For most Filipinos, vacations are a family affair. During the holidays for instance, families troop back to their provinces or congregate at their relatives’ houses if they live in the same city, ready to celebrate the occasion.
If your family needs a relaxing holiday break and you’re looking to go the staycation route, choosing the right hotel for you all may be a little overwhelming. But don’t worry, we here at Traveloka have it all sorted out for you.
Here’s a list of six hotels that families will enjoy -- all located within Metro Manila.

The Novotel Manila Araneta Center has a dedicated play area for children.The Novotel Manila Araneta Center is only over a year old, but it’s already proving itself to be an excellent choice for families looking to indulge in a little staycation. Located in the business and leisure center of Quezon City, Novotel has specific features that make it easier for parents to look after their kids and truly enjoy their staycation.For instance, Novotel offers free accommodation and breakfast for two children under 16. There is also a dedicated play area for children, which features comics, gaming consoles, and a swimming pool. And kids even get a gift when they arrive!

When you’re a family of four, sometimes a hotel room is either too small to accommodate all of you comfortably or the rooms that can are way beyond your budget. With The A.Venue Suites, families have the option to stay in a four-star hotel that is also a full-service residential building. Aside from the usual hotel amenities, A.Venue also boasts of a family lounge and game room ideal for bonding moments.

Seda’s suites are perfect for families, with its 45 square meters of space, complete with a bedroom, living room, and kitchenette.They say that the foremost thing to consider when looking for a place to stay in is “location, location, location”, and this four-star hotel in the Bonifacio Global City is certainly in a prime spot. Mom and dad looking to shop? Bonifacio High Street and the Market! Market! Mall are just a short walk away. Kids getting restless? Take them to the nearby Mind Museum where they’ll be amazed by the exhibits. And if all that walking around tires everyone out, Seda’s suites are perfect for families, with its 45 square meters of space, complete with a bedroom, living room, and kitchenette.

If your family is living in the South and a trip to Makati, Manila, or Quezon City may be a little too much for you, you and your family can set your sights on the Acacia Hotel Manila in Alabang. Rooms start at 34 square meters and go as large as 178 square meters, some with a living room, a kitchen, and actual bedrooms. The hotel also has the amenities you expect from a four-star establishment, while also being close to the Alabang Town Center and the Commerce Center.

The Makati Diamond Residences really does feel like a home away from home, with suites that come with servant's quarters.Located right in the heart of the Ayala Center in Makati, the Makati Diamond Residences’ biggest draw for families is the space it provides for a family looking for a staycation venue. The smallest of its one-bedroom suites is at 64 square meters, and features a living room area, a dining room area, and a fully functional kitchen. The largest suite, at 154 square meters, also has a servant’s quarters. It really does feel like a home away from home. And if you get restless inside the suite, the Ayala Museum and the Greenbelt Mall are just a short walk away.

Located right beside the Manila Ocean Park, Hotel H20 is a four-star hotel that would be perfect for families with kids. Its proximity to the popular marine theme park allows parents to sneak in a little education on marine life and the ocean for their little ones. Some of the rooms themselves -- with their aquariums full of fish -- work well in encouraging any nascent nautical leanings their kids may have. Aside from that, the historic Rizal Park is also a short walk away from the hotel, as well as the Museo Pambata, which is a children’s interactive museum that promotes Filipino global culture, children's advocacy programs, and creative educational programs.

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