10 Team Building Destinations Near Manila

In every company, team-building activities are essential for growth. Not only do they strengthen employee morale, but they also reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the people involved. And the best thing about it is that it’s everyone’s opportunity to take a break from work, bond with colleagues, and have fun! 

Now, let's explore some of the best team-building venues in Manila!

Experience paradise where nature meets adventure and build team rapport at Mountain Lake Resort! This venue offers a variety of amenities that promise to take your stress away and facilities that can accommodate different types of team-building activities. Grab your work buddies and race to the pool to test each other’s stamina, or head on over to the hanging bridge for a little test of group cooperation! In addition to that, if a thrilling zipline ride is up your alley, this is another exciting amenity you can enjoy, too!

Address: The Hamptons Caliraya, Brgy. East Talaongan, Cavinti, Philippines, 4013

Contact: 0917 836 0717 | inquiry@mountainlake.ph

Make your team-building experience a memorable one and take in breathtaking views of the sea and mountainside, all while enjoying the venue’s facilities with your co-workers. At Sepoc Beach, you can enjoy a full day’s worth of both relaxing and fun-filled team-building activities, from beach volleyball all the way to scuba diving! 

But before you dive in even deeper, you’ll need to book that corporate event through Klook first!

Address: Brgy, Mabini, 4202 Batangas, Philippines Contact: +63 927 351 0164

Just an hour and a half drive away from Manila, you’ll reach the serene destination of Summer Palace Hot Spring – a modern getaway in Laguna. If the team is looking for more low-key team-building games and something on the more exclusive side of things, then this is the venue for your company! You can sing your heart out at the videoke machine or enjoy hours of relaxation in the hot spring pool – it’s up to you! But one thing’s for sure – you won’t find any physically challenging activities here.

Address: Lot 10, Block 2, Phase 2 Pansol Hot Spring Resort Village Villa Lagoas Pansol 4027, Calamba, 4027 Laguna, Philippines Contact: +63 917 350 2120

If you’re looking for a team-building venue for a group of 20 or more people, Brisa del Mar Vacation Home in Batangas has the right tools and facilities to make your team outing fruitful! Just two hours away from the metro, you’ll arrive at Brisa del Mar Vacation Home—jam-packed with a pool, a kitchen, and retreat houses that can accommodate up to 40 persons. They even have a pavilion for special occasions and exciting team-building games, including trust fall activities, problem-solving games, and communication exercises., to name a few.

Address: Apacible Blvd, Nasugbu, 4231 Batangas, Philippines Contact: +63 917 118 9429

For a wet and wild team building, we suggest bringing your work family to the biggest and wildest inflatable playground in Asia – Inflatable Island! As the first of its kind in the Philippines, it’s sure to be a real treat for your coworkers and employees – plus it’s only three hours away from Manila! With the size of 8 basketball courts, we’re sure you won’t run out of team-building games in this exciting adult playground! You can bounce on trampolines, ride the swings, and conquer the incredible human launcher! This venue will truly put teamwork in the spotlight with its playground-like obstacles, and we’re sure everybody in the team will enjoy!

Address: Olongapo - Bugallon Rd, Olongapo, 2200 Zambales, Philippines

Contact: +63 945 733 4256

Whiterock Beach Hotel + Waterpark is the ultimate excursion venue – whether it’s for corporate events, birthdays, or a weekend getaway! The venue’s facilities are a wide range of extreme team-building activities, with not many options for the faint of heart. From tsunami and storm-surge-free pools to an indoor waterslide park and a 10-hectare beach with an inflatable playground, there are so many fun activities to enjoy with your friends and co-workers! The beach also offers multiple island activities – jet-skiing, banana boating, parasailing, helmet diving, the UFO couch, and island hopping. If that isn’t enough, you might want to try your hand at zip-lining, rappelling, or rock climbing at the venue grounds! At Whiterock Beach Hotel + Waterpark, you’ll definitely enjoy both work and play!

What’s a team-building event without some sweat and adrenaline? Put your team through a little bit of a challenge at the Landrina Escape in Bataan! Here, the entire group can enjoy as many beach team-building activities as they want, as it’s right outside your door. After a thrilling day filled with all kinds of adventure, be sure to relax at their cozy accommodations or unwind by the private pool.

Address: The Strand Subdivision, Morong, Bataan, Philippines

Contact: +63 916256 3222 | info@landrinaescape.com

You’ll definitely win team leader of the year by awarding your team with a getaway to Maldives for team building – Maldives of the Philippines that is! In Batangas, you’ll find a Maldives-esque resort called Stilts Calatagan that’s every bit of paradise perfect for your team’s much-needed getaway! You can choose to book 3 of their different Pavillions for the company gathering— the Discovery (Private), Imagine (With a large number of attendees), and the Sea Breeze Pavillion (Outdoor). Get the team active by engaging in outdoor team-building activities like biking and volleyball, to name a few.

Camayan Beach Resort in Subic is the destination of choice when it comes to team building – and it’s no wonder why! This venue is perfect for corporate events, especially since they have an in-house team of team-building facilitators called the ‘Playworks’ who will make sure you have the best possible bonding event with your team. No more hassle in planning for the team because Playworks already has a full array of water and beach team-building activities planned for you. However, if you want specific activities, Playworks are the experts in customizing programs designed to fit your company's needs.

Address: PH, Ilanin Road, Camayan Wharf Rd, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, 2222, Philippines Contact: +63 47 252 8000

Adrenaline junkie or not, your employees are sure to have a crazy good time at the Caliraya Resort Club! A haven for adventure, this resort is filled to the brim with breathtaking and heart-pumping adventures and attractions such as the Wave Pool and Sky Bicycle. These unique features make it an ideal spot for exciting team-building activities that will challenge and unite your team.

Address: Caliraya Resort Club Inc., Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna, Philippines

Contact: +63 2 8632 1010