About Isla Verde

Isla Verde (also known as Verde Island) is a real island in the Verde Island Passage between Luzon and Mindoro, administratively part of Batangas City, Philippines - made up of six island barangays (San Antonio, San Andres, San Agustin Kanluran, San Agustin Silangan, San Agapito, and Liponpon). Traveloka's "Isla Verde" hotel listings mix a few island-side stays with several more hotels in Pallocan West and Gulod Labac - mainland Batangas City neighborhoods that serve as the jumping-off point for ferries to the island itself. Check each hotel's exact location before booking if being on the island matters to you.

Getting to Isla Verde

From within the Philippines

Most travelers reach Batangas City first, then take a boat to the island itself - a fast ferry from Tabangao Port takes about 25 minutes, or a slower boat from Batangas Pier takes around 1.5 hours. Smaller boats also run from Ilijan and Dela Paz.

Arriving from abroad

International visitors fly into Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, then continue to Batangas City by road (roughly 2-3 hours) before catching a ferry to the island.

Where to Stay

With around 23 properties listed, options include:

• Breazy Beach House and Villa Marcela Beachfront Home - beachfront options on the island itself.
• Meaco Royal Hotel - Batangas City and Batangas Country Club - well-reviewed mainland options in Batangas City, convenient for the ferry terminals.
• PonteFino Hotels and Luks Lofts Hotel & Residences - upscale mainland options in Gulod Labac.

Compare live USD pricing, guest ratings, and exact locations directly on Traveloka before booking - and confirm whether a property is actually on the island or on the Batangas City mainland.

Things to Do in the Area

• Mahabang Buhangin Beach - a well-known beach on Verde Island itself, reachable by boat from Batangas.
• The Verde Island Passage is internationally recognized for its marine biodiversity, making diving and snorkeling around the island a major draw.
• Batangas City's malls and restaurants (around Pallocan and the city center) for those based on the mainland.

Local Tips

The local currency is the Philippine peso (PHP), though Traveloka displays and books hotel rates in USD - PHP isn't widely used for everyday purchases outside major establishments, so bring cash for the island and smaller boats. Grab operates in Batangas City but has limited to no coverage on the island itself. The Philippines' unified national emergency number is 911.

Entry Requirements Note

Most nationalities, including the US and most of Europe, get visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Indian passport holders get a shorter 14-day visa-free stay (non-extendable) unless they hold a valid visa or residency from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, or a Schengen country, in which case a 30-day visa-free stay applies. Always confirm current requirements for your nationality before booking.

Best Time to Visit

The dry season, December through May, is generally the most comfortable and the best for diving and ferry crossings, with January through April offering the coolest, least rainy conditions. The wet season, June through November, brings higher humidity, rougher seas, and typhoon risk.

More Ways to Plan Your Trip

Continue planning your Philippines trip with more hotels around Batangas, browse activities, or check flights into Manila on Traveloka.