Bacuit Archipelago
The newest and fanciest of El Nido Resorts' four Palawan properties, this is luxury living at its finest. The villas are honeymoon-ready, the horseshoe…
Must-see hotels in Philippines
Alvin & Angie Mt Pinatubo Guesthouse
Around Manila
Run by superfriendly Alvin and Angie, this laid-back guesthouse is the place independent travellers head to to arrange their volcano trek. It's a relaxing…
Samar
Managed for many years by gregarious Susan Tan, Tanghay is a three-storey structure with tidy rooms (in many categories) and a waterfront restaurant…
Cebu
Set back from Cebu's southern shore, this fine place has four attractive, well-constructed rooms with bamboo beds in a large, leafy garden plot. Excellent…
Samar
Guests are well looked after at this welcoming place, which has five immaculate rooms with huge flat-screen and cable TV, minibar and great bed with…
Bantayan Island
This attractive resort hotel sits pretty on one of the best stretches of beach in Bantayan, and its stylish rooms combine a contemporary look with a…
Samar
Offering real character in the centre of town, this classy, artistically designed B&B has rooms with magnificent dark-wood floors, designer sinks, hip…
Bohol
Down a dirt track off the coastal road, this smart boutique beachfront hotel has five cottages with polished floorboards, stucco walls, elegant furniture…
Leyte
A fine budget hotel with good-value, well-appointed rooms (some with balconies) all with air-con, hot water, attractive furniture and cable TV. There's…
Samar
New in 2017, this hilltop hotel enjoys wonderful views of the Catbalogan bay and its islets, particularly at sunset. Rooms are smart and well equipped,…
Thelma & Toby's Island Camping Adventure
Port Barton
Offers upscale camping in canopy-covered, fan-cooled tents on a divine mainland beach 20 minutes north by boat from Port Barton.
Samar
Offering fine value and a convenient location, Sasa has 15 smart, modern rooms with air-con and private hot-water bathrooms; the 'executive' options have…
Siquijor
A well-oiled machine (if you can call a perfectly coiffed Spanish-style beachfront resort a machine), Coco Grove has doubled in size from its original…
Panay
Our favourite budget resort in western Visayas, Cabugan is a particular kind of earthy tropical paradise. The resort hides on a spit of white sand between…
Western Visayas
Easily the best resort on the island, Sanctuary Garden does everything well, thanks to its talented owner, Edgar. The 30-hectare property is nestled in…
Sugar Beach
The amount of love and energy that has gone into this wacky German-owned hotel is in evidence everywhere, particularly its nine themed rooms. The Mad Mix…
Apo Island
Tucked away in a secluded cove, this refined and peaceful dive resort claims Apo's best white-sand beach. The Spanish Mission rooms and cottages have fan…
Sugar Beach
The Danjugan Island Marine Reserve & Sanctuary lies just offshore at this swish resort occupying its own kilometre of golden sand. Designed by its…
Negros
The Kookoo's Nest is a 1700-step descent from the main road, but you won't mind when you arrive. Situated on a lovely, if small white-sand cove, with…
Western Visayas
A getaway from the 'big city' (Romblon Town), this resort refuge is set on Talipasak beach in Ginablan, about 10km south of town. From the spotless bamboo…
Panay
This property run by Tribal Adventures, a highly recommended tour company based in Boracay, is perched over the Tibiao River and has basic bamboo cottages…
Davao
Practically every inch of this mother-and-son-run hotel, inside and out, is covered with art – sculptures, poetry, photographs and paintings – all of it…
Siargao
This large, leafy property on the inland side of the road, with a mix of attractively designed and stylishly furnished cottages, is great value. From a…
Negros
Combining an attractive, leafy property with long years of Philippines diving experience, Atlantis is an excellent choice for high-end divers. There's a…
Siargao
This spacious property has a sophisticated and contemporary island vibe. The five rooms are sparely furnished with flat-screen TVs and nice bathrooms. The…
Panay
Midway between San Miguel and Nueva Valencia, this nature resort is superbly done. Set in an attractive forest with concrete pathways and a running stream…
Panay
This is both a great place to stay and adventure-travel HQ. Owned by a Filipino-Austrian couple, this very private resort has its own white-sand beach, a…
Western Visayas
Some 4km off the highway and with the finest location on the island, the 20-hectare resort sits on a long, private white-sand beach framed by two…
Camiguin
Gnarly tree branches serve as pillars holding up this two-storey home perched on a rocky headland with waves breaking below. Just three rooms here. The…
Manila
This sophisticated addition to Poblacion occupies a beautifully restored 1930s house. Step into an Old World lobby of antique mirrors, filigreed transoms…
Negros
Negros' most popular mountain resort is a massive property set amid forests, streams and ponds with a historic Japanese-style hot-springs bath…
Panay
A real surprise in Patnongon, north of San José, this tastefully done and very comfortable European hotel with a lighthouse on the roof, offers large and…
Puerto Galera
Run with gusto by a hospitable Italian-Filipino family, this is the best-value resort on Talipanan Beach. The local-style rooms are simple but tasteful…
San Juan (La Union)
Artistic touches abound at this surfboard-strewn beachfront hostel; it's the kind of place where guests spontaneously jam on guitars, and the thatched…
Bacolod
Located by the highway outside Talisay City, between Bacolod and Silay, this unique 3-hectare resort combines sustainable hospitality with rustic, high…
Northern Mindanao
The most upscale place in Surigao, and the only hotel to take advantage of the city’s waterfront location. More sophisticated sea-view rooms are worth the…
Port Barton
Easily the coolest and most creative hostel in Port Barton. Practical adds include personal battery fans for every bed to combat Port Barton's power…
Southeast Luzon
Clearly the best hotel on Bagasbas Beach, this nautically themed resort, shrouded in vegetation, has a great restaurant-bar overlooking an inviting pool…
Puerto Galera
These luxury hillside villas are a steal, especially when low-season discounts kick in. Most rooms have working kitchenettes and at least two rooms are…
Around Manila
Seafront Lilom is not a dive resort but a relaxing retreat and dining experience, with all meals and a sunset cocktail included in the rates. There are…
