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Okada Luxury Villas

<p>Some hotel rooms are designed for sleeping. Others are designed for staying.</p><p>At <a href="https://okadamanila.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Okada Manila</strong></a>, the latter takes shape in its collection of luxury villas, where the experience feels closer to living in a private residence (but with white-glove butler service) than to checking into a hotel. Hidden within the sprawling integrated resort, these expansive accommodations offer a quieter, more intimate side to a destination often known for its scale and spectacle.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784197468033VBR.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Villa Boracay is one of Okada’s most luxurious private villas.</span></span></span></div><p>Among the five villas, Villa Boracay stands out. It is the largest on the property, with a scale that makes it feel more like a private holiday home than a hotel stay.</p><p>At <strong>1,340 square meters</strong>, it isn&#x27;t simply large; it changes the pace of a stay altogether. The six-bedroom accommodation is built for togetherness, whether that means a family reunion, a milestone celebration, or a long-overdue gathering among friends. There is room for everyone, but more importantly, there is room for every kind of moment.</p><p>The villa unfolds gradually. A spacious living room invites conversations that stretch out long after breakfast. The dining area becomes the setting for celebratory meals and spontaneous late-night snacks. The karaoke &amp; entertainment room becomes an instant party zone. Beyond the shared spaces, six private bedrooms offer a welcome retreat, allowing guests to move between socializing and solitude without ever feeling crowded.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784197566846VBR 4.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">The lavish dining area facing the pool, with a bar set up and a lounge</span></span></span></div><p>What makes Villa Boracay particularly appealing is that it doesn&#x27;t rely on extravagance for impact. Instead, it prioritizes comfort on a grand scale.</p><p>Mornings can begin with coffee on the garden patio before the day fully takes shape. Afternoons are easily spent moving between the private pool, outdoor jet tub, and wellness spaces within the villa. There&#x27;s a dedicated gym for those who like to maintain a fitness routine while traveling, along with a massage room and sauna that make it tempting to spend an entire day without ever leaving the villa.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784197608985VBR 3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">With six extravagant bedrooms, the Villa Boracay comfortably accommodates large groups.</span></span></span></div><p>As evening arrives, the entertainment room naturally becomes the center of activity. Kids can wind down with movie marathons. Adults can gather for drinks and conversation. The atmosphere feels less like a hotel stay and more like an extravagant private holiday home, elevated by the kind of attentive service that luxury hospitality does best.</p><p>That balance between privacy and service is perhaps Villa Boracay&#x27;s defining feature. A dedicated butler is available around the clock, while discreet technological touches—from automated room controls to in-room conveniences—help make every stay feel effortless.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784197798584VBR 5.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">One of the many spacious receiving areas and lounges all around the villa</span></span></span></div><p>Yet one of the advantages of staying at Okada Manila is that stepping outside the villa opens up an entirely different set of experiences.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178419792794720260625_120307.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Chef Junie Nagaoka carefully prepares each piece of sushi by hand at Ginza Nagaoka.</span></span></span></div><p>For an experiential omakase dinner, there’s <a href="https://okadamanila.com/dine/ginza-nagaoka/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ginza Nagaoka</strong></a>, the resort&#x27;s intimate Japanese restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide under the helm of <strong>Chef Junji Nagaoka</strong>. With only a handful of seats available, the experience feels worlds apart from the energy of the resort outside. Here, attention shifts to craftsmanship—the precise movements of the sushi master chef (with a license to prepare fugu, or pufferfish), the carefully selected ingredients, and the mouth-watering anticipation that accompanies every course. It is the kind of meal that encourages guests to slow down and savor each dish.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784198002067Coral Lounge.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">The mood changes later in the evening at The Coral Lounge.</span></span></span></div><p>Dazzling and breathtaking performances and production numbers await guests at <a href="https://okadamanila.com/dine/the-coral-lounge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Coral Lounge</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p>On Fridays, the venue comes alive with live performances, music, and a celebratory atmosphere. The highlight is the spellbinding Okada Manila Entertainment Group, with world-class acts that leave audiences in awe. The stage is also a visual treat, with a retracting stage and a dazzling chandelier that becomes part of the show. The bar chow and cocktails were highly satisfying, too. It’s simply a Friday night experience that shouldn’t be missed. </p><p>For contrast, there’s <a href="https://okadamanila.com/experience/the-retreat-spa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Retreat Spa</strong></a> for those seeking a quiet reset. A therapeutic space that offers an entirely different rhythm.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784198113685The Retreat Spa.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Okada Manila’s award-winning Retreat Spa is all about fine relaxation. </span></span></span></div><p>Spanning 3,000 square meters, the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star wellness sanctuary is designed as a place to disconnect from life’s usual hustle and bustle. Treatment suites, relaxation lounges, a lounge pool, aquatherapy facilities, and wellness-focused spaces encourage guests to slow down and spend a few uninterrupted hours focused on rest. One of its most notable features is the Wave Dream relaxation chamber, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, adding another layer to the spa&#x27;s immersive approach to wellness.</p><p>Together, these experiences reveal what luxury increasingly looks like today. It&#x27;s about having enough space to gather the people you love in one place; the luxury of time with an unhurried dinner, a calming spa afternoon, or a morning spent at the pool with nowhere else to be. Villa Boracay embodies all that. It offers a different way to experience Okada Manila—one that invites guests to settle in, stay awhile, and enjoy the rare pleasure of having an opulent space to truly make themselves at home.</p><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>For bookings and inquiries, log on to the Okada Manila </em><a href="https://okadamanila.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23980448338&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADM-Pu7IZCJ5RvQD4kKBbX0IFPh15&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwguLSBhDLARIsAH-yPrFZh-c7pqDgTusOdZUYw9X-B9LbuNPJz0W2i6dJ8_AKUXHPmArVvvAaAtWjEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>website</em></a><em>.</em></div>

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