7 sexy staycation deals for post-Valentine's and Chinese New Year long weekend

The long weekend that resulted from Chinese New Year having been declared a special non-working holiday, sounds like a good time to celebrate Valentine's day too. Chinese New Year falls on a Friday following Valentine's Day that falls on a Wednesday — Ash Wednesday at that, if you're a Catholic.  

Instead of flying off somewhere, why not stay in town and have a short but sweet holiday with your special someone or even the whole family? We’ve narrowed down some hard-to-resist staycation options below.

Nobu Hotel

Indulge in a romantic retreat with your partner at this luxury boutique hotel. Aside from an overnight stay in a deluxe room, the Moments Made Perfect package (P12,888) also includes buffet breakfast for two, a special Valentine’s amenity, and P5,000 worth of dining credits that you can use in any of the City of Dreams Manila-operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting, and Café Society. Another option is the Stay Well room package (P14,888) that comes with a 60-minute renewal massage for two at the Nobu Spa, plus P3,000 dining credits, buffet breakfast for two, and a Valentine’s treat as well.

Spending V-Day with fellow single friends? Have a Nobu Sparty (P7,998) and get the spa package for three persons that includes 30-minute express facial using products from the Pevonia skin care line, followed by a 60-minute Muscle Release massage. Cap off your pampering experience with healthy snacks at Wave restaurant.

Website. +632 8008080

Belmont Hotel

This hotel right across Terminal 3 has a love month deal that won’t break the bank. Belmont Hotel’s Be In Love package is only P6,200 net per room per night, which includes breakfast buffet for two, a bottle of sparkling wine with a premium cheese platter, and a plush Belmont bear.

If you’re looking for some entertainment, guests will receive a 20-percent discount voucher for Resorts World Manila-produced shows, and there’s an al fresco roof deck pool and bar where you can enjoy Belmont’s Monday Movie Nights for free. Café Belmont also has a Romantic Date Night set menu on Valentine’s evening that features an elegant five-course meal with a glass of wine for P1,500 per person.

Website +632 3188888 / 9031999

Makati Diamond Residences

Shine bright like a diamond at this Makati-based hotel with its Suite Retreat package available throughout the month. Care for a luxurious 64-sqm one-bedroom suite (P8,500) or a smaller 41-sqm studio-type (P6,500)? Both offer breakfast for two, complimentary mini-bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi, plus access to the health club amenities that feature an indoor lap pool and a 24-hour gym with daily TRX classes.

Guests may partake in the Valentine’s Day Buffet at Alfred with a 20 percent discount, or book an optional in-room, couples Swedish massage for an additional P3,000 to make your stay even more memorable.

Website. +632 3170999

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Seda Hotel

Have a grand stay at the biggest hotel of Quezon City with its One “Suite” Day offer of overnight stay in a corner suite room that has impressive inclusions such as breakfast buffet at Misto for two adults and two kids (ages 0-6 years old), massage treatments for two at Seda Spa, Straight Up credits worth P1,000, Welcome Amenity and Valentine’s Amenity, plus complimentary Wi-Fi access. And just in case you plan to extend your stay, guests would get 10 percent off the best available rates.

Website. +632 7398888

Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Happiness is having an urban retreat at a lavish hotel that fuses Filipino hospitality with French elegance. Some highlights of this contemporary resort hotel are its tasteful room accommodations and fun recreational facilities — with the iconic lagoon-shaped swimming pool — ideal for the whole family.

While the kids bask under the sun, the grown-ups can spoil themselves in Spiral restaurant (hello, cheese room!) or relax and beautify in Le SPA, Vietura Aesthetic Lifestyle, or Philippe Tordjman Le Salon (additional charges apply). Valentine’s room rate starts at P11,500 net, which includes breakfast for two at Spiral.

Website. +632 5515555

The Peninsula Manila

Make it A Valentine to Remember with the irresistible room package at no less than The Pen. Apart from the room stay, guests can also enjoy P3,000 dining credits at The Lobby, Spices, Escolta, the Pool Snack Bar or Old Manila, or may even opt for a romantic private time dining in-room (from February 14 to 16). To top it off, guests will also get complimentary breakfast buffet for two adults and two children under 12 years old, a bottle of wine, a special Valentine’s welcome amenity, complimentary parking, access to The Peninsula Fitness Center, unlimited local calls and complimentary internet access. Room rates start at P11,000.

Website. +632  8872888, ext 6694 for restaurant reservations or 6630 for room reservations

Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino

One of the pioneering hotels in the country has back-to-back offers for Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. Avail of the "Stay to Celebrate Room" promo with your sweetie and have a romantic room set-up and breakfast buffet for two. Dinner buffet with a live acoustic serenade comes separate at P1,200 per person.

On February 16, join the festivities and grab a Deluxe Premium room accommodation that features Chinese New Year dinner buffet for two, breakfast buffet for two, food vouchers worth P200, and access to the traditional Dragon and Lion Dance show for P5,600.

Website. +632 5261212

— LA, GMA News