CASITA YSABEL, Batangas

Casita Ysabel - A rustic coastal retreat with spa services, snorkeling, and mountain trekking

Casita Ysabel offers a restorative escape with private casitas featuring air conditioning, hot showers, and terraces overlooking Balayan Bay. The resort's 10 uniquely designed rooms include options like the Natalia, a ground-level seaside room with beach access, and the Marimi, a hilltop casita with panoramic ocean views. Guests can explore the Casita Ysabel reef, part of the Verde Island Passage, known for its marine biodiversity, or hike Mt. Gulugod Baboy for sunrise views. Meals are served al fresco at the dining terrace, featuring home-cooked dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The Tre Earth Spa provides massages and body treatments, while the garden paths lead to ocean reefs ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. The resort is located in Mabini, 62 miles from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, accessible via a 3-hour drive or public transport. Nearby landmarks include Mt. Gulugod Baboy (1 mile) and Anisiam Beach House (2 miles).

Pros

The Casita Ysabel reef offers direct access to snorkeling and scuba diving with abundant marine life.

Rooms feature private terraces with ocean or garden views, air conditioning, and hot showers.

The Tre Earth Spa provides signature massages and body treatments for relaxation.

Home-cooked meals use locally sourced ingredients, served in an al fresco dining area.

The resort's secluded location ensures a quiet, uncrowded atmosphere.

Cons

Some rooms lack televisions or mini-bars.

The beach requires a short hike to access from certain accommodations.