I was invited by a very good friend of mine to join his family, relatives and friends to have fun in Balai Anilao. I checked about the place first through the internet and asked some friends about it and got favorable reviews about the resort. Since my weakness is great food, I was easily convinced to join them after hearing... more

The SERVICE is great. All members of the staff are always smiling. They were very helpful, accommodating and fast. The ROOM looks and feels "native" with its airy, bamboo floor and the nipa hut roof. You can decide if you want to use the a/c or if you'll just settle with the fan. The bathroom is very clean unlike other... more

My best friend brought me here with his families and another friend from the states. We check in to their rooms, rooms are really very rustic and old. Then we rented a boat from the hotel for 1500 pesos, which is good for 3 hours. The boat man said that we can go to Sombrero Island, the only decent beach... more

Last weekend, my sister and together with some firends had our overnight summer escapade at Balai Laiya Resort in San Juan Batangas. Though I have previously visited and stayed in couple of resorts along the shorelines of Laiya too, it was my first time in Balai. Alright, below are the things I noticed from beginning until the end of our... more

rustic but clean accommodations, not crowded, quiet, very friendly and accomodating staff, clean beach, heavenly buffet :) more

We have just returned from Balai Resort and the experience was great. We had to commute, which was easy and the staff even called us to confirm directions already given. The rate already included the meals and they were yummy. They served a starter, three entrees and a desert. Water, instant coffee, instant chocolate was available 24 hours in the... more

Quite farther than the other resorts in the area but it's location turned out to be an advantage as it is quite secluded. It has a beachfront which is not full of motorized boats used by divers as a take-off station. Adjacent to a protected marine area which makes it ideal for snorkelling. Great place, great food, great staff, great... more

The motivation to go there was for diving. But also we found a very nice, cozy and lovely place. It has a very personal touch with friendly and motivated staff. The food, breakfast, lunch and dinner were always plenty and very tasty local cuisine. The rooms are simple and clean. the bed is comfortabe, the air conditioning quiet, the bathroom... more

I checked in there with my family, which were 8 of us in total we required 4 rooms. Our ages ranged from 2 1/2 years old - 65ish). There were 2 who had prior scuba diving experience. General: Rustic, basic accomodations, with a homey feel. A place where you spend little time in your room and most of your time... more