Belmont Iloilo Hotel Soon to Officially Open (Iloilo City, Iloilo)

 

The Miami Art-Deco inspired Belmont Hotel Iloilo

Megaworld Corporation is set to expand its hospitality footprint in Iloilo Business Park with the opening, on June 24, 2026, of Belmont Hotel Iloilo, its third hotel development in the township (the others are the 149-room Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and 326-room Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo) and the fourth Belmont Hotel. The township also hosts three museums including the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA), the first contemporary art museum in Visayas and Mindanao, modern LEED Gold-certified office towers, and Iloilo City's first-ever Wolfgang's Steakhouse, all within the same address.

 

Belmont Iloilo Hotel GM Ms. Joy H. Alonte

In a press launch held at the Kingsford Hotel in Parañaque City last June 11, Thursday, Belmont Hotel Iloilo General Manager Ms. Joy H. Alonte said that “the property is poised to be the city’s largest hotel, with 405 rooms, bringing to 25 percent the total hotel room inventory managed by MHR in Iloilo.” She added that “The hotel targets a mix of domestic and foreign business travelers, given its proximity to the Iloilo Convention Center. The hotel is really intended for MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Conference, and Exhibition), so we’re looking into that, and at the same time for travelers, wherein we’re bringing in more guests—so, that’s a mix from local and international guests.” 

The hotel is set to open its door with an introductory offer of PHP4,000 per night with breakfast for a period of at least three months, before returning to the normal pricing of PHP7,000 rate per night,  inviting travelers to experience the newest lifestyle destination in the City of Love. Each stay comes with thoughtfully curated inclusions, including overnight accommodation with breakfast for two (2) persons at Belmont Café, and complimentary use of the swimming pool, BFit Gym, and other facilities.

She also said that “Belmont Hotel Iloilo would be the third Muslim-friendly hotel by MHR in the city, and soon to be its first property with Halal certification.”  Currently, the hotel is in the process of completing the necessary requirements to be an accredited Muslim-friendly accommodation establishment by the Department of Tourism.

 

Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) Ms. Cleofe Albiso 

Ms. Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of MHR, shared how the opening reflects a longer commitment to the region. "We are excited to offer a truly refreshing experience for everyone at Belmont Hotel Iloilo, and this chapter marks an important milestone in our commitment to help boost tourism in the Visayas. Iloilo continues to be a premier destination for local and international travelers with Iloilo Business Park leading the way. We are proud to continue expanding our hospitality footprint in this township with a new and premier development for guests who want to experience the best of Iloilo's thriving tourism and business scene." 

This 12-storey property and homegrown brand of hotel, to be managed by Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR, Megaworld’s hospitality arm), cost Php1.5 billion to build.  It will add 405 elegantly curated rooms to the company’s portfolio (making it the largest hotel in the city) in the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park, resulting in a total of 880 hotel room keys (commanding nearly 25% of the entire city’s hotel room inventory) in the township and accounting for nearly a quarter of Iloilo City’s total hotel inventory.

 

L-R: Mr. Arturo Boncato, Jr. (Group GM of MHR), Ms. Cleofe Albiso (Managing Director of MHR), Hotel GM Ms. Joy H. Alonte and Mr. Avinash Menon (Cluster GM for Visayas of MHR)

The hotel’s exterior is the most design-forward yet, drawing from Miami Art Deco aesthetics while staying rooted in local Ilonggo character. The hotel’s interiors blend mid-century modern aesthetics with vintage and retro elements.  Rooms feature curated artworks from local artists depicting Iloilo landmarks with a 1950s-era sensibility. 

This magnificent hotel, located just beside Saint Dominique along the stretch of the Festive Walk (putting guests within walking distance of the Iloilo Convention Center and Festive Walk Mall), is composed of a wide variety of suite choices.  The 24 sq. m., 2-pax Standard Queen has 1 Queen Bed; the 24 sq. m., 2-pax Standard Twin has 2 Twin Beds; the 48 sq. m., 4-pax One Bedroom Suite has 1 Queen Bed and the 30 sq. m., 4-pax Premier has 1 Queen Bed. All have air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe.

 

One of the elegantly curated rooms of the hotel

The hotel also offers 30-sq. m. Specially-Abled Rooms, for for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with mobility needs, as well as 48-sq. m, themed Kids’ Rooms which is connected to a neighboring room, a first-of-its-kind concept in Iloilo, offering a more immersive experience for families traveling with children. 

The hotel has three food and beverage (F&B) outlets.  Belmont Café, an all-day dining destination that can accommodate up to 108 guests, has a private, 14-seat dining space and offers modern Ilonggo dinner specialties in global formats. Its interiors highlight Iloilo's local culture, with designs inspired by regional heritage and artworks by local artists. The Zabana Bar, at the lobby lounge, is Megaworld’s signature hotel bar concept.  Thee Float Bar and Grill is located at the pool lounge on the third floor.

 

The all-day dining Belmont Cafe

The mini art gallery, designed to host a rotating showcase of works from local artists and personalities at the second-floor amenity area, is another first-in-Iloilo concept integrated into Belmont Hotel Iloilo. Surrounding the mini art gallery is the Grand Ballroom.  This high-ceiling ballroom, accommodating up to 310 persons in a theater setup or about 300 in a banquet setup, can also be divided into four smaller function halls for more intimate events and celebrations. There are also meeting rooms with breakout areas that can accommodate a variety of business functions. 

Zabana Bar

The outdoor swimming pool and kiddie pool, at the third-floor amenity area, is complemented by a pool lounge and male and female changing rooms, each featuring integrated saunas. Wellness facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center (BFit Gym) and private spa rooms designed for relaxation and recovery. Additional amenities include a 24-hour Front Desk, free on-site private parking, and a paid airport shuttle service.

 

The hotel lobby

The hotel is just conveniently located 2.1 kms. from Molo Plaza, the Molo Mansion and Graciano Lopez Jaena Park; 2.3 kms. from Sanson y Montinola Antillan Ancestral House Iloilo; 2.6 kms. from Nelly’s Garden; 2.8 kms. from Lizares Mansion; 4.7 kms. from the Old Iloilo Provincial Jail and Casa Real de Iloilo; 5 kms. from Casa Real and Plaza Libertad; and 17 kms. (a 30-min. drive) from the Iloilo International Airport 

Currently, MHR has 16 operational hotel properties with around 7,500 rooms in key tourism destinations, including Metro Manila, Tagaytay City, Cebu province, and Boracay Island.  To grow its portfolio to about 9,000 room keys, Megaworld is set to open, until 2030, six more hotels in key tourism destinations across the Philippines, further solidifying its position as the country’s largest developer and operator of hotel brands.

Megaworld said the project forms part of its efforts to support tourism growth in the Visayas and strengthen its presence in Iloilo, which it described as a growing destination for business and leisure travelers. 

Belmont Hotel Iloilo: Iloilo Business Park, Enterprise Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, 5000. Mobile number: 0917 817 9281.