Five Philippine Resorts Join the 2026 Michelin Guide Selection
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25 Philippine hotels and resorts are included in the Michelin Guide as of May 2026. These include Raffles Makati, Amanpulo, Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay, NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, and The Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery.
Five Philippine properties were added to the Michelin Guide's recommended hotels selection for 2026: Anya Resort Tagaytay, Nawa Wellness, Manami Resort, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, and The Lind Boracay.
Nawa Wellness earned Michelin Guide recognition through its commitment to Filipino cultural identity — specifically hilot-rooted wellness practices — and consistent guest operations. The resort did not pursue the distinction actively; Michelin inspectors, who operate anonymously, discovered the property through their standard evaluation process.
Hilot is a traditional Filipino healing practice dating to pre-colonial times, involving manual manipulation techniques including massage, acupressure, and joint adjustments, often using virgin coconut oil and warm banana leaves. Nawa Wellness incorporates hilot as a core element of its wellness regimens, positioning the practice as central to its brand identity.
Nawa Wellness maintains service consistency through department-specific coaching workshops, regular inter-departmental huddles to share guest preferences and immediate needs, and attention to "micro-moments" in the guest experience. Operations Manager Tanya Deldar describes the approach as teamwork-driven, with team members providing service described as heartfelt rather than procedural.
