The Philippines is 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.
The marvelous beauty of the ocean, the 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 marine climate. There are 3 seasons here in the year: in the summer 3 months from March to May are considered, then the rainy season begins, which lasts until November, then the wind changes from the south-west to the north-east monsoon. Typhoons and tsunamis are not uncommon here.
Where to stay in the Philippines?
The 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 taste. The best hotels in the Philippines are very popular in 2018:
- Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa;
- Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Cebu;
- AG New World Manila Bay Hotel in Manila with a casino;
- Crimson Resort and Spa, Mactan;
- South Palms Resort Panglao and many others.
Palm paradise
On the island of Pangalao, there are magnificent white beaches, the most popular of which are Alona Beach, Doljo Beach and Bikini Beach, with many cafes, restaurants, dive clubs.
In the radiance of snow-white sands, a tourist tries in vain to find peace: hundreds of boats, boats and ships are constantly mooring and sailing, taking the afflicted on boat trips, cleverly maneuvering between bathers splashing in the ocean waves.
Beaches that are not specifically cared for, quickly turn green from algae. Strong low tides after dinner also do not contribute to swimming. Given that algae begins to bloom in winter, there is no better way than to settle in one of the excellent 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 rooms decorated in tropical style, equipped with air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs:
- Suite
- family;
- for non-smokers;
- for people with disabilities.
- Villa "Panglao";
- villa on the beach;
- Villa South Palms.
At the hotel in the Philippines you can go in for sports, take courses in the spa. Tourists are given an ebb and flow schedule, as the sunset can be very shallow, but for families with small children this is a plus.
The main meal is Oceanica Restaurant, which serves a lot of seafood dishes, national cuisine, theme nights, and refreshments and spirits at the East and Coast bars by the pool. In the evenings, the sounds of the surf merge intoxicating live music.
There is a banquet room for exotic weddings.
The hotel in the Philippines has tourists from all over the world, the staff speaks excellent English. According to reviews, the rooms always have hot and cold water, the staff is helpful and polite, the restaurants have delicious food, you can relax and gain strength here.
Hotels in Boracay
When choosing hotels on the islands in the Philippines, you need to consider that the conditions of rest and prices there can vary greatly. If Panglao seems crowded, you can try to find peace and quiet in Boracay, which has 12 beaches.
To book a hotel in the Philippines on this island, you need to choose from more than 700 options. The leader in sales is Amihan-Home 3 *, the price of accommodation per day in which is $ 30. It has a favorable location: five minutes to the white beach and the same to D'Talipap - 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. You can come to rest with animals. Modest and budget hotel.
Among the popular hotels in the Philippines on the island of Boracay, Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa 5 can be distinguished. It offers 219 comfortable rooms and Filipino-style villas ranging from 60 to 220 m 2 . The territory occupies 18 hectares.
The hotel has three restaurants, including international, Italian and seafood, an open Lounge bar in the lobby, and poolside bars. There are several function rooms for banquets, a spa area of 5714 m2, a modern gym, golf and water sports on the beach.
For a relaxing stay, the following hotels are suitable:
- Lind Boracay;
- Monaco Suites de Boracay;
- Ambassador in Paradise Resort;
- Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay and many others.
Hotels in Cebu Philippines
Cebu is one of the islands discovered in 1521 by Fernando Magellan. This is a narrow stretch of land with a length of 225 km, the shores of which are white sandy beaches. A lot of chain, private hotels have been built here, the price per night in which is 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 others.
Most hotels receive positive reviews from tourists. Attention to Cebu attracts Maayo Hotel 4 *, opened at the end of 2017. This is a great option for businessmen, travelers, it is suitable for those who, after visiting the beach, want to do exploration of the surroundings and fly to other islands, as it is located 10 minutes from the airport.
It has 229 standard rooms, excellent restaurants, a panoramic pool, and live piano music at the reception. Magnificent new rooms decorated in soothing pastel colors.
Cebu is a real paradise with quiet lagoons, picturesque reefs, historical sights.
Having been to hotels in the Philippines, they note excellent service, affordable prices, and a friendly atmosphere. The main problem is the road, which includes several flights, as well as frequent tsunamis, typhoons and hurricanes.