Pros

  • In the same complex as Ocean Park, and walking distance to major attractions
  • Stylish, contemporary rooms come with solid amenities like large flat-screen TVs and fresh flowers
  • Many rooms have wall-to-wall aquariums; others have bay views
  • Relaxing spa features treatment rooms, and services like scrubs and facials
  • Well-equipped fitness center has floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Casual restaurant serves pan-Asian food
  • Stylish lounge serves drinks and coffee alongside bay views
  • Meeting rooms and ballrooms for up to 250 guests available
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Rooms overlooking Ocean Park can be loud
  • No restaurants within walking distance
  • Poor soundproofing in rooms
  • Aqua Rooms don’t have windows
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Bottom Line

The 147-room H2O is an upscale hotel offering the one-of-a-kind experience of, literally, sleeping with the fishes. Most rooms have striking views of Manila Bay, but Aqua Rooms are the highlight here, with huge wall-to-wall aquariums full of fish and jellyfish. There is a nice fitness center, relaxing spa, extensive meeting space, stylish lounge, and average restaurant. The property is in the same complex as the family-friendly Ocean Park, which means it can get loud with kids running around. Those traveling with kids will probably enjoy their stay; business travelers may find the property lacking in attention to detail and its location a bit out of the way.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel H2O

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A unique hotel with a marine theme throughout

Located inside the Ocean Park marine theme park, H2O is a unique property in the Philippines. It has an aquarium and water theme throughout, with blue accents here and there, fish and jellyfish tanks, and panoramic views of either Ocean Park or Manila Bay. The most striking option here is a stay in one of its Aqua Rooms, which have huge aquariums running the length of one of the walls. Watching the dozens of fish swim back and forth can be soothing and fascinating at the same time, especially for kids. 

The hotel is housed in a cylindrical structure, and some of the common spaces -- including the lobby and fitness center -- overlook a round central area topped with an impressive glass lamp hanging down from the fifth floor. Black-and-white floors, velvet couches in different grey hues, and crystal ceiling lamps make the lobby stylish and contemporary. This decor style continues in rooms, all of which have a few accents in bold colors and clean lines. However, some combinations of patterns and colors are a little too fuzzy.

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Location

Overlooking the Manila Bay and within walking distance of malls and Rizal Park

The hotel is located inside the Ocean Park theme park complex, directly overlooking Manila Bay. There are few restaurants and shops within the immediate neighborhood, but a couple of large shopping malls can be found a short drive away. Major attractions, such as Intramuros and Rizal Park, are within easy walking distance, as is the Baywalk, a lively promenade along the Bay lined with small, casual cafes. Most other major attractions can be found within a 15- to 20-minute drive, and Makati can be reached by car in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. 

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Rooms

Contemporary and stylish; some have wall-to-wall fish tanks

The hotel has 147 rooms, all featuring flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Bay Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows offering wonderful panoramic views of Manila Bay and the sunset. But the big hit (particularly with kids) here is the option of booking one of the Aqua Rooms, which have lit wall-to-wall fish tanks with dozens of fishes and water plants. Room decor is contemporary and stylish throughout, with bed runners in bold colors, gray or beige carpets with geometric patterns, black accents walls, and brown wooden furniture. Platform beds are particularly comfortable and have several pillows matching the bed runners. 

Open bathrooms have separate toilet and shower cabins with rain showerheads, modern rectangular or triangular sinks, and an array of hotel-brand toiletries. Most rooms are small, but each Aqua Classic unit is large enough to fit a sofa bed for an extra guest. Suites and Club Rooms have standalone tubs or hot tubs. Light sleepers may want to note that walls are paper-thin, and rooms overlooking the theme park can be loud, as music is played throughout the day.

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Features

A nice spa, stylish lounge with weekend shows, modern fitness center, and underwhelming restaurant

Zenyu Eco is a small spa offering a nice array of massages, body scrubs, facials and salon services. Simple zen decor and dim lighting make the space relaxing and appealing. The fitness center has a number of up-to-date cardio and strength-training machines in a skinny room with laminate floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Pilates balls, mats and free weights are also available. Although not particularly business-oriented, the hotel offers several meeting rooms, including one with a jellyfish tank for casual corporate gatherings. Additionally, there is free Wi-Fi throughout and a stylish lounge with comfy seating and huge windows overlooking Manila Bay. Live bands play here on weekends. The restaurant, located on the ground floor, serves Filipino and international menus, but the food doesn’t get good reviews.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel H2O

Scene

A unique hotel with a marine theme throughout

Located inside the Ocean Park marine theme park, H2O is a unique property in the Philippines. It has an aquarium and water theme throughout, with blue accents here and there, fish and jellyfish tanks, and panoramic views of either Ocean Park or Manila Bay. The most striking option here is a stay in one of its Aqua Rooms, which have huge aquariums running the length of one of the walls. Watching the dozens of fish swim back and forth can be soothing and fascinating at the same time, especially for kids. 

The hotel is housed in a cylindrical structure, and some of the common spaces -- including the lobby and fitness center -- overlook a round central area topped with an impressive glass lamp hanging down from the fifth floor. Black-and-white floors, velvet couches in different grey hues, and crystal ceiling lamps make the lobby stylish and contemporary. This decor style continues in rooms, all of which have a few accents in bold colors and clean lines. However, some combinations of patterns and colors are a little too fuzzy.

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Location

Overlooking the Manila Bay and within walking distance of malls and Rizal Park

The hotel is located inside the Ocean Park theme park complex, directly overlooking Manila Bay. There are few restaurants and shops within the immediate neighborhood, but a couple of large shopping malls can be found a short drive away. Major attractions, such as Intramuros and Rizal Park, are within easy walking distance, as is the Baywalk, a lively promenade along the Bay lined with small, casual cafes. Most other major attractions can be found within a 15- to 20-minute drive, and Makati can be reached by car in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. 

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Rooms

Contemporary and stylish; some have wall-to-wall fish tanks

The hotel has 147 rooms, all featuring flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Bay Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows offering wonderful panoramic views of Manila Bay and the sunset. But the big hit (particularly with kids) here is the option of booking one of the Aqua Rooms, which have lit wall-to-wall fish tanks with dozens of fishes and water plants. Room decor is contemporary and stylish throughout, with bed runners in bold colors, gray or beige carpets with geometric patterns, black accents walls, and brown wooden furniture. Platform beds are particularly comfortable and have several pillows matching the bed runners. 

Open bathrooms have separate toilet and shower cabins with rain showerheads, modern rectangular or triangular sinks, and an array of hotel-brand toiletries. Most rooms are small, but each Aqua Classic unit is large enough to fit a sofa bed for an extra guest. Suites and Club Rooms have standalone tubs or hot tubs. Light sleepers may want to note that walls are paper-thin, and rooms overlooking the theme park can be loud, as music is played throughout the day.

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Features

A nice spa, stylish lounge with weekend shows, modern fitness center, and underwhelming restaurant

Zenyu Eco is a small spa offering a nice array of massages, body scrubs, facials and salon services. Simple zen decor and dim lighting make the space relaxing and appealing. The fitness center has a number of up-to-date cardio and strength-training machines in a skinny room with laminate floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Pilates balls, mats and free weights are also available. Although not particularly business-oriented, the hotel offers several meeting rooms, including one with a jellyfish tank for casual corporate gatherings. Additionally, there is free Wi-Fi throughout and a stylish lounge with comfy seating and huge windows overlooking Manila Bay. Live bands play here on weekends. The restaurant, located on the ground floor, serves Filipino and international menus, but the food doesn’t get good reviews.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

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