With numerous mineral springs, scenic lakes, and protected forests, Laguna has long been a summer escape for travelers from Manila and Southern Luzon. Stories of basking in the province’s natural beauty have been immortalized in film, literature, and song.
With well-known cities and towns like Calamba, Los Baños, Majayjay, and San Pablo, it can be challenging to decide where to go for a Laguna getaway. But we’ve taken the guesswork out of planning your road trip. Find your paradise this weekend with our handpicked list of Laguna resorts.
Caliraya Ecoville Recreation and Farm Resort
Originally meant to be a hillside retreat for anglers, Caliraya Ecoville Recreation and Farm Resort is more than just a fishing destination. It is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and return to nature. Enjoy the windy weather of Caliraya while savoring Filipino comfort food made with organic ingredients. The resort has a two-hectare fish pond, campsites, nature trails, and various accommodations. Choose from four different types of lodging: tents, native huts, dormitory rooms, or hotel rooms.
Caliraya Ecoville Recreation and Farm Resort is at Lumban-Caliraya-Cavinti Road, Cavinti, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 906 470 3916 or email ota.fpdglobal@gmail.com and mroxas.ecoville@gmail.com. Visit calirayaecoville.com for more information.
Caliraya Resort Club
Get your adrenaline pumping at Caliraya Resort Club, the ultimate choice for recreation. A weekend in the green landscape atop the mountains of Caliraya is ideal for unwinding and spending quality time with the family. The resort offers plenty of attractions that will make your trip unforgettable. Get messy at the Slip N’ Slide or get dizzy inside a Zorb ball. Have a heartwarming talk with your loved ones over a bonfire. Rest comfortably in a room, duplex, cabana, or suite.
Take your family and friends on an adventure at Caliraya Resort Club with a day pass from KKday for 603 PHP. Caliraya Resort Club is in Barangay Lewin, Lumban, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 2 8632 1010 or 1111, +63 917 512 6477, or +63 922 860 1167. You may also send a message to reservations.crc@sfs.com.ph. Visit calirayaresortclub.com for more information.
Hannah’s Garden Resort and Events Place
Are you looking for a relaxing getaway? Hannah’s Garden is a peaceful and comfortable place to free yourself from the noise of the metro. The resort has up to 10 rooms named after flowers and a dormitory room for large groups. Relax in the swimming pools, stroll the gardens, play a round of table tennis, or indulge in a massage.
Hannah’s Garden Resort and Events Place is Barangay Bunggo Silangan, Calamba, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 956 673 1414 or send an email to hannahsgarden.eventplace@yahoo.com. Visit hannahsgarden.ph for details.
Laresio Resorts
Laresio is a hot spring resort close to the boundaries of spring-rich and lake-studded towns of Calamba and Los Baños. Its name is a portmanteau of Laguna Residential Resort, a reference to the many private villas in this part of Laguna. Laresio offers guests breathtaking lakeside views, soothing hot springs, and a wide array of extreme outdoor activities. If you want to take things slow, the resort also boasts stunning sunrises and sunsets, plus views of the majestic Mount Makiling. Stay in one of the five types of rooms or book one of the resort’s seven villas.
Laresio Resorts is in Alviar Compound, Purok 1B, Barangay Tadlac, Los Baños, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 49 502 0168, +63 2 8552 5148, +63 917 551 7934, or +63 917 538 1284. You may also email reservations@laresio.com or laresio15@gmail.com. Visit laresio.com for details.
Mountain Lake Resort
Mountain Lake is situated on the shores of Lake Caliraya, overlooking Mount Banahaw. Play a round of golf at Caliraya Springs. Catch fish by the lake and have it cooked into a delicious meal. Rent a bicycle or kayak. Take a dip in the relaxing pool. Look at the stars through the telescope at Astro Camp. Spend the night glamping or at a hotel room, Filipino-style cottage, or boathouse.
Visit Mountain Lake for a day with a special pass from KKday at rates starting at 866 PHP. Mountain Lake Resort is in the Caliraya Springs Golf Complex in Barangay East Talaongan, Cavinti, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 2 8257 2244 or email inquiry@mountainlake.ph. Visit mountainlake.ph to learn more.
Porta Verde Resort
Porta Verde is an intimate lakeside family getaway with swimming pools, a jacuzzi, and a playground. Spend the weekend fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding, and more. For a good night’s rest, choose from one of seven well-appointed cabanas and villas.
Porta Verde Resort is at Porta Verde Way, Cavinti Road, Barangay Lumot, Cavinti, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 2 807 8405, +63 995 517 4461, or +63 917 506 7194. You may also email reservation@portaverderesort.com or portaverderesort@gmail.com. Visit portaverderesort.com to learn more.
Sitio de Amor
Sitio de Amor is a secret haven that advocates the preservation of our cultural heritage. The welcoming accommodations are decorated with heirlooms and priceless antiques. From a rustic treehouse to the carefully restored 1920s Calauag House, select from up to nine unique lodgings. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Café Gaudencio. During the day, take a dip in the natural lagoon, or unwind in the infinity pool.
Sitio de Amor is at Kilometer 88 Maharlika Highway, Purok Paraiso, San Antonio I, San Pablo, Laguna. For reservations, call +63 918 927 4346 or +63 917 533 0209, or email booking@sitiodeamor.com. For details, visit sitiodeamor.com.
*Featured image via Philippine Department of Tourism
