Recently took my family to an overnight beach outing in San Juan Batangas. Despite some initial apprehensions about the area's security from (rhymes with NBA), we decided to push through after a close friend of the resort owner assured us that there were no such incidents.
The drive took close to four hours and the last few kilometers are rough roads with no street lights, so you'd better travel while there's light as its probably a scary ride at night, but the remoteness of the place was part of the charm. San Juan is not as famous as Nasugbu or Anilao as its off the normal path. But the beach area is pristine. I would even dare say that the waters are cleaner than our top beach destination - Boracay. Which is not saying much since the place is kind of dirty now, and if you know what the locals know then you wouldn't even dare swim in its waters. Heheh.
Stayed in La Luz which is at the end of a long stretch of white pebbly beach . The place was private and very cozy. They don't allow you to bring your own food and instead require you to pay a certain amount to avail of your meals at their buffet table. I didn't mind this at all as it saves you from all the hassle of packing and cooking. The food was average at most, but you can eat as much as you want and their dining area is right up the beach front. So that's certainly a plus.
Not too many amenities, some snorkeling, cayaking and beach volleyball. But again its not a place where you go to socialize. It's a place where you can get some peace and quiet, a nap near the breakwaters, conversations with family and friends while drinking some San Mig light in front of the bonfire and nice relaxing massages in cabanas by the beach. No TV in the rooms, but the kids didn't mind as they had a blast playing in the surprisingly clean waters. As to how clean, let's just say that I did not see one single piece of garbage floating around. For a Batangas beach that is reachable by land, this is saying a lot.
So all in all. A great and relaxing trip. This is another place that I would add to my "must go" places. Great for a day trip if you're lacking in time but certainly worth the overnight stay. =)
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Have also stayed there, agree with your comments. Next time, you can also try Blue Coral. Same area. More Amenities.
nice! how much do the places cost per night? how bout the blue coral place?
the rooms in La Luz range from around 2K to 4K depending on how large your party is. I booked the 4K one and it was a loft style unit with 6 beds. The buffet charge is 900 per person but that includes lunch, merienda, dinner and breakfast the next day, so feeling ko worth it na.
Blue coral i'm not familiar, but i'll probably try that next time.
bro do you have contact numbers, i plan to hit the beach before going back to school? thanks! :)
they have a website www.laluzresort.com. the numbers are there. Also gives you an overview of the type of accomodations and the rates. Have to warn you though, the weekends are booked full till july last i checked. But weekdays are still ok.
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