Spot Stays: Go on a Fun-Filled Weekend at This IG-Worthy Resort in Batangas
Rates start at P5,000.
Cocoons at Club Laiya
Club Laiya, Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas
Rates start at P5,000
At a Glance
Room: The enclosed space can take some getting used to.
Food and drink: They have a bar by the beach, enough said.
Staff: While there are no phones in the room, the staff are nearby and always ready to assist with anything.
Why you should stay: It has that perfect mix of luxury (minus the monotony of hotels) and of being young and hip (minus the inconvenience of outdoor camping).
(SPOT.ph) Capsule hotel or pod hotel as an accommodation option has been around since its first-ever iteration in the world—the Capsule Inn Osaka—opened in 1979. It has since spread to other cities and countries as travelers take advantage of the no-fuss, small-sized, and value-for-money place to stay. But just when you thought you've seen all iterations of capsule hotels, from solo-bed boxes to full-on small-sized rooms, hotels and resorts in the Philippines are always able to offer something new. Take for example Cocoons at Club Laiya, an interesting beachfront resort in San Juan, Batangas.
Here's everything you need to know about Batangas resort Cocoons at Club Laiya:
Cocoons, which is part of Landco Pacific Corporation's 24-hectare development Club Laiya, is managed by hospitality arm Millennial Resorts. From the name itself, you can glean that this accommodation was built with young travelers who are particular about Instagrammable rooms and TikTok-worthy services in mind. And, in that sense, Cocoons doesn't disappoint with its cylindrical sleeping pods that are painted on the exterior with cool beach-themed murals and designed inside with star-like lights on the ceiling. All 33 air-conditioned cocoons have a queen-sized bed, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV that's mounted on the wall, and a mini fridge.
Communal bathrooms, which have lockers, lavatories, toilets, and spacious shower rooms are just a few steps away from the pods. And if you're the type who wakes up at night to pee, individual cocoons with toilets are also spread out in the area.
What to Do
With its location at Club Laiya, guests at Cocoons won't run out of things to do. For starters, the sleeping pods are right in front of an infinity pool. It has just enough length, maybe 20 to 25 meters, for your morning laps.
For beach activities, you can rent a jet ski (P2,500 for 30 minutes, P4,500 for one hour), a banana boat (P1,500 to P3,000 for 15 minutes), flying fish (P1,500 to P1,800), parasail (P3,000 for 15 minutes for two persons), speed boat (P6,500 for one hour for six persons), dragon boat (P300 for 15 minutes per person), and the disco ball UFO (P400 for 15 minutes per person). Just head to the front desk from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also ask for assistance to book a sunset cruise.
Where to Eat
You have two dining options when checked in at Cocoons: Captain Barbozza Restaurant and Bar and The Sands.
Their all-day dining restaurant, The Sands, is conveniently located in the resort lobby. It serves breakfast as early as 7 a.m. and offers Filipino dishes throughout the day until 6 p.m. Price points for plated breakfast start at P250 per person, snacks range from P229 to P279, and the mains start at P450.
Captain Barbozza Restaurant and Bar, on the other hand, is a beachfront dining spot that takes inspiration from the fictional Hector Barbossa of the beloved Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. It has bean bags for lounging around (with a bottle of beer or a tall glass of cocktail in hand, of course) and tables-on-barrels for a hearty dinner of chicken and ribs.
How to Get There
Cocoons at Club Laiya is about three hours away from Muntinlupa City in Metro Manila. You can drive through South Luzon Expressway, Calaborzon Expressway (or STAR Tollway), and San Juan - Laiya Road.
Check out our Tiktok video of this Batangas resort:
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Cocoons at Club Laiya is in Barangay Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas. Rates start at P5,000. For more information, visit Cocoons' website.