Best Luxury Hotels In The Philippines

Located on the island’s northern coast, this Shangri-La property offers six-star service. Its private white sand beach provides opportunities for watersports. Or you can get active by playing tennis and golf onsite. Babysitting services and a kids’ club take care of the children, while you spend time in the spa, or enjoy a romantic candlelit meal for two overlooking the ocean. There are six restaurants and bars in total, serving everything from international buffet food to tapas sharing plates and gourmet oven-baked pizza. Stay in a bedroom, a suite, a tree-house villa, or a garden villa.

Occupying a private stretch of Punta Bunga Cove carries the tropical theme both inside and out. Eat and drink in seven different restaurants and bars, with a range of Korean, Japanese, Italian and pub food (kids get special menus and access to a children’s club at the stylish hotel). And party at the Sol Marina Beach Club, with live DJs and performers. Guests can try windsurfing, snorkelling and diving onsite and visit the spa. Bedrooms range from queens to villas with lap and bubble pools. The hotel is 90 minutes away from Caticlan Airport.

Found in the Station 1 area on the south coast, The Lind was designed by Manny Samson and Associates. The 119-bedroom resort’s infinity pool provides panoramic views of the azure sea, while the poolside bar offers a wide selection of refreshing beverages and light snacks. Tuck into a breakfast buffet at Tartine, local and international meals at The Crust, and gourmet treats at the casual +36 coffee lounge. Bedrooms come with Malin + Goetz bath products, coffee and tea making facilities, backlit headboards and accent rugs — higher grade suites also add a private plunge pool.

Set in the very heart of Makati, this elegant hotel is a favourite spot amount the rich and famous of Manila. Guests are greeted by the sight of a magnificent waterfall that cascades between two flights of stairs that lead up to the entrance. While many of the area’s most prominent attractions can be found just a short stroll away, the Peninsula Manila is an exclusive retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are 469 spacious rooms and suites to choose from spread out between two commanding towers, while food lovers will not want to miss the chance to enjoy the hotel’s signature ‘culinary journey’ experience, where each course is served in one of the award-winning restaurants.

Also known as the City of Dreams, this enchanting hotel treats guests to a large number of world-class facilities and services. The spacious and stylish air-conditioned guest rooms and suites offer impressive city and pool views and are appointed with excellent modern amenities such as ironing facilities and iPod docks. Guests who are in search of on-site entertainment are invited to have fun at the in-house casino, while live music is often available in the cocktail lounge. When hunger strikes, guests can make their way to the Nobu Restaurant, which serves authentic Japanese cuisine.

Visitors to Manila who want to base themselves in Pasay City should make sure that they check into this enchanting hotel. The spacious rooms and suites boast huge balconies where guests can take in stunning views of Manila Bay. The outdoor pool is a great place to splash around in style, while other shared facilities include a modern spa and fitness centre. While there are several onsite restaurants to choose from, no stay at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is complete without enjoying a meal at Spiral, which features 21 dining ateliers where guests are treated to delicious meals that are cooked right in front of them. This is an intimate and inspiring experience that should not be missed.

Situated in the very heart of the Makati Central Business District, the Fairmont Makati boasts a large outdoor swimming pool where guests can soak up the sun and sip a cool cocktail or two in between seeing the sights. Seekers of pure comfort will want to take full advantage of the extensive Pillow Menu, while complimentary Wi-Fi access is available through the entire hotel. The contemporary air-conditioned guest rooms offer impressive views of the city from their large picture windows and boast en suite marble bathrooms with either a bathtub or shower facility as well as free luxury bath amenities.

Set in the heart of Manila’s central business district, the Raffles Makati boasts a range of excellent facilities for guests to take advantage of. Art lovers are sure to be in their element as more than 1,600 works of art are prominently displayed throughout the hotel. Guests are sure to feel like royalty thanks to the white glove and very attentive service that they will receive. The Willow Stream spa is the perfect place to indulge in a little pampering, while there are also two swimming pools to enjoy. People who crave pure space and decadence are sure to love the fact that each room takes the form of a spacious suite and there are plenty of luxurious touches such as beautiful bathtubs and hardwood floors.

Boasting all of the opulence and elegance that the Shangri-La brand is famous for, the Makati Shangri-La Manila has been decorated in rich tones with plenty of lavish touches throughout. A beautiful palm-fringed swimming pool can be found on the fourth floor and guests are treated to impressive city views as they unwind in style. Guests can start their day with a decadent buffet breakfast at Circles Café, which is known for offering one of the largest selection of dishes in the whole city. Guests can work up an appetite in the enormous fitness centre before indulging in dishes at Shangri-La’s signature Shang Palace or the Sage Bespoke Grill.

Set between the tropical mangroves and island shores, this all-inclusive resort has just nine thatched villas. Accommodations are designed to cater for families and couples alike, with features such as outdoor terraces, muslin-slung four-poster beds and private pools, all decorated in a modern meets traditional Asian/Filipino design. Spend days kayaking or paddleboarding, taking surf lessons or cooking classes, having Hilot massages at the spa, or sipping cocktails at the infinity pool, and nights watching movies under the stars. Nay Palad Hideaway’s alfresco restaurant serves the freshest farm-to-table and sea-to-table cuisine by Chef Père.