The Best Beach Hotels in the Philippines

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in the Philippines

Palawan, Philippines Palawan, Philippines

The Philippines is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in the Philippines, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in the Philippines, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in the Philippines based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in the Philippines, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in the Philippines offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
5-star Resort with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in the Philippines
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Marigondon, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa has great rooms from $185 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and child care at this beach hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Ambassador In Paradise

Malay, Philippines
5-star Resort with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to the Philippines
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Ambassador In Paradise which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Station 1, Sitio Pinaongon, Barangay. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Shangri-La Mactan Cebu

Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in the Philippines
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Shangri-La Mactan Cebu to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $165. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Punta Engano Road PO Box 86 Lapu-Lapu City. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and child care which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Badladz Beach Resort

Puerto Galera, Philippines
3-star Resort with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in the Philippines
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $28, Badladz Beach Resort, at Small Tabinay Beach provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Shangri-La's Boracay

Malay, Philippines
5-star Resort with prices starting at $320 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Shangri-La's Boracay has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $320 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Barangay Yapak, Boracay Island. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa

Panglao, Philippines
4-star Resort with prices starting at $412 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in the Philippines
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $412, and it's located at Barangay Tawala, Panglao Island. We also love the a bar, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area


Infinity Resort Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera, Philippines
4-star Resort with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in the Philippines
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Infinity Resort Puerto Galera because it has great rooms that start at $193. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Talipanan. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Amorita Resort

Panglao, Philippines
4-star Resort with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Amorita Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $145 (before taxes). It's located at #1 Easter A. Lim Drive, Barangay Tawala, Alona Beach and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort

Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
4-star Resort with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in the Philippines
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Maribago, Buyong, Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort has great rooms from $77 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Badian Island Wellness Resort

Badian, Philippines
5-star Resort with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to the Philippines
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Badian Island Wellness Resort which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Badian Island. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area


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How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in the Philippines?

Philippines Average Beach Hotel Price
$52

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to the Philippines. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in the Philippines based on data from 508 hotels is an affordable $52. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the Philippines.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $181
  • 4-star hotels: $97
  • 3-star hotels: $46
  • 2-star hotels: $33


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