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Acuaverde Beach Resort in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas is just 140 kilometers south of Manila. A nature-inspired resort that makes you feel you’ve slipped into a timeless haven, Acuaverde lets you bask in its paradise-like surroundings while enjoying a host of leisurely activities. The serene compound of the resort is uniquely devoid of noise, and what welcomes you are the rustling of leaves and the cozy shade of towering trees, a marriage of sparkling pure sand and shimmering sea. Each accommodation is a dream-like refuge of serenity, privacy and comfort that imbues you with a sense of calmness, promising an experience different from the rest. Exceptionally fresh dishes await your dining experience at Cocina and La Terraza Restaurants while enjoying the mesmerizing sea view. Acuaverde welcomes pet lovers and their furry friends to experience an unforgettable vacation at the beach. Year-round pet beach parties are organized where furry companions can indulge in fun activities and create awareness on responsible pet ownership. Members of the Pet Loyalty Club are rewarded with benefits for every visit. In recognition of its outstanding marketing campaign, "A Pet-Friendly Gem in Laiya," the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association of the Philippines awarded Acuaverde Beach Resort the prestigious Virtus Award in 2017.
We only went for a day tour so I can only remark on the restaurant, the cabanas, the changing rooms and the beach area of this hotel. The journey to Laiya from Manila is very straightforward, just don't forget to drop by the San Juan Tourism Office to pay for the environmental fee etc. It took us roughly 4 hours to get there via private vehicle and the guidance of Waze. The beach long enough and is very clean with clear blue waters, but gets deep quickly within 10-15 feet when u step into the water. You may want to watch your children closely when having a swim. All in all the resort is very classy and modern, very well maintained and clean. The restaurant is beautifully designed, serves good food but the waiter service is a little slow. The reception staff are very courteous and helpful. Half of the fee we paid per head is consumable for food and drinks. Would definitely recommend this place for a day trip.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Book early if you're doing a day tour and don't forget the sun block.
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Response from Patricia Gusi, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded May 24, 2023
Dear RicoManila, Greetings from Acuaverde Beach Resort! Thank you for taking the time to share with us your wonderful experience in our resort. We are glad to know that you had a comfortable day trip and enjoyed our facilities and amenities. We do appreciate your honest and favorable comments and please accept my heartfelt thanks for commending and recognizing the Reception staff. We acknowledge your concern on food service and we will definitely improve on this. It is always encouraging for us to know that our guests are satisfied with our services as it is what we strive for everyday. We invite you to stay for a night or two the next time you visit Acuaverde. Warm Regards from your Acuaverde family. Yours Sincerely, Patricia V. Gusi General Manager
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Our family had a wonderful 2 night stay! We chose this place because it is very dog friendly. Cookie had her own gourmet menu and access to free life jacket. The beach area was very clean. They have nice cabanas for lounging. Customer service is exceptional . Staff are courteous and obliging to our requests. At the beach. We enjoyed the tree hung swings and the porch side chairs and tables for evening chit chat. The gardens are very pretty The only downsides are the vendors that too frequently approach you at the beach and sunsets occur on the far right horizon.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patricia Gusi, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded Feb 20, 2023
Dear Curious48438427618, Greetings from Acuaverde Beach Resort! We are glad to know that you all had a memorable stay in Acuaverde, a preferred pet-friendly resort in Laiya, together with Cookie. She must have been very excited for a beach experience and in trying out our offerings from the pet menu. My heartfelt thanks for commending and recognizing the staff and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly through my email at pvgusi@acuaverderesort.com.ph. Yours Sincerely, Patricia V. Gusi General Manager
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Had a lovely stay in this resort with our two huskies ❤️ Check in process was fast, the room is lovely. We had a minor issue with one of the lights but it was fixed immediately. They took care of our allergens as well so we felt safe in eating in the beach. Additionally, the food is amazing and delicious! Beach was clean and serene and our dogs were happy to lie on the shore since it was peaceful and breezy. Staff was kind and accommodating to us and our furbabies.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patricia Gusi, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded Nov 20, 2023
Dear Coastal40248997450, Greetings from Acuaverde Beach Resort! I would like to thank you for choosing to stay with us and appreciating our pet-friendly facilities and amenities. I am very glad to know that you had an overall excellent stay together with your furbabies. Your kind words are very much appreciated and will truly inspire us more to provide the finest and friendliest service as these are what we strive for everyday. Allow me to invite you to our upcoming pet events in 2024 for the months of February, April, June, August and October. Details of these events will be announced in Acuaverde's Facebook and Instagram pages. Your furbabies will surely have lots of fun at the beach as they play, mingle and bring home wonderful prizes from our sponsors. Once again, thank you and we will be looking forward to your next visit. Yours Sincerely, Patricia V. Gusi General Manager
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11/10 would recommend this place for small families. The food buffet was great, the staff are all so friendly and courteous, their beachfront is well-maintained, and the cabanas are perfect for an afternoon all-day at the beach kind of day. The whole family cannot wait to go back 😊
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patricia Gusi, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded Mar 12, 2024
Dear G7942AEveronica, Mabuhay! Thank you for taking the time to share with us your wonderful experience in Acuaverde. We are glad to know that you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed our food offerings, facilities and amenities. Your recognition of the unparalleled service of our staff is greatly appreciated. It is always encouraging for us to know that our guests are satisfied with our services as it is what we strive for everyday. If there is anything that I can do for you, please do get in touch with me through my e-mail at pvgusi@acuaverderesort.com.ph. Your Acuaverde family will be looking forward to your next visit. Yours Sincerely, Patricia V. Gusi General Manager
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Pet friendly, very nice beach with nice outdoor cabanas. Room was too basic for the price. Restaurant took forever to serve the food to the point were some of us cancelled their orders and went to the Apt 1B restaurant next door. I will not return, will try other hotels in the area.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Patricia Gusi, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded Sep 28, 2024
Dear lissettereyn0s0, Mabuhay! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. However, I regret that you have encountered such inconvenience during your recent stay. I understand your concerns and please accept my sincerest apology. The entire team is grateful for your honest feedback as it is the most valuable advice we can receive. It allows us to recognize our areas of weakness and make appropriate adjustments as needed. I am hoping that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the near future. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me directly through my email at pvgusi@acuaverderesort.com.ph. Yours Sincerely, Patricia V. Gusi General Manager
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Despite arriving with the best of emotions, we left very unsatisfied.
The resort is an old and unwell kept infrastructure which has not seen much maintenance since the last years probably.
Rooms are as small as they can be, while the bed and pillows are comfortable, pretty much everything else is falling apart or broken.
The food is average in quality, small in serving and highly priced compared to similar establishments. Dishes are limited and only available from 8am to 8pm.
Beach is quite wide, offers some free cabanas where you can relax with your dog. The sand is made of thick grainy rocks, full of pebbles making it quite unpleasant to walk on, even when going into the water. What was most concerning was that they had pieces of glass just laying there, signifying no one from the property bothers cleaning it. This was also evident since there was a plastic bottle just laying there for days till we decided to pick it up.
The only positive thing that stood out in our stay was the welcoming efforts of the staff which at all times was friendly and accommodating.
Our review would’ve been less critical if this resort had a price more in line with its offering. Instead you are charged an incredible amount of 7500php for a non beachside room, plus 800php for every pet you bring, making a total of 8300php per day for a couple + pet
The only reason why customers still go here is most likely because it is one of the few resorts that allow pets, but for this price it is definitely NOT worth it.
Not going back again.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Tess Samaniego, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded Jun 25, 2021
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Acuaverde Beach Resort! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. However, we regret that you have encountered such inconvenience during your recent stay. We understand your concerns and please be assured that the upkeep of the resort is our top priority. We will continuously work on improvements to provide complete satisfaction to our guests. Thank you for commending and recognizing our staff. We have shared your appreciation to the team which will definitely inspire them to consistently deliver genuine hospitality. We are hoping that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly through my email at svgusi@acuaverderesort.com.ph. Yours Sincerely, Simonette V. Gusi General Manager
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This is my second visit to Acuaverde and the friendliness and efficiency of your staff remains the same. They have always been hospitable and accommodating. I note however that some of the accommodations/rooms have detriorated and the number of peddlers on the beach have become annoying/worrisome. The previous privacy and security has sadly been diminished because of the peddlers prowling the beachfront. The food service remains satisfying - kudos to the kitchen staff and the very efficient staff providing drinks and other assistance.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patricia Gusi, General Manager at Acuaverde Beach Resort
Responded Mar 6, 2023
Dear gj0ta, Greetings from Acuaverde Beach Resort! We appreciate hearing from you and glad that we were able to live up to your expectations on your return visit. We do appreciate your honest feedback and please accept my heartfelt thanks for commending and recognizing the staff. Be assured that we are committed to improving all aspects of our operations and deliver complete satisfaction to our guests. We are hoping to have the pleasure of serving you again when you visit Laiya. Warm regards from your Acuaverde family. Sincerely, Patricia V. Gusi General Manager
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We are from Australia and a family vacation. We also had a wedding here with guests attending from all over the world.
Firstly the hotel is very safe and secure, with security at front and back, the beach is flagged with lifeguard for safe swimming and plenty of amenities available for this peaceful boutique resort.
The water here is so refreshing (just recommend bringing reef shoes cause it’s a little rocky). They offer free cabanas big enough form 2-4 people to relax in.
The staff were so friendly and very very helpful.
They organised s’mores for us over the bonfire on the beach, we enjoyed many water sports including kayaking, banana boating and even played volleyball.
The food is amazing with a buffet dinner for breakfast and nighttime and ala carte available for lunch. Both international and Tagalog. Their famous Batangas coffee is delicious.
We cannot thank the staff enough for this amazing experience. Everything was perfect.
Special shout out to Sugar, Angel and Merrylle for making it all possible.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:I recommend organising a driver through Acuaverde to get there for international guests.
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The staff was friendly and accommodating. They ensured our senior dog was totally comfortable by giving him water and an extra seat. The staff provided my dog with a Christmas loot bag, which was full of fun surprises and treats. Every time they will assist us, they took their time to make sure that all our needs and concerns were addressed properly.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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What makes a trip worthwhile is the food, though they don't have buffet meals due to the pandemic the breakfast inclusion is awesome. You can have it served anytime from 7am to 9am, either at the restaurant or at the veranda of your room. Ours was served at the veranda, with a nice view of the beach and the premises.
Room 4/5 - TV and Wifi not working when we got there but they ensure that it's fixed within the day Food 5/5 Staff 5/5 Parking 3/5 - need to lookout for anything that can puncture your tires. also, the staff who assisted us in the parking guided us to a space where there's a low hanging wire that it hit our trunk when we opened it.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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