Palm Beach (La Frondosa) is a family resort located in Bo. Hugom, San Juan, Batangas, running along the same coastline of the now popular LAIYA.

The Resort is designed to be a private retreat for those who prefer the tranquility and peace of a place with a well preserved natural setting as an alternative to other overdeveloped destinations. It is a combination of privately owned homes and resort facilities to serve the needs of its residents and guests. Visitors can enjoy beach activities amidst lush natural landscaping and charming tropical beach homes. These could range from a wonderful snorkeling experience only a few meters from the shoreline or exploring the corals aboard a kayak or a boat. Parents can enjoy watching their children while building sand-castles and experiencing the rushing of waves on their feet for the first time. Perhaps, others may simply choose to serenely lounge on a deck chair and be mesmerized by the view and the sound of the lapping waves.

Here, the only traffic is the multitude of fish navigating their way around corals and the only rush hour is the early morning rush to get to the water. The only noise and clatter are the lapping waves, rustling leaves and the occasional call of the local fishermen to partake of the catch of the day.

Other than these, everything else that surround you seem to slow down the pace of time, quiet the senses, and bring to light the created wonders that can be found in this tropical seaside paradise.

Accommodation

The casas and casitas in Palm Beach are equipped with only the best amenities designed for the comfort of our guests. Each casa boasts of a unique style that will immediately give you the sense of comfort and security you expect from your own home. From the rustic open-air affairs to more modern settings, the lodgings are guaranteed to make you plan return trips to this little Batangas resort in Laiya.

All of the lodgings in Palm Beach offer a panoramic view of the ocean and beachfront. You need only to choose the size and style that best suits your taste! Palm Beach strives to give all its guests a clean, quiet and serene setting amidst a lush and scenic surrounding.

How To Get There

Palm Beach Resort is located in Bo. Hugom, just after Bo. Laiya, in San Juan, Batangas. It is a pleasant 2 ½ hour drive from Makati via the Skyway – South Superhighway – Maharlika Highway – Star Tollway – through Lipa – Padre Garcia – to San Juan, Batangas.

– or through Ibaan – Rosario – to San Juan.

Please follow the directions below!

  1. Take South Super Highway heading south and EXIT at Maharlika Highway (Exit 50) that leads to Batangas, Lucena and Legaspi.
  2. Proceed along this Highway towards Sto. Tomas, Batangas (approximately 6 km.) until you reach the STAR Toll entrance. Watch for the Hi-way Sign and ENTER the Star Toll to your RIGHT after the First Philippine Industrial Park. Drive for approximately 25 kilometers (around 20 minutes).
  3. Exit at IBAAN, which is the next exit after LIPA.
  4. Upon exiting, turn left and cross under the STAR TOLLWAY.
  5. Follow this road until you come to a small island divider and take the LEFT leg of the fork.
  6. After passing the IBAAN Church (St. James the Greater), you will come to another fork on the road. Take the RIGHT leg and this will take you through ROSARIO.
  7. Pass the town of ROSARIO and proceed straight towards SAN JUAN.
  8. After a few kilometers, you will see a sign of the Batangas Racing Circuit. Veer LEFT at this point and this will take you all the way to San Juan.
  9. In the town of San Juan, you will pass a Petron Gas Station and Dunkin Donut. Proceed further, and TURN RIGHT immediately after the Municipal Hall. This road will take you to the Barrios of Laiya and Hugom. The distance from Municipal Hall to the Resort is 21 km, the last 1.5 km of which is unpaved gravel roads.
  10. Pass other Resorts and a cemetery on your left till you arrive at the foot of the hill. Drive up and you will pass the entrance to La Luz Resort. Proceed further up until you see the Palm Beach entrance on your left. Take this road to bring you down to Palm Beach.

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