Back-to-school blues may be sinking in, but for some kids and parents, there’s still time before the busy school year starts!
Spruce up your family stay and find the perfect hotel in the province, near the metro, or in the Manila neighborhood where you can make great memories. Be it an indoor playground, inflatable pool, or a beachside scavenger hunt, there’s a host of stellar amusement activities that will leave your little tot or growing child gleaming with excitement!
Check out our round-up of child-friendly hotels for a guaranteed summer-to-remember:
City of Dreams Manila is the perfect place for the family as it features attractions that are adult- and kid-oriented. To keep your child in the zone, a complete playground experience awaits at City of Dreams Manila’s DreamPlay, an exhilarating place to be for children who are bent on playing games, putting their skills to the test, solving mysteries, making DIY projects, and dreaming of their own themed wonderland. Access to workshops are available as well!

Heroes Hotel Manila is your best bet if you are in search of a unique stay in the confines of the city. This superhero-themed hotel is adorned with hero statues and memorabilia, stunning its guests of all ages. What’s great about its atmosphere is that it tells a story through a superhero context, entertaining children and comic book character enthusiasts. You and your mini-mes may embark on a guided tour, too, and give yourself a current perspective on Philippine culture.

Okada Manila is indeed a go-to gem for those who seek some time off from their busy timeline. Kids will have a one-of-a-kind stay in this hotel, too, as a spacious area is accessible for children aged 1 to 12. Okada Manila’s PLAY, a fun-oriented facility, combines activities that target purposeful learning and leisure. Its programs, coach-led classes, and pocket workshops promote an engaging and enriching experience, too, and strengthen one’s skills and talents.

Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay is a happiness haven as it takes pride in its things-to-do list. The destination is equipped with family-friendly essentials like pools, an outdoor playground, a lush garden, game room, and farm. A range of activities are also available for a minimal fee to make your vacation more valuable. Take a chance on creativity and try your hands at herb harvesting, farm animal feeding, and many more!

Seda Nuvali is fully furnished with all the indoor attractions that your family needs. Its facilities are truly made for every man in the room, including a restaurant for all-day dining, an access to wheelchair units, a wifi spot, gaming space, gym, an indoor playroom, ballroom, and infinity pools. The children’s activity area is complete with Montessori and multisensory toys, too, so your babies will sure be a busy bee!

Astoria Palawan is your beloved bunch’s escape into an exciting aqua adventure as the hotel houses the Palawan Waterpark a.k.a. Puerto Princesa’s first waterpark. It flaunts supersized water slides and cozy cabanas where kids and kids-at-heart turn into their happiest! Whether you want to relax or visit for recreation, adventure and comfort is the true centerpiece of this accommodation.

Discovery Shores Boracay offers beyond-the-ordinary amenities for children and adults. Its roof lounge, restaurants, and fitness facilities are a traveler’s favorite, taking staycations to the next stage. Enroll your mini me in exclusive cooking classes, arts and crafts activities, and many more at the resort’s The Sandbox room. You can book a babysitting service as well, should you cry out for a helping hand.
