Philippines are located on 7641 islands between Taiwan and Indonesia, which are divided into three groups: Mindanao, Visayas, Luzon. The total length of the coast is 36,300 km. Mountain ranges of volcanic origin with tropical thickets pass through the islands.
Wonderful beauty of the ocean, rich underwater world, interesting excursions make it a great place to relax.
Climate on the islands
The weather in the Philippines is determined by the tropical maritime climate. There are 3 seasons in a year: summer is considered 3 months from March to May, then the rainy season begins, which lasts until November, then the wind changes from southwest to northeast monsoon. Typhoons and tsunamis are not uncommon here.
Where to stay in the Philippines?
Beautiful ocean, sandy beaches and warm weather attract tourists from all over the world. This contributes to the development of the tourist area, here everyone can choose hotels to their liking. The best hotels in the Philippines are very popular in 2018:
- Shangri-La's Mactan Resort &Spa;
- Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Cebu;
- AG New WorldManila Bay Hotel in Manila with Casino;
- Crimson Resort and Spa, Mactan;
- South Palms Resort Panglao and more.
Palm Paradise
Magnificent white beaches await tourists on the island of Pangalao, the most popular of which are Alona Beach, Doljo Beach and Bikini Beach, with numerous cafes, restaurants, dive clubs.
A tourist tries in vain to find peace in the radiance of snow-white sands: hundreds of boats, boats and ships continuously moor and sail, taking the afflicted on boat trips, deftly maneuvering between bathers splashing in the ocean waves.
Beaches that are not specially cared for quickly turn green with algae. Strong low tides in the afternoon are also not conducive to swimming. With algae blooming in winter, there's no better option than staying in one of the great hotels in the Philippines with pools.
South Palms Resort Panglao 5 is located on Bolod Beach in a large area, in a palm forest.
The hotel has 90 tropical-style rooms equipped with air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs:
- luxury;
- family;
- non-smoking;
- for people with disabilities.
- Panglao Villa;
- beach villa;
- South Palms Villa.
At the hotel in the Philippines you can go in for sports, take courses of treatments in the spa. Tourists are given a tide schedule, as the entry is very shallow, but for families with smallchildren this is a plus.
The main meal is served at Oceanica Restaurant, which serves a lot of seafood dishes, you can get acquainted with the national cuisine, theme nights are held, and soft drinks and spirits are available at the East and Coast pool bars. In the evenings, the sounds of the surf merge with intoxicating live music.
There is a banquet hall for exotic wedding ceremonies.
Tourists from all over the world rest at the hotel in the Philippines, the staff speaks excellent English. According to reviews, there is always hot and cold water in the rooms, the staff is helpful and polite, the restaurants have delicious food, here you can have a great rest and gain strength.
Hotels in Boracay
When choosing hotels on the islands in the Philippines, you need to take into account that the conditions of rest and prices there can vary greatly. If Panglao seems crowded, peace and quiet can be found in Boracay, which has 12 beaches.
To book a hotel in the Philippines on this island, you need to choose from over 700 options. The sales leader is Amihan-Home 3, where the price per day is $30. It has an advantageous location: five minutes to the white sandy beach and the same to D'Talipapa - an area with restaurants, shops and clubs.
The rooms have everything you need: air conditioning, cold and hot water. Wi-Fi and a wellness center are available on site. On vacation you can come with animals. Modest and budget hotel.
Frompopular hotels in the Philippines on the island of Boracay include Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa 5. Guests are offered 219 comfortable rooms and villas in the Philippine style, ranging from 60 to 220 m2. The territory covers 18 hectares.
The hotel has three restaurants, including international, Italian cuisine and seafood, an open Lounge bar in the lobby, as well as pool bars. There are several banquet halls, a 5714 m spa center2, a modern gym, golf and water sports on the beach.
For a relaxing holiday, hotels are suitable:
- Lind Boracay;
- Monaco Suites de Boracay;
- Ambassador in Paradise Resort;
- Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay and many more.
Hotels in Cebu Philippines
Cebu is one of the islands discovered in 1521 by Fernando Magellan. It is a narrow piece of land 225 km long, whose shores are white sandy beaches. Many chain, private hotels have been built here, the price per night in which ranges from 20 to 100 dollars. The most popular are:
- Shangri-La's Mactan Resort &Spa;
- Radisson Blue Cebu;
- Jpark Island Resort &Waterpark;
- Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu and many more.
Most hotels get positive feedback from tourists. Attention in Cebu attracts Maayo Hotel 4, opened at the end of 2017. This is a great option for businessmen, travelers, it is also suitable for those who, after visiting the beach, want to explore the surroundings and fly to otherislands, as it is located 10 minutes from the airport.
It has 229 standard rooms, great restaurants, a panoramic pool, live piano music at the reception. The stunning new rooms are decorated in soothing pastel colours.
Cebu is a real paradise with quiet lagoons, picturesque reefs, historical sights.
Those who have been to hotels in the Philippines note excellent service, affordable prices, friendly atmosphere. The main problem is the road, which includes several flights, as well as frequent tsunamis, typhoons and hurricanes.
