Terms of Use

Agreement

Welcome to Hotels Philippines (hotels-philippines.com), owned and operated by Scott Taylor ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Who we are

Hotels Philippines is an independent travel information website. We provide editorial content (travel guides, destination overviews, FAQs) and interactive hotel maps that allow visitors to search for and book accommodations through third-party booking platforms.

We are not a travel agency. We do not own, operate, or directly sell any of the hotels, resorts, or accommodations listed on our site. We do not handle bookings, payments, cancellations, or guest stays. All bookings are handled by third-party platforms (Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Airbnb, Vrbo, and others) under their own terms.

Use of the site

You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its systems
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content without our written permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or resell content from the site without permission
• Use the site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair our servers or networks
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code

Accuracy of information

We make every effort to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date. However, the travel industry changes constantly — hotel prices change daily, properties close, restaurants open and shut, regulations change, and weather varies. We provide information as is, without warranties of any kind.

Please verify all important details (prices, availability, opening hours, transportation, visa requirements, weather conditions) with official sources or directly with the businesses you plan to visit before making travel decisions.

Third-party links and bookings

Our site contains links to third-party websites and booking platforms. We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or availability of third-party sites
• Pricing, availability, or terms shown on booking platforms
• The quality of accommodations, services, or experiences provided by third parties
• Cancellation policies, refunds, or disputes with booking platforms or hotels
• Any losses, damages, or issues arising from your bookings or stays

When you book through a third-party platform, your contract is with that platform and the hotel — not with us. Any issues should be resolved with them directly.

Affiliate relationships

Hotels Philippines participates in affiliate programs with booking platforms including but not limited to Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Airbnb, and Vrbo (via the Stay22 affiliate network). When you book through our maps or links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. For complete details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Intellectual property

All original content on this site — including written guides, blog posts, layouts, design, code, and curated recommendations — is the property of Scott Taylor / Hotels Philippines and is protected by Philippine and international copyright law.

You may share short excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original page. You may not republish substantial portions of our content, use our material to train AI models, or claim our work as your own.

Photography on the site is sourced from Unsplash (used under the Unsplash License) and original photography. All photographs remain the property of their respective creators.

User-submitted content

If you contact us with suggestions, feedback, or content (e.g. photos of a hotel you stayed at), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, edit, and publish that content on our site. We will credit you if you wish.

Disclaimers

Travel involves inherent risks. We provide travel information to help you plan, but your travel decisions are your own responsibility. We do not guarantee:

• The safety, accessibility, or quality of any destination
• That information on weather, transportation, costs, or conditions will be accurate at the time of your visit
• That hotels or services will be available, open, or operating as described

Please carry adequate travel insurance, follow official government advisories, and consult licensed travel professionals for important decisions.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hotels Philippines and Scott Taylor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site or your reliance on any information provided here, including but not limited to:

• Lost bookings, missed flights, or cancelled trips
• Disputes with hotels, booking platforms, or travel providers
• Personal injury, illness, or property damage during travel
• Financial losses related to currency exchange, price changes, or booking errors
• Any other damages, foreseeable or unforeseeable

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection law in your country of residence.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact:

Scott Taylor
Email: hello@hotels-philippines.com
Location: Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines