The 14 best luxury hotels in the Philippines
An all-suite hotel with butler in Makati, a 1939 landmark on Manila Bay or a villa on a private island: among the luxury hotels in the Philippines, our travel advisors find the right one with you and advise you personally. You receive exclusive suitespot benefits at every one of our hotels, at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in the Philippines by destination
Where would you like to go? For the most important destinations in the Philippines we have our own guides with our recommendations, prices and your benefits.
More destinations in the Philippines
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in the Philippines
Many of our guests start their trip to the Philippines with these hotels: from the all-suite hotels of Makati to the resorts on Boracay and Cebu. Your benefits are included with every booking through suitespot.
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The Philippines’ destinations compared
City or beach? Here you see the destinations with the best hotels in the Philippines at a glance, each with the number of hotels, the price from and our top hotel. Our tip: for business and culture choose Manila, for beach and family Malay on Boracay.
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in the Philippines
Many of our partner hotels in the Philippines offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Makati | Third night free | March 28, 2027 |
| Admiral Hotel Manila | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
| Raffles Makati | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
| Mandarin Oriental Makati Manila | Third night free (on selected room categories) | July 28, 2027 |
| Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu | Fourth night free (on selected dates) | August 7, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in the Philippines
The Peninsula Manila · MakatiAmong the luxury hotels in the Philippines you will find the right one for every trip. For city breaks we recommend Manila with Raffles Makati, an all-suite hotel with butler service; for families Malay on Boracay with the Shangri-La Boracay Resort and its kids’ club. Couples find peace at Amanpulo on its own island, and food lovers enjoy afternoon tea in the lobby of The Peninsula Manila.Wherever you go: when you book through suitespot, you receive exclusive benefits at all our luxury hotels in the Philippines, depending on the hotel such as breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability or a hotel credit.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Where to stay in the Philippines: Manila, the islands and the highlands – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Which of the best hotels in the Philippines suit you depends first of all on the location.
Fairmont MakatiIn Manila most of our guests stay in Makati, the financial district with parks, museums and shopping streets. Raffles Makati is an all-suite hotel with Raffles butlers, while The Peninsula Manila on Ayala Avenue has been one of the city’s meeting places since 1976. Fairmont Makati shares a tower with the Raffles, and with it bars such as the Long Bar and the Writers Bar.
On Manila Bay you stay with a view of the sunset: at the Admiral Hotel Manila on Roxas Boulevard or at the Conrad Manila, whose tower recalls the cruise ships on the bay. In Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, the Grand Hyatt Manila occupies the top 25 floors of the Metrobank Center.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
On Boracay, which belongs to the municipality of Malay, the Shangri-La Boracay Resort sits on the northern tip of the island, with 350 meters of beach, villas in the treetops and the restaurant Rima among the branches.
Beyond Manila and Boracay: Amanpulo lies on the private island of Pamalican in the Cuyo Archipelago, with its own airstrip and house reef. For families we recommend Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu on Mactan, with a beach cove, a marine sanctuary and a kids’ club. In the cool highlands south of Metro Manila you stay in suites at the Anya Resort Tagaytay.
New and back in Makati
New for 2026 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens: the Mandarin Oriental Makati Manila, with a 25-meter outdoor pool above the park. Across the park, the Makati Shangri-La Manila has been open again since 2023, after a break of more than two years.
These luxury hotels in the Philippines have a pool – in the garden, on the roof and by the sea
All our hotels have a pool. If you choose your 5-star hotel in the Philippines by its pool, you decide between tropical garden, rooftop and sea.
Edsa Shangri-La Manila · MandaluyongIn a tropical garden: In the middle of the Ortigas business district lies the lagoon pool of the Edsa Shangri-La Manila, recognized by Travel + Leisure in 2026. At The Peninsula Manila you swim in a 22-meter pool in the garden.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
With a view of the sea: From the rooftop pool of the Admiral Hotel Manila you look out over Manila Bay; at the Conrad Manila you swim in an infinity pool shaped like a coral. At the Shangri-La Boracay Resort, villas have their own pool.
Spa & wellness: hilot and hammam at the 5-star hotels in the Philippines
Filipino healing arts: The traditional hilot massage is offered at the spa of The Peninsula Manila, there also with ventosa. The Edsa Shangri-La Manila has a separate spa building with a Royal Hammam, and at the Makati Shangri-La Manila hilot is part of the menu as well.
Makati Shangri-La ManilaOn the islands: At Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu on Mactan you unwind in a spa village of its own, at Amanpulo in the Aman Spa on the private island.
Dining at the luxury hotels in the Philippines: French cuisine, Cantonese and afternoon tea
In Makati: At The Peninsula Manila, Old Manila serves French fine dining under chef Matthieu Fournier. At Raffles Makati, the Provençal brasserie Mireio is on the 9th floor, and at the Makati Shangri-La Manila Daisuke Nishimura cooks Japanese cuisine at Shido.
The Peninsula Manila · DiningCantonese and more: At the Shangri-La The Fort Manila, Canton Road serves modern Cantonese cuisine, while at the Edsa Shangri-La Manila Summer Palace has been dedicated to Cantonese cooking for more than 25 years. In the highlands, the Anya Resort Tagaytay serves the cuisine of Spanish chef Chele Gonzalez.
Bars with a view and a story
Above Manila Bay, the rooftop bar of the Admiral Hotel Manila carries the name of the historic cocktail lounge Coconut Grove, and a hidden bar awaits in the basement. Over Makati, the rooftop bar Mistral at the Fairmont Makati looks out on the skyline.
Awarded and full of history: luxury hotels in the Philippines with Michelin Keys and Forbes stars
Michelin Keys recognize hotels, not restaurants. Two Keys go to Raffles Makati, along with four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide. One Key each goes to Fairmont Makati and Amanpulo.
Makati Shangri-La ManilaFive stars in the Forbes Travel Guide go to The Peninsula Manila, which opened in 1976 as the first Peninsula outside Hong Kong. The Conrad Manila is Recommended in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotels with history: The Admiral Hotel Manila is a rebuilt hotel from 1939 and the first MGallery in the Philippines. The Edsa Shangri-La Manila opened in 1992 as the country’s first Shangri-La, the Makati Shangri-La Manila in 1993 on the site of the former Rizal Theater.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in the Philippines costs – destinations and prices at a glance
In Manila a night starts at 74 € at the Admiral Hotel Manila, with a two-night minimum stay; from the first night you can stay at the Conrad Manila from 124 €. Taguig is part of Metro Manila, which is why the two rows in the table overlap.
Raffles Makati · Rooms & suitesOn the islands, prices start higher: at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu from 167 €, at the Shangri-La Boracay Resort from 327 € and at Amanpulo from 1,305 €. You will find all other luxury hotels in the Philippines with their current price in the hotel list below.
| Destination | Hotels | Price from | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | 10 | from 74 € | Raffles Makati |
| Taguig | 6 | from 134 € | The Peninsula Manila |
| Malay | 1 | from 327 € | Shangri-La Boracay Resort |
| Islands and highlands without their own destination page | 3 | from 167 € | Amanpulo |
How long to stay: For Manila we recommend two to three nights, for an island a week. Your benefits apply at a 5-star hotel in the Philippines in every season.
Suites & family options in the Philippines
Suites in the Philippines come in many forms. At Raffles Makati every guest stays in a suite with a personal butler, the Shangri-La Boracay Resort has villas in the treetops, and at Amanpulo casitas and villas are spread across a private island. Our travel advisors confirm layout and view before you book.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Manila | Manila | Presidential Suite, 2 Bedroom Ambassador Suite, 2 Bedroom Terrace Suite | Presidential Suite · 495 m² |
| Admiral Hotel Manila | Manila | Executive Suite, Presidential Suite | – |
| Fairmont Makati | Makati | Fairmont Gold Corner Suite, Fairmont Presidential Suite | – |
| Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu | Lapu-Lapu City | Main Wing Shangri-La Suite, Main Wing Veranda Suite, Main Wing Mactan Suite | Main Wing Shangri-La Suite · 136 m² |
| The Peninsula Manila | Makati | Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite, Premier Suite | Deluxe Suite · 124 m² |
| Raffles Makati | Makati | Artists Suite, Legacy Suite, Presidential Suite | – |
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort | Malay | Suite | Suite · 127 m² |
| Anya Resort Tagaytay | Tagaytay | Anya Garden Suite, Anya Veranda Suite, Junior Suite | Anya Garden Suite · 102 m² |
Earn points & use your status in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Shangri-La Golden Circle ranges from the Edsa Shangri-La Manila to the Shangri-La Boracay Resort, ALL (Accor) applies at Raffles Makati and the Admiral Hotel Manila, for example, and Hilton Honors at the Conrad Manila. Add World of Hyatt and Fans of Mandarin Oriental. Because suitespot books at direct rates, points, elite nights and status benefits count just as they do on a direct booking.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in the Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 5 hotels | Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu, Shangri-La Boracay Resort, Shangri-La The Fort Manila … |
| ALL (Accor) | 3 hotels | Admiral Hotel Manila, Fairmont Makati, Raffles Makati |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 1 hotel | Mandarin Oriental Makati Manila |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Conrad Manila |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Grand Hyatt Manila |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in the Philippines
What does a night at a luxury hotel in the Philippines cost?
In Manila from 74 € at the Admiral Hotel Manila (minimum two nights), or from 124 € from the first night at the Conrad Manila. On the islands prices start higher; Amanpulo begins at 1,305 € a night.
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in the Philippines?
Yes: Shangri-La Golden Circle applies at the Edsa Shangri-La Manila, for example, ALL (Accor) at Raffles Makati and the Admiral Hotel Manila, and Hilton Honors at the Conrad Manila. Points and elite nights count just as they do on a direct booking.
Which destination in the Philippines suits families?
Cebu with Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu: a kids’ club, a beach cove and a marine sanctuary right on the doorstep. On Boracay the Shangri-La Boracay Resort has a kids’ club, and in Manila the Shangri-La The Fort Manila has an Adventure Zone for children.
Which luxury hotels in the Philippines are right on the beach?
The Shangri-La Boracay Resort with 350 meters of beach on the northern tip of Boracay, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu on a cove on Mactan and Amanpulo on its private island.
Is a 5-star hotel in the Philippines worth it outside Manila?
Yes, above all for beaches and peace: on Pamalican you stay at Amanpulo with its own airstrip, on Mactan at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu, and in the highlands of Tagaytay the Anya Resort Tagaytay offers suites only.
Which hotels in the Philippines hold Michelin Keys?
Raffles Makati holds two Keys; Fairmont Makati and Amanpulo hold one Key each.
Where is the best place to stay in Manila?
For business, museums and parks in Makati, for example at Raffles Makati or The Peninsula Manila; for sunsets on the bay at the Admiral Hotel Manila; for families in Bonifacio Global City at the Shangri-La The Fort Manila.
Which is the most expensive luxury hotel in the Philippines?
Amanpulo on its private island, from 1,305 € a night. Among the city hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Makati Manila starts at 319 €.
Where can I have afternoon tea in Manila?
In the lobby of The Peninsula Manila, at the Writers Bar of Raffles Makati and in the lounge El Atrio at the Admiral Hotel Manila.
Which are the best hotels in the Philippines?
That depends on your trip: for Manila with a butler Raffles Makati, for tradition The Peninsula Manila, for families on the beach Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort Cebu and for a private island Amanpulo.
