Along the edge of Manila Bay, Okada Manila stands as the city&rsquo;s golden sanctuary&mdash;an ode to modern indulgence where every detail tells a story.

Stepping into Okada Manila feels a little like entering another realm &mdash; one where the lines between hotel, resort, and city blur in the most seamless way. Along the curve of Manila Bay, the 30-hectare property rises in gold and glass, catching light from every angle. Inside, marble corridors stretch into glass-crowned atriums, and sunlight softens the building&rsquo;s bold geometry.&nbsp;
At dusk, Okada Manila&rsquo;s twin Y-shaped towers catch the light like liquid gold, framing views that shift from the bay at sunrise to The Fountain at night. Inside, its 1,001 rooms redefine comforts through thoughtful detail. The Deluxe and Grand Deluxe Rooms feature Sealy beds, deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers, while the Executive and Premium Suites expand into living and dining spaces with private massage rooms and curated bars.

For those seeking true escape, the Villas offer sanctuary in scale &mdash; Villa Bohol&rsquo;s 460 sqm retreat with its own pool, sauna, and gym; Villa Boracay&rsquo;s 1,340 sqm expanse with six bedrooms, a spa suite, and an entertainment room made for lingering nights. Crowning it all, the two-level Royal Maisonette Suite rises above Manila Bay in 630 sqm of pure grandeur &mdash; four bedrooms, jet tubs, a massage room, and Roberto Cavalli amenities.
At the heart of it all, The Fountain stands as an architectural centerpiece that rivals the world&rsquo;s most celebrated water features. Considered one of the largest of its kind, the multicolor dancing fountain spans 37,464 square meters, making it a spectacle in both scale and choreography. Surrounding promenades hum with energy: fine dining, international shopping, and nightlife that stretches easily into dawn.

Dining is its own narrative within the world of Okada Manila. Red Spice anchors comfort in flavor with roasted specialties and dim sum that never sleeps (it&rsquo;s open 24 hours). Kiapo reimagines Filipino classics through the lens of nostalgia, while Ginza Nagaoka &mdash; a discreet ten-seat sushi bar serves as a meditation on Japanese craft.&nbsp;

Beyond dining and design, Cove Manila is an event space unlike any other in the city &mdash; a 9,000-square-meter playground beneath a UV-protected dome. By day, it feels like a resort; by night, it transforms into a world-class entertainment venue, complete with cabanas, private jet tubs, and Funktion-One sound systems that turn sound into atmosphere.

Hidden within the property&rsquo;s vast expanse, The Retreat Spa brings everything back to stillness. Spread across 3,000 square meters, it&rsquo;s where time slows down. Ten private suites, a beauty salon, barbershop, nail studio, and fitness center circle Southeast Asia&rsquo;s first Wave Dream relaxation chamber. Every sense is considered. The Indayog ng Duyan Signature Massage &mdash; a hilot-inspired ritual with warmed banana leaves and virgin coconut oil &mdash; captures what the entire space stands for: a new kind of healing that honors the old.

Inside Okada Manila, everything feels intentional &mdash; grand yet grounded, indulgent yet introspective. It&rsquo;s a world built on rhythm, where spectacle meets stillness and where, against all expectation, you find the feeling of home.

Inside the World of Okada Manila

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