The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Manila

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Manila

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If it's your first trip to Manila, Philippines for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Manila. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Manila. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Manila for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Manila beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Manila for your first trip!

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

New Coast Hotel Manila

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Manila
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

Located at 1588 Pedro Gil St. Cor MH Del Pilar Malate Manila, New Coast Hotel Manila has great rooms from $74 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Manila Bay

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Sheraton Manila Bay which has nice rooms starting at $113. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at M. Adriatico corner Gen. Malvar Streets. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Manila Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Manila
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

We found The Manila Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $81. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at One Rizal Park. You'll also find a bar, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Riviera Mansion Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $37, Riviera Mansion Hotel, at 1638 A. Mabini St. Provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a spa, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff. It's located just 3.5 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Diamond Hotel Philippines

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Diamond Hotel Philippines has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $97 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Roxas Boulevard Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Manila
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $46, and it's located at Ongpin Cor Quintin Paredes Sts.. We also love the child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Rothman Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Rothman Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $40. It has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1633 M. Adriatico St., Malate. Only 3.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a spa, laundry facilities, and a beauty salon at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop


Hotel H2O

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Manila
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel H2O offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $53 (before taxes). It's located at Manila Ocean Park Complex and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Kimberly Manila

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 770 Pedro Gil Street, Hotel Kimberly Manila has great rooms from $37 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and kids meals which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


City Garden Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Manila
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is City Garden Suites which has nice rooms starting at $38. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1158 A. Mabini St.. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a spa. It's located just 2.8 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Makati, Tagaytay, Quezon City, and Olongapo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Manila, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Manila, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Manila, Best Hotels for One Week in Manila, Best Hotels for One Night in Manila, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Manila, or Best Business Hotels in Manila.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Manila?

Manila Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$57

After analyzing 14 first time trip hotels in Manila, Philippines, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $57. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Manila.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $91
  • 4-star hotels: $50
  • 3-star hotels: $45
  • 2-star hotels: $18


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