We went here last weekend (Sept. 24-25) The boyfriend and I had a very tight budget so after days of searching for something that can accommodate us, we finally found Almalin Beach Resort. Travel was 3hrs (without too much traffic). Left Manila at around 10am, arrived at the resort 3-ish pm.

The reservation was made by Ms.Precious - their admin in Manila. We weren't able to pay on time but we decided to just walk in. We were greeted by Manong Nonoy who was the caretaker. The resort has no restaurant so you have to bring your own food. They provide a cooking place where you can use wood to start fire. You can rent gasul and stove for P200 (we were given a discount of P50 since we were just 2).

Rate is P2,000.00 per night. This is for the Nipa Hut beach front. There's also P1,500 rooms but this doesn't have its own restroom. Though there's a common restroom nearby and it looks ok to use.

We were the only guests at the time we visited so it was very serene. Our room was small and the restroom too but it was doable. It had a double bed with mosquito net (which I love by the way) to prevent any insects getting in the bed. The room had only a fan, a nite table and shelves - where you can put your stuff on. The room was old and some of the materials used are rusty - ie towel handles and fan but it was ok. It has been said that its because of the sea salt.

We stayed overnight. The beach was LOVELY. The sand was fine (not as fine as Boracay's but it was waaaayyy better than the other Batangas sand). We're very much particular on the sand and the water. The water was clean but it wasn't that clear cos of the typhoon coming. The waves were strong when we got there, but on Sunday morning, we were able to swim and sun bathe. We loved the beach. It was perfect for us.

The resort had a pool which looks big on their website but it was quite small. Since we were the only guests, it was enough. I'm not sure though if the pool can handle a lot of guests.

Our room also had a hammock where we stayed all afternoon to just hangout.

They also have family rooms which are newly built and would be perfect for families / barkadas. Rates are only P5,000 and P6,000

So, here's my two cents on the place:

PROS:
1. Cheap
2. Lovely beach, fine sand, clean water
3. Pool
4. Free WIFI
5. Private
6. Very nice staff
7. Only 3hrs. drive from Manila

CONS
1. No restaurant
2. Old furniture inside the room
3. Fence at the beach front - don't know what's this for
4. There were dogs at the beach - no biggie though