Marriott International and CG Hospitality have signed an agreement to convert The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines into an Autograph Collection resort. Set to open by the end of 3Q2025, it will be the first Autograph Collection property in the country.
Located in Lipa City, Batangas, about 90 minutes from Metro Manila, the 52-hectare retreat will become The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection. It will offer 70 keys, including one-bedroom villas and two- and four-bedroom private pool villas. Planned facilities include a swimming pool with bar, fitness centre, spa, and a medical wellness centre. Guests can also expect five dining venues, a lobby lounge, and two additional bars.
With a focus on nutrition, movement, integrated medicine, and mindful living to support long-term wellbeing, the resort also features 321m² of flexible event spaces.
Nearby attractions include historic religious landmarks, Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club, and Casa de Segunda, a preserved 19th-century heritage home.
“With wellness emerging as a key driver of travel decisions, this is a timely and strategic entry for us,” commented Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International.
“Our strategic partnership with Marriott International to bring The Farm at San Benito into the Autograph Collection family reflects our commitment to creating experiences that are both timeless and transformative. By joining hands, we are taking this vision global, introducing the Philippines’ first Autograph Collection property, and setting a new benchmark for wellness hospitality in the region,” added Binod Chaudhary, chairman of CG Corp Global.
