13 Best Hotels in Legazpi City Albay: Near and With Mayon Volcano View, With Pool, Affordable
- 13. Embarcadero Hotel or Ellis Ecotel
- 12. Emerald Boutique Hotel
- 11. Casablanca Suites
- 10. Your Brother House Tribal Village
- 9. Ninong’s Hotel
- 8. Hotel Venezia
- 7. Hotel Sentro Legazpi
- 6. Lotus Blu Hotel
- 5. Pepperland Hotel
- 4. Hotel St. Ellis
- 3. The Proxy by The Oriental Albay
- 2. The Marison Hotel
- 1. The Oriental Legazpi
Photo by The Oriental Legazpi and Lotus Blu Hotel
Legazpi, the capital of Albay province within the Bicol Region of the Philippines, is often called the City of Fun and Adventure. It is the gateway to Mayon Volcano, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the Philippines, and is known for its near-perfect cone shape. Legazpi is a commercial center and is one of the major tourist spots in Luzon. It is also an ideal spot to try out Bicolano cuisine in top Albay restaurants as it is one of the most highly regarded in the country.
Legazpi proves to be one of the best places to visit in the Philippines because of Mayon Volcano. This volcano and its surroundings have become an outdoor adventure hub. Some of the popular activities in Mayon Volcano include ATV riding and enjoying the view from different Albay tourist spots. Check out our guide on how to go to Mayon Volcano. Other notable tourist spots in Legazpi Albay include Daraga Church and Cagsawa Ruins.
Legazpi can be one of your destinations on your next vacation in the Philippines. Exploring the major city sights and other nearby attractions is more enjoyable if you have a comfortable place to stay during your visit. Fortunately, there are many hotels in Legazpi City to choose from. Although Legazpi does not host the top 5-star hotels in the Philippines, the city still has a nice selection of high-quality hotels that are accessible to tourist spots and the best Albay restaurants.
Here is a list of the best hotels in Legazpi City Albay for your vacation:
13. Embarcadero Hotel or Ellis Ecotel
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You can find the Embarcadero Hotel or Ellis Ecotel on the 3rd and 4th floor of the Embarcadero de Legazpi building, a waterfront commercial and lifestyle hub at the harbor of Legazpi City. It is only about 2.9KM from the city center. It is within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets.
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Ellis Ecotel is one of the cheap hotels in Legazpi City, but it offers a no-frills stay and good service. The hotel is well-suited for both business and leisure travelers. Its overall design takes on the cruise ship theme. Ellis Ecotel maintains 132 rooms that look like cabins decorated with porthole windows. These rooms come in varying sizes, from standard rooms to lofts that offer seaside views.
Ellis Ecotel manages an onsite resto-bar (Ellis Bistro) that specializes in Filipino and Bocol comfort food. Its other facilities include a chapel, a meeting room, a parlor, a mini-market, and a banquet-size function room. Ellis also offers free onsite parking, free WiFi connection, laundry, and shuttle services at an additional cost.
12. Emerald Boutique Hotel
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Emerald Boutique Hotel is an affordable hotel in Legazpi that offers quality service and a comfortable stay. Emerald Boutique attracts couples and families with its 30 comfortable rooms of varying sizes.
Although the rooms here are relatively smaller than other more expensive hotels, they feature amenities like 5-star quality mattresses and bed linens, a private bathroom complete with toiletries, flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, and a wardrobe. Hotel room rates already include internet access, breakfast, and shuttle service.
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Emerald Boutique maintains a garden, a semi-outdoor space perfect for small gatherings, and a karaoke room with a state-of-the-art sound system. Other amenities at the property include a 24-hour front desk and room service and a restaurant (Emerald Bistro Cafe) that serves a fusion menu that serves Bicolano dishes like Laing and Bicol Express.
Located on Marquez Street, at the Old Albay District of Legazpi, Emerald makes a convenient jumping point to some of Albay’s top tourist sites like Cagsawa Ruins (7KM away) and Ibalong Centrum (1.9KM away). Bicol International Airport (DRP) is 9.3KM away.
11. Casablanca Suites
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Casablanca Suites is one of the boutique hotels in Legazpi City. It provides an ideal location, excellent amenities, and some of the most affordable hotel rates in Legazpi City.
The hotel has two floors with no elevator. All rooms are located on the second floor and come with an air conditioner, a desk, a safety deposit box, a private bathroom with a shower, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer views of the Mayon Volcano. You can pay for a standard room rate with buffet breakfast and roundtrip airport transfer.
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Casablanca offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge area, luggage storage space, and free parking. One standout feature of this hotel is its collection of four restaurants located on the first floor of the hotel building. These four establishments, Eatalia, Wilkommen, Kamias, and Vintage Garage Bar offer varying dining and drinking experiences in one location.
Solo business travelers and travelers on a budget view Casablanca as a hotel of great value. Casablanca Suites is also ideally located with easy access to tourist sites like Cagsawa Ruins (5KM away), Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (1.1KM away), and Mayon Volcano (9KM away).
10. Your Brother House Tribal Village
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Your Brother House Tribal Village is one of the hotels near Mayon Volcano. As its name suggests, this establishment features a Filipino tribal-village-inspired design and feel.
Your Brother House Tribal Village feature traditional-looking tall huts that serve as guest rooms. These rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, toiletries, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. This property provides a shared bathroom arrangement.
Your Brother House Tribal Village is often categorized as cheap accommodation in Legazpi, Albay but the hotel still maintains modern amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, and WiFi connection.
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Although Your Brother House Tribal Village does not have complete facilities, it is close to restaurants like Mama Bab's Kitchen (850 meters away), tour offices, and convenient stores. The property features a scenic lush landscape with views of the Mayon Volcano and the nearby Ligñon Hill (1.8KM away).
Other nearby attractions include the Albay Park and Wildlife (1.8KM away) and the Bicol Heritage Park (4.1KM away). Your Brother House Tribal Village is ideal for tourists looking for affordable yet rustic, non-luxurious accommodations in Legazpi but with a view of Mayon Volcano.
9. Ninong’s Hotel
Ninong’s Hotel, a 3-star property located in East Washington, Legazpi City, offers modernity and convenience. The hotel is not only located in a highly commercialized area, but it is also near some tourist spots like Albay Astrodome (0.2KM away), Liberty Bell (0.2KM away), and St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (0.3KM away).
Their 51 well-appointed rooms, ranging from standard, deluxe to suites, are mostly equipped with modern amenities like air conditioning, cable TV, desk, mini table, en-suite bathroom with toiletries, and other conveniences. Guests will have access to top-rated facilities such as the property’s restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi in all areas of the hotel.
For business travelers and big groups, the property offers spacious function halls for meetings and celebrations. Function Hall, Cintura Hall, Fachada Hall, and Rendezvous Hall are Ninong’s Hotel four function halls.
8. Hotel Venezia
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Hotel Venezia is an elegant villa-style property that combines a warm and cozy atmosphere with a beautiful landscape and modern business hotel amenities. Bicol International Airport (DRP) is 10.6KM away.
Hotel Venezia has 40 well-appointed guest rooms classified into room types: standard, junior suites, and one-bedroom suites. The room amenities include cable TV, mini-fridge, coffee and tea maker, safety deposit box, Egyptian cotton linens, and complimentary internet.
Some rooms come with verandas with beautiful views of the green surroundings. The room sizes at Venezia make it ideal not only for individual business travelers but also for families or a large group of guests.
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The hotel is equipped with an onsite restaurant (Caffe San Marco) located on the first floor of the hotel building. Caffe San Marco has both indoor and outdoor areas and serves Italian and Filipino cuisines. Some of Hotel Venezia’s facilities include meeting rooms, an outdoor pool, and a spa that offers various treatments and scrubs. You can find this elegant hotel on Renaissance Gardens Washington Drive, Legazpi City.
7. Hotel Sentro Legazpi
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Located at the heart of Legazpi City, the 3-star Hotel Sentro aims to provide its guests with an affordable but quality experience. The hotel has 43 rooms that feature standard amenities like air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV (40 inches), a desk, a hairdryer, and a kettle. Each unit also has a private bathroom equipped with a shower and toiletries. Hotel Sentro’s core services include free parking, luggage storage space, 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and function spaces.
Hotel Sentro Legazpi is located in F. Imperial Street corner L. Los Banos Avenue, Terminal Building 5. The hotel’s main advantage is its central location as it is within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and shops. The popular mall SM City Complex is 1.1KM away while Bicol International Airport (DRP) is 11.6KM away. Attractions like Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (1.2KM away) and Cagsawa Ruins (9.1KM away) are also accessible.
Because Hotel Sentro Legazpi offers queen rooms and family rooms, it is suitable for families and big groups who are looking for a modern hotel in Legazpi Albay near Mayon Volcano. From Hotel Sentro, you need to travel about 46KM to reach the Mayon Volcano Natural Park.
6. Lotus Blu Hotel
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Lotus Blu Hotel is perfect for guests looking for convenient and upscale Legazpi City hotels and resorts. The hotel is located near the main road of the city center. Shops, supermarkets, and public transport hubs for buses and jeepneys (local transport) are all within walking distance from the Lotus Blu. SM City Legazpi, one of the most prominent malls in the city, is just 500 meters away.
This hotel has 38 modern rooms of different sizes (twin, double, and suite). These rooms come with air conditioning, hot and cold showers, flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer, a wardrobe, a fridge, complimentary tea, and coffee.
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Lotus Blu Hotel’s amenities and services include massage treatments, parking space, 24-hour front desk, laundry services, vehicle rental, and daily local breakfast.
Despite being at the center, Lotus Blu Hotel is not too far away from regional attractions like Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (400m) and Cagsawa Ruins (9KM). Bicol International Airport (DRP) is 11.1KM away.
5. Pepperland Hotel
One of the best hotels in Airport Rd, Washington Drive, Legazpi City, Pepperland Hotel is a 3-star property notable for its contemporary and cozy rooms and amenities. This hotel is near Albay Park & Wildlife (687M away), Ligñon Hill (1.15KM away), and Albay Astrodome (1.3KM away). Bicol International Airport (DRP) is 10.6KM away from the property.
Pepperland Hotel has 39 fully-furnished rooms and suites equipped with basic amenities such as air conditioning, cable TV, sofa, desk, en-suite bathroom with hot & cold shower, and more. Some of the hotel’s in-house facilities include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free Wi-Fi in all areas.
Their Japanese restaurant, Wasabi San, is perfect for authentic Japanese cuisine lovers. On the other hand, Alfonso’s Cafe is the best place for family dinners and private meetings.
4. Hotel St. Ellis
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The centrally-located Hotel St. Ellis promises to deliver comfort and convenience to its guests. This 4-star hotel is conveniently close to shopping centers like LCC Mall (180 meters) and Ayala Malls Legazpi (240 m). Other prominent landmarks close to the hotel include Kapuntukan Hill (1.3KM) and Liberty Bell (3.1KM). Hotel St. Ellis is 11.9KM away from the Bicol International Airport (DRP).
St. Ellis maintains 40 rooms with individual styles. These rooms come with amenities like en suite bathrooms, a desk, free Wi-Fi, a safety deposit box, a minibar, flat-screen LED TV, and tea/coffee makers. St. Ellis is a hotel with a Mayon Volcano view. Some rooms offer this view while others highlight the large swimming pool or the Legazpi cityscape.
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Compared to other hotels on the list, St. Ellis is equipped with more modern facilities, which include a spa (Essences Spa), a fitness center, a business center, an outdoor pool, and a children’s playroom. The hotel also has an onsite restaurant and cafe called Crossroads Café & Lounge, which serves local and international cuisine. Because of its complete amenities and location, St. Ellis is ideal for families and travelers who prioritize convenience.
3. The Proxy by The Oriental Albay
PROXY by The Oriental Albay is a top-rated hotel located in Legazpi City. This property is the ideal place to stay for travelers who want to travel comfortably on a budget. It offers decent facilities, quality service, and close proximity to attractions and establishments. It is close to Kalayaan Park (0.51KM away), Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish (0.62KM away), and SM City Legazpi (2.3KM away).
PROXY by The Oriental Albay is the ideal place to stay for business travelers, families, or young backpackers, with 83 air-conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, blackout curtains, en-suite bathroom with shower, safe, desk, and other modern conveniences.
Aside from free Wi-Fi, guests will have access to their facilities like an outdoor pool, a children’s pool, a restaurant, spa, outdoor bar, limited free parking spaces, and 24-hour front desk.
This hotel is also pet-friendly and allows you to enjoy your vacation without worrying about leaving your pet at home.
2. The Marison Hotel
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The upscale Marison Hotel is one of the best hotels in Legazpi Bicol. This hotel is situated right at the Corner Imelda Roces Avenue, within the downtown area. The Marison Hotel’s location provides easy access to businesses and entertainment establishments in the city.
The hotel looks stylish but feels comfortable and homey. The Marison Hotel is perfect for business as well as leisure travelers. This hotel comprises 119 guestrooms and suites with amenities like air conditioning, a safety deposit box, a mini-refrigerator, and an impressive 40-inch LED TV with cable access.
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The Marison Hotel’s main facilities include a business center, a fitness center (Mon’s Gym) and a swimming pool where you can relax after a long day of adventure. On top of Marison’s array of services, the hotel also provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Legazpi Airport.
One of The Marison’s most outstanding features is its collection of onsite eateries. The hotel has a main restaurant (IL Morso Italian) on the ground floor as well as a cafe (LeSans Cafe) and a rooftop bar (Chilo Bar). IL Morso specializes in Italian and western cuisines, and Le Sans serves freshly baked pastries and cakes. Chilo Bar offers outstanding views of the city and Mayon Volcano.
1. The Oriental Legazpi
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The Oriental Legazpi tops this best hotel in Legazpi list due to its excellent facilities and high-quality services. This 4-star rated hotel features a collection of 115 rooms and suites that offers gorgeous views of either the Mayon Volcano or the Legazpi cityscape.
Each hotel room has a 32-inch Smart TV, a desk, a safety deposit box, an ensuite bathroom with toiletries, and a premium bedding set. The rooms are well-suited for solo travelers, couples, or small families.
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The Oriental is situated on Taysan Hill, Sto Niño Village, and is only 3.1KM away from the Embarcadero De Legazpi, the prime shopping and entertainment complex in the city. It is also close to Peñaranda Park (1.3KM) and Legazpi City Museum (1.6KM).
One of The Oriental's outstanding features is its function rooms, which are used for special events and occasions. Another pride of the hotel is its main restaurant, Jasmine Restaurant, which serves delicious Asian dishes. The Oriental also has a grilled and seafood restaurant by the poolside called Volcanic Grill. The third onsite eatery is Saigon Market, which features a variety of oriental dishes and serves a daily breakfast buffet.
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The Oriental maintains an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a conference space, and a business center. It also offers complimentary WiFi, free airport transfer, and free self-parking.
Plan Your Trip Now and Book a Stay at the Best Legazpi Hotels
From its outdoor adventures to its parks and historic ruins, you simply can’t just stay indoors during your visit to Legazpi City. After a long day of fun and excitement, quality Legazpi hotels will allow you to relax and rest but great ones will make your vacation more memorable!
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