Bacolod Hotels, Hostels and Resorts

Accommodation in Bacolod caters for a diverse array of travellers, comfort needs and bank balances. There is an appealing buffet of lodging choices – camping, a comfy bunkbed, a fancy hotel, a farm, a hostel, a resort inside a waterpark. The options are almost endless.

Those on a budget will have no problem finding simple and affordable rooms for the night and those wanting superb, luxurious hotels will be spoiled for choice. Accommodation ranges from hostels, inns, tents, pensions houses and homestays.

Budget

The Hostelry is not only the first hostel in Bacolod but it is also voted the best. Stylish, trendy, comfortable and clean, this hostel is a wonderful place to rest one’s head and save some pennies. Linen, towels and toiletries are provided and the hostel is located downtown and nearby to amenities, public transport and a handy 7-Eleven. With 32 rooms to choose from (private and shared), each with a different style and design, this hostel is chic, fun and an attractive option for backpackers. There is a spacious common area with a TV, board games and beanbag. A big plus is that all showers come with hot water, a pretty big downside is that there is no wifi. Room rates start at PHP350 per night. (La Salle Ave, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Bacolod)

Another budget option, affordable, cozy, welcoming, is Sea Breeze. It offers old-world charm with its old-fashioned ballroom and lovely, wooden staircase. Friendly staff and exceptional location. Good wifi, well-worn rooms and a cheerful back patio makes for a very pleasant and homey stay. (San Juan St, Bacolod, Negros Occidental)

Looking for a cheapie? With 76 rooms to choose from, Bacolod Pension Plaza, a simple, budget pension offers plenty of travellers a place to snooze for the night without sacrificing tomorrow’s spending money. (Cuadra Street Bacolod / Negros Occidental)

Our next entry in the budget category enjoys the very prime location in the City of Smiles. Check Inn Pension offers 50 spacious rooms just walking distance away from Bacolod’s finest hotspots. Offering midrange comforts at budget prices, this pension boasts a rooftop garden, hot water, cable TV, free gym and a coffee shop on site. Rooms start from PHP650. (Luzuriaga St, Bacolod, Negros Occidental)

Mid-range

A step up in the sense of the price, affordable, clean and centrally situated, Circle Inn caters for travellers wanting mid-range accommodation with zero compromise on aesthetic beauty, convenience, comfort and cleanliness. This inn is on the doorstep of a 24-hour convenience store and even has a 25-metre swimming pool with a beautiful sunning deck. Circle Inn has wifi in all rooms, an elevator, a coffee shop and business centre on site. (Lopez Jaena Street, Capitol Shopping Center, Bacolod)

We also love Suites at Calle Nueva – with a delicious buffet breakfast included, plush down-feathered pillows and 20 individually furnished rooms, this Mediterranean themed, boutique hotel is excellent value for money. A peaceful and soothing atmosphere is found on the sweeping veranda at the centre of the hotel. (15 Corner Nueva, Locsin Street, Nueva Street, Bacolod)

If you are travelling with your little ones in tow, look no further than Caribbean Waterpark and Resotel. Calling all families and wannabe pirates! Perfect for children and those young at heart, this resort has a wrecked pirate ship with sunken treasure in the 40-metre pool. There are also kiddie’s waterslides and outdoor mushroom showers. Caribbean Waterpark offers stylish rooms with wifi, two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi and complimentary picnic tables. (Bacolod City Goldenfields Commercial Complex)

Top end

Sunset views, scenic location, angel fountains, three swimming pools, two hot tubs and excellent customer service – you name it, and Palmas Del Mar will probably feature it. This award winning hotel-resort is popular amongst celebrities and those desiring first-class treatment. (J. R. Torres Ave, Bacolod, 6100 Negros Occidental)

Another great choice in a luxury category, Melba’s Farm exquisite villas overlook gorgeous views of Bacolod City, their 10-hectares of land stretch out before the eye and snuggled within the mighty mahogany and lanzones trees. An infinity pool, sun-dappled surrounds and an open-air clubhouse add to the peaceful and natural ambiance. Birdsong replaces wifi and the tricky dirt road getting to the farm ensures that the guests are left to exclusively enjoy their natural oasis without disturbance. (San Esteban Street, Sitio Masanglad, Barangay Cabatangan, Sitio Masanglad, Talisay City (23km from Bacolod City center))