SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), through its leisure resort residences developer, Costa Del Hamilo Inc., is committing P3 billion in investment in M Village, a flagship eco-resort community at Hamilo Coast’s exclusive Marina Estates.
M Village, recently recognized as Highly Commended Best Subdivision Development at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, is set to redefine luxury coastal living. The 12-hectare development in Nasugbu, Batangas, is designed to offer a complete marina lifestyle experience, integrating natural waterways and green corridors seamlessly into daily life.
“M Village is a unique property because it combines upscale coastal living with seamless access to both nautical adventure and nature,” said Shirley C. Ong, Executive Vice President and Business Unit head of SM Leisure Resort Residences.
The community is strategically located on the western seaboard of Batangas, facing the calmer waters of the West Philippine Sea. The area is naturally lined with deep, sheltered coves like Papaya Cove, offering safer docking and anchorage compared to exposed beaches.
A key feature of M Village is its commitment to sustainability and open space, with more than 60 percent of the estate dedicated to natural systems and communal areas. Over four hectares will be home to shared amenities, including a clubhouse, bi-level pools, a rain garden, family parks, an esplanade, and a wide lawn for gatherings. The initial phase offers over 170 residential lots, providing residents the unique amenity of stationing their 4- to 6-meter boats and jet skis right at their doorstep.
To ensure a world-class development, SM Prime tapped renowned global design firm Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) Singapore as the concept planner, with Joel Luna Planning & Design serving as the master planner. WATG, known for designing prestigious properties worldwide like Regent Bali Canggu and Nobu Residences Los Cabos, brings its expertise to position M Village as a community built to global standards, aligning it with the world’s most distinctive coastal destinations.
The market response has been exceptionally strong, with buyers securing units significantly ahead of the scheduled turnover in late 2028, according to Ms. Ong.
