A fully-furnished private villa, your own pool, and just steps away from the beach. What’s not to love?
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With the summer season in full swing, many have been planning that much-deserved tropical vacation. But while the usual suspects tourists eye this time of year like Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao get all the attention, let’s not sleep on nearby destinations closer to home that still give the sun and surf fantasy. One such location is Lian, Batangas, and, in particular, the private villas of Araya Beach Casas. If a summer stay that’s away from the hustle and bustle of the city and close to the scenic sounds of the beach is what you’re after, Araya has got you covered.
BEACHFRONT BLISS
Araya Beach Casas, which served as the host for our Hot Tropic Summer Party, is a beachfront property in San Diego, Lian, Batangas that’s only a 3-hour drive away from the Metro. The gated property features a 12-car parking space, making transportation less hassle for groups looking to have fun and families ready to unwind. Among the collection of resorts in the area, Araya stands out with its unique mix of brutalist architecture and seaside nature.
Nestled in a secluded location along the picturesque coastline, the resort offers guests a vacation to indulge in the calm of the beach as you rejuvenate and recharge the mind and body. The moment you enter the property, Araya greets you with the view of the ocean and tropical ambiance that is easy on the eyes (and not to mention perfect for the IG feed).
YOUR OWN CASAS
The stars of the show at Araya are the four serviced private 2-storey casas that are divided into two Garden Casas and two Beach Casas. The latter is a real treat as it’s located right in front of the beach, making for the best view to wake up to from your bedroom. But regardless of which casas you’ll choose, you’ll find each is a spacious fit for a comfortable summer adventure. Each casa can accommodate six adults and up to two children each, with three bedrooms that have their own balcony on the second floor and a bathroom on each floor.
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The Master bedroom features a King-sized bed, a side table, a flat-screen TV, and an ensuite bathroom that comes with a shower, sink, toilets with bidet, basic handwash, bath towels, and pool towels. The two other bedrooms, meanwhile, have a Queen-sized bed that shares one full bathroom. In the living area, unwind with a lounge sofa and dine on a 6-seater dining table with an adjacent 2-seater kitchen island nook. Other amenities to accompany your stay include a fully-equipped kitchen that features a Nespresso machine, rice cooker, 2-burner induction cooktop, microwave, kettle, refrigerator, freezer, ice-maker, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and glassware.
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If nature is what you’re after, you can chill out on the 8-seater lounge area on the deck, get that tan on the lounge chairs, take a cooling dip in the private plunge pool while you enjoy the view, and soak in the vibes at your own private garden with a 4-seater table.
SUMMER FUN
Activities you can avail of at Araya include kayaking and frisbee, with the resort tapping third parties for other jaunts like jet-ski, ATV, and island hopping, meaning you get to enjoy while also supporting the local community. If all that fun is making the tummy grumble, Araya boasts an in-house menu of local and international cuisine and refreshing drinks. To top it all off, Araya’s staff will be ready to assist you with any of your needs.
With spacious rooms, modern amenities, and stunning ocean views, Araya Beach Casas promises a tranquil getaway we all deserve.
Araya Beach Casas is located at San Diego, Lian, Batangas. Rates for the Beach and Garden Casas vary depending on date of booking, with rates starting at 25,000 pesos per night. For more information on how you can book, check them out here.
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