Sabangan Beach Resort in Laiya Batangas is a nice, serene, zen place for those who desire to escape the bustle of the city. Cottages are cozy but a bit less spacious than what we are used to. They welcome pets (with a fee, of course). It is very laid-back and guests tend to be the quieter, polite kind and none of the boisterous, karaoke-singing crowd, which for us, is important. (Although the neighboring resorts can be a pain in the a**, but that’s beyond their control) They also serve a tasty, Filipino breakfast, afternoon merienda and dinner managed buffet. Servers are very friendly and courteous. They even go to your cottage to remind you that the buffet is open. Such good service! This is a major plus factor for us since worrying for meals is such a hassle while on vacation. They also give treats and stickers for your fur babies if you post photos of them. Kudos to Lani from front desk for being friendly and patient with the guests. Other front desk personnel can take a lesson from her! Thanks Sabangan.