Mountain and Sea at La Luz Beach Resort

Mountain and Sea at La Luz Beach Resort

Laiya, Batangas

La Luz Beach Resort is just one out of the many beach resorts available in San Juan's long coastline. What sets it apart are it's open cottages, being an animal-friendly resort, wide snorkeling area just off the shore, and a resort that's close to a mountain's starting trail, Mt Daguldul.

The sand isn't fine as Boracay, not even close to those of Coron's. However, the color of the sand is comparable to those just mentioned.

If you do not know how to swim, I would suggest wearing a lifevest as the sand beneath the waters are very coarse. The sea floor can suddenly go deep, as how we, Filipinos normally call it as "biglang lalim."

Directions

The resort is accessible via a private ride for an approximately 3 to 3.5 hours of drive via SLEX – Star Toll Way – Ibaan – Rosario – San Juan, Batangas.

Taking a public transport is also amenable. From Pasay, take a bus bound for Lipa City, then take a jeepney ride going to San Juan. From it's last stop, take a trike going to La Luz in Brgy. Hugom.

Rates

La Luz's rates were reasonable, despite being there during a peak season. The trip was paid for by the company I was working in, but I had the privilege and organize the small team event allowing me to note all the expenses availed for the day trip.

 Left: the way to Mt. Daguldul. Right: Open cottege

La Luz's day trip package was among the cheapest there is after carefully calling in a number of resorts. The day trip package was prized at P900 per head, which included a buffet lunch, afternoon snacks, entrance fee, and the use of the resort facilities (beach chairs, cabanas, volleyball, restrooms and dining pavilion). Pets are even allowed in the resort but will require a fee of P450 per pet per day.

 Left: Rock formation nearby. Right: Beach volleyball

Things to Note:

• Day trips require reservation, hence walk-ins are not allowed.
• Day trips are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only
• Bottled drinks such as sodas, alcoholic, beverages and other refreshments are subject to a corkage fee, same with meals, except for chips.

Overnight Stay at La Luz

Updated 2014 rates for each air-conditioned room per night:

Standard         3360 max 6 people 2 Semi-double beds
Junior Premier 3360 max 4 people 1 Queen Size bed
Premier           4500 max 6 people 2 Semi and 1 Double bed
Premier Loft 5520 max 10 people 5 Semi and 1 Double bed
Annex             3360 max 4 people 2 Semi Double Beds
Annex Loft 4950 max 12 people 5 Semi and 1 Double bed

* Check-in time is at 1:00 PM and checkout time is at 11:00 AM.

In addition, all guests are required to avail of the P1350 food package per person for an overnight stay. It includes the following:

• Lunch upon arrival
• Afternoon snack
• Dinner
• Breakfast the following day before checkout 

All of La Luz's meals are served buffet style with a minimum of four dishes per meal. Lunch and Dinner comes with Rice, Chicken, Pork/beef/Fish, Vegetables, Soup, and Dessert. Juice and purified drinking water are provided, with all meals served with the famous Batangas Coffee.

Right: The Resort's front desk. Right: Buffet serving area.

Additional meal prices are as follows:

• Breakfast - P250
• Lunch - P450
• Afternoon Snack - P150
• Dinner - P500.

The meals for children 5 and below are free, while kids 6 to 8 years old are charged 50% of the food package, but will still count for the room accommodations.

Source: La Luz Beach Resort

Also worth mentioning is that their restrooms/shower rooms are clean and well maintained. In fact, staff are station at these area, cleans and mops the floor every now and then. Since the resort is quite large, employees are equipped with radios to communicate with their co-workers. Despite being there during the peak season, the staff were extremely friendly and always had a smile on their faces.

Contact Details:

0927 805-3484
0915 298-9960
0998 338-7111

~ CBT