Manila hotel pipeline set to surge in 2026 with 4,500 new rooms

Around 2,300 rooms will be from foreign brands.

Manila’s hotel sector is preparing for a significant influx of new supply in 2026, with around 4,500 rooms expected to enter the market, according to a report from JLL.

The report highlights that the upcoming pipeline is being driven by both international and domestic developers, with foreign brands accounting for approximately 2,300 rooms and local players contributing a further 2,200 rooms, including projects deferred from 2025.

JLL notes that this expansion builds on modest supply growth in late 2025, when Metro Manila’s inventory increased by 160 rooms following the completion of AC Hotel by Marriott. The firm adds that the growing presence of international operators underscores strong confidence in the Philippine hospitality market.

Operational performance across Metro Manila hotels also strengthened in 2025, with JLL reporting year-on-year growth in RevPAR, occupancy and average daily rates, signalling continued recovery in demand and improved revenue management. Occupancy reached 82.1% in Q3 2025, rising quarter-on-quarter, while average room rates climbed to PHP 8,037. Luxury and upscale segments were noted by JLL as key contributors to the sector’s resilience.

Looking ahead, JLL expects tourism trends to play a central role in sustaining hotel performance. The relaunch of Chinese e-visas is anticipated to help reverse declining visitor numbers, with China likely to regain market share in early 2026. Meanwhile, established source markets such as South Korea and the United States are projected to provide steady demand.

JLL concludes that the combination of strong pipeline activity, foreign brand participation and improving travel demand positions Manila’s hotel market for continued growth in 2026, with sustained RevPAR momentum expected to underpin sector performance.