Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center in Bauan, Batangas
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Batangas is popular for its stunning beaches and diving sites, making it a favorite travel destination for domestic tourists from Manila.

Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center in Bauan, Batangas

Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center in Bauan, Batangas

But beyond the coastal treasures, the province boasts rich historical and cultural sites and untapped marine sanctuaries.

Strategically located at the heart of these hidden gems is the Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center in Bauan, Batangas.

“Our strategy is to show the other side of Batangas,” said Brett Richard Borjal, Operations Manager of Sotogrande Batangas.

The hotel exudes a mixed vibe of a luxury convention center, with well-equipped ballrooms, and a cozy family getaway where kids can enjoy the warm swimming pool surrounded by nature, or the well-guarded playroom.

Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center Ballroom
Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center Ballroom

Guests can avail of tour packages, including a 30-minute transport service to Taal Heritage Town, home to the towering 15th-century Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours. The Catholic Church is considered the biggest in Asia. Tourists can enjoy walking through the historic town, where ancestral homes and Filipiniana boutiques are located.

The hotel also offers a guided tour to the Bauan Marine Sanctuary to discover the less-traveled part of Batangas, and a group hike to Mt. Gulugod Baboy.

Mount Gulugod Baboy in Mabini Batangas
Mount Gulugod Baboy in Mabini Batangas

Borjal said the property is positioned to provide premium rest and relaxation for business executives traveling through the upcoming Bauan International Port.

At the same time, the hotel is ideal for corporate events, team-building, conferences for provincial town leaders, and staff.

Borjal said the hotel currently has 142 rooms, but will soon expand to 180 rooms to meet the growing demand

Sotogrande Batangas Two Bedroom Suite
Sotogrande Batangas Two Bedroom Suite

Sotogrande Batangas advocates for sustainability, which is deeply integrated into its daily operations.

He said the hotel installed an EV charging station to give EV vehicle owners comfort when driving to nearby tourist attractions.

Some of the sustainability practices at Sotogrande Hotel include: using in-room water in glass bottles; installing pumps for shampoo and body wash instead of plastic containers; and placing signs to request towel reuse.

Suelo
Suelo
Kansi Pata
Kansi Pata
Tulingan
Tulingan

The hotel’s restaurant ‘Suelo’ (meaning soil) also serves locally sourced Tapang Taal (beef) and the strong aroma of Liberica, also known as Kapeng Barako.

Committed to empowering local communities through livelihood, the majority of hotel staff are locals from Bauan and nearby towns.

The hotel can be reached in 1.5 hours from Manila by traversing the South Luzon Expressway and the STAR Tollway.

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Written by Star Torres

Estrella is currently the Managing Editor of AgriTayo.com and Sustainability.ph. She contributes stories for the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), Brussels-based Equaltimes.com, and the BusinessMirror. She served as the Communication Specialist for USAID’s ProtectHealth. She also worked as Head of Media and Communication for Save the Children Philippines.

As a journalist, she became a Research Fellow of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Brussels Office. Estrella is passionate about writing issues on environment, climate justice, as well as children and women’s rights. She holds a Master’s Degree in Communication at the University of the Philippines,

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