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El Nido (Palawan) – Island

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Boutique hotels in Philippines

The Philippines' small hotels are island hideaways in Palawan and Siargao and colonial mansions in Vigan.

13 boutique hotels handpicked

The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands, and its best small hotels sit on remote coves, cliffs and old colonial streets.

Palawan and the Visayas

El Nido, Coron and Port Barton have limestone scenery and island lodges. Bohol, Cebu, Moalboal and Siquijor offer reefs, beaches and hills, while Siargao is the surf island.

Luzon

Vigan has Spanish colonial mansions, and the Cordillera holds Sagada and the rice terraces of Banaue. Manila, Tagaytay and La Union are within reach of the capital.

When to go

The dry season, from November to May, is best. Typhoons hit mostly between July and October.

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Questions about Philippines

Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Philippines?

El Nido (Palawan) is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Philippines, followed by Siargao and Boracay.

What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Philippines have?

Our 7 destinations in Philippines are 4 island, 1 city, 1 coast & beach and 1 old town & heritage.