Autograph Collection Hotels Enters the Philippines with The Farm at San Benito
Marriott’s Autograph Collection adds a 70-key wellness retreat in Batangas, marking the brand’s first property in the Philippines.
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Autograph Collection Hotels has officially entered the Philippine market with the addition of The Farm at San Benito, bringing a long-established wellness retreat into the group’s portfolio. The property is located in Lipa, Batangas, around 90 minutes south of Manila, and spans 128 acres of landscaped tropical grounds.
The Farm at San Benito has operated for more than two decades as a destination focused on medically led and integrative wellness. But with its conversion to an Autograph Collection property, the resort now participates in Marriott Bonvoy, letting guests earn and redeem points.
The resort has 70 accommodations, ranging from suites and villas to expansive private pool residences. Categories include Palmera Suites, Anahaw Villas with private gardens, Bamboo Villas, Narra Pool Villas, Mahogany and Acacia Pool Residences, and the Isla Royal Villa. The low-density layout makes for extreme privacy and separation, with all residences distributed across the grounds instead of clustered in a single building.
The Farm offers structured programs including Pure Body Reset, Resilience & Recovery, The Sanctuary of Self, and Metabolic Reboot, each combining diagnostics, nutrition, movement, and therapeutic treatments. Bespoke programs are also available through an in-house multidisciplinary team that includes physicians trained in integrative, functional, and lifestyle medicine, as well as therapists, nutritionists, and movement specialists.
“The Farm at San Benito embodies the Autograph Collection’s commitment to distinct perspective and meaningful experience,” said Duke Nam, Marriott International’s regional vice president for Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines. “From its evidence-based wellness programs to its deep connection with nature’s healing power, every element invites guests to slow down and engage in purposeful transformation.”
Dining is plant-forward and wellness-driven, with five on-site venues. These include Alive! for vegan cuisine, Prana for Indian vegetarian dishes, Pesce for Mediterranean-pescetarian menus, Souffle de Vie for raw vegan desserts, and the Upperdeck, which focuses on heart-healthy dishes. Ingredients are mainly sourced from the property’s 61,000-square-foot organic garden.
The resort’s facilities include a medical and diagnostic center, hydrotherapy pools, steam and contrast bathing areas, spa and mindful living spaces, and landscaped areas for meditation and movement. A 300-year-old mango tree located on the grounds remains a focal point of the property and is incorporated into guest programming.
“At The Farm at San Benito, we believe that true wellness is a deeply personal journey,” said Giuliano Callegaro, the resort’s general manager. “Our integrative approach, combined with expert-led care, and extraordinary natural setting, creates a space for genuine healing and meaningful transformation.”
