Last Updated: April 15, 2022
Key Updates
- Hotel staycations are allowed under Alert levels 1-4.[1]
- Fully vaccinated individuals of all ages may check-in for staycation.[2]
- All unvaccinated individuals are not allowed to check-in for staycation.[3]
- See updated list of DOT-Approved Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila.
Covid 19 Alert Levels
Effective April 16-30, 2022[4], the following provinces and cities are placed under their respective Alert Levels:
- Alert Level 1 - Metro Manila, Pampanga Province, Angeles City, Clark, Baguio City, Puerto Princesa City, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Iloilo City, Aklan Province, Boracay, Bacolod City, Davao City
- Alert Level 2 - Benguet Province, Bohol Province, Cebu Province, Iloilo Province, Palawan Province
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q1: When are hotel staycations allowed?
- Hotel staycations are allowed during Alert Levels 1 - 4. [1]
Q2: Which hotels are allowed to accommodate guests for staycations?
- See the list of DOT-Approved Staycation Hotels in Metro Manila
Q3: Who is allowed to check in for staycations?
- Residents of areas under Alert Levels 1 to 4 are allowed to check-in for staycations or leisure stays. [2]
Q4: What are the age restrictions for staycations?
- There are no age restrictions. Guests of all ages are allowed for staycations. [1]
Q5: What are the vaccination requirements for guests?
- During Alert Levels 3 & 4
- Guests of all ages must be fully vaccinated and must present a vaccination card. [2]
- All unvaccinated guests are not allowed to check-in. [3]
- During Alert Levels 1 & 2
- Adult guests (18 years old and above) must be fully vaccinated and must present a vaccination card.[2]
- Minors (below 18 years) are not required to be vaccinated.[2]
- Only unvaccinated adults (18 years old and above) are required to present a negative RT-PCR (swab/saliva) test result issued not more than 48 hours. [2]
Q6: Can I go on a staycation with friends or colleagues?
- Yes, as long as you are all residents of areas under Alert Levels 1 to 3. [1]
- A government-issued ID is required upon check-in as proof of residence.
Q7: What are the documents required to be presented upon check-in?
- Government-issued ID with residence address
- Barangay Certificate of Residence may also be presented as supporting document for government IDs without residence address
- Where full vaccination is required, present your COVID-19 domestic vaccination card (issued by your city/municipality) or COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate obtained via vaxcert.doh.gov.ph
Q8: Are we allowed to use the swimming pool?
- Staycation hotels are allowed to operate their swimming pools, subject to capacity restrictions set by the national/local government. [1]
- Some hotels may require you to pre-book a time slot to use the swimming pool. Contact the hotel directly for more details.
Q09: Are visitors allowed in my room during a staycation?
- No. Only guests registered during check-in are allowed to enter the guestrooms.
- You can meet with your visitors at the hotel's common areas or dining outlets.
If you have other questions, you can send us an email at metrostaycation@gmail.com.
References
- Department of Tourism Administrative Order No. 2021-007: Guidelines on Staycation under the COVID-19 Pilot Alert Levels System (October 18, 2021)
- Department of Tourism Advisory No. 16, series of 2021: Operational Guidelines on Tourism-Related Activities for the Implementation of the Alert Levels System for COVID-19 Response in the Pilot Areas (November 08, 2021)
- MMDA Resolution No. 22-01 (issued January 3, 2022)
- IATF Resolution No. 166-A, s. 2022 (issued April 12, 2022)