Out of Town Travel Blog recently featured TANA Beach Villas, Approche Hospitality’s tranquil resort in Barangay San Diego, Lian, Batangas. Nestled just west of Batangas Bay, Lian is a quiet coastal town known for its rice fields, mangroves and beaches of fine volcanic sand. The travel story describes how a 2½–3‑hour drive from Metro Manila leads guests to a seaside hideaway where modern tropical architecture meets the raw beauty of the West Philippine Sea.
The blog notes that TANA Beach Villas, once a family rest house, is now a boutique resort blending Modern Tropical, Minimalist and Tropical Brutalist design. Guests arrive through provincial lanes lined with rice paddies and pay a modest environmental fee at Brgy. San Diego before reaching the property. The article highlights how TANA’s open layouts frame views of Fortune Island and provide a sense of quiet sophistication.
Why TANA Beach Villas is Unique
According to the travel review, TANA stands out for its blend of style, privacy and sustainability:
- Spacious villas – each suite measures about 64–65 m² and comes with plush bedding, strong Wi‑Fi and minimalist interiors.
- Trese restaurant – the resort’s in‑house dining venue serves a curated Filipino‑Chinese menu and welcomes walk‑ins when occupancy allows.
- Infinity pool & beachfront – guests can swim, kayak at sunset and enjoy cocktails while watching the sun dip below the horizon.
- Turtle sanctuary – TANA operates a sanctuary for hatchlings and injured turtles, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable tourism.
This balance of modern comforts and environmental care positions TANA as a serene alternative to Batangas’ busier destinations.
A Resort Built on Integrity and Community
During a lunch with Justin Tan (owner), Christian Guballa (Managing Director of Approche Hospitality Management) and Allan Dollesin (Operations Manager), the author learned that TANA is founded on integrity, community and care. The management team emphasises strong operations, trained teams and a service culture that makes guests feel genuinely valued. They also cautioned travellers about scammers using TANA’s images online and reminded readers to book directly through the official website.
Approche Hospitality manages TANA alongside other properties like Tribute Tower Hotel and The Strype Hotel Tagaytay, ensuring consistent service standards while allowing each resort to celebrate its unique setting. The company takes pride in seeing partner resorts like TANA featured in respected travel publications, as it underscores Batangas’ growing appeal and the quality of accommodations available there.
For more details on the travel blog feature, read the original article on Out of Town Travel Blog.
https://outoftownblog.com/tana-beach-villas-redefining-seaside-serenity-in-lian-batangas
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