Luxury hotels in the Philippines

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Luxury hotels in the Philippines

Are you dreaming of an extraordinary vacation in the full sense of the word, crystal clear water and romantic sunsets over charming islands? We recommend a vacation of a lifetime, which you can spend on one of the Philippine islands, of which there are as many as seven thousand in this Asian country!

If you are planning a perfect vacation, during which you will combine sea activities, blissful relaxation with discovering new places, flavors, colors and experiences, a stay in one of the luxury hotels in the Philippines will be a great alternative to a vacation in Thailand, Indonesia or Malaysia.

We invite you to a subjective review of exclusive hotels in the Philippines, which in our opinion deserve special attention due to the level of service, their location, originality and, above all, high standard, allowing you to relax in the full sense of the word and at the same time avoid boredom and holiday routine.

 Shangri-la Boracay Resort & Spa - luxury hotel in Boracay

High-class facility Shangri-La Boracay is located on a hillside overlooking the ocean. It offers luxurious yet secluded accommodation. The property was awarded one of the best resorts in Asia in the Conde Nast Traveler's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards.

Shangri-la Boracay Resort & Spa offers 219 rooms and villas on a tropical island setting in a sheltered bay on the island's pristine north coast Boracay. The property offers a 350-metre private beach and stunning outdoor pools. All rooms have large furnished balconies with impressive views, while villas and suites offer butler service and a private pool or outdoor hot tub. A 37-inch flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod dock are a welcome addition in themselves.

In addition to blissful relaxation, guests can try their hand at a variety of water sports, from kayaking to ocean diving. Ask at the front desk about romantic sailing trips, which are especially atmospheric in this part of the Philippines at sunset. To further enhance your relaxation at this luxurious hotel, the hotel offers treatments at the sanctuary-like CHI Spa, where you can indulge in a range of soothing treatments and massages. Sample fresh seafood at the clifftop Sirena Seafood Restaurant & Clifftop Bar, while romantic Mediterranean-style dinners will surprise you with their taste at the tree-lined Rima Mediterranean Treetop Dining. The hotel's dining options also include the poolside Cielo Restaurant & Bar, which serves delicious pizzas, and the Vintana Asian Cafe serves an international buffet breakfast. Fans of exotic cocktails will certainly not be disappointed with the wide range of options available at the hotel's two bars; an evening drink by the pool will be especially delicious!

 

Amorita Resort – an exclusive hotel in Bohol 

Quietly situated on the top of a limestone cliff, on the southern tip of the islet of Panglao, Bohol, luxury hotel Amorita Resort is a serene beach resort that combines truly world-class service with Filipino hospitality. Embodying all the natural treasures of the region – limestone cliffs, sparkling blue waters, pristine white sands and lush greenery – Amorita integrates the natural elements of the surrounding environment, creating a one-of-a-kind island atmosphere with a modern yet traditional aesthetic. It has a distinctive, tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of cities and the boutique charm of personalized luxury. This luxurious resort is managed by the One-Of Collection boutique hotel group.

This award-winning luxury hotel in the Philippines offers 98 spacious rooms, suites and pool villas, each with a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a minibar and Wi-Fi. The property offers a wide range of restaurants and bars, with gourmets especially recommended for those looking for a bite to eat at Saffron, which serves traditional Filipino dishes with a modern interpretation that may surprise you.

Exclusive Amorita Resort Hotel It also has its own spa and gym for fitness enthusiasts. To add variety to your stay, you can take part in yoga or archery classes, rent a bike or snorkeling gear, and the blissful relaxation can be completed by a leisurely swim in one of the infinity pools, which offer a magnificent view of the Mindanao Sea. The nearby, charming Alona Beach is considered one of the best diving spots in the Philippines, so if you like this type of activity, it would be a sin not to take advantage.

Nay Palad – all inclusive hotel in Siargao 

Boutique facility Nay Palad Hideaway – All Inclusive Stay is located in General Luna on the island famous for its excellent surfing conditions siargao. It opens up to the Pacific Ocean at one end and is enveloped by an ancient mangrove forest at the other. This all-inclusive hotel in the Philippines is more than just a luxury resort. The property is committed to sustainability, rooted in simplicity, authenticity and a deep respect for the natural beauty of nature.

The hotel consists of only 9 villas, each of which can accommodate 4 to 9 guests in luxurious conditions. The lucky ones, in addition to modern and richly equipped cottages, will find a private pool and a garden with a covered gazebo. All apartments have a terrace with a sea or garden view and a tastefully furnished seating area. Each apartment has a bathroom equipped with a shower, bathrobes and a set of toiletries.

This luxurious hotel offers guests a wide range of activities. With access to a private beach, you can enjoy free water activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing, optional island tours or simply rent a bike and explore the area at your own pace. There is also a pool table and table tennis, an English-language library, a games room and a variety of massages in the hotel spa. The on-site restaurant, run by chef Père Massana, also offers dishes tailored to special dietary requirements, with plant products sourced from the property's organic plantations and seafood from local fishermen. Everything here is guaranteed to be exceptionally fresh and tasty. On special request, you can also dine in the comfort of your room. If you enjoy this cuisine, you can take advantage of a specially prepared cooking lesson.

Manila Hotel - Exclusive hotel in Manila 

An art gallery and heritage museum in a hotel? This unique property is uniquely suited and fits in like no other. Tastefully decorated in a colonial style, this luxury hotel in the Philippines is probably the best option for accommodation in the country's capital. It is located just 700 meters from the famous historical complex of Intramuros and 900 meters from the Cathedral of Manila. It is just over 10 km from Ninoy Aquino Airport.

Built in 1912 as the first five-star hotel in Manila, it is perfectly equipped, tastefully decorated and has lost none of its historic, colonial charm. Exceptionally spacious rooms, some with windows overlooking Manila Bay, others overlooking the city, decorated in pleasing earthy tones using the highest quality materials will surely appeal to even the most demanding guests. Wireless Internet access, coffee and tea making facilities, a docking station and flat-screen TVs are just some of the amenities prepared for those who value the charm of a hotel classic combined with modern equipment.

Located in The Manila Hotel Red Jade restaurant is famous not only in Manila but also in the entire region for its top-class Cantonese cuisine in an exclusive edition. Even if you are not a fan of Chinese cuisine, this is where you have a chance to radically change your mind and possibly experience a culinary epiphany! For sumptuous cuisine in a more traditional European edition, the Champagne Room restaurant, also located in this facility, is a kind of taste portal to the romantic world of French culinary splendor in all its rich heritage. If you can't decide, visit Café Ilang-Ilang's, where you will certainly find something for yourself among the top-class international dishes served buffet style. After a day of sightseeing in the city, allow yourself a lazy swim in the hotel pool, so that before 22 p.m. you can make it to one of the many treatments in the charming hotel spa.

Crimson Resort & Spa - luxury hotel in Cebu

Even though this luxury resort in the Philippines consists of 40 charming villas with private plunge pools and 250 rooms in the main building, the place is not overwhelming at all, but rather feels like a small tropical village. This vast sanctuary surrounded by sparkling emerald waters and a beach of fine sand, shaded by tall, rustling palms, stretches for six hectares on the stunning island of Mactan, connected by road to Cebu. The resort is located just a 20-minute drive from the international airport. It is a great base for a romantic or family vacation. In 2023, the hotel underwent a major renovation.

Here you can relax by the infinity pool, where snacks and drinks are also served. Be sure to try the great ice creams here! In one of the tastefully decorated restaurants you can try Spanish specialties, but for lovers of Asian cuisine, the offer of main courses and snacks is exceptionally wide; the hotel restaurant Enye by Chele Gonzalez is widely considered the best in Mactan. See for yourself!

You certainly won't be bored at this luxury resort in the Philippines. Whether you're planning a vacation with your significant other or the whole family, there are plenty of attractions for everyone. Beautiful coral reefs are just a few minutes away by motorboat. With a great location right on the beach, you can also choose from a wide range of water sports, including kayaking and water skiing, as well as island hopping and diving trips.

 

Tired from the day's activities, be sure to check if the hotel's Aum Spa deserves the title of the best hotel spa in the Philippines, as it was recently awarded such a title by the World Luxury Spa Awards. Your bodies will truly be in the hands of great specialists!

Atmosphere Resort & Spa – luxury hotel in Negros Oriental 

Negros Oriental – sounds mysterious and exotic, right? This is where a much smaller resort than the one described earlier is located, with only 44 rooms, located in elegant bungalows hidden in lush greenery – Atmosphere Resort & Spa. At full occupancy, only 100 people can stay here, which in itself means that, nomen-omen – the atmosphere is calm, and the sophisticated boutique luxury allows you to fully enjoy and relax. The rooms in the bungalows are exceptionally spacious, tastefully and harmoniously decorated. If you like to have a little more space, this will certainly be a great choice. Some bungalows have small private pools, where it is pleasant to jump in to cool off on a sunny day. Also worthy of note are the exceptionally spacious, bright bathrooms with stone floors and handmade cosmetics and rain showers.

This top luxury hotel in the Philippines pays special attention to exceptionally high quality food, starting with the healthiest, natural local produce, through its expert preparation and elegant presentation. Whether it’s a gourmet seafood dish, a private beachside barbecue or a pizza from a wood-fired stone oven, even the pickiest of palates will remember the local cuisine with some fondness. The local cooking classes and demonstrations are also very popular.

Establishing a healthy balance between mind, body and spirit is key to a successful, healthy lifestyle. This is the motto that guides the hosts of the Sanctuary Spa at Atmosphere Resort. Award-winning and considered one of the best spas in the region, the spa offers not only a wide range of treatments, but also meditation experiences during yoga classes. You can join one of the groups at different levels of advancement or choose private classes.

Relaxing in a luxury hotel in the Philippines is not only blissful laziness, but also the opportunity to take advantage of the rich offer of activities that this resort has to offer, as well as the surrounding animate and inanimate nature. The Philippine Sea on the Dauin coast is one of the best places for diving with incredible biodiversity and famous coral reefs. It is no wonder that workshops and courses focus on getting to know this rich underwater land. Even if you are not drawn to this sport, go for island hopping by boat or to watch whale sharks or several species of dolphins. Finally, we will tell you that this luxury hotel in the Philippines is very popular with both newlyweds and engaged couples. You will remember a proposal or a honeymoon trip to such a unique place for the rest of your life.

The Philippines is not an obvious holiday destination. When thinking about an exotic holiday in Asia, most people probably imagine themselves on a beach in Bali, the jungle of Borneo or tasting exotic street food in Phuket. But give yourself a chance for a wonderful holiday in the Philippines. A stay in one of the luxury hotels in the Philippines will certainly not disappoint you. We have presented only a few of them. We invite you to contact us - we will tell you more about the possibilities of relaxation that this interesting country offers, and we will be happy to organize your stay in one of the local hotels.

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He lived in the Middle Kingdom for two years, where he studied Chinese and traveled. A lover of good food, genealogy and old watches. Travels near and far are an inseparable part of his life. It is from them that he draws inspiration to struggle with everyday life.