Malate is a popular nightlife and restaurant district in the City of Manila, the capital of the Philippines (not to be confused with Metro Manila, which is also widely referred to as “Manila”). It is part of Manila’s District V, which also includes two other well-known tourism and commercial hubs — Ermita and Intramuros.
Its western border faces Manila Bay and spans a portion of Roxas Boulevard, a beloved spot for witnessing the Manila Bay sunset. Malate is also home to the University Belt, a cluster of well-established universities and educational institutions, making it a popular joint for students and young professionals. The district also hosts the headquarters of government agencies like the Department of Finance, LandBank of the Philippines, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Despite the string of restaurants, bars, and cultural spaces that line its streets, Malate remains a humble space for friends to dine and catch up. And what comes after a night of sights, spirits, and snacks? A comfortable place to crash and cap off the night. The good news? Malate has a lot to offer in this regard.
Malate is accessible via jeepney, bus, taxi, ride-hailing apps (car and motorcycle), and train. The nearest LRT 1 stations are Vito Cruz Station and Quirino Station. The travel time from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is 30-45 minutes.
In no particular order, here are the top hotels in Malate, as rated by online users.
Note: Rates MAY not yet include taxes and other fees. Ranking and rates may change over time, so always double-check before booking.
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Diamond Hotel
Find this jewel by the bay along the iconic Roxas Boulevard’s waterfront promenade! Diamond Hotel is one of the choice 5-star hotels in Manila. Relish the golden sunset in one of its luxurious rooms while also savoring all the amenities available.
All guest rooms have a free WiFi connection and feature a complimentary continental breakfast, an in-room safety box, a bathroom with toiletries, towels, slippers, bathrobes, a hair dryer, a desk and laptop workspace, a television with cable channels, free bottled water, a coffee/tea maker, and a closet, among other amenities.
Guests are also entitled to a complimentary parking space, a 24-hour security and front desk, and access to the hotel’s fitness center, spa, swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool, poolside bar, lobby lounge, bar, and two in-house restaurants.
You can also book airport transfers, shuttle services, taxi services, and rental cars via the hotel’s front desk.
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Address: Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Malate, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk, Casino Filipino Malate, Coconut Palace, Centennial Clock, Rajah Sulayman Park, Robinsons Place Manila
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
Sheraton Manila Bay
Nestled right smack in the middle of a busy hotel cluster in Malate, Sheraton Manila Bay invites guests to unwind in their many rooms and suites. A plus for Sheraton Manila Bay is its proximity to cultural sites and its coveted view of the Manila Bay sunset.
In each room, you’ll find a bathroom with bath amenities, a hair dryer, a working desk, an ironing set, an in-room safe, a cable TV, a mini fridge, free bottled water, and a coffee/tea maker. Larger suites boast a dining area, a sofa, a refrigerator, a stovetop, an oven, and a microwave. All rooms are air-conditioned and have complimentary WiFi connection.
Guests are given access to these hotel facilities: an outdoor swimming pool with a whirlpool, a spa, and a fitness gym. They can also enjoy food and drinks at an on-site restaurant, a café, and a bar.
Services available for guests’ convenience are 24-hour room service, security, and front desk, car park, luggage storage, laundry service, daily housekeeping, shuttle service, taxi service, and airport transfer bookings.
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Address: M. Adriatico corner Gen. Malvar Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk, Casino Filipino Malate, Coconut Palace, Robinsons Place Manila
Time: Check-in, 3:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
New Coast Hotel Manila
With the promise of “attainable luxury”, New Coast Hotel Manila presents guests with premium amenities, spectacular views of the fabulous Manila Bay sunset, world-class service, and warm Filipino hospitality.
Guests may choose from superior rooms to presidential suites. These air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi connection are decorated with Filipino artworks and furnished with these modern amenities: a marble bathroom with bathtub and toiletries, a hair dryer, a desk, a cable television, a minibar, and a coffee/tea maker. The Presidential Suites flaunt a living room with a Bang & Olufsen sound system, a wet bar, a full kitchen, a dining area, a private study, a powder room, a Victorian bathtub, a rainshower room, and a sauna.
If you want to venture outside of your room, you can explore these facilities: a fitness center, an outdoor lap pool, a kiddie pool, a whirlpool, and a spa. You can also try the hotel’s gastronomic offerings from its on-site restaurant, an al fresco pool bar, and an indoor bar.
Guests can also avail of these services: 24-hour front desk and room service, car park, car rental bookings, luggage storage, taxi service, airport transfer services, and daily housekeeping.
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Address: 1588 Pedro Gil corner M. H. Del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk, Casino Filipino Malate, Coconut Palace, Robinsons Place Manila
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery
Located along Roxas Boulevard facing Manila Bay, Admiral Hotel Manila definitely treats you to one of the best seats to watch the celebrated sunset. The hotel design and interiors are inspired by the Filipino-Spanish and Art Deco styles.
All air-conditioned rooms provide amenities including organic bathroom toiletries, a hair dryer, a desk, a mini refrigerator, a large-screen TV, an in-room safe, complimentary bottled water, a kettle, a tea set, a Nespresso coffee machine, and free WiFi.
These services are available for guests’ convenience: transport bookings such as airport transfers, rental car and taxi, a 24-hour front desk, car park (charges apply), valet parking, and express check-in and check-out, among others.
And of course, treat yourself to one or even all of these recreational facilities offered by the hotel: a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop swimming pool, a VIP (Very Important Pets) service, a spa, an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and bars.
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Address: 2138 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk, Apolinario Mabini Memorial, Rajah Sulayman Park, Manila Yacht Club
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible, pet-friendly
Tropicana Suites
Situated between Taft Avenue and Roxas Boulevard, Tropicana Suites is easily accessible from both major thoroughfares. If you’re planning a longer stay in the capital city, this might just be the place for you.
Tropicana Suites offers three types of rooms: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Guests will enjoy the following amenities: an air-conditioning unit, a cable TV, a mini refrigerator, an electric kettle, a safety box, a bathroom with toiletries and bath amenities, a closet, and a desk. They also provide complimentary internet/WiFi connection. Larger suites have separate living and dining areas, kitchen utensils, cutlery, and a microwave oven.
If you’re looking to stay fit during your visit, they have a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool that guests can access. The hotel also has a 24-hour security and front desk service, complimentary parking, and transportation bookings — taxis, airport transfers, car rentals, and shuttle services.
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Address: 1630 Luis Maria Guerrero Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Philippine General Hospital, Robinsons Place Manila, Philippine Women’s University, Philippine Christian University
Time: Check-in, 3:00 PM; Check-out, 1:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
Hotel Kimberly Manila
Stationed in the busier side of Malate along Taft Avenue, Hotel Kimberly Manila offers rooms for shorter vacations and suites for long-term stays. If you are looking for loft-style accommodations, the hotel has those too.
Expect some of these room amenities: a bathroom with a hot and cold shower, toiletries, towels, a hair dryer, a mini refrigerator, a mini bar, a television with cable channels, an in-room safe, and free WiFi connection. For suites, expect a bathtub, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sitting area.
Guests can use the hotel room service app or head directly to its in-house restaurant for food and refreshments. Aside from these conveniences, guests may also avail of transportation bookings, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning services, and daily housekeeping.
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Address: 770 Pedro Gil Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Philippine General Hospital, Robinsons Place Manila, Philippine Women’s University, Philippine Christian University
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible, pet-friendly
Amelie Hotel Manila
Strategically seated between Roxas Boulevard and Taft Avenue, Amelie Hotel Manila is a straightforward boutique hotel with a modern flare. This hotel offers 70 spacious rooms — ranging from deluxe to executive — for guests to book.
Room bookings are inclusive of a complimentary breakfast for two, free bottled water, and WiFi connection anytime — free of charge! Each room is also furnished with a working desk, a television with cable channels, a tea/coffee maker, a kettle, an in-room safe, a bathroom with a hot and cold shower, toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels.
Guests are granted access to its restaurant, café and bar, swimming pool, fitness center, and spa/massage service. Additionally, guests can avail of the following services: airport pick-up and drop-off, in-room dining, valet parking, shuttle service, luggage storage, car rental, car park, and laundry service, among other conveniences.
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Address: 1667 Jorge Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Robinsons Place Manila, Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk, Casino Filipino Malate, Coconut Palace, Philippine General Hospital
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
Bay Area Suites Manila
If you are looking for a budget hotel in the area, Bay Area Suites Manila offers relatively affordable yet fully-equipped rooms — from standard to one-bedroom suites.
Take joy in all these inclusive room amenities: an air-conditioning unit, a TV with cable channels, a hot and cold shower, towels, room slippers, a hair dryer, a working desk, an electric kettle, in-room safety deposit box, and complimentary WiFi connection.
Available hotel facilities and services include an indoor swimming pool, a kid’s playground, a gym, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a car park.
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Address: 1820 Maria Orosa Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Remedios Circle, Our Lady of Remedies Parish Church, Rajah Sulayman Park, Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
Hop Inn Hotel Ermita Manila
It may have ‘Ermita’ on its name, but Hop Inn Hotel Ermita Manila is actually still part of the Malate district. This is one of the most popular and preferred budget hotels in the area.
It has a total of 168 air-conditioned rooms with basic amenities such as a hot and cold shower, towels, a hair dryer, free bottled water, a working desk, a clothes rack with hangers, a flat TV with cable channels, and free WiFi connection. In addition, guests can avail of the free car parking and luggage storage.
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Address: 1850 M. H. Del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Roxas Boulevard Bay Walk, Rajah Sulayman Park, Remedios Circle, Our Lady of Remedies Parish Church, Palacio de Maynila
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
Kaizen Suites
A boutique hotel along the busy Taft Avenue between Vito Cruz and Quirino LRT stations, Kaizen Suites caters to frequent travelers and even transients in Manila. This 78-room lodging offers four room types: Double Standard, Deluxe, Family, and Premium Suite.
Each air-conditioned room is furnished with a Smart TV, a bathroom with a hot and cold shower, a working desk and chairs, a water kettle with cups and saucers, complimentary bottled water, and toiletries. For your convenience, other services offered are 24-hour security, a car park, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping.
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Address: Zone 79, 2206 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Nearby Landmarks: Green Mall, Quirino LRT Station, De La Salle University
Time: Check-in, 2:00 PM; Check-out, 12:00 PM
Plus Points: PWD-accessible
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