Daraga, Albay, is known for its historical landmarks. For one, it is home to the remnants of a 16th-century Franciscan church, destroyed by the eruption of Mayon in 1814. Today, the ruins form part of the Cagsawa Ruins, a landmark protected by the National Museum of the Philippines. Another attraction worth visiting in the municipality is FarmPlate, which provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking serenity. It features a campsite, a red cottage, and a stone house. Here, you can go camping if you wish to experience the back-to-basics of farm living. However, if you want modern and world-class accommodation, check out the best hotels in Daraga, Philippines below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 31, 2025.
1. Casa Bicolandia Suites (from USD 35)
Option to order food through FoodPanda and GrabFood, fine breakfast, nearby dining options
Affordable rates, discounted via booking.com
Near Daraga Church, Mayon Volcano view, 13-min drive to Cagsawa ruins, close to good restaurants and Bicol International Airport
Pet-friendly, WiFi, laundromat, parking, accessible to Cagsawa ruins
Casa Bicolandia Suites boasts an ideal location in Daraga, only 3.7 km (2.3 mi) away from Legazpi and 6 km (3.73 mi) away from Legazpi Airport. Guaranteeing you a comfortable stay, it features guest rooms and suites with desks, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms also have patios. Meanwhile, shared facilities include a kitchen, lounge, and terrace.
For your convenience, this hotel provides room service. Also, the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to attend to all your concerns and requests.
Tip from tour guide
Just a 10-minute drive from Casa Bicolandia Suites will take you to an exciting adventure land - a 500-meter (1,640-foot) zip line, positioned 15 meters (48 feet) above the ground with the stunning Mayon Volcano in the background. Safety is a top priority here, so everyone gets a thorough briefing and well-maintained gear. The guides will keep you safe and will also take photos to capture your excitement. Other amenities include clean toilets and showers, free WiFi, locker rooms, souvenir shops, and a cafeteria. Cashless transaction is also possible.
Right next to this is the National Museum of Bicol, making it a convenient addition to your Albay itinerary.
Traveler's tips
Aside from its convenient amenities, comfy accommodations, and warm hospitality, Casa Bicolandia Suites will put you close to several establishments. If you want to dine out, this hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Bigg’s Diner and 528 Ilawod Café. A 20-minute drive will lead you to SM City Legazpi for some shopping sprees. I would also definitely recommend this place since it is near attractions such as FarmPlate and Our Lady of the Gate Parish. Moreover, Highlands Park is an 11-minute drive from this hotel—where people enjoy a panoramic city view.
Casa Bicolandia Suites
Address: Malvar Street, Kimantong #10 Casa Bicolandia Suites, Daraga, Albay
2.35 km (1.5 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
2. FJ Manila Hotel (from USD 19)
Ideally located for exploring Albay, FJ Manila Hotel is only about 20 minutes away from Legazpi Airport. It offers personalized service and quality hospitality with only 20 guest rooms and suites and a 24/7 front desk. Additionally, 24-hour room service is available, which means you can order and enjoy food in the comfort of your room anytime.
For added convenience, the hotel provides airport transfers, shuttle services, and a nearby laundromat. Also, if you are bringing a car, you may park within the premises at no additional charge.
Tip from tour guide
With a short 40-minute journey from FJ Manila Hotel, you'll find yourself at the Jovellar Underground River. I have visited this place many times with my friends. For the best experience, consider visiting in the dry season when the water is clear blue. Rainy weather can make the water muddy. It's also quite affordable to visit. Entrance fees are only 50 PHP (0.90 USD) for Filipinos and 10 PHP (0.18 USD) for residents, with discounts available for senior citizens and children under 10. They have to pay 40 PHP (0.72 USD) and 30 PHP (0.54 USD) respectively. If you're driving, there are parking options for different vehicles, with varying fees. If you're up for more adventure, try the bamboo raft ride for 400 PHP (7.22 USD), or explore the dry caves for a fee of 300 PHP (5.42 USD) per person.
FJ Manila Hotel
Address: Pan - Philippine Highway, Daraga, Legazpi, Philippines, 4501
2.1 km (1.4 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
3. Alinchlo Hotel (from USD 24)
Alinchlo Hotel is strategically positioned in the municipality, only 4.4 km (2.7 mi) away from Cagsawa Ruins and 14 km (8.7 mi) away from Mayon Volcano. Additionally, it is easily accessible for local and international visitors since it is only 4 km (2.5 mi) away from Legazpi Airport.
Delivering family-friendly hospitality, this hotel offers well-appointed guest rooms with private bathrooms. Complimentary private parking is also provided, so you can bring your car without worrying about a thing.
Tip from tour guide
The Cagsawa Ruins is a must-visit and pocket-friendly attraction accessible by a 15-PHP (0.27 USD) jeepney ride from Daraga and a 20-PHP (0.36 USD) tricycle fare. Upon paying the 20-PHP (0.36 USD) entrance fee for the ruins, you'll be treated to stunning Mt. Mayon views. There's also Cocoys Food Garden nearby, which offers fish feeding in a green oasis for 20 PHP (0.36 USD) and serves unique sili ice cream in various flavors for 85 PHP (1.54 USD). Also, make sure to check out Camalig's Don Romeo Pizza for delicious pizzas starting at 105 PHP (1.90 USD).
Alinchlo Hotel
Address: Purok 2, tagas Daraga Albay
2.74 km (1.8 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
4. RedDoorz S&L Apartelle Daraga Albay (from USD 20)
No in-house restaurant, but the hotel is close to dining options in the area.
Great value for money, affordable and clean, especially for family travels.
Accessible location near the airport, with a great view of Daraga, but the steep and narrow streets may be challenging to navigate.
Spacious rooms, basketball court, well-landscaped pocket gardens, and properly sanitized facilities.
Providing quality hospitality at budget-friendly rates, RedDoorz S&L Apartelle Daraga Albay is only about a 10-minute drive from Legazpi. Additionally, it is an ideal base camp for leisure travelers since many points of interest are only within a 5-km (3.1-mi) radius, such as Cagsawa Ruins and Ligñon Hill Nature Park.
For more convenience, the front desk is manned by staff 24 hours a day to cater to all your needs throughout your stay.
Tip from tour guide
If you're looking for a weekend retreat, you can head to nearby FarmPlate, which is only a 10-minute drive from this property. You can enjoy acoustic music and try outdoor activities, such as camping, carabao rides, and bird-watching, for a charge of 75 PHP (1.36 USD). To get there, you can avail yourself of a tricycle ride from Caltex Daraga to Farmplate for a charge of 25 PHP (0.45 USD) and return for only 15 PHP (0.27 USD). Since outside food is not allowed here, you can buy snacks on the property if you get hungry and take lovely selfies at this picturesque destination. Also, make sure to visit only in groups and keep the area clean.Café Fabrika is also nearby and stands out as a unique, vintage-style coffee spot. Located in the well-known LG Paran Building, this place used to be a manufacturing center for abaca bags in 1947. Today, the café stands as a nod to Ramon C Paran, a notable figure in the abaca industry, known for his love of art and music. It offers a cozy space for artistic activities such as painting, sketching, or playing the piano, all within a setting that takes you back in time. Plus, there's something new on the horizon - a souvenir shop featuring distinct hand-painted items and abaca crafts.
RedDoorz at S & L Apartelle Daraga Albay
Address: Purok 3B, Kimantong, Daraga, Albay
2.66 km (1.7 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
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5. RedDoorz @ Pag Asa Rawis Legazpi (from USD 13)
RedDoorz @ Pag Asa Rawis Legazpi is nestled in Legazpi, roughly a 10-minute drive from Legazpi Airport and about a 30-minute drive from Daraga. Thanks to its budget-friendly rates, it is a popular choice among savvy travelers. Despite that, quality is not compromised. This hotel features well-appointed rooms with cable TVs and private bathrooms. Moreover, the front desk is open 24-hours a day.
Conveniently, many attractions are only within a 5-km (3.1-mi) radius, including Kalayaan Park and Legazpi City Convention Center.
Tip from tour guide
If you're looking for a weekend retreat, you can also head to the nearby FarmPlate, which is only a 10-minute drive from this property. You can enjoy acoustic music and try outdoor activities, such as camping, carabao rides, and bird-watching, for a charge of 75 PHP (1.36 USD) here. To get there, take a tricycle from Caltex Daraga to Farmplate for a charge of 25 PHP (0.45 USD) and return for only 15 PHP (0.27 USD). Things to remember: No littering, be a responsible tourist, and food is not allowed unless you buy it inside the attraction.
RedDoorz @ Pag Asa Rawis Legaspi
Address: Narra Street
5.09 km (3.2 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
6. Hotel St. Ellis (from USD 96)
Delicious and affordable dining options, but breakfast buffet and food choices can be limited.
Reasonable pricing with free airport transfer and complimentary breakfast.
Convenient central location near malls and with a view of Mayon volcano.
Good security, spacious rooms, free shuttle bus, but some areas need maintenance.
Offering quality accommodations in Legazpi, Hotel St. Ellis is only 3 km (1.8 mi) away from Legazpi Airport and roughly 12 km (7.5 mi) away from Daraga. With a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool, it guarantees you a stay filled with activity. You can also get relaxing treatments at the in-house spa, Essences Spa. For guests with kids, a children’s activity room is available. This hotel also has a dedicated business center for those traveling while working.
Meanwhile, the rooms provide guests with a comfortable home away from home, equipped with coffee- and tea-making facilities, plush beds, and TVs.
Hotel St. Ellis
Address: Rizal Street, Albay
6.13 km (3.9 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
7. The Marison Hotel (from USD 78)
The Marison Hotel is situated in the heart of Legazpi, only a 5-minute drive from Legazpi Airport and about a 25-minute drive from Daraga. Only established in 2019, it is a relatively new hotel committed to delivering unparalleled comfort and hospitality. All 119 guest rooms and suites here are designed to let you have a restful stay.
For more, this hotel offers a breakfast buffet every morning, with kiddie options for those traveling as a family.
Tip from Content Creator
This hotel is less than 20 minutes from Cagsawa Ruins by car, so make sure to check out the historic attraction. Cagsawa Ruins are the remnants of a 16th-century Franciscan church, Cagsawa Church. It was originally built in the town of Cagsawa in 1587 but was burned down and destroyed by Dutch pirates. It was rebuilt in 1724 but was destroyed again, along with the town of Cagsawa, on February 1, 1814, during the eruption of Mayon Volcano.
The Marison Hotel
Address: Corner Imelda Roces Avenue, Barangay 38, Gogon, Bicol
4.68 km (3.0 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
8. Emerald Boutique Hotel (from USD 43)
Buffet breakfast with varying options, accommodating staff willing to provide early or takeaway breakfast. Some complaints about limited choices and cold food.
Good value for money with inclusive breakfast. Some rooms lack basic amenities like hair dryers and kettles. Shuttle service is available for a fee.
Centrally located, close to key attractions, restaurants, and public transportation. Some noise from the street may be audible in certain rooms.
Friendly and accommodating staff, clean rooms, and convenient location near restaurants and malls. Limited parking space and no elevator available.
Conveniently located, Emerald Boutique Hotel is only roughly 9 km (5.6 mi) away from Daraga. It promises intimate hospitality and attentive service with only 30 guest rooms and suites. Plus, the on-site Emerald Bistro Cafe offers tasteful local and international dishes, including some Filipino favorites.
For entertainment, this hotel features karaoke rooms which can accommodate up to 10 people each.
Emerald Boutique Hotel
Address: Marquez Street, Old Albay District, Albay
4.91 km (3.1 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
9. Hotel Sentro Legazpi (from USD 128)
Located only 2.3 km (1.4 mi) away from Legazpi Airport, Hotel Sentro Legazpi is conveniently situated for those flying in and out for their trip. It also provides quick access to various attractions, with Ibalong Centrum for Recreation and Albay Gulf nearby.
Promising you a comfortable stay, this hotel offers guest rooms with desks, flat-screen TVs, fridges, and private bathrooms. An a la carte or Asian breakfast is also served every morning. Additionally, attending to all your needs, the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
Tip from Content Creator
In just a 20-minute drive, you can reach The Church of Lady of Gate or Daraga Church. It is one of the Philippines' historical treasures. As Catholics, me and my family love to visit churches in different places in the Philippines, and this is one of my favorites. It's beautiful, and the church is in the Spanish Baroque architecture style.
Hotel Sentro Legazpi
Address: F. Imperial Street corner L. Los Banos Avenue, Terminal Building 5, Albay
5.93 km (3.7 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
10. RedDoorz @ Arimbay Legazpi City (from USD 16)
Located in Legazpi, RedDoorz @ Arimbay Legazpi City is only roughly a 30-minute drive from Daraga. It offers family-friendly accommodations at affordable rates, featuring guest rooms thoughtfully decorated to make you feel at home. Also, the front desk is open around the clock to assist you at any time of the day.
If you are bringing a car, you will find value in the on-site parking area. With your vehicle, you can drive to nearby attractions such as Bicol Heritage Park and Cagsawa Ruins.
RedDoorz @ Arimbay Legazpi City
Address: Purok 7, Barangay Arimbay, Rawis, Albay Legazpi City - Tiwi Coastal Road
5.97 km (3.8 mi) from Cagsawa Ruins
Treat yourself with a visit to Daraga
Daraga provides an interesting experience of the rural Filipino lifestyle. Maximize your trip by checking into one of the best hotels in Daraga, Philippines.
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