Resort Types · Philippines
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type of resort
for your group.
Not all resorts are the same. Private pool, beach, budget, day tour, overnight, family, team building, and group-friendly resorts each suit different trip needs. Find the type that fits your group.
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Barkada Summer Trip
Active
- 16 people · mixed group
- Batangas · Private pool preferred
- ₱1,500/person budget
- Overnight · Kitchen · Parking
Azure Cove Villa Batangas
Offer received
Laiya Beach Club
Acknowledged
Nasugbu Day Resort
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Different resort types help you plan different kinds of trips. Browse the available types and choose the one that best matches how your group wants to use the resort.
⭐ Most Booked Type
Private Pool Resort
Private Pool Resorts
A popular choice for group trips where pool use is a priority. Pool arrangements vary by property, so check who can use the pool, how the space is configured, and whether the resort offers day-tour or overnight stays.
✓ Pool arrangement varies by property
✓ Available for day tours and overnight stays
✓ Usually includes function room, grill, kitchen
✓ Ideal for barkadas, families, and company outings
Common Amenities
Private Pool
Overnight
Kitchen
Function Room
Grill Area
Parking
Air-con Rooms
Day Tour Option
Best For
Barkada
Family Reunion
Company Outing
Birthday Trip
Typical Rate
₱8,000 – ₱40,000
per venue per day · varies by capacity
Beach Resort
Beach Resorts
Direct beach access — Batangas, Cavite, Zambales, or the islands. Some private, some shared with other guests depending on the setup.
✓ Real beach access & swimming
✓ Many offer overnight packages
Budget Resort
Budget Resorts
Built for tight per-head budgets — simpler amenities, smaller pools, lower rates without cutting the essentials.
✓ Lowest per-head rates
✓ Great for student or tight-budget barkadas
Day Tour Resort
Day Tour Resorts
In-and-out trips, usually 6 to 10 hours. No overnight stay needed — the most budget-friendly way to get a pool day in.
✓ Most affordable per-head option
✓ No overnight logistics to manage
Group Type
Family Resorts
Choose a family resort based on the needs of kids, parents, and older family members. Compare pool setups, accessibility, room arrangements, kitchen access, and quiet-hour policies.
✓ Kids and family needs
✓ Accessibility and room arrangements
Group Type
Group-Friendly Resorts
Find resorts whose rules and booking policies work for groups. Check requirements and policies before booking.
✓ Group policies and requirements
✓ Booking rules to check before paying
Resort Type
Overnight Resorts
Plan an overnight stay around sleeping arrangements, bathrooms, dining space, evening use, morning access, and check-in and check-out details.
✓ Sleeping arrangements and stay details
✓ Evening and morning access
Group Type
Team Building Resorts
Choose a resort based on the needs of your team-building program, including activity space, function areas, weather backup, parking, catering, and facilitator setup.
✓ Activity and program space
✓ Group logistics and facilities
Cabin
Cabins
Standalone wooden cabins, usually in cooler areas like Tagaytay or Baguio. Cozy and private, built for smaller groups.
✓ Private, enclosed space
✓ Best for small groups or couples
Event Resort
Event Resorts
Built around function halls, stages, and open grounds — made for birthdays, reunions, and program-heavy gatherings.
✓ Function hall or event space included
✓ Sound system & staging often available
Farm Resort
Farm Resorts
Set on working or landscaped farms — open fields and animals alongside the usual pool and rooms.
✓ Farm activities & open fields
✓ Fresh, on-site food options
Glamping
Glamping
Furnished tents or glamping domes with hotel-level comfort — outdoors without giving up a real bed.
✓ Furnished tents or domes
✓ Outdoor experience, indoor comfort
Hot Spring Resort
Hot Spring Resorts
Natural or heated hot spring pools — common in Laguna and Los Baños. A different kind of soak than your usual pool day.
✓ Natural or heated hot spring pools
✓ Popular in Laguna & Los Baños
Hotel Resort
Hotel Resorts
Hotel-style resorts with full room service and hotel-grade amenities, plus resort features like a pool or beach access.
✓ Hotel-grade rooms & service
✓ Resort amenities on top of hotel comfort
Lake Resort
Lake Resorts
Resorts along lakes like Taal or Caliraya — calmer water activities than the beach, often with scenic views.
✓ Lake access & water activities
✓ Scenic, calmer alternative to the beach
Luxury Resort
Luxury Resorts
Premium resorts with higher-end finishes, service, and amenities — for groups who want to splurge on the trip.
✓ Premium finishes & service
✓ Higher-end amenities throughout
Mountain Resort
Mountain Resorts
Cooler-climate resorts in elevated areas like Tagaytay or Baguio — a change of pace from the usual beach trip.
✓ Cooler climate & mountain views
✓ Change of pace from beach trips
Pet-Friendly Resort
Pet-Friendly Resorts
Resorts that welcome pets — so the trip doesn't mean leaving the dog behind.
✓ Pets welcome on the property
✓ Good for groups traveling with dogs
Villa / Vacation Rental
Villas & Vacation Rentals
Whole-property rentals, often with a pool — rented exclusively, built more like a private house than a resort.
✓ Entire property rented exclusively
✓ Feels like a private house, not a resort
Other
Other
Resort types that don't fit neatly into a category above — unique or mixed setups worth browsing on their own.
✓ Unique or mixed-type properties
✓ Worth a look if nothing else fits
Side-by-side comparison
Which resort type fits
your trip?
Compare the resort types shown above based on the features and trip needs that matter to your group.
| Type | Exclusive Use | Overnight | Pool | Beach | Kitchen | Large Groups (15+) | Cost Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pool Resort | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | Mid-range |
| Beach Resort | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | Mid-range |
| Budget Resort | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | Budget |
| Cabin | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ~ | – | Mid-range |
| Day Tour Resort | ~ | – | ✓ | ~ | – | ~ | Budget |
| Event Resort | ✓ | ~ | ~ | – | ~ | ✓ | Mid-range |
| Family Resort | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | Mid-range |
| Farm Resort | ~ | ✓ | ~ | – | ~ | ~ | Mid-range |
| Glamping | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | – | Premium |
| Group-Friendly Resort | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | Mid-range |
| Hot Spring Resort | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ~ | ~ | Mid-range |
| Hotel Resort | – | ✓ | ~ | ~ | – | ~ | Premium |
| Lake Resort | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | Mid-range |
| Luxury Resort | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | Premium |
| Mountain Resort | ~ | ✓ | ~ | – | ~ | ~ | Mid-range |
| Overnight Resort | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | Mid-range |
| Pet-Friendly Resort | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | Mid-range |
| Team Building Resort | ✓ | ~ | ~ | – | ~ | ✓ | Mid-range |
| Villa / Vacation Rental | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | Premium |
| Other | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | Varies |
Common Questions
Things groups
usually ask.
Private pool arrangements vary by property. Check who can use the pool, whether exclusive use is confirmed, how the pool is configured, and what rules apply before booking.
It depends on your budget and how far you're going. Day tours are cheaper and work well for destinations within 2 hours of Metro Manila — you go in the morning, enjoy the resort, and drive home in the evening. Overnight stays cost more but give you more time, less rush, and a more relaxed experience — especially if you're going somewhere like Batangas, Tagaytay, or Zambales where the drive is longer.
Large groups should compare the resort's actual capacity, room arrangements, bathrooms, dining space, parking, available facilities, and any additional charges before booking.
Yes. When you create a trip on DrawingTayo, you can specify the type of resort your group is looking for as part of your trip requirements. You can then add resort options to your board and compare them side by side.
The cost of a private pool resort depends on the property's rate, group size, inclusions, location, and booking arrangement. Compare the total cost and what is included rather than relying on a single per-person estimate.
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