Mindanao
The upside to this stalwart of the Zamboanga City hotel scene is its waterfront location and sea-facing pool and lounge area. Downsides can be many,…
Must-see hotels in Philippines
North Luzon
Danish-owned SeaSun Beach Resort fronts a pleasantly secluded sliver of beach in view of Hermana Menor and Hermana Mayor Islands. Rooms run the gamut from…
North Luzon
This Swiss-owned resort, 2km north of Iba, is the most service-oriented in the area. The rooms are clean, air-conditioned and utterly unmemorable, but…
Southern Mindanao
On a beautiful beach on the eastern side of Talikud Island facing Samal, Isla Reta has basic bamboo cottages and tents for campers. Simple meals (P180)…
North Luzon
The best place to stay in Santa Ana, with clean, stylish rooms and an atmospheric restaurant that specialises in seafood dishes, particularly its…
Southern Mindanao
This resort incorporates a handful of small cottages on concrete stilts around Lake Mirror and the mountain slope area, referred to as Hillside. Camping…
North Luzon
‘Treasures’ is as opulent as Bolinao (indeed, this part of Luzon) gets. Located some 17km from Bolinao proper, the resort features posh villas, upmarket…
North Luzon
There’s pretty accommodation and a nice restaurant with a library and a pool table at this Australian-owned resort, on a quiet stretch of beach 8km south…
Mindanao
Gleaming tile floors, spacious bathrooms with top-of-the-line shower heads, and tastefully designed boutique-style rooms make this the best midrange…
Vigan
No heritage-style lodging here: the Hem is just a reliable air-conditioned guesthouse that's relatively easy on the wallet. Rooms are tiled and…
Mindanao
Within walking distance of the airport terminal, this long-running complex is most noteworthy for its resort-style pool area and lunch and dinner buffets…
Bicol
Beachfront lodgings in the middle of Paniman Beach, run by the delightful Sam and Jenalyn. Besides chilling at the beachfront bar, you can partake in…
Southern Mindanao
For true world-class luxury, head to Pearl Farm, where you’ll find five-star versions of stilt houses; if these or the hilltop villas aren’t exclusive…
Mindanao
This efficiently run Zamboanga City institution is often booked by groups attending seminars, conventions, weddings and the like. Ask for one of the…
Leyte
Slap bang on the water and overlooking the pier, this smart hotel was being totally renovated at the time of research. It's scheduled to reopen in 2018…
Dolores Tropicana Resort Hotel
Southern Mindanao
A better choice than staying in the city, the beachside cottages at this large complex, though nothing spectacular, have views of Sarangani Bay right out…
Southern Mindanao
On the southern coast of the Talikud Island, this relatively upscale place comprises two beautiful breezy houses with plenty of patio space fronting the…
Southern Mindanao
For off-the-grid, do-it-yourself accommodation in basic cottages on a beautiful white-sand beach, head to this place on Talikud’s northwestern tip. Worth…
North Luzon
Cosy, smoothly run hotel with bland en suites at the north end of San Jose along the National Hwy. The restaurant serves great Filipino standards. Wi-fi…
Mindanao
Quiet but out of the way, this place is more personable than its unfortunate name implies, especially the outdoor sitting area. A handful of restaurants…
Southern Mindanao
Located in the City Heights neighbourhood a few kilometres north of the centre is this well-cared-for two-storey building with clean rooms and…
Mindanao
A convenient option if you want to spend the night, Rene’s sits on the main road, a few minutes west of the centre. Rooms are spacious if poorly…
Southern Mindanao
This resort has a handful of cottages and nondescript ‘apartment’ rooms, plus a nice infinity pool (day guests pay P100).
Mindanao
The somewhat kitschy top-end choice in Iligan is about five minutes east of town near the post office and Landbank.
Southern Mindanao
This low-rise budget annex attached to Hotel San Marco offers less luxury.
The Cordillera
Rudimentary guesthouse, a short walk from Mainit along the main road, complete with several hot spring pools.
The Cordillera
Basic but friendly guesthouse in landlocked Barlig, with no performing dolphins in sight.
The Cordillera
Terraces View is a basic guesthouse off the main road a short walk from Maligcong.
Batanes
Comfortable homestay run by the knowledgeable Mrs Faustina Cano, a real character.
The Cordillera
Has passable rooms if you don't mind the Dickensian orphanage vibe.
