The best hotels in the metro are ready to give you the most ‘Eas-terrific’ holiday this week! From delicious dining options to cozy family staycations, here are eight hotels with egg-citing Easter packages just for you.
Madagascar comes to Novotel Manila Araneta Center
(Madagascar comes to Novotel!)
From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 16, Quezon City’s hippest hotel welcomes the whole family’s favorite furry foursome from DreamWorks’ hit movie Madagascar! Kids (and parents, too!) get to meet New York City’s most flamboyant resident, Alex the lion, in the flesh as he shows off his signature dance moves.Kids and kids at heart are also invited to participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt, join a Madagascar film showing, face painting and get their fill at a snack buffet of Skipper’s Chicken Lollipop, Rico’s Meatballs Spaghetti, Alex’s Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Marty’s Cupcakes.
More can be expected for families that avail of the Madagascar staycation package that lets you look forward to a relaxing overnight accommodation with two free tickets to the Madagascar Easter Fun show, breakfast for two adults and two children, access to Kids Club as well as urban stargazing, glamping and picnic plus outdoor film showing at Novotel’s rooftop Versailles Garden.
For rates, reservations, inquiries and complete information on all of Novotel’s Easter offerings, call (02) 990 7888 or email or email H7090-RE@accor.com.
Sail away at Marriott Hotel Manila
(Easter gets a cute at Marriott Hotel Manila)
Aye aye, captain! Marriott Hotel Manila invites you to the sail the seas from east to west this their nautical-themed Easter celebration. After the Lenten season, a much-desersved feast for all ages at Marriott Café’s Sunday Brunch patiently waits and includes fresh catch like prawns, oysters and a variety of fish, as well as their must-try foie gras and steaks.
Young guests are sure to love the friend they find in Marriott’s Mr. Bunny who’ll accompany them through their Easter Egg hunting adventures and other holiday activities. Parents, make sure they do well, as the winning eggs contain Marriott buffet and bakery gift certificates!
The Marriott Café Bakery will also be cooking up Easter-inspired treats that look almost too cute to eat, while special Easter staycation packages for the whole family will be available from April 9 to 16.
Interested parties can get in touch with Marriott’s representatives by calling (02) 988 9999.
Kids come first at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
(Easter is sweeter at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila)
It’s all about making the little ones in our lives happy this Easter at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. See the smiles on their faces become as bright as can be as they watch sweet homemade chocolate bunnies made before their very eyes during lunch buffet on April 16 as part of Cucina’s special Bounty Bunny Feast. Entice them to get creative with the hotel’s luggage making, Easter egg painting and cupcake decorating activities and make new friends at the specially decorated play area at the Piccolo Kids Club, too!
Nothing tops an Easter well spent better than a cozy family staycation with special Easter rates applicable from until April 17.
Additional discounts and goodies will be given to those who avail of Marco Polo Ortigas’ special Easter packages, so inquire now by calling (02) 720 7777 or sending an email to manila@marcopolohotels.com.
Keeping it classic at Manila Pavilion Hotel
(Kids are sure to love Easter at Manila Pavilion Hotel)
As Easter is a big celebration for many Filipino families, Manila Pavilion Hotel throws them a family-friendly Easter bash complete with a sumptuous spread and activities to keep everyone on their feet!
Manila Pavilion’s pastry shop Patisserie will have a line up of different Easter goodies like Surprise Easter Eggs, a yummy edible Easter Bunny, Hen and Rooster with Egg Basket and even special colorful Bunny Lollipops. Kids and their families can also expect to be entertained by magic and balloon shows, face painting, storytelling, games, activities, surprise gifts and prizes to round off their Easter weekend.
For inquiries and ticket reservations, call (02) 526 1212.
Explore the city with Makati Diamond Residences
(Spend Holy Week in the city with Makati Diamond Residences)
Sitting at the heart of Makati City’s most happening spot, Makati Diamond Residences’ Holy Week and Easter offerings lets you explore the city with outdoor activities and delicious feasts perfect for the whole family. Equipped with generously sized rooms that come with top-quality amenities, a family staycation is an equally enticing option for those who prefer to keep cool and stay indoors during this summer holiday.
On Black Saturday, children are welcome to play at the inflatable play area at Salcedo-Arnaiz or join the cupcake cooking demo at the Kitchen Studio. On Easter, dress in your Sunday best for a celebratory mass at Gallardo at 8 a.m. followed by an assortment of activities that includes face painting, balloon twisting, arcade games and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny! These activities are exclusive to all guests staying at Makati Diamond Residences from April 15 to 16, 2017.
Alfred’s Easter Brunch Buffet on Easter Sunday available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. whose spread includes Roast Rack of Lamb, Baked Salmon, US Rib Eye Steak among many others is undoubtedly a great way to top off the holiday!
For more information, contact (02) 317 0999 or visit or email reservations@makatidiamond.com.
Hop your way to Dusit Thani Manila this Easter
At Dusit Thani Manila, kids don’t just get a chance to meet the Eater Bunny himself, they get to dress up in their most adorable bunny outfits and win prizes for looking their cutest! This is just one of the many family-oriented activities Dusit has in store for its guests this Easter weekend.
To the kids’ delight, the Mayuree Ballroom will be transformed into a marvelous garden filled with giant plants, eggs and rabbits, kicking of an afternoon filled with egg hunting, a magic show, face painting, balloon twisting and a mad science Easter show. Guests who wish to attend mass at the hotel at 10:30 a.m. may come earlier.
To add to the egg-citing holiday, Dusit’s dining outlets like The Pantry, UMU, the Crossover Brunch and the Benjarong Thai restaurant will all be participating in an egg-stravagant buffet spread! Special room rates for the holiday are also available, so inquire today and give yourself a treat this Easter.
For inquiries, reservations and complete information on all of Dusit’s Easter packages, please call (02) 238 8888.
Dream big this Easter at City of Dreams Manila
(Easter is gastronomically rewarding at City of Dreams Manila)
City of Dreams Manila rewards all your Lenten sacrifices (specifically, giving up your favorite food!) with all the great things they have to offer through their many dining destinations boasting of international cuisines.
Red Ginger showcases the “Unbeatable Egg” and its versatility with Southeast Asian flavors in an a la carte menu of Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and Filipino specialties, among many others. Café Society lets you bring the best of Easter treats home with you with Easter carrot cake, pastel chocolate and milk chocolate eggs, chicken people chocolates, duck and rabbit chocolates, hot cross buns and even Easter ensaymadas with salted egg!
Even more exquisite dining experiences await at the Wave poolside bar and restaurant that’ll be cooking up an al fresco barbecue dinner buffet for a refreshing Easter Sunday celebration, while Japanese restaurant Nobu tickles tastebuds with its new-style Japanese-Peruvian fusion creations.
For inquiries and reservations for dining outlets, other activities and special Easter room packages, guests can call (02) 800 8080 or email guestservices@cod-manila.com.
Be wild and free at the Bellevue Hotels and Resorts
(Tour the safari with Bellevue Hotels and Resorts)
Families can choose to stay at The Bellevue Manila, The Bellevue Resort Bohol, B Hotel Alabang and B Hotel Quezon City to enjoy their unique safari-themed Easter holiday.
Look forward to Easter egg hunting, art workshops, food sampling and a kiddie salon to make the most of the little ones’ infinite energy reserves, while grown ups can enjoy a mouthwatering seven-course menu.
For more information, call The Bellevue Manila at (02) 771 8181, The Bellevue Resort Bohol at (038) 422 2222 or (02) 771 8181, B Hotel Alabang at (02) 828 8181 and B Hotel Quezon City at (02) 990 5000.
Easter by the bay with Conrad Manila
(Enjoy Easter with a bayside view at Conrad Manila)
Join a pirate-inspired Easter Treasure Island Hunt on Easter Sunday with Conrad Manila. Celebrate with the entire family as you walk the plank, search for hidden treasures and enjoy Easter under the sun. Little ones can walk the deck in style dressed in their most colorful pirate garb while taking part in the day’s swashbuckling games, fun activities, and adventures that include outdoor egg hunt, a magic show and other surprises.
Easter buffet brunch at Brasserie on 3 is perfect to fuel you for the day, while Conrad’s other dining outlets offer specialties like sashimi at C Lounge and a traditional Chinese clay pot dishes artfully prepared with a Filipino flair at China Blue are also great options for those looking for delectable Asian offerings.
For inquiries and more information, please call (02) 833 9999 or email conradmanila@conradhotels.com.
