The best accommodations Luzon

More than a hotel, it is an institution of Manila and the Philippines. It is the oldest 5-star hotel in the capital. It has more than 500 rooms, including several suites that are true places of history. Each room has a view of Manila Bay or Rizal Park or both. The hotel offers all the services one would expect from a high standard establishment: several restaurants, a swimming pool, a spa, a charming lobby and gardens... The atmosphere at the beginning of the century is magical. Simply iconic!

This 4-star establishment offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms in a setting combining colonial architecture and traditional wooden furniture. It has a restaurant run by an excellent chef and a large swimming pool. Combining tranquility and first-class service, this haven of peace will allow you to relax in a quality setting, while remaining close to the center. Attached to the hotel, the Corto Divers diving center offers unforgettable dives on wrecks or in the coral... A good address.

A decent address in this price range and located only a few minutes walk from the port of Coron from where the boat expeditions depart. The rooms are comfortable and fairly well kept (especially the bathrooms). The overall services are serious and the staff quite accommodating; beyond what is expected from a 3-star hotel. The swimming pool is a great asset to relax at the end of the day, after an excursion. Finally, the restaurant serves good food. In short, an oasis in the heart of the city.

Upon arrival at this large manor house perched in the middle of the mountains where the air is fresh, there is a pleasant atmosphere. It is one of the most popular luxury establishments in the area. It offers several types of rooms in the middle of a quiet park. The restaurant room is a must-see: everything breathes the colonial history of Baguio. Massage, golf, campfire. Every Saturday night, there are jazz concerts in the piano bar. Everything you need for a pleasant stay.

This hotel enjoys a beautiful location on the beach, which gives it a nice view of the surrounding islands. A few bungalows made of natural materials such as bamboo and rattan are scattered in a large garden. Some rooms have a view on the ocean. The price is a bit high for the standard offered but the hotel is quite decent. It is located at 15 minutes by tricycle of the village of El Nido (150 PHP). There is a swimming pool and a restaurant where it is pleasant to have a drink and to eat in front of the sea.

Well-decorated, the rooms have wooden floors and are equipped with a minibar, cable TV and a safe. They are pleasant, modern and distinguished although lacking any originality. The hotel has a comfortable lounge and a small business center. You can organize your excursions there. The staff is also very friendly. A very good address, central and with a very good quality-price ratio. The location is also ideal if you need to get to the airport relatively quickly.

This 5 star luxury hotel has two buildings and 500 rooms. All rooms are equipped with the usual amenities for its standing and some even have a balcony with a view. At the disposal of the hotel's guests: three outdoor and indoor swimming pools, one of which is Olympic size (which is quite exceptional), a whirlpool, a piano bar and several restaurants offering a variety of cuisines as well as a gym and a wellness center. In short, the big guns. Many interesting promotions on the website.

Here is another institution of the 5-star hotel offer in the capital. The Diamond Hotel, located in front of the bay of Manila, is flooded every evening by the colors of the sunset. The style is that of a Grand Hotel, flashy, sometimes bordering on kitsch. Most of the guests are Japanese. There is a swimming pool, a wellness center, restaurants and the hotel still offers some rooms for smokers. An establishment which has been faithfully enthroned for many years on the bay but which would deserve a little refreshment.

Like a lighthouse, the white tower overlooks the peninsula accessible from the sea. The limited number of rooms favors an intimate and family atmosphere. The whitewashed walls, the white sheets, the panoramic opening on the blue of the sea... It's heavenly. And let's not forget the attentive staff. Al Faro also offers many activities: diving, snorkeling, kayaking, island hopping, yoga classes, massages... And you can also stop by for a drink to watch the sunset in peace and quiet. A favorite.

This beautiful boutique hotel offers 14 spacious and comfortable rooms that surround a patio, followed by a tropical garden with a pleasant swimming pool. The whole of Mediterranean inspiration in a green and restful setting. Located not far from the airport and downtown where everything happens. Very good choice of breakfasts served in the garden. Hibiscus also has a restaurant that offers among other things wood-fired pizzas, seafood and catch of the day. The hotel is run by Thierry, an enthusiastic Marseillais who has lived here for over 30 years.

This very original establishment overlooks the rice fields of Hapao, a few kilometers from Banaue and offers breathtaking views. The huts are very simple but warm and the common bathrooms are well kept and clean. There is a good international atmosphere. Excellent welcome from the owners, Graham and Monina, appreciated. At the restaurant, you can enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning and a very good cuisine the rest of the day. A good address, a little away from Banaue for even more change of scenery.

Amor Farm Beach Resort is located on the main road, close to the village and just in front of the sea. We appreciate its luxuriant garden and the good atmosphere which reigns there, thanks to the very nice staff and the activities which are regularly organized. They also organize diving trips. The rooms are basic but quite suitable for the price. The restaurant serves good food and the setting is really nice with palm trees and small huts. In the evening, the sunset is superb.

A unique eco-hotel in the heart of the jungle, Atremaru Jungle Retreat offers a breathtaking view of Ulugan Bay. Perfect for nature lovers in search of serenity, the establishment offers 9 independent villas with ocean view and 3 suites. Swimming pool, hikes in the reserve including one leading to a deserted beach, massage... And then the hotel's restaurant which offers a very good Asian-Western fusion cuisine complemented by an offer of cocktails at the bar.

A very good boutique hotel with 40 rooms, located in a sort of quiet subdivision near the airport. The whole is elegant and distinguished, though perhaps a little old-fashioned. The comfort is quite acceptable. Some rooms have a veranda with a view of the majestic Mayon volcano. There is also a swimming pool and a large restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served in the morning. The staff is very attentive. A very good value for money for this 3-star hotel.

Probably one of the best hotels in its category. The bungalows, lined up around the pool, are charming and comfortable, the decoration is simple but modern and there is air conditioning and correct bedding. Some consider this resort to be the most comfortable in Donsol. It overlooks the beach, where the restaurant is located and where it is pleasant to enjoy a delicious cocktail at the end of the day, facing the sunset. The food is good. It is a peaceful hotel, just like Donsol.

A very convenient hostel when you are in transit through Puerto Princesa before continuing north. The staff is very nice and of good advice, the dormitories are quite correct, clean and well kept, and it is the case of the common sanitary too. We appreciate particularly the small curtain to each bed which allows to have a little intimacy. There is a very pleasant terrace where breakfast is served and where it is easy to meet other people. Good price.

Run by Jean-Pierre, a Swiss who has lived in Palawan for ages (he used to own the Coco Island Resort), this out-of-the-way establishment - a bit kitschy for some - offers basic and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and a veranda in some of them that brings light. There is also a large restaurant-bar and a big swimming pool that will make the children happy. Unusual: the chess game in the water! It is possible to organize the transfer from and to the airport. A good address for small budgets.

It is actually two resorts: Splash Mountain (including Splash Hotek, Oasis Hotel and The Suites Hotel) and City of Springs, 1 km further. Both are located at the foot of Mount Makiling. People come here to enjoy the thermal waters and a friendly and welcoming environment. All kinds of rooms (a bit old-fashioned) are available, some with a very nice view of the lake. It is not necessary to stay overnight: you can just come during the day.

A 5-star hotel with great comfort, offering a tropical pool, a rooftop lounge bar where the parties never end (great sunsets). The rooms are super kitsch and are very well equipped. There is a free shuttle to the airport. The Angeles Beach Club Hotel - ABC, as its name suggests, is in the heart of the party and night life of Angeles, so not for everyone, far from it. Festive and luxurious atmosphere.

This medium-sized hotel (26 rooms) is in a warm setting, nestled in an old colonial mansion restored like a museum. Terra cotta brick walls, exposed beams and old wood. The small rooms are pleasant (avoid if possible those on the first floor, narrow and lacking in light), even if the bathrooms could be renovated. The hotel also has a pleasant café-restaurant, overlooking the street, where you can eat good food. Good value for money.

Estancia Busuanga is located in a farmhouse within a private estate, which is about 20 minutes by boat from the barangays of Salvacion, Panlaitan and New Busuanga. It is an intimate, word-of-mouth, unspoiled place, ideal for those who wish to enjoy what Coron has to offer in terms of natural beauty while staying away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Comfortable rooms with a lot of character, a restaurant, a swimming pool, a private beach... What more could you ask for? A recommended address !

The 4-star hotel is centrally located and close to the airport terminals. It offers a swimming pool, a gym and for gamblers, a casino, just a stone's throw from the Mall of Asia. The 450 rooms are decorated in a contemporary design style with an artistic touch. The staff is courteous and available as expected in an establishment of this standing. No bad surprises, a safe bet in short.

In the center of Sabang, just behind the parking lot, this hotel may have less charm than the wooden cottages on the beach, but it offers slightly more comfortable and cleaner rooms, with no risk of mosquitoes or roaches. Breakfast is included in the room rate and wifi works but only at the reception. Sober and practical, this address is a good compromise between the luxury resorts and the bungalows which offer an even more rudimentary comfort. An address to help you out.

A little away from the city center, this hotel complex distinguishes itself by its rather high-end services in its price category. In particular with its spa and its swimming pool. With a hundred rooms, the establishment is coveted by businessmen of the region who organize seminars. The building is without charm but the rooms are spacious and comfortable. To eat, you can choose between the large dining room and the terrace bar at more affordable prices. A free shuttle service to and from the airport is provided.

It is conveniently located right next to the tourist office and the pier from which island hopping in the Hundred Islands departs. This two-star establishment offers simple and functional rooms, the bedding is not the most comfortable. Breakfast is served. There is also an adjoining restaurant serving seafood and other delicacies. The staff is friendly and can help you organize excursions to the Hundred Islands or to other sites such as Bolinao's Patar Beach, known for its coral reef.

The hotel, built on the model of a hacienda, offers rooms that combine charm and modernity. We are far from the hustle and bustle of the city and yet right in the heart of it. The rooms of varying standards are contemporary in style and offer soft bedding, some with a view of the bustling capital. There is also a restaurant and a bar as well as a small swimming pool perched on the roof of the hotel where it is pleasant to end the day by enjoying a sunset. It is a very pleasant address.

An establishment that is mainly aimed at families looking for a place to relax for a weekend where you can enjoy the charming swimming pool that children will particularly appreciate for its slides and other modules. It is not the most modern hotel but the staff is attentive and the place offers quality services for small budgets. It is also known for hosting wedding receptions on a regular basis. A haven of peace easily accessible from Manila.

The Mahogany Resort & Spa is ideally located on the beach of Corong Corong in a quiet area. In a vast tropical garden, between ocean and coconut trees, eight villas are nestled with large windows for an inside-out effect and a successful alliance of local style and modernist design with ultimate comfort. The multi-level white marble pool offers a superb view of the sea. Finally, the Spa promises a moment of calm and voluptuousness. Opened by a Frenchman and managed by Sylvère, who is also French, you won't have any communication problems!

This large establishment offers decent comfort, a host of services and many activities on site and in the area. A gallery with small stores, several restaurants serving excellent cuisine (Cantonese, Chinese, Filipino or Western, take your pick!), a swimming pool and a casino are available to guests. If the architecture of the hotel, in red bricks and arranged in a square around a huge green patio, is really beautiful, the interior of the fort is aging and loses some of its charm. It's a pity.

Located on a lively street in Baguio, the Baguio Holiday Villas is a relaxed-style establishment offering a warm and comfortable stay. Surrounded by numerous restaurants, it's just a 2-minute walk from Burnham Park. Loakan airport is 6 km away. Relaxed-style rooms feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibar, teapot and coffeemaker. Duplex villas are also available, with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and direct access to the garden. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast and features a casual-style restaurant, garden, parking, spa and hair salon. Services and facilities are highly rated by guests. The hotel is child-friendly and offers a laundry service.