Sleep in a Cocoon by the Beach in this Batangas Resort

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With the holidays coming up, travelers are busy booking vacations near the Metro. Why not take your usual staycation up a notch by sleeping inside a manmade beachfront cocoon?

A new resort chain in Batangas lets you snuggle like a butterfly – albeit with more room to wiggle around – in unique, cocoon-like rooms with scenic sea views to boot. The Cocoons are designed to “merge intimate stays and engaging plays in one Instagram worthy space for guests.”

And above all, they accept guests of all ages, so you can tag along even your little critters and grandma.

Location

Poolside Cocoon. Photo by Cocoons by Millenial Resorts

Aptly named Cocoons, the Millenial Resorts properties are built on two prime beachfront locations in Batangas: Cocoons, Club Laiya is located in Laiya, San Juan, while Cocoons CaSoBe is in Calatagan South Beach. Both are known for their off-white sandy beaches, clear waters, and accessibility from Manila (an easy three-hour drive on SLEX).

Cocoon Types & Amenities

The CaSoBe and Club Laiya properties offer Garden Cocoons surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens that are ideal for communing with nature. There are 18 Garden Cocoons available for overnight trips in CaSoBe.

In addition to Garden Cocoons, the Club Laiya property also features Poolside Cocoons and Beachside Cocoons. Cocoons, Club Laiya is more extensive, offering a total of 33 cocoons.

Beachside cocoon. Photo by Cocoons by Millenial Resorts

Each cocoon comes with the following in-room amenities:

Queen-size bed
Fully air conditioned
Safety deposit box
Flat screen TV with cable
Miniba
Complimentary WiFi

Garden Cocoon. Photo by Cocoons by Millenial Resorts

The unconventional cocoons are similar in design and size and differ mainly on their location on the property and which facilities they are closest to. For instance, Poolside Cocoons have direct pool access and a view of the pool, while Beachside Cocoons have direct beach access and thus boast a fantastic vista of the sea. They are also located close to the Club Lounge.

Reminders

The resort accepts visitors from GCQ areas as well as areas under MGCQ alert levels 1 to 3, except guests who are pregnant or who have comorbidities.
As quarantine classifications change from time to time, be sure to check IATF protocols in advance, as well as LGU guidelines. Better yet, contact the resort ahead of booking to check. Contact details are provided at the bottom of this article.
Walk-ins are not allowed. Guests must have confirmed reservations.
Valid government-issued ID must be presented by guests 18 years old and above.

For CaSoBe

Vaccinated guests 18 years old and above must present a vaccination card indicating they are fully vaccinated. Full vaccination means they have received the 2nd jab of a 2-dose vaccine or 1 dose of a single-shot vaccine (e.g. Janssen) at least 14 days before arrival.
Non-vaccinated guests 18 years old and above must present a negative antigen test (24 hours before check-in) or negative RT-PCR test result (72 hours before check-in).
Children and seniors are permitted entry, but for those who have kids ages 0 to 11 years old, make sure to carry a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
Meanwhile, children ages 12 to 18 must be vaccinated, but if they are not, the following must be presented upon check-in.

Negative RT-PCR (swab or saliva) test result 72 hours before check-in
Negative Antigen test result 24 hours before check-in

Guests ages 12 and above must register through S-Pass and have a Travel Coordination Permit.

For Club Laiya

Fully vaccinated residents of Batangas ages 18 and above only need to present a medical certificate.

Meanwhile, vaccinated guests from outside Batangas 18 years old and above must present a vaccination card indicating they are fully vaccinated. Full vaccination means they have received the 2nd jab of a 2-dose vaccine or 1 dose of a single-shot vaccine (e.g. Janssen) at least 14 days before arrival.

Guests ages 0 to 2 need no requirements, as long as their guardians have complete requirements.

Guests ages 3 to 17 must have a medical certificate from a licensed physician.

Unvaccinated guests must present the following:
Negative RT-PCR (swab or saliva) test result 72 hours before check-in. Saliva test result will only be accepted if it is from The Philippine Red Cross.
Negative Antigen test result 24 hours before check-in

All guests must first pay the ecological fee ticket (P20 per person) at the Municipal Tourism Reception Area at Brgy. Buhay Na Sapa. They will be asked to present their booking confirmation and medical requirements.

A referral slip will be handed by the Municipal Tourism Reception after payment and presentation of requirements. Tourists with no referral slips will not be permitted to enter.