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Discover hotels and resorts across Boracay, Palawan, Siargao, Cebu, and every island worth visiting — compared side-by-side on interactive maps.
Destinations
The Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands spread across the western Pacific — a country where you can swim with whale sharks in the morning, climb a rice terrace in the afternoon, and watch the sun drop into the South China Sea by evening. No two islands feel quite the same.
In the north, Batanes looks like Ireland with stone houses and rolling pasture cliffs. Drop down to Manila for Spanish colonial heritage and one of Asia's biggest food scenes. Fly south to Palawan for the limestone lagoons of El Nido and the WWII wrecks off Coron. In the Visayas, Boracay still has one of the world's best white sand beaches, while Bohol hides the geological oddity of the Chocolate Hills. Further south, Siargao draws surfers to Cloud 9 — one of the planet's most-photographed right-hand reef breaks.
Hotels Philippines exists to make picking where to stay on any of these islands easier. We surface real hotels on interactive maps, write honest guides about each destination, and link you directly to trusted booking partners. No padding, no fake "top 10" lists, no AI-generated filler.
Boracay
Western Visayas
Powder-white sand and turquoise water.
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El Nido
Palawan
Limestone lagoons and hidden beaches.
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Siargao
Mindanao
Surf capital of the Philippines.
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Cebu
Visayas
Gateway to whale sharks and white-sand islands.
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Bohol
Visayas
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and Panglao beaches.
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Coron
Palawan
Wreck diving and pristine lakes.
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Manila
Metro Manila
Historic capital meets urban energy.
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Baguio
Luzon
Cool mountain air and pine-tree views.
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Vigan
Ilocos
A preserved Spanish colonial city.
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Davao
Mindanao
Mt. Apo, durian, and Philippine eagles.
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Batanes
Northern Luzon
Rolling green hills meet wild Pacific cliffs.
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La Union
Luzon
Surf town just a few hours from Manila.
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Camiguin
Northern Mindanao
The island born of fire.
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Moalboal
Cebu
The sardine run capital of the Philippines.
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Dumaguete
Negros Oriental
The city of gentle people.
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Puerto Galera
Mindoro
Manila's nearest dive destination.
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Bacolod
Negros Occidental
The city of smiles.
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Batangas
Calabarzon
Manila's weekend beach and dive destination.
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Malapascua
Cebu
Thresher shark diving capital of the world.
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Iloilo
Western Visayas
Heritage city of churches and food.
View hotels →Where to stay
Which area to stay in, and our hotel picks, for the destinations we know best.
El Nido
Siargao
Moalboal
Puerto Galera
Plan the basics
When to go
The dry season runs roughly November to May. December through February is peak: cooler weather, clearest seas, highest prices — book hotels two to three months ahead. March to May is hot, dry and busy; June through October brings afternoon showers, occasional typhoons and the lowest hotel prices of the year. The exception is Siargao, where surf season peaks August to November.
Best time to visit the Philippines →Getting there and around
Most visitors fly into Manila (NAIA) or Cebu (MCIA), then take domestic flights to the islands. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia all run frequent cheap flights between major destinations — Manila to Boracay is one hour, Manila to Palawan is also about one hour. Ferries connect many islands but take a full day or longer.
How to get to El Nido →What it costs
The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia's better-value destinations. A comfortable mid-range hotel runs PHP 2,500 to PHP 5,000 per night (about USD 45 to 90). Budget travelers can find hostels for PHP 800 to 1,500. Five-star resorts in El Nido, Palawan, or on Mactan run from PHP 12,000 upward. Local food is cheap — meals at carinderias cost under PHP 200 — but resort food and Western restaurants are closer to international prices.
How long to stay
A first trip should cover at least 10 to 14 days across two or three islands. Trying to fit Manila, Palawan, and Boracay into one week means too much time in airports. Most experienced visitors recommend either one destination deep (Palawan for a full week) or two destinations slow (a week in El Nido, then a week in Siargao).
See the 7-day itinerary →Itineraries and travel guides
Guides and itineraries for your Philippines trip.
Planning · 4 min read
7-Day Philippines Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (2026)
A tested 7-day route covering Manila, Cebu, and either Boracay or El Nido — with where to stay, what to skip, and realistic costs.
Getting there · 9 min read
How to Get to Boracay from Manila: Flights, Caticlan & Kalibo (2026)
The two airports, the jetty-port chain, the fees and the overnight ferry — every way from Manila to Boracay in 2026, with the mistakes that cost first-timers half a day.
Where to stay · 9 min read
Overwater Villas in the Philippines: Every Real Option (2026)
The Philippines has far fewer overwater villas than the brochures suggest. Here is every resort that genuinely puts you over the water in 2026 — and which famous names are closed, unverified or simply beachfront.
Getting there · 8 min read
Cebu to Bohol Ferry: Schedules, Fares & How to Book (2026)
Every way to cross from Cebu to Bohol by ferry — OceanJet and SuperCat to Tagbilaran, the cheaper boats to Tubigon — with 2026 sailing times, fares, which pier to use, and the onward van to Panglao.
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