Most people land at NAIA, hop in a taxi and head straight out of Pasay. That’s a shame, because Pasay is one of the easiest bases in the Philippines, with the airport and a giant bayside mall only a short ride apart. The catch is that where to stay in Pasay depends on what you’re here to do.
The short answer is, you should pick Newport City for a layover and the Mall of Asia side for almost everything else. This Pasay neighborhood guide breaks down five Pasay areas to help you find the best area Pasay has for your trip, with a base first and a hotel second. Pasay accommodations start around ₱1,400 (about US$23) a night and climb past ₱12,000 (about US$200).
Where to stay in Pasay at a glance
Area | Best for | Vibe | Getting around |
|---|---|---|---|
Newport City | Layovers, casino nights | Calm, resort-style | 800 m to NAIA Terminal 3 |
SM Mall of Asia and Manila Bay | Families, event-goers | Bayside and busy | 4.4 to 4.9 km to NAIA |
MOA complex edges and Aseana | Value, longer stays | Quieter, car-friendly | 4.1 to 5.0 km to NAIA |
CCP and PICC | Business trips, bay views | Conference district | About 20 min by car to NAIA |
EDSA and Taft Avenue | Budget backpackers | Loud, local, cheapest | LRT stations a 1 to 3 min walk away |
Note: Every price below is a starting rate on Klook, and your dates may cost more.
Newport City: closest to NAIA and the casino strip
Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts
Newport City suits you when your flight sets the schedule. It’s a compact resort district beside NAIA Terminal 3, with a mall and a casino inside one complex. For hotels near NAIA, nothing in Pasay is closer, and both picks below sit under 1 km from the terminal.
Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts
Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts starts around ₱9,800 (about US$160) a night, and Terminal 3 is 800 m away, about 2 minutes by car. That suits you if you’ve got a layover or an early flight, and Newport Mall is 100 m away for dinner. The trade-off is breakfast: the buffet runs about ₱1,800 per adult.
Address: 1 Newport Blvd, Newport City, Pasay
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts
At around ₱12,300 (about US$200) a night, Hotel Okura Manila is the splurge, and the reason is the Hinoki-yu rooms with a wooden soaking tub. It suits you if you want a proper rest between flights, with the airport 900 m away and a free health club with a sauna and steam room. Heads up: there’s a ₱5,000 per night deposit at check-in, refunded if you don’t use it.
Address: 2 Portwood St., Newport World Resorts, Newport City, Pasay City 1309
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
SM Mall of Asia and Manila Bay: best for families and events
Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila
Staying in Pasay near Mall of Asia means sea breezes and sunset walks, with plenty of food a few minutes away on foot. It also means weekend crowds, because Mall of Asia Arena fills up on concert and game nights. NAIA is 4.4 to 4.9 km away, about 8 to 9 minutes by car in normal traffic.
Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila
Rooms at Lanson Place Mall of Asia start near ₱9,100 (about US$150), and it works if you’re traveling with kids. There’s a free kids’ club and an outdoor pool, and the SM MOA grounds are 100 m away. Fair warning: breakfast is extra at about ₱1,750 per adult.
Address: Block 12 Palm Coast Avenue corner Seaside Blvd, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Conrad Manila
Going to a concert or expo? Conrad Manila starts above ₱11,000 (about US$180) a night, and SMX Convention Center is a 4-minute walk away, with the arena at 7. Space & Time Cube+ is 100 m away if you need a rainy-evening plan. The sting is Wi-Fi, which costs an extra ₱450 a night.
Address: Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Microtel by Wyndham Mall of Asia
Microtel by Wyndham is the budget way onto Seaside Boulevard, with rooms from around ₱4,100 (about US$67). SM Mall of Asia is a 5-minute walk, some rooms have bay views, and the front desk takes GCash. Recent guests mention renovation and a closed pool, so check before you book.
Address: Coral Way Ave. corner Seaside Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Klook Tip: Request your airport pick-up when you book. It’s ₱1,600 per vehicle one way and needs 72 hours’ notice.
The MOA complex edges and Aseana: best for value
Hotel101 Manila’s outdoor pool
Aseana City is the quieter, car-friendly side of the MOA complex. It’s a business park of wide roads and office towers along Macapagal Boulevard, technically just across the Parañaque line, which makes it better for sleeping than strolling. Look up Aseana Avenue on a map and you’ll see the mall is roughly 1 km away. The two hotels below sit on the complex’s edges, where rates drop and parking is easier.
Hotel101 – Manila
For about ₱2,450 (about US$40) a night, Hotel101 Manila is the sulit pick, with a free outdoor pool and the SM MOA Globe 400 m away. It suits you if you’re a couple or a small group, and the airport is 4.1 km away, about 8 minutes by car. Space is the compromise: rooms are 21 sq m, so pack light.
Address: EDSA Extension, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Klook Tip: Request your airport shuttle when you book. It’s ₱1,000 per vehicle, one way.
TRYP by Wyndham Mall of Asia Manila
TRYP by Wyndham starts around ₱5,600 (about US$92) a night and gives you a rooftop pool and bar with bay views. A shuttle to the mall runs five times a day between 10 AM and 10 PM, so you can skip the 600 m walk. The weak spot is the airport shuttle at ₱3,000 per vehicle, which is steep for a 9-minute drive.
Address: Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay 1300
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
CCP and PICC: best for business trips and bay views
Lime Resort Manila
North of MOA, Roxas Boulevard turns into Pasay’s work district. The Cultural Center of the Philippines complex and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) sit here, and World Trade Center Manila is the other big name for expos and trade shows. Don’t expect MOA’s evening crowds, because this side of the city is built around events and meetings.
Lime Resort Manila
Rooms at Lime Resort Manila start around ₱3,300 (about US$54), and it’s the only pick here inside the CCP Complex, about 400 m from PICC. That suits you if you’re in town for a conference and want a rooftop pool with bay views at sunset. The only snag is the airport: there’s no shuttle, and NAIA is about 20 minutes away by car.
Address: Atang Dela Rama St., Seascape Village, CCP Complex, Pasay 1300
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Selah Pods Hotel Manila
At about ₱1,750 (about US$29) a night, Selah Pods Hotel Manila is the budget pick near PICC, roughly 1 km away. It suits you if you want a rooftop infinity pool and an 8-minute walk to Gil Puyat LRT Station without resort rates.
Address: 2004-224 David St., corner F.B. Harrison St, Pasay
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Need bigger meeting rooms? Lanson Place is about 2.4 km from PICC and Conrad is about 3 km from World Trade Center Manila, and both have meeting facilities. Roxas Boulevard jams up at rush hour, so leave extra time on show days.
EDSA and Taft Avenue: best for budget trips
Kabayan Hotel
The EDSA and Taft corridor is loud, local and the cheapest part of Pasay to sleep in. Taft Avenue Station is where LRT-1 meets MRT-3, so you can reach Makati and Quezon City without a taxi. Streets are crowded by day and busy after dark, so look elsewhere if you’re a light sleeper. Rainy day? Browse these indoor date activities around Metro Manila.
Kabayan Hotel
Kabayan Hotel sits right on the EDSA and Taft Avenue corner, with rooms from around ₱2,300 (about US$38) a night. Both LRT stations are about 2 minutes away on foot, which suits you if you’re on a barkada trip or a tight budget and plan to ride the rail. Skip it if you want sights close by, because no major attractions are within easy walking distance.
Address: 347 EDSA, Pasay (corner Taft Avenue)
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Urban Travellers Hotel
At about ₱1,450 (about US$24) a night, Urban Travellers Hotel is the cheapest pick in this guide, and EDSA LRT Station is a 1-minute walk away, with Taft Avenue Station at 3. It suits you if you’re backpacking and want the rail the moment you leave the lobby. Expect basics rather than polish, since it’s a 3-star.
Address: Zamora Street, Pasay 1300
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Klook Tip: Klook booking data shows Pasay hotels are usually cheapest in November and priciest in December, with a median near ₱3,600 (US$59) a night.
Who should stay where
- Layover or early flight: Newport City. Hilton for the lower rate, Okura for the soaking tub.
- Traveling with kids to MOA: SM Mall of Asia and Manila Bay. Lanson Place has the kids’ club, and Microtel keeps costs down.
- Business trip near CCP and PICC: Lime Resort Manila sits inside the CCP Complex. Pick Conrad or Lanson Place if you need bigger meeting rooms.
- Budget backpacking near Taft: Urban Travellers Hotel is the closest to the rail line.
- Value hunting: Hotel101 or TRYP on the MOA complex edges.
Where to stay in Pasay comes down to your first and last day, so decide those before you compare rates. Want more options than our picks? The Pasay hotels guide has more places to stay.
FAQs about where to stay in Pasay
Which area is best to stay in when visiting Pasay?
For most trips, the SM Mall of Asia and Manila Bay area is the best location Pasay offers. You can walk to the mall, the bay and the events, and NAIA is 8 to 9 minutes away by car. If you’re on a layover, choose Newport City instead.
Is it better to stay near the airport or near Mall of Asia in Pasay?
Stay near the airport if you fly out within a day, and near Mall of Asia if you’ve got time to explore. Newport City hotels sit 800 to 900 m from NAIA Terminal 3, while MOA hotels are 4.4 to 4.9 km away. MOA gives you more food and things to do, and Newport gives you a shorter transfer.
Where should I stay in Pasay for a layover at NAIA?
Newport City is your best bet, with Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts and Hotel Okura Manila about 2 minutes from the airport by car. Check your terminal first, because both hotels sit close to Terminal 3 and other terminals may mean a longer transfer.
Do hotels in Pasay offer airport shuttles?
Several do, but you’ll pay for it. Hotel101 charges ₱1,000 per vehicle one way, Microtel ₱1,600, TRYP ₱3,000 and Conrad ₱3,500, while Lime Resort Manila and Selah Pods Hotel Manila don’t offer one. Newport City hotels sit 800 to 900 m from NAIA, so you may not need a shuttle at all.
Are there good hotels near Resorts World Manila?
Yes. The casino complex many still call Resorts World Manila is listed on Klook as Newport World Resorts, and both Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts and Hotel Okura Manila sit within 300 m of it. Hilton starts around ₱9,800 and Okura around ₱12,300.
How far is Pasay from Manila’s main tourist areas?
Intramuros is about 11 km from NAIA, roughly 40 minutes in normal traffic. From the EDSA and Taft corner it’s closer: Intramuros, Rizal Park and Fort Santiago are about a 15-minute drive in normal conditions. Roxas Boulevard slows down at rush hour, so leave extra time.
Ready to pick your Pasay base?
Your first morning will look different depending on the area. At Newport City you’re up early with a flight to catch and a short bridge to the terminal. Near MOA you’re walking to the bay with a mall coffee. Now that you know where to stay in Pasay, pick the scene you want, then compare rooms for your dates on Klook.
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