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Pico Sands Hotel, Pico de Loro, Nasugbu, Batangas

★ 4.8

From ₱7,000 for 2 adults with buffet breakfast

Jacquelyn Tandang
Published Jun 20, 2025
Pico de loro

Planning a short family getaway to Pico de Loro in Nasugbu, Batangas? If you're a family of four with two kids under 12, staying at Pico Sands Hotel may be more cost-effective—and far more convenient—than booking a condo unit via Airbnb.

Here's the ultimate comparison guide to help you decide.

Hotel vs. Condo Stay at Pico de Loro

Entrance Fees

  • Condo Guests: Required to pay a one-time entrance fee ranging from ₱1,000–₱1,400 per adult and ₱500–₱800 per child, depending on the season.

  • Hotel Guests: Entrance fees are already included in your room booking, making it more cost-efficient for overnight stays. Children below 12 years of age can stay for free using existing beddings. For longer stays, condo rentals might still be more economical.

Convenience

  • Condo guests: Must first go to the clubhouse to pay entrance fees, then receive wrist tags for access to amenities.

  • Hotel guests: Will receive their wrist tags upon check-in, saving time and hassle.

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Insider tip:

During lean season, a condo unit for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (below 6 years old) will cost around ₱6,000 + guest fees. A hotel room will cost ₱8,200 inclusive of guest fees and buffet breakfast.

Watch our virtual tour to Pico de Loro, Nasugbu Batangas

 

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Accommodation

Condo guests: Room setup and quality of service varies depending on your host.

Hotel guests: Standard room setup depending on your room category. Kids 12 years old and above are already considered adults.

  • Standard Room (25 sqm): Good for 2 adults. Price starts at ₱7,000 per night.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - standard room
  • Superior Room (37 sqm): Ideal for 3 adults.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - superior room
  • Deluxe (double beds, 37 sqm) or Premier Rooms (queen beds, 37 sqm): Suitable for 4 adults. Price starts at ₱12,700 per night.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - premier or deluxe room
  • Penthouse Loft (2 floors, 65 sqm): Best for a group of 4, with lagoon views and stunning interiors.

Insider tip:

Already booked a deluxe or premium room online? Don't worry, you can still upgrade your accommodation to a penthouse loft for only ₱1080 upon arrival - subject to availability.

All rooms have balconies with a choice of either mountain view or lagoon view. A room with a lagoon view will have a higher price tag of ₱200 - ₱600 pesos compared to a mountain view.

Insider tip:

Not all rooms with lagoon view will have unobstructed view of the lagoon. Book the penthouse loft for the best views.

We stayed on a penthouse loft with lagoon view.

Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - Penthouse loft balcony view at night Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - Penthouse loft bedroom

[Click here to watch a virtual tour of their penthouse loft]

Insider tip:

One of the sofa beds can be converted to a bed for two pax. The remaining parts can be put together to form another bed for one pax. There was a door that we thought was a connecting room but contained another extra mattress.

Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - Sofa beds

 

Insider tip:

If you plan to exceed room capacity or bring children, email reservations@picosandshotel.com directly for better rates. Their official online booking platform does not allow bookings beyond max capacity.

Extra pax with bedding and breakfast is ₱2,200 per head.

Hotel Perks Include:

  • Walking distance to the pool, and restaurants but will need to ride an e-cart to the beach. Condo guests may need to wait for e-carts (every 15 minutes) to reach facilities depending on unit location.

  • Mini-bar with instant coffee, tea, and coffee capsules with a machine—a unique perk!

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - breakfast coffee maker
  • Refillable drinking water from dispensers located near elevators on every floor.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - water dispenser
  • Safety deposit box, indoor slippers, emergency flashlight, iron and ironing board and atote bag for used clothing.

  • On-site clinic for injuries, health emergencies and first-aid.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - Clinic
  • Housekeeping and room service.

  • Complimentary use of bathrobes, beach and bath towels.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - beach towels
  • Toiletries: shampoo, body wash, hand soap, dental kits, hygiene kits, and lotion.

  • Hot and cold showers.

  • Access to Pico bar and Rain spa at the ground floor.

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - spa and bar

Dining Experience

  • Condo Guests: cooking allowed in the unit.

  • Hotel Guests: Cooking is not allowed but can enjoy easy access to nearby restaurants or may opt for room service. Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

  • Daily buffet breakfast: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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    • Unique offerings like kids' meals and pasta

    • Kids under 6: Free

    • Kids 6–12: ₱500

    • Extra adults: ₱1,000

Nearby Restaurants

For hotel guests you may order through room service and charge it to your room.

  • Pico Restaurant and Bar - Italian restaurant located at Pico Sands hotel ground floor.

  • Lagoa - Filipino cuisine restaurant at walkable distance from Pico Sands hotel.

  • Reef bar - TexMex snack bar located at Pico beach.

Budget per meal would be ₱500 per pax. We we're a group of 5 pax. Serving is mostly for sharing. A feast for 5 pax usually falls within ₱2,000 to ₱2,500.

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Insider tip:

To help you stay within budget, you may consider bringing your own food or snacks discreetly. Here are a list of some of my must-have ready-to-eat food whenever I travel.

If you chose to do this option, make sure to be mindful of food waste and to dispose of it properly to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for everyone.

PWD and Senior-Friendly

Pico Sands Hotel is guaranteed PWD-friendly offering the following:

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  • Wheelchair access

  • Elevators and ramps

  • CCTV monitoring

  • Phones on each floor, including bathrooms

    Pico de loro - Pico sands hotel - Toilet with phones

Activities at Pico de Loro

You'll never run out of things to do. Here's a list of fun and family-friendly activities:

Club Pool

Infinity pool with breathtaking lagoon views.

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Pico de loro - Infinity pool

[Watch our virtual tour to the club's infinity pool]

Insider tip:

If you are an accompanied guest of a property owner, you can get access to member exclusive infinity pool by the beach.

Pico Beach

Build sandcastles, swim, or ride the waves with a bodyboard (ideal during summer). Watch out for the beach warning flag before dipping.

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Pico de loro - Pico beach - Warning flag Pico de loro - Pico beach - Sand castle

[Watch our virtual tour to Pico Beach]

Insider tip:

Beside the beach, there is a reef bar. Must try their pink guava smoothie (P250) and their banana empanada dipped in vanilla ice cream (P250). A bit pricey, but you will not be able to experience these treats anywhere else!

Pico de loro - Pico beach - Reef bar - Pink guava smoothie Pico de loro - Pico beach - Reef bar - Banana empanada

Lagoon Walk

Take a peaceful stroll around the lagoon and soak in the scenery.

[Watch our virtual tour to the lagoon]

Kids Activities

Daily arts & crafts and indoor games at Club Pico.

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Pico de loro - Club Pico - kids activities

Indoor playground for kids under 7 years old and below 4 ft in height.

Pico de loro - Club Pico - playground

[Watch our virtual tour to Club Pico's playground]

Sports and Games

Join scheduled sports activities posted on the elevator wall.

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Rent billiard tables or use of the bowling alley

Pico de loro - Bowling alley Pico de loro - Billiard

 

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Insider tip:

Vendo machine available for late night snacking.

Pico de loro - Vendo machine
Insider tip:

Don't forget to drop by the glass chapel on your way out. Amazing views.

Things to bring

1. Sunblock

Protect your skin from the heat of the sun.

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2. Beach basket

You will need a bag to carry your beach towels and other things to and from the pools and the beach.

Beach basket

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3. Beach toys

Build sandcastles by the beach.

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4. Body board

When the waves are high, bring a body board and ride the waves back to the shore.

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5. Life jacket

I always make sure that the kids are wearing life jackets when going to the beach.

Life jacket

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6. Waterproof phone case

Keep your phone safe with a waterproof case.

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Ready-to-eat food you can bring

One way to stay within budget is to discreetly bring your own food or snacks. Just be sure to dispose of waste properly and be a responsible guest to help keep the place clean for everyone.

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1. Canned chicken pastil

Goes well with hard-boiled or salted eggs with tomatoes, and rice. Be sure to pack paper plates and utensils. Get it online through Shopee.

Canned chicken Pastil

2. Nutty granola

Goes well with yoghurt or fresh milk. Get it online through Shopee.

Nutty Granola

3. Herbed Feta cheese

Goes well on a tortilla wrap, along with basil and tomatoes. Get it online through Shopee.

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Herbed feta cheese

Address: Hamilo coast, Nasugbu, Batangas 4231

Contact number: +63284647888

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