The Philippines has a lot of hidden wonders. Whether it is a place to visit or a place to stay, there is still much to discover. Whenever I travel, I always make it a point to make my experience as unique as possible. To do this, I start with my accommodation. It sets the tone for my entire trip. I am drawn to hotels and resorts that haven’t been discovered by a lot of other tourists. Hidden gems or best-kept secrets, whatever you may call it. I put a lot of effort into finding these places. But for the purpose of this piece that you are reading, I am sparing you the trouble of searching the net and magazines for such places. Here are small yet beautiful stays you can book in the Philippines.
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Lugar Bonito Hotel
Image credit: Lugar Bonito HotelLugar Bonito Hotel in Boracay is a gem I was truly glad to discover on my recent trip to Boracay. Since I was assigned to book our hotel for the said trip, I really took it to heart. I searched long and hard to find the perfect boutique hotel for my first trip to the island. Fortunately, I chanced upon Lugar Bonito somewhere online. The six-room Greek-inspired hotel located at Boracay’s Station 1 looked so inviting! I knew I had to book it.
I did not make the wrong choice. Service at Lugar Bonito was A+.Communication with the hotel went smoothly even before we arrived. When we did arrive, they made every effort to make our stay a memorable one. Although it wasn’t a beachfront property, my friends and I didn’t really mind the one-minute walk to the beach.
Rates from: ₱4,000 per room per night
Lilom Resort & Gallery Cafe
Image credit: Lilom Resort & Gallery CafeI stayed at the beautiful seven-room Lilom Resort & Gallery Cafe with my family a few years ago. I can still recall the wonderful view from their plunge pool as it overlooked the horizon. What a sight that was. Aside from their room’s beautiful interiors, another noteworthy thing about this small resort is that meals are inclusive when you book a stay. The entire resort can also be booked if you want privacy for a weekend.
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Rates from: ₱3,000 per person per night
Sonya’s Garden Bed & Breakfast
Image credit: Sonya’s Garden Bed & BreakfastInspired by the owner’s simple country living, Sonya’s Garden Bed & Breakfast near Tagaytay is a romantic getaway where one can relax with family or friends in any of their 14 cottages. Every stay at Sonya’s Garden Bed & Breakfast comes with complimentary early dinner or lunch and full breakfast. They also have a spa where you can have a massage and different shops where you can buy things such as organic plants, fruits and bath products.
Rates from: ₱3,000 per person per night
Hotel 1925
Image credit: Hotel 1925Hotel 1925 is a romantic, Spanish colonial-themed boutique hotel located just hours away from Manila. With just 16 suites, you get the privacy and comfort that you are looking for in a staycation. But don’t limit yourself to your room when visiting this elegant stay, there is much of Lipa, Batangas that you must discover.
Rates from: ₱4,950 per room per night
The Henry Manila
Image credit: The Henry ManilaThe perfect blend of old world elegance and new world luxuries, The Henry Manila is definitely a place one must check out. Or should I say, check-in. With 34 carefully designed rooms, its enthralling interiors will surely captivate you. The best thing is, you won’t even have to leave the city!
Rates from: ₱4,000 per room per night
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They say that good things come in small packages. And I firmly believe in this, even when it comes to places to stay. These unique accommodations make good jump off points to your next big adventure. Or maybe, just a peaceful stay inside your beautiful hotel room.
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