12 Best Places to Stay in Iloilo

Take your pick from our list of the best places to stay in Iloilo. The perfect choice varies for every traveler or group so we made sure to include options from different locations, styles, and budget types. This list includes hotels, resorts, pension houses, and other forms of accommodations in Iloilo that are most popular among our readers and consistently receive high guest ratings in trusted booking sites.

If you are planning to explore Iloilo soon, check our recommendations below to make your decision easier. Book ahead to ensure a hassle-free trip!

Splurge

1. Sheridan Boutique Resort

Secluded and tranquil within easy reach of the city.

Oriental-inspired Sheridan Boutique Resort is quite a distance away compared to all other accommodations on our list. This place is perfect if you want to stay away from the bustle of the city and enjoy a comfortable stay in a peaceful lakeside villa. Guests rave about their infinity pool, Bali-esque decor, and private feel. They also have a restaurant onsite that receives mixed reviews online. Sheridan Boutique Resort is located in Oton town, which is around 20 minutes away by taxi from Iloilo City Proper. Rooms from PHP5000 per night.

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Mid-Range

2. Hotel del Rio

Peaceful and relaxing views beside the Iloilo River.

Located along M.H. Del Pilar St. in Molo District, Hotel del Rio is one of Iloilo’s seasoned first class hotels. They have a small pool and a bar in the back that faces a scenic view of the Iloilo River and Iloilo River Esplanade. Guests rate Hotel del Rio highly for their relaxing ambiance, excellent service, delicious buffets at great value for money. Rooms from PHP2280 per night.

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3. Days Hotel Iloilo

Clean rooms and convenient location near Iloilo-Bacolod Ferry Terminal.

Days Hotel Iloilo offers clean, modern rooms and a convenient location on top of a shopping center. The hotel is situated across the street from the Iloilo Provincial Capitol grounds, Museo Iloilo, and the Dep’t of Tourism Regional Office, and is around 5-minute away by taxi from the Iloilo-Bacolod Fastcraft Ferry Terminal. The Promenade restaurant at Days Hotel Iloilo is known for their excellent lunch and dinner buffet. Rooms from PHP2480 per night.

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4. Smallville21 Hotel

Comfort and style. Centrally located in Iloilo’s nightlife district.

Smallville21 Hotel is centrally located in Smallville Complex, Iloilo’s nightlife, dining, and entertainment hub. The hotel offers clean, spacious, and modern rooms at great value for money. It’s an excellent choice if you want to check out Iloilo’s party scene and many of the city’s upscale restaurants. Room tip: Get the rooms on the upper floors to minimize the noise from nearby bars. Rooms from PHP2100 per night.

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5. Diversion21 Hotel

Modern rooms and convenient location along Diversion Road.

Diversion21 is newer and priced slightly higher than its counterpart in Smallville Complex, Smallville21. Guests staying at this hotel enjoy the same excellent service and great value rooms in addition to a more peaceful location along Diversion Road in Mandurriao. Diversion21 is found across the road from the main entrance of Smallville Complex. Rooms from PHP2300 per night.

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6. The Grand Dame Hotel

“European-inspired hotel with courteous staff”

The Grand Dame Hotel is one of the best hotels in La Paz District. Located right across the street from La Paz Market, the birthplace of the La Paz Batchoy, the hotel receives high ratings from guests for the courteous reception from their staff, decent rooms, and European-inspired design. The Emilion restaurant is also quite famous among locals for their affordable Japanese buffet. Rooms from PHP3164 per night.

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7. Urban Sands Iloilo Hotel

Peaceful beach vibe at a quiet corner of Iloilo City.

Craving for a beach resort vibe and still want to enjoy the comforts of the city? Urban Sands Iloilo Hotel offers just that. Located in a quiet spot along M.H. del Pilar Street in Molo District, the resort hotel receives excellent reviews from guests for peaceful ambiance of the property, attentive service from the staff, and poolside views from the rooms. Rooms from PHP2850 per night.

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Budget

8. Injap Tower Hotel

Value-for-money with a view overlooking the city’s new business center.

Rising 21 floors along Diversion Road in Mandurriao District, Injap Tower Hotel receives a lot of positive guest reviews for their convenient location, excellent service, and great value rooms. There’s a 24-hour 7 Eleven convenient store on the ground floor and a Singaporean restaurant on the top floor that provides an expansive view of Iloilo City’s new business districts. SM City Iloilo, the largest mall in the city, and Plazuela de Iloilo are 5 minutes away on foot from the hotel entrance. Injap Tower Hotel’s location along Diversion Road also provides easy accessibility to the Iloilo International Airport, which is around 20 minutes away by taxi. Rooms from PHP1950 per night.

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9. Circle Inn Iloilo City Center

Spacious, modern, & affordable rooms in Downtown Iloilo.

New and modern, Circle Inn Iloilo City Center is located at the far end of Iznart Street in Downtown Iloilo. They offer 3-star hotel amenities at budget hotel prices and are rated highly by guests for their clean and spacious rooms, excellent service, and exceptional value. The hotel is 5 minutes away on foot from the Iloilo-Guimaras pumpboat ferry terminal near Ortiz St. Rooms from PHP1380 per night.

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10. Harbor Town Hotel Iloilo

Decent budget hotel in Iloilo City’s heritage district.

Centrally located along Calle Real, the city’s old business district and heritage core, Harbor Town Hotel Iloilo is a budget hotel with a friendly reception and easy accessibility in Iloilo City Proper. The hotel is right across the street from the most photographed heritage attraction in Calle Real, the Eusebio Villanueva Building (also known as the International Hotel Building). Rooms from PHP1400 per night.

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Backpacker

11. Ong Bun Pension House

Backpacker-friendly prices for basic comforts.

Arguably, the most popular accommodation in Iloilo among backpackers and solo travelers on a budget. Ong Bun Pension House offers single fan rooms for as low as PHP330 per night and single air-con rooms from PHP385 per night. It’s not the most glamorous place to stay in the city but it’s a cheap option for those who are looking for very basic rooms and a bed to crash for the night. Tip: Inspect available rooms during check-in and request the newly renovated ones. Rooms from PHP330 per night.

12. One Lourdes Dormitel

Decent rooms at affordable rates.

One Lourdes Dormitel, situated in Iloilo City Proper, caters to travelers on a budget and long term guests. This small hostel offers decent rooms at great value considering the affordable rates. One Lourdes Dormitel is a good choice if you are looking for a cheap yet friendly place to crash for the night or for longer stays in the city. Rooms from PHP825 per night.

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