Here Are the 9 Hotels Awarded with MICHELIN Keys in the Philippines This 2026

(SPOT.ph) Nine hotels in the Philippines have been awarded MICHELIN Keys as the MICHELIN Guide unveils its 2026 MICHELIN Key selection, recognizing the most outstanding hotel experiences around the world.

That's four more hotels this year, up from last year’s five honorees, with two Philippine hotels earning Two MICHELIN Keys for their exceptional stays. Several new properties join the list this year, including El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, which makes quite the debut with Two Keys. Raffles Makati joins it in the two-key club, moving up from its previous One MICHELIN Key distinction.

ICYDK, MICHELIN Keys are basically the hotel and resort equivalent of the much-coveted restaurant Michelin stars. Making it into the MICHELIN Guide already means a property has caught the inspectors’ attention, but earning a Key is another level altogether—it recognizes hotels that deliver truly exceptional stays.

Hotels can earn One, Two, or Three MICHELIN Keys. One Key means “a very special stay,” reserved for properties with personality, thoughtful service, and an experience that goes beyond what you’d expect for the price. Two Keys mean “an exceptional stay”—the kind of place that stands out for its unique character and leaves a lasting impression.

And then there’s Three Keys: the MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction. Think “an extraordinary stay,” where comfort, service, and design come together at the highest level. Basically, if you happen to find yourself near a Three-Key hotel, consider this your sign to book that room.

What the Guide says: "Lagen Island, part of El Nido Resorts, is a stylish and sustainable beach hotel that’s more than happy to usher in the influx of visitors. Situated in a forested cove framed by limestone cliffs and facing out onto the aquamarine-hued Bacuit Bay, Lagen Island offers four types of accommodations: water cottages on stilts, beachfront cottages, forest rooms, and forest suites. Each of the lavishly outfitted rooms embodies a native Filipino style, with floors and furniture crafted from antique wood and tall sliding glass doors opening onto private terraces.

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An added bonus for ecologically-minded travelers is Lagen Island’s commitment to environmentally sound practices: the hotel has received repeated green honors."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at El Nido Resorts Lagen Island start at P67, 010 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "Every room[at Raffles Makati] is a sophisticated suite with dark wood flooring, a marble bathroom, original artwork, and private butler service. There’s a private pool, tiled in bright blue with an elegant poolside bar, and complimentary afternoon tea and cocktails at Writers Bar."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, rooms at Raffles Makati start at P23, 196 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "NUSTAR Resort & Casino is part city hotel, part island escape, and part integrated pleasure palace, with far-ranging views, lively interiors, and plenty of space to properly unwind."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at NUSTAR Hotel Cebu start at P18,412.50 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "Pangulasian Island hardly seems real: it’s no more than a single steep, densely forested hill, reachable only by a 30-minute boat ride from the nearest (small) airstrip. El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island’s villas stand alongside a half-mile-long white-sand beach, with views of the archipelago’s other islands dotting the horizon.

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Much of the experience, however, takes place outside of the villas. The spa is a fine one, as is the resort’s restaurant, but sooner or later the water calls; this is a spectacular setting for diving, kayaking, paddling, and anything else that can be done by sea."


How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island start at P77,529 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "Upscale Japanese elegance infuses public spaces, most notably on the rooftop, which boasts a bar, heated pool, Zen garden, and spa area. Rooms are sleek and contemporary with cityscape views, and some come with hinoki wooden tubs."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at Hotel Okura Manila start at P18, 264 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "Manami is the only luxury resort here (in Negros Occidental): five hectares where a wooded hillside meets the Sulu Sea, with eighteen villas woven into the terrain rather than imposed upon it. Bamboo, pitched timber ceilings and wide balconies facing either ocean or jungle give the rooms their character. The Linong Spa crowns the highest point of the estate; Lingaw Restaurant marries Negrense cooking with Spanish influence, and the sunset deck is built around the trunks of living trees."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at Manami Resort start at P29,232 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "As is the Aman custom, this resort strives to blend in with its natural and cultural surroundings as much as possible. Here the 42 casitas and 18 villas are built in the style of the native Philippine bathay kubo dwellings, with thatched roofs and pebble-washed walls alongside luxe touches like king beds with rattan headboards and ornate indigenous-style furnishings. The bathroom, nearly as large as the bedroom, features dual vanities, a separate shower, and a freestanding tub. Satellite television is standard.
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Perhaps more than most Aman resorts, Amanpulo provides a wealth of physical activities, from diving and snorkeling along the reef to windsurfing, fishing, or exploring the island by bicycle."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at Amanpulo start at P110,379.29 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "Nay Palad Hideaway, on Siargao’s southern coast, is the sort of low-key, sustainably built resort where you can kick off your flip-flops and go barefoot."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at Nay Palad Hideaway start at P385,098.27 per night (inclusive of taxes).

What the Guide says: "Fairmont Makati's spacious, elegant rooms and suites feature king-sized beds, floor-to-ceiling windows with city skyline views, and marble bathrooms stocked with Le Labo products. Highlights are what you’d expect from the brand: a sparkling swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and sunbeds, a light-filled 24-hour fitness center, the signature Fairmont Spa, and a collection of upscale restaurants and bars."

How much is a stay per night: When booking from the Michelin Guide website and app, stays at Fairmont Makati start at P10, 371.96 per night (inclusive of taxes).

These nine properties join the global selection of over 2,832 MICHELIN Key hotels across 79 countries. This list includes 155 Three MICHELIN Key hotels, 657 Two MICHELIN Key hotels, and 2,020 One MICHELIN Key hotels.

For more information, visit the MICHELIN Guide's website.