San Juan, Batangas. The van is faster but will cost you much higher.

And then from San Juan, take a jeepney or tricycle to Laiya.

TIP: A shuttle to the nearby theme park is free. There's a casual eatery and an open-air bar, plus beachside gazebos with picnic tables. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a playground, a convenience store and a chapel. Massages, kayak rentals and a beach volleyball court are available.

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you may use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.

Kabayan Beach Resort

Address: Brgy. Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas, 4226, Philippines
Phone Number: +63 (2) 709-1470 | +63 (2) 709-0115 | +63 (917) 627-9357 | +63 (917) 896-3312 | +63 (908) 820-6492 | +63 (908) 820-6487 
Email: info@kabayanresort.com
Facebook Page: Kabayan Beach Resort

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