Cover Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque, Metro Manila, is a ‘city within a city’ for global-scale resort leisure, retail and nightlife entertainment
Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque, Metro Manila, is a ‘city within a city’ for global-scale resort leisure, retail and nightlife entertainment
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With sunlit views of Manila Bay and a spectrum of leisure offerings, Solaire Resort Entertainment City anchors Parañaque’s Bay City as an integrated enclave that pairs Filipino warmth with high luxury and entertainment flair
Facing the shimmering expanse of Manila Bay, the reclaimed bay-front district of Bay City has been designated for “integrated resorts”–a world-class entertainment and tourism corridor redefining the city of Parañaque in Metro Manila.
Leveraging Manila’s golden sunsets, sweeping bayside vistas, and strategic location–just 15 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and 20 minutes from the central business districts–the idea is to convert what was once peripheral land into a magnet for global-scale resort leisure, retail and nightlife entertainment.
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Above Unobstructed views over Manila Bay
Unobstructed views over Manila Bay
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We arrived at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in the late afternoon. The familiar traffic of Metro Manila eased into calm once we turned onto the wide stretch of Asean Avenue, the gateway to Bay City. As the sun dipped toward the horizon, the resort’s façade seemed to glow with a quiet hum of activity bordering on spectacle.
Stepping into the 8.3-hectare ‘city within a city,’ one can’t help but notice that its design and ambition borrow from global resort models such as those in Singapore, Las Vegas, or, conceptually, the mega-resorts of Cotai in Macau.
Yet, the architecture and setting of Solaire Resort, designed by Paul Steelman of Steelman Partners, remain rooted in Filipino hospitality—from the seamless check-in that exudes ease despite the grand lobby, to the over 3,000 artworks by emerging Filipino artists adorning the premises, infusing the property with distinct local character.
Refined retreats
The 4,250-sq-ft Chairman’s Suite crowns the property as its ultimate showpiece
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Comprising two soaring towers–Bay Tower and Sky Tower–Solaire Resort houses nearly 800 guest rooms, suites, and villas, with the Chairman’s Suite crowning the property as its ultimate showpiece.
While the 4,250-sq-ft Chairman’s Suite features an outdoor deck with a private Jacuzzi and unobstructed sunset views over Manila Bay, the Sky Studio King rooms equal parts exclusivity and comfort: featuring marble bathrooms, spacious walk-in closets, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing either city skylines or tranquil bay vistas.
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Wellness pursuits
The 72-metre outdoor swimming pool
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One of the resort’s charms is its self-contained experience—the ability to unwind, dine, and rejuvenate without ever stepping outside. Guests can lounge beside the 72-metre outdoor pool, soak in the Jacuzzi, or indulge in a restorative treatment at Asmara Spa.
For those seeking something distinctive, the indoor Sky Range Shooting Club offers a one-of-a-kind recreation experience rarely found elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Whereas, the Solaire Sports Club provides pickleball, padel, and golf simulation workouts, ensuring guests stay entertained and active within the resort’s luxurious enclave.
Epicurean offerings
Above Pan fried squid upon a bed of fava beans and edamame salad
Above Egg yolk garganelli with a generous sprinkle of guanciale
Pan fried squid upon a bed of fava beans and edamame salad
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Above Red Lantern: shrimp dumpling, wagyu beef with egg yolk tart, steamed scallop with black truffle, and bok choy dumpling (Photo: Celeste Goh)
Above Red Lantern: braised beef short ribs, drenched in Sichuan spicy sauce with Chinese herbs and seasonal vegetables (Photo: Celeste Goh)
Red Lantern: shrimp dumpling, wagyu beef with egg yolk tart, steamed scallop with black truffle, and bok choy dumpling (Photo: Celeste Goh)
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Dining at Solaire Resort is a journey across global flavours, with 19 restaurants and bars catering to every palate.
Signature outlets include Finestra, where modern Italian cuisine meets steakhouse refinement; Yakumi, with a plethora of the freshest seafood flown in directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market; and Red Lantern, which celebrates authentic Chinese regional specialties in an elegant, contemporary setting.
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Nestled within the Sky Tower atrium, the light-filled botanical setting of Oasis Garden Café invites guests to savour Filipino-inspired creations such as the hearty beef nilaga, and the flavourful pork bagnet, before capping off with the vibrant ginatang bilo bilo.
Above A hearty bowl of beef nilaga comprises cabbage, corn, potato and beans steeped in flavourful stew (Photo: Celeste Goh)
Above The vibrant ginatang bilo bilo with a plethora of ube, gabi, camote, glutinous rice balls and langka (Photo: Celeste Goh)
A hearty bowl of beef nilaga comprises cabbage, corn, potato and beans steeped in flavourful stew (Photo: Celeste Goh)
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Above Yakumi: charred makomotake, comprising pancetta and a drizzle of lime (Photo: Celeste Goh)
Above Yakumi: the fragrant Omi wagyu rice with takana and sweet soy (Photo: Celeste Goh)
Yakumi: charred makomotake, comprising pancetta and a drizzle of lime (Photo: Celeste Goh)
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Meanwhile, House of Zhou, located on the third floor, is exclusive to Solaire’s VIP Club members. The restaurant offers refined Cantonese and Imperial Chinese cuisine, catering to high-net-worth guests in a discreet and elegantly appointed setting that operates around the clock.
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For evening indulgence, the Baccarat Room & Bar (BRB) channels the allure of a 1920s New York speakeasy, with velvet seating, ambient lighting, and a curated whisky and cigar collection—a perfect spot for a sophisticated nightcap.
Lifestyle indulgence
Above The 1,740-seat Lyric Theatre hosts an ever-evolving calendar of live performances
The 1,740-seat Lyric Theatre hosts an ever-evolving calendar of live performances
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Beyond food and leisure, The Shoppes at Solaire elevates retail into an experience of refined indulgence. Amid polished marble floors and luminous displays, the shopping arcade features 35 luxury boutiques—including Rolex, Omega, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., and Bottega Veneta—rivalling the best retail destinations in Singapore or Hong Kong.
Adding a cultural dimension, the 1,740-seat Lyric Theatre hosts an ever-evolving calendar of live performances, with upcoming seasonal offerings such as family-friendly spectacles like Alice in Wonderland by Ballet Philippines, and How to Train Your Dragon In Concert; as well as major international productions of Les Misérables and Film Music Legends: The Scores of John Williams & Hans Zimmer for pop culture and musical fans alike.
Above The expansive casino offers an array of slot machines and table games
The expansive casino offers an array of slot machines and table games
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As with any integrated resort, gaming lies at Solaire Resort’s core. Its expansive casino sprawls across two levels, offering an array of slot machines and table games, interspersed with luxury lounges and ample daylight—a departure from the dim, crowded gaming halls typical elsewhere.
Additionally, Ruby and Diamond card-tier members are also afforded access to the Solaire and Diamond Clubs, an exclusive domain reserved for the few. Here, attentive but unobtrusive service immediately signalled a shift into the highest tier experience, and guests may be undisturbed, as they enjoy personalised service and discreet luxury at private gaming salons with higher stakes.
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Above Ruby and Diamond card-tier members are also afforded access to the Solaire and Diamond Clubs
Ruby and Diamond card-tier members are also afforded access to the Solaire and Diamond Clubs
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From its architectural sophistication to culinary artistry and world-class entertainment, Solaire Resort Entertainment City encapsulates Manila’s ambition to position Bay City as the next great destination for leisure, culture, and luxury travel–where the sunsets are golden, and the nights are endless with promise.
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Credits
Photography: Solaire Resort Entertainment City
Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
