Okada Manila marks Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star for 7 years, setting the benchmark for integrated leisure excellence
Okada Manila has once again received the coveted 5-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, extending its distinction to seven consecutive years. Okada Manila remains the largest integrated resort in the Philippines awarded Forbes Travel Guide 5-star status throughout. In the same announcement, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila earned its fourth consecutive Five-Star recognition, underscoring the resort’s continued excellence in both hospitality and wellness.
“This recognition proves our commitment to delivering rewarding and memorable guest experiences everywhere,” said Robert Scott, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Okada Manila. “We are especially proud to be the only integrated resort in the Philippines where our spa, as well as every hotel room, has been certified by the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star. This reflects our unwavering commitment to consistent excellence.”
Forbes Travel Guide conducts an independent, anonymous assessment of the world’s most prestigious hospitality establishments, with service quality as the most important indicator. Maintaining a 5-star rating year after year demonstrates exceptional consistency, operational discipline, and an unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction.
At Okada Manila, this distinction reflects a fully integrated guest experience – where accommodation, dining, entertainment, relaxation, and wellness experiences work seamlessly to deliver a combined 5-star standard throughout the resort. This experience is defined by the resort’s unique service philosophy, where the precision and attention associated with Japanese elegance is balanced by the warmth and kindness of Filipino hospitality.
At The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, the Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star rating recognizes outstanding performance in bespoke service, holistic treatments, world-class facilities, and meticulous attention to detail – delivering a restorative wellness experience designed to promote relaxation, balance, and rejuvenation.
As Forbes Travel Guide continues to evaluate properties annually against the world’s leading hospitality brands, Okada Manila remains benchmarked against the international standards used by the world’s leading resorts — ensuring that guests enjoy consistent, reliable, and truly world-class service.
Global Recognition Across Integrated Resort Excellence
Aside from its Forbes Travel Guide endorsement, Okada Manila continues to be globally recognized for leadership in all areas of integrated travel. In 2025, the resort was named Best Integrated Resort Asia at the Asian Gaming Awards and received Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards in Asia-Pacific, highlighting its commitment to both exceptional guest experiences and responsible operations.
The resort has also received international recognition for leading meetings and events, receiving the Best Meetings and Convention Hotel in the Philippines at the TTG Travel Awards and the Philippines” Best Incentive Hotel at the World MICE Awards. Culinary success was also celebrated, with Ginza Nagaoka receiving MICHELIN Choice recognition and La Piazza receiving the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
Additional awards – including TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, Booking.com guest review recognition, Okada Green Heart Best Sustainability Program awards, and Best Poker Room in an Integrated Resort at the Asia Indoor Gaming Awards — further reinforces Okada Manila’s leadership in all aspects of guest satisfaction, sustainability, and gaming excellence.
Together, these recognitions confirm Okada Manila’s position as one of Asia’s leading integrated resorts, bringing unique experiences to all guests, dining, events, gaming, and entertainment.
ABOUT OKADA MANILA
Okada Manila, a Forbes 5-star property for six consecutive years in the Philippines and a Forbes VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality integrated resort, effortlessly combines unparalleled hospitality, gaming, and entertainment across 30 breathtaking acres. Known for its unique service philosophy, Okada Manila combines the warmth of Filipino hospitality with the precision of Japanese beauty, ensuring that each guest feels truly special.
Guests can marvel at The Fountain, a world-renowned water feature, or enjoy the spacious gaming area – the largest in the Philippines – featuring a wide array of table games and electronic gaming machines. Exclusive clubs like Perlas, Maharlika, and VIP Club offer exclusive gaming experiences to discerning travelers.
For families, PLAY Kids’ Club and Thrillscape offer fun and engaging entertainment options designed to cater to both developmental and recreational needs. Sole Retreat and Forbes 5-star rated Retreat Spa offer sacred spaces that promote wellness and relaxation. Dining delights await at over 40 restaurants, and a variety of shopping options at The Promenade ensure luxury and a premium experience at your fingertips.
Business travelers will find excellent facilities for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), offering well-appointed spaces equipped with the latest technology. Cove Manila serves as an exclusive venue for private events, providing a spectacular backdrop for special events under a UV-protected dome. Okada Manila Entertainment Group (OMEG) brings world-class concerts to life, enriching the vibrant entertainment scene.
Guests can stay in one of 1,001 rooms, each designed for luxury and sophistication. Digital innovations, including Okada Online Casino and the Okada Manila app, make it easier than ever to enjoy the resort’s integrated offerings.
Unforgettable moments await at Okada Manila. Visit www.okadamanila.com to check.
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