Philippines’ 2026 Michelin Key Selection Expands to 9 Hotels, Highlighting the Country’S Growing Hospitality Excellence

• The Philippines now counts 9 MICHELIN Key hotels, up from 5 in 2025
• The 2026 selection includes 2 Two MICHELIN Keys and 7 One MICHELIN Key hotels
• The selection welcomes 5 new entries, including El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, which debuts with Two MICHELIN Keys, while Raffles Makati is promoted to Two MICHELIN Keys

The MICHELIN Guide today unveils its 2026 MICHELIN Key hotel selection (The 2025 MICHELIN Key Hotels: A Guide to the Global Selection), recognizing the most outstanding hotel experiences around the world. Following months of anonymous inspections and evaluations, the global selection now features 2,832 MICHELIN Key hotels across 79 countries, including 155 Three MICHELIN Keys, 657 Two MICHELIN Keys, and 2,020 One MICHELIN Keys. The 2026 selection also welcomes 470 newly awarded Key hotels and more than 80 promotions worldwide.

As one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and diverse travel destinations, the Philippines continues to strengthen its presence within The MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection. This year, 9 hotels across the country have earned MICHELIN Keys, reflecting the Philippines’ rich variety of hospitality experiences, from luxury city stays and world-class island resorts to distinctive retreats deeply connected to their local surroundings.

“This second global selection of the MICHELIN Keys reflects the extraordinary momentum driving the hospitality sector once again this year. With nearly 470 newly distinguished establishments, we are witnessing a continuous upscaling of the offering, driven by even more creative and ambitious projects. All around the world, hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience through more immersive, personalized, and experiential concepts.”

“This capacity for innovation is expressed both in must-visit destinations and in emerging tourist markets. Often driven by visionary independent hotelkeepers, this evolution in concepts is now inspiring the industry as a whole. It is also supported by investments from major international groups, which are helping to accelerate this transformation. The 2026 selection thus celebrates the diversity, vitality, and excellence of an ever-evolving sector, one that continues to push the boundaries of the hospitality experience and invite travelers to discover new destinations.” says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide.

Philippines: 9 MICHELIN Key Hotels Showcase the Best of Filipino Hospitality

The Philippines’ MICHELIN Key selection expands to 9 distinguished hotels and resorts in 2026, reflecting the country’s growing reputation for exceptional hospitality experiences across urban destinations, island retreats, and luxury resorts.

The 2026 selection comprises:

• 2 Two MICHELIN Keys (including 1 new hotel and 1 promoted hotel)
• 7 One MICHELIN Keys (including 4 newly awarded hotels)

From the pristine islands of Palawan and Siargao to the dynamic energy of Manila and Cebu, the selection celebrates properties that offer memorable stays deeply connected to their destinations.

• Two MICHELIN Keys

El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, El Nido (NEW)

Set in a forested cove surrounded by limestone cliffs and overlooking Bacuit Bay, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island combines sustainability with comfort in one of the Philippines’ most spectacular natural settings. Native Filipino-inspired accommodations, abundant outdoor adventures, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship create an exceptional island experience.

Raffles Makati, Manila (PROMOTED)

Promoted from One to Two MICHELIN Keys, Raffles Makati offers an intimate luxury experience in the heart of Manila. All-suite accommodations, personal butler service, elegant interiors, and exclusive amenities combine with the renowned hospitality of the Raffles brand to deliver an exceptional stay.

• One MICHELIN Key

NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Cebu City (NEW)

Part of NUSTAR Resort & Casino, NUSTAR Hotel combines contemporary design, spacious accommodations, and sweeping sea and city views. Its lively atmosphere and integrated entertainment offerings make it a distinctive addition to Cebu’s hospitality landscape.

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island, El Nido (NEW)

Surrounded by a pristine white-sand beach and crystal-clear waters, Pangulasian Island offers contemporary villas that blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings. Outdoor adventures, thoughtful design, and spectacular scenery define the experience.

Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts, Manila (NEW)

Located within Newport World Resorts, Hotel Okura Manila brings refined Japanese hospitality to the Philippine capital. Contemporary rooms, elegant public spaces, a rooftop pool, and a distinctive Japanese aesthetic create a sophisticated urban escape.

Manami Resort, Sipalay City (NEW)

Set on a secluded hillside overlooking the Sulu Sea, Manami Resort features just eighteen villas designed to blend naturally into the landscape. Personalized service, locally inspired dining, and a tranquil setting make it a unique destination in Negros Occidental.

Completing the Philippines’ One MICHELIN Key selection, Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao, General Luna; Fairmont Makati, Manila; and Amanpulo, Pamalican Island retain their distinctions from the 2025 MICHELIN Key Selection, reaffirming their continued commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

The MICHELIN Keys: A Trusted Benchmark for Hotel Excellence

The MICHELIN Key is The MICHELIN Guide’s distinction for hotels, recognizing the most outstanding stays within its global hotel selection. Just as MICHELIN Stars celebrate exceptional restaurants, MICHELIN Keys highlight hotels delivering remarkable hospitality experiences. Hotels are independently assessed by MICHELIN Guide Inspectors against five universal criteria, including architecture and design, service quality, individuality, value for money, and connection to destination.

The distinctions are:

• One MICHELIN Key: A very special stay.
• Two MICHELIN Keys: An exceptional stay.
• Three MICHELIN Keys: An extraordinary stay.

Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Keys: Four Special Awards

In addition to the MICHELIN Keys, The MICHELIN Guide recognizes remarkable achievements across specific areas of hospitality through four Special Awards:

• The MICHELIN Guide Architecture & Design Award goes to Desert Rock Resort in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, a striking property carved into the landscape of the Hijaz Mountains. 
• The MICHELIN Guide Wellness Award highlights Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway in Elmau, Germany, for its particularly rich and varied approach to wellness.
• The MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award celebrates Airelles Palladio Venice in Venice, Italy, the first Airelles property outside France and a new arrival overlooking the Giudecca Canal.
• The MICHELIN Guide Local Gateway Award spotlights Londolozi Game Reserve in Kruger, South Africa, a pioneering safari property with a long history of connecting guests with the landscape and culture of the region.

All MICHELIN Guide hotel recommendations are available on The MICHELIN Guide website and mobile application, where travelers can discover, compare, and directly book exceptional stays around the world.