The 10 Most Luxurious Private Villas You Can Book in the Philippines Right Now

With vacation spots out there offering only the finest and most pampering, you can focus on your wellness and health while also turning on your out-of-office emails. Every comfort you might be looking for—whether it’s a spa night, yoga on the beach, or a nice drink just a few feet away from the ocean—is all likely to be in one place with these picks, right in the Philippines. The best part? They offer the very best of vacationing—in private. Here are ten luxury villas that promise just that, allowing you to focus on you-time.

1. Amanpulo – Pamalican Island, Palawan

Amanpulo sits pristine and pretty on Pamalican Island in Palawan as the absolute picture of paradise. With its white sand stretching from one end of the island to the other, its turquoise waters swaddling the shore, and its gorgeous reefs just waiting to be explored, Amanpulo is as opulent as it is breathtaking. Its seclusion offers you the utmost solace: a place to escape, to wade with turtles, to dine as floating lanterns dot the pool, and to sip at a floating bar at what seems to be the edge of the world, free from the scrutiny of others.

Palawan is already known to be one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines, so to have a resort so renowned for its charm amidst a roster of gorgeous stays is a feat in and of itself. All that beauty and privacy with a luxury villa on a separate island altogether only promises the best. Every villa comes with its own stretch of beach sand, a private pool, and even a dedicated butler to ensure you’ve got every comfort you need.

Some of the experiences they have waiting are cruises, kite surfing, and even the Golden South Sea Pearl Journey, a foray westward to Jewelmer’s pearl farm.

There are several villa options depending on how many bedrooms you need, but the one-bedroom villa is private, spacious, and inviting—truly a sweet escape.

Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo

2. Nay Palad Hideaway – Siargao

Nay Palad finds itself huddled tastefully between dense thickets of mangrove and the white sand beaches of Siargao, a perfect combination of earth and water coming together as a southern luxury destination that’s all for you. The brainchild of former professional soccer player, Bobby Dekeyser, and world-renowned architect, Daniel Pouzet, Nay Palad is “barefoot luxury” come to life, a travel philosophy that Dekeyser personally subscribes to and wants to share.

With its picturesque palm trees bowing gracefully toward the water and bamboo villas nestled amidst the greenery, Nay Palad is a must-see. Siargao is proud of its surfing culture and you’ll be sure to catch only the best waves on Nay Palad’s waters. You can also enjoy a number of other water sports, or even padel, island hopping, and kayaking. A family affair? They’ve got activities for the kiddos, too.

Depending on the number of occupants, you have four different villas to choose from. Our favorite? The Coral Villa, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a refreshing private pool.

Website: https://naypaladhideaway.com/

3. Banwa Private Island – Palawan

Banwa boasts a six-hectare expanse of a tropical heaven-on-earth. With a tagline like “the essence of Palawan,” you’d only expect the finest, and they make good on that. The entire island is designed for secluded, paradise-like comfort, with several facilities to cater to wellness, fine dining, sports, and relaxation. It’s also an ideal place to say “I do” if your destination wedding needs a backdrop as beautiful as your love story.

Whether it’s a massage right on the beach, hopping onto a seaplane, or a decked-out Pilates studio, Banwa has got your wants and needs covered. All with private villas facing the water for your nightly seaside lullaby of crashing waves and cool breezes.

Sit back and relax with nature at its most luxurious, all at your fingertips. Each villa comes with its own view of the ocean, a private pool, and a private garden. If your vacation is a group affair, the South West Villa offers room for up to eight people in four first-class suites. Built with a jacuzzi, a lounge, and beach access, it’s perfect for families or groups of friends snapping their OOTDs in private luxury.

Website: https://www.banwaprivateisland.com/

4. The Farm at San Benito – Lipa, Batangas

The Farm at San Benito has won several awards for its wellness retreats and its focus on health, wellbeing, and closeness to nature. They’re well-known for their programs on resilience, recovery, and rebooting, all done with care to target holistic healing and transformation. Backed by nutritionists, therapists, and doctors, the methods used at The Farm have been proven to help you realign with yourself and with nature in a beautiful space to match the interior to the exterior.

It’s no wonder that a space that promotes wellness and a rich interior is also as stunning as its endeavors to promote balance and harmony. With the gorgeous thickets of Lipa, Batangas’ greenery as its backdrop, The Farm is a glimpse into heaven in and of itself.

There are several villas to choose from, but our recommendation is the Narra Pool Villa. It’s surrounded by an abundant jungle that fringes a relaxing infinity pool (private, of course). Indoors is a gorgeous bathtub, a lanai, and only the softest of beds to maximize your health and relaxation.

Website: https://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/

5. Ariara Island Resort – Palawan

Another exclusive private island resort on our list, Ariara doesn’t disappoint with how it has made the ultimate destination for exclusive relaxation. Tucked in the tourist-untouched Calamian Archipelago, Ariara is known for its roots in nature and wildlife, enjoying a diversity of flora and fauna from eagles and kingfishers in the air to the friendly monitor lizards on the ground and, of course, it wouldn’t be Palawan without the rich reefs and array of fish and marine life to scope.

Worry not—Ariara is easily accessible even from Manila via seaplane or amphibious aircraft. You can also choose to fly from Manila to Coron, then travel via helicopter or by sea with their partner operators.

Ariara offers ten villas and suites that all have their own views of the sea. While the cottages are gorgeous, the jungle villas are really the epitome of luxury with their two-storey structures, terraces, and open-air baths.

Website: https://www.ariaraisland.com/

6. The Pearl Farm – Samal Island, Davao del Norte

Touted as a luxury resort on Samal Island, we believe that it’s much more than that. It’s a splendor of the Philippine South, completely unlike other resorts. The beauty is there, absolutely, but that is the baseline. It’s the serenity of the place, its emphasis on art and nature, and its dedication to its roots as a pearl farm (hence the name), and how it is now a piece of finery in its own right.

Coral tours (the giant clams are particularly breathtaking), aqua sports, and a spa complete the slate of activities in The Pearl Farm. So when you’re not busy wading into the clear blue water, getting a drink at the beach bar, or taking long walks down the white sand, you know you’re in for a lovely day either way.

The Pearl Farm has many rooms available, but we especially recommend the Malipano Villas. They’re set right on the water, so stepping out on your balcony is nothing short of marvelous as you can see down to the coral below you.

Website: https://pearlfarmresort.com/

7. Shangri-La – Boracay

Boracay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, known for its white sand beaches and the never-ending nightlife. However, despite this, posh and polish meet privacy in the quiet relaxation of Shangri-La, Boracay.

Located in Yapak, the northern tip of Boracay Island, Shangri-La is a comfortable distance away from the hustle and bustle of what people have come to expect of the party island. It’s quiet, it has direct access to famous Puka Beach, and it is serene in its secluded proximity to the water. Not only is it gorgeous, it’s got the finest food and entertainment to be found on the island.

The perfect perch for a sunset view, the treehouse villa is our pick for Shangri-La. It’s got a whirlpool bath on the balcony, a sunlit bathroom (with gorgeous vanity mirrors), and promises a view to remember.

Website: https://www.shangri-la.com/boracay/boracayresort/

8. Treehouse de Valentine – Balamban, Cebu

Reconnect with nature at Treehouse de Valentine, a gorgeous, masterfully crafted lodge that boasts comfort and privacy, all while surrounded by the natural sounds of rushing water and a canopy of trees. A true respite from all of life’s hustle and bustle, Treehouse de Valentine is located deep in the forest on a family-owned luxury property near a creek, so you can truly immerse yourself and escape.

Worry not, however, as there is a bistro on-site, so you don’t have to worry about food or where you’re going to order take-out from. Everything is set for you, so there’s nothing you have to fret over. Just remember to draw that mosquito net at night since you are in the forest.

Indulge in rustic luxury in their Treehouse 1, with a tree growing through the property itself. Made for groups but with privacy still top of mind, there are three separate, spacious bedrooms that can house up to twelve guests. Enjoy the babbling brook on the deck or in the wooden bathtub—it’s up to you.

Website: https://treehousedevalentine.com/

9. Maison Bukana – Siargao Island, General Luna

Maison Bukana promises an intimate, nature-focused getaway, and we can’t argue with them on that. Located near Secret Beach on one of the southernmost tips of the island, Maison Bukana is a getaway to envy with its clusters of mangroves providing a lush background and the turquoise beach water a lustrous foreground.

With a focus on wellness through their private retreats, you can lean into ultimate self-care with nature as your background music. Stretch your problems away on a yoga mat or indulge in slow-pressed juices or specialty wine; it’s up to you. Island hopping, kite surfing, and regular surfing are also mainstays in Siargao, and Maison Bukana is happy to offer them.

There are only four rooms in the villa, so you’re sure to have your R&R in absolute peace.

Website: https://www.maisonbukana.com/

10. Pangulasian Island (El Nido Resorts) – Palawan

Palawan is truly the “last frontier” of the Philippines, with its biodiversity and deep beauty. It’s no wonder that another private island resort in Palawan has made it to the list, with Pangulasian Island, a resort by El Nido Resorts, guaranteed to deliver a quiet escape with all the luxurious trappings you could ever want.

A tropical forest encases the beautiful villas at Pangulasian, as well as clear blue waters rich with coral reefs and tons of marine life. They have a focus on green design, so you know your stay is going to be efficient and sustainable, factors that are important when it comes to the upkeep of such beautiful biodiversity.

The Kalaw villas are particularly serene as they’re privately secluded with an infinity pool at the west end of the island. There are four of them, each ensuring personalized service and only the finest of amenities.

Website: https://elnidoresorts.com/pangulasian-island/