The latest selection introduces the country’s first Two-Michelin-Key hotels and recognizes four new One-Key properties across the archipelago.
The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2026 selection of Key hotels in the Philippines, recognizing nine properties across Manila, Cebu, Palawan, Negros Occidental, and Siargao.
First introduced as Michelin’s hotel equivalent to its restaurant distinctions, the Keys recognize properties that offer outstanding stays. One Key denotes “a very special stay,” while Two Keys signify “an exceptional stay.”
This year marks a milestone for Philippine hospitality, with the country receiving its first Two-Michelin-Key distinctions. Raffles Makati was promoted from One to Two Keys, while the newly recognized El Nido Resorts Lagen Island entered the selection with Two Keys. Four other hotels joined the One-Key list for the first time.
The Two-Michelin-Key Hotels In The Philippines
The Philippines’ first Two-Key properties present two distinct versions of an exceptional stay: one at the center of Makati and the other surrounded by the natural landscape of Bacuit Bay.
Raffles Makati
Promoted to Two Michelin Keys for 2026, Raffles Makati brings the brand’s refined, residential approach to the heart of the city. The intimate all-suite hotel features original artwork, marble bathrooms, and private butler service, alongside familiar rituals such as afternoon tea at Writers Bar.
Raffles Makati is located at 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City. For more information, visit Raffles Makati’s official website or follow @rafflesmakatihotel on Instagram.
Lagen Island, El Nido Resorts
Newly recognized with Two Michelin Keys, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is set within a forested cove framed by limestone cliffs in Bacuit Bay. Its accommodations range from water cottages and beachfront rooms to spaces tucked into the surrounding forest. Filipino materials and craftsmanship also shape the design of its rooms and public spaces.
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El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is located on Lagen Island, El Nido, Palawan. For more information, visit El Nido Resorts’ official website or follow @lagen.elnido on Instagram.
The One-Michelin-Key Hotels In The Philippines
Seven hotels received One Michelin Key for 2026. Fairmont Makati, Amanpulo, and Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao retained their distinctions, while NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Hotel Okura Manila, Manami Resort, and El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island joined the list.
NUSTAR Hotel Cebu
Located within the NUSTAR Resort and Casino complex, the hotel pairs views of the Cebu coastline and city skyline with spacious rooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and deep soaking tubs. The wider integrated resort also gathers shopping, entertainment, and a broad selection of restaurants under one roof, giving guests much of what they need within a single destination.
NUSTAR Hotel Cebu is located at Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City. For more information, visit NUSTAR Resort and Casino’s official website or follow @nustarresortcebu on Instagram.
Fairmont Makati
Returning to the list with One Michelin Key, Fairmont Makati offers a contemporary city stay within Makati’s commercial and cultural center. Its rooms and suites feature city views and marble bathrooms, while the hotel’s amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and several dining concepts.
Fairmont Makati is located at 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City. For more information, visit Fairmont Makati’s official website or follow @fairmontmakatihotel on Instagram.
Hotel Okura Manila At Newport World Resorts
New to the One-Key selection, Hotel Okura Manila brings Japanese design and hospitality to Newport World Resorts. Its rooms balance streamlined contemporary interiors with Japanese details, while selected accommodations feature traditional hinoki wooden bathtubs. The experience extends to its dining spaces, including Yamazato and Yawaragi, as well as a rooftop pool overlooking the surrounding city.
Hotel Okura Manila is located at 2 Portwood Street, Newport City, Pasay City. For more information, visit Hotel Okura Manila’s official website or follow @hotelokuramnl on Instagram.
Manami Resort
Manami Resort joins the 2026 list with One Michelin Key. Situated on a wooded hillside overlooking the Sulu Sea, the resort comprises 18 villas spread across a five-hectare property in Sipalay, Negros Occidental. Its architecture follows the natural contours of the land, with bamboo, timber, and broad terraces connecting the villas to views of the sea or surrounding greenery.
Manami Resort is located in Barangay Cayhagan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. For more information, visit Manami Resort’s official website or follow @manamilife on Instagram.
Amanpulo
Amanpulo retains its One-Michelin-Key distinction for 2026. The resort occupies the private island of Pamalican, surrounded by white-sand beaches and a coral reef. Its casitas and villas take inspiration from the bahay kubo while providing the privacy and understated design associated with the Aman brand.
Amanpulo is located on Pamalican Island, Palawan. For more information, visit Amanpulo’s official website or follow @amanpulo on Instagram.
Pangalusian Island, El Nido Resorts
Pangulasian Island places its villas between a forested hillside and a stretch of white-sand beach. Some sit near the water, while others look out from above the tree canopy or come with private plunge pools. Local materials and craftsmanship anchor the contemporary accommodations within their Palawan setting.
El Nido Resorts Pangalusian Island is located on Pangalusian Island, El Nido, Palawan. For more information, visit El Nido Resorts’ official website or follow @pangalusian.elnido on Instagram.
Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao
Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao returns with One Michelin Key. Located on the island’s southern coast, the intimate resort comprises airy villas surrounded by gardens, palms, and open communal spaces.
Its approach encourages guests to design each day around the island, whether that means surfing, exploring the reefs and mangroves, or spending an afternoon beside the sea. The property’s relaxed atmosphere reflects a quieter side of Siargao beyond its best-known surf breaks.
Nay Palad Hideaway is located along Malinao Road, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. For more information, visit Nay Palad Hideaway’s official website or follow @naypalad on Instagram.
Banner image features El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, courtesy of Ayala Land Hospitality
Frequently Asked Questions
The Philippines has nine Michelin Key hotels for 2026: Raffles Makati, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Fairmont Makati, Hotel Okura Manila, Manami Resort, Amanpulo, El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island, and Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao.
Raffles Makati and El Nido Resorts Lagen Island received Two Michelin Keys for 2026, making them the first hotels in the Philippines to earn the distinction.
The seven One-Michelin-Key hotels are NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Fairmont Makati, Hotel Okura Manila, Manami Resort, Amanpulo, El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island, and Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao.
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Hotel Okura Manila, Manami Resort, and El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island are newly recognized for 2026. Raffles Makati was promoted from One to Two Michelin Keys.
According to the Michelin Guide, One Michelin Key denotes “a very special stay,” while Two Michelin Keys signify “an exceptional stay.”
