When it comes to beaches in Batangas, Calatagan is always among our top choices. It has fair sand and shallow waters, and it’s not as crowded as other beach destinations in the province. We recently returned to Calatagan to find out what has changed since the pandemic and what to expect in the new normal. In this article, we’ll focus on one of its most iconic attractions — Stilts Calatagan beach Resort!
Accommodations in Calatagan range from undeveloped coves to more upscale resorts, from rugged camping sites to glamorous villas and water parks. The Stilts Calatagan is on the higher end of the spectrum. It is a well-known venue for team buildings and special occasions like birthdays, debuts, and most especially, weddings. the most distinct feature of the resort is the cluster of overwater bungalows, linked by wooden boardwalks, reminiscent of the water villas in the Maldives. These villas and other overnight cottages/rooms might be too expensive for budget travelers, but sun chasers and beach lovers can make do with a workaround — day tour and beach camping.
But whether you’re spending a night or just visiting on a day trip, new normal policies apply. Every visitor must present a few travel requirements and follow additional measures to ensure the safety of everyone. So, if you are visiting Stilts Calatagn soon, here are some things you need to know.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
Stilts Calatagan travel Requirements
New normal Booking Process
How to get to Stilts Calatagan from ManilaBy private Car
Julkisilla liikennevälineillä
By tour Package
Stilts Calatagan new normal Admission Protocol
Operating Days and Hours
Day tour vs Overnight StayDay tour RatesEntrance Fee
Hut/Table Rentals
Overnight RatesCamping Fee
Tent Rentals
Things to Do at Stilts CalataganThree Beaches
Aqua Sports
Scuba Diving
Boat adventure Tour
ATV adventure Tour
Stilts Calatagan rules and Regulations
Where to EatCan I bring outside food?
Corkage fees and other service Fees
Other tips for the poor Traveler
Frequently Asked QuestionsAre kids and senior citizens allowed at Stilts?
Are pets allowed at Stilts?
Can I use the restroom or shower if I’m on a day tour?
Can I take photos at the stilts area where the overwater villas are?
Can I fly a drone?
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Stilts Calatagan travel Requirements
Here are the requirements when traveling to Stilts Calatagan beach Resort:
Advance Booking form or guest confirmation Voucher, to be provided to you by Stilts management upon booking confirmation.
Health declaration Form. The Stilts management will forward the soft copy of this form to you after your booking confirmation. One form per guest.
ANY of the following:
– Vaccination card, for fully vaccinated guests;
– negative test results dated 1 to 3 days before check in date, as per Stilts. According to Calatagan Tourism, it can be a negative RT-PCR test result issued within 48 hours or rapid antigen or saliva test issued within 24 hours.
– medical Certificate OR Barangay health Certificate. medical certificate must be issued by a government or private physician and should state that you’re not on the list of probable suspects or confirmed COVID-19 cases in your area.
❗️ important NOTES:
While Stilts Calatagan lists medical certificates as an option, the Calatagan tourism Office’s October announcement includes only negative test results and a vaccination cards. Please double check with the LGU or with Stilts when you book.
The certificates and the duly accomplished health declaration forms must be dated as close as possible to your scheduled check out and must be submitted via e-mail at least one day before your trip.
Kids and senior citizens are allowed. Stilts is one of the few resorts in Calatagan authorized to accept guests of all ages. just secure all the necessary documents required by the resort. pregnant women and persons with comorbidities are not allowed. This is in accordance with the guidelines of Administrative order No. 2020-006-C.
New normal Booking Process
As of writing, resorts in Calatagan DO NOT accept WALK-INS. You need to make a prior reservation before your trip. Stilts Calatagan beach resort accepts both day tour and overnight guests. We visited as day tour guests only. Here’s how we secured our slots:
Contact Stilts Calatagan. We sent an e-mail to the management inquiring about the day tour rates. here are the contact details:
– E-mail Address: stilts.sales@gmail.com
– Landline:(+632) 967-0820
– Mobile Numbers: 0917 5863343 / 0917 5807653 / 0917 5237777 / 0908 8662254
Provide the info needed for the formal quotation. Stilts management will ask for details such as the total headcount, your choice lodging, and the date of your visit. Then, they will send you the quotation, bank details, requirements, and other reminders.
Complete the necessary requirements and pay the 50% downpayment. Your reservationis tentative until you send a copy of your deposit slip to the given e-mail address. Make sure to pay on or before the applicable payment option Date. Stilts Calatagan reserves the right to cancel your booking if no deposit is made.
Accomplish and submit the necessary forms. After sending a copy of your deposit slip (50% downpayment), the management will forward the following:
– guest confirmation Voucher, which contains the cost breakdown, your check out details, and the inclusions.
– guest Registration Form, which is a list of all the names of the guests and the waiver.
– health declaration Form
– list of rules and regulations
One Registration form per group, but each guest must submit a health declaration Form. You must send via e-mail at least one day before your scheduled check out or check-in date
If traveling via private vehicle, provide the license plate of your vehicle. This will be forwarded to and coordinated with the checkpoint staff.
On the day of your visit, have all the requirements ready for checking. There’s a representative per resort at the checkpoint. They will check your documents and your name on the resort’s guest list. Prepare a hard copy of the documents just to be sure.
How to get to Stilts Calatagan from Manila
Stilts Calatagan beach resort is located in Barangay Sta. Ana on the western coast of the municipality. coming from Manila, the travel time is three to four hours, depending on traffic conditions.
By private Car
Going on a road trip has become the choice weekend activity in the time of COVID-19. It’s the most convenient and safest way to travel nowadays. going to Calatagan from Manila, the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is the fastest route. another route is via Aguinaldo Highway. Whichever route you choose, road tripping is now easier when you consult Waze or Google Maps for direction. but if you are curious about how to do it old school, read on.
From SLEX, you can either take Santa Rosa exit or Mamplasan Exit. The latter is now the fastest route with the launching of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX). ready your Autosweep and EasyTrip (if taking CALAX).
Either route, you will be driving along Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road. continue driving until you reach Tagaytay Rotonda.
Continue driving along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road. You will reach the Batangas-Cavite boundary. Drive past the arc with a “Welcome to Nasugbu” greeting.
Take a right turn when you reach the Palico Rotonda or junction. The landmarks are Jollibee and Caltex. You will pass by central Azucarera Don Pedro.
Continue driving along Palico-Nasugbu highway until you reach the Lian-Nasugbu Intersection/Rotonda. Your landmarks are Shakey’s and shell gasoline station.
Drive around the rotonda to the Calatagan-Lian Highway. You will pass through Lian town proper. Last time we passed through here, there was a checkpoint upon entry to the town center. If there still is one, just tell them you’re just passing through to Calatagan and show your documents when asked. continue driving until you reach the boundary of Calatagan and Lian.
Clear Calatagan checkpoint. This is located just after the Calatagan welcome arch. someone will approach you to ask which resort you’re booked with. Then, a representative from that resort will verify. have your guest confirmation voucher and medical Certificate ready just in case they ask for proof.
When you are already cleared, continue driving through Calatagan town proper. You will pass by Lago de Oro and Calatagan Golf Course.
Continue driving and follow the road signs. There is a part where the national road becomes one-way and you have to turn right. continue driving until you see the sign to Stilts Calatagan beach resort to your right.
Turn right and continue driving until you reach the resort’s main gate.
Alternative Route: In case there’s a major traffic build up in Tagaytay, another route from SLEX is to continue driving to star Tollway then take Batangas City Exit. then drive through the towns of Bauan, Lemery, Calaca, and Balayan to reach Calatagan.
Julkisilla liikennevälineillä
Make your way to DLTBCo Buendia Bus Terminal, located just next to the LRT Gil Puyat Station.
Board the bus bound for Calatagan. P180-200. get off at Calatagan town Proper.
Hail a tricycle to Stilts. Fare: P200-250.
Pre-pandemic, there was a Calatagan Van terminal in Pasay City. It’s located along P. Zamora street between Kabayan hotel and Metropoint Mall. This is the point where MRT trains terminate at Taft station along EDSA. but we’re not sure if this van service remains operational.
By tour Package
Not yet confident taking public transportation during the pandemic, but you don’t have a car? You can try booking day tour packages from respectable and DOT-accredited travel agencies or through your trusted online booking platforms like Klook!
If you are booking via Klook, the Stilts Calatagan Day tour package usually includes the following:
Roundtrip land transfers from Metro Manila
LocAl Englanninkielinen kiertueiden koordinaattori
Pääsymaksu
Polttoaineiden ja maksulliset maksut
Matkavakuutus
Huomioi:
Tarkista varauksesi ja vastaavat sulkeumat ennen vahvistamista. Yksi paketti kattaa sisäänpääsymaksun, kun taas toinen ei.
Ateriat eivät sisälly hintaan.
Tavallinen noutopiste on Aasian SM-ostoskeskuksessa.
✅ Tarkista hinnat ja saatavuus täällä!
Stilut Calatagan uusi normaali pääsyprotokolla
Kun olet saavuttanut lomakeskuksen pääportille, vartija pyytää tietoja, kuten vieraiden lukumäärää, nimiä (tai ainakin varauksen varauksen) ja / tai oleskelun kesto (päiväretki tai yön yli).
Jatka ajamista ajoneuvon parkkipaikalle. Lomakeskuksessa on neljä ajoneuvon pysäköintialuetta: tärkein ajoneuvon pysäköintipaikka, pieni ajoneuvo parkkipaikka lähellä tärkeintä Frontdesk, ajoneuvon pysäköintipaikka lähellä Serenity Beachia ja puutaloja ja ajoneuvon pysäköintipaikka lähellä Destiny Beach ja Infinity Area. Siirry vartijan sinulle osoitettu paljon.
Varmista, että käytät kasvosi maskia ja kasvosuoja.
Siirry Footbath, sanitaatio ja Thermal Skannausalue (Serenity Frontdesk).
Sinut ohjataan pääasiallinen Frontdeskin alue sisäänkirjautumiseen ja rekisteriin. Ryhmäsi annetaan koko keinona kartta. On joitain alueita, jotka ovat pois päältä. Nämä merkitään kartalla.
Jokaiselle vieraille annetaan vedenpitävä ranneke. Ja sitten voit siirtyä makean spot-ravintolaan tervetuliaisjuomille.
Voit joko kävellä nimettyyn paikkaan (mökki, pöytä tai huvila) tai voit käyttää lomakeskuksen huoltovälineen.
Aseta ja nauti!
Toimintapäivät ja tuntia
Työaika
9:00 – 18:00
Maanantai – lauantai
Resort tuntia
7:00 – 10:00
Päivittäin
Huomaa: Päivän kiertueen vieraille tärkeimmät portit ovat avoinna klo 7.00 ja lähellä klo 10.00.
Päivän kiertue vs yöpyminen
Se riippuu budjetistasi ja asioita, jotka haluat tehdä keinona.
Päiväretki on halvempaa, mutta sinulla on rajoitettu aika nauttia lomakeskuksesta ja rannasta. Jos haluat maksimoida aikaa, sinun täytyy olla siellä aikaisin. Jos haluat vain tarkistaa päiväretken, se on kätevämpää ja nopeampaa, jos menet sinne yksityisen auton kautta.
Yöpyminen on kallista, mutta sinulla on enemmän aikaa nauttia mukavuuksista ja muista toimista spiltsissä. Voit jakaa kustannukset, jos ryhmä on suuri ja matkustat ystävien kanssa. Tai voit leiriytyä. Jos tämä on sinun pitkään odotettu perheen ulospäin ja sinulla on rahaa viettää, sitten kaikki keinoin, jatka yöpymistä.
Päivän matkan hinnat
Pääsymaksu
P450 / Henkilö: Off-sesongin (tammikuu, helmikuu ja heinä-marraskuu)
P500 / Henkilö: Peak Season (maalis-kesäkuu, joulukuu ja lomat)
Huomioi:
Calataganin kunta on valinnut P30: n kokoelman matkailun ekologista maksua kohti. Tämä maksetaan normaalisti keinona joko sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä tai tarkistaa. Sinun tarvitsee vain maksaa tämä kerran. Jos vierailet useita lomakohteita, sinun on vain ratkaistava tämä ensimmäisessä keinona.
Sisäänkäynti lapsille kuusi (6) vuotta vanha ja alla ovat ilmaisia.
Päivän matkan päässä ovat tervetuliaisjuomat, uima-altaat ja pääsy ranta-alueille.
Päivän matkan päässä on myös pääsy suihkuhuoneisiin, matkamuistomyymälöihin ja muihin mukavuuksiin, kuten ravintolaan.
Voit käyttää vesitoimintapaketteja ja retkiä, mutta nämä ovat sisäänpääsymaksun päällä. Näillä on erilliset hinnat.
HUT / pöytävuokraus
Harmony Beach -alue
Viihtyisät nooks (puiset pöydät ja penkit)
Kapasiteetti: 5-10 pax
Peak-nopeus: P600
Peak-P500
Avoimet mökit
Kapasiteetti: 15 PAX
Peak-nopeus: P1,250
Peak-nopeus: P1,100
Pieni paviljonki
Kapasiteetti: 20 pax
Peak-nopeus: P1500
Peak-korko: P1,300
Iso paviljonki
Kapasiteetti: 50 pax
Peak-hinta: P3000
Off-Peak -opeus: P2500
Serenity Beach -alue
Viihtyisät nooks (puiset pöydät ja penkit)
Kapasiteetti: 20 pax
Peak-nopeus: P600
Peak-P500
Avoimet mökit
Kapasiteetti: 20 pax
Peak-nopeus: P1,250
Peak-nopeus: P1,100
Pieni Cabana
Kapasiteetti: 10 Pax
Peak-nopeus: P1500
Peak-korko: P1,300
Big Cabana
Kapasiteetti: 20 pax
Peak-nopeus: P1500
Huippu