Manila Bay
Manila Bay
3.5
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This natural harbor is an excellent place from which to view a most elegant sunset.
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Harirajan Varatharajan
Penang Island, Malaysia275 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Manila Bay Beach, also known as Dolomite Beach, offers a refreshing escape in the heart of the city with its artificial white sand and stunning sunset views. It has become a popular spot for leisurely walks, relaxation, and photography, drawing both locals and tourists. While swimming is not allowed, the clean-up efforts have improved the bay’s scenery and atmosphere. Though the project remains controversial, the beach provides a scenic waterfront space for people to enjoy Manila’s iconic bay view.
Written 31 January 2025
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スローハンドJUN
Niigata, Japan32 contributions
June 2024 • Solo
The beach appears on the Baywalk in Manila Bay. It's amazing how different it was five years ago. Drinks will be confiscated at the entrance. I wanted to see the three greatest sunsets in the world, but gave up because of the thick clouds, and I just hope this aesthetic will continue for a long time.
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Written 1 July 2024
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sahaooon
Kasugai, Japan12,835 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Someone said it is one of the "Three Great Sunsets in the World". It's nice to watch the sunset from a hotel in Ermita, but it's also nice to join the locals on the Bay Walk. It was a cloudy day, but the sunset shining through the gaps was beautiful. It's been a while since I last visited, but the beach was well-maintained, there was no trash, and it was clean and comfortable.

Written 12 February 2024
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Hana
Nantes, France45 contributions
Feb 2020
It's pretty much all said in the title of my review. It smells like piss and poop and it's full of people who look homeless trying to offer massages and pedicures. Also every person with a buggy or a taxi honks and tries to communicate with you. Groups of children beggars. I have heard that sunsets are nice here but I don't think I'll ever go see one because I am scared of what happens here after dark.
Written 2 February 2020
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Glenn W
Sydney, Australia321 contributions
July 2022
Not just a place for walking hand in hand with a special someone given the great view of Manila Bay, but also a place to wine and dine. Lots of great restaurants and places to drink. Even if you don't stay at one of the two big luxury restaurants there, you can still have an enjoyable afternoon or sunset evening. Recommended for your visit to Manila.
Written 12 August 2022
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,618 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Driving with my cab driver from the airport to my hotel in Ermita, we passed by Roxas Boulevard that is bounded by Manila Bay.
I felt happy and nostalgic during this ride along the Manila Bay. It is now clean and does not smell bad!
We used to spend time with family and friends in the areas near Manila Bay: eating, talking, watching the sun set, etc.
I felt happy and nostalgic during this ride along the Manila Bay. It is now clean and does not smell bad!
We used to spend time with family and friends in the areas near Manila Bay: eating, talking, watching the sun set, etc.
Written 5 March 2020
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BHH2
Greendale, WI1,483 contributions
Feb 2020 • Business
Manila Bay continues to be an attraction for me even after coming to the country for nearly two decades. I actually Choi’s a hotel near the Bay anytime I have that option.
There are great vistas of the Bay from nearby hotels but it is best if you can catch it on the evening of a beautiful sunset, when the Bay is breathtaking
There are great vistas of the Bay from nearby hotels but it is best if you can catch it on the evening of a beautiful sunset, when the Bay is breathtaking
Written 15 February 2020
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Makoto
Saitama, Japan52 contributions
July 2019
Manila Bay offers one of the world’s most iconic sunsets. It also has an amazing cityscape and night view. There were efforts to clean the bay of the trashes which were mostly informal settlers and people who didn’t care about the environment. So far, it has improved a lot, and I hope it will be improved more in terms of cleanliness and as a tourist magnet, where people can come to relax and admire the beautiful Manila bay sunset.
There are good restaurants where you can enjoy good Filipino food and inter cuisines, as well as cafes, around the area.
There are good restaurants where you can enjoy good Filipino food and inter cuisines, as well as cafes, around the area.
Written 5 March 2020
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VA5
Quezon City, Philippines1,162 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Since Manila elected a young, dynamic and country loving Mayor, this city has been transformed from a dumpsite to a vibrant, clean and organized state. The streets are finally well lighted and paved. The parks reopened and maintained. The boulevard as beautiful as ever except for a National project putting dolomite sand in the bay area which is a complete disaster.
Written 10 August 2021
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HMF
Makati, Philippines7 contributions
July 2021 • Family
Disgusting. Health hazard to anyone a mile of this place. The “bay” is full of rubbish and hap-hazard constructions. Beggars (not judging these people) are found sleeping on the streets and everywhere. The poor animals are abused and neglected to a degree of death on legs. Manila is just the worst city ever & Filipinos just carry on as if this is an ok way to live.
Written 31 July 2021
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It is close to the airport maybe like 10-15mins. just say Roxas
boulevard Manila Bay
Written 17 February 2019
How far away is this bay from where the cruise ships port. Will there be taxis at the port to take us around town. Can we rent a car to drive ourselves around.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Written 31 July 2015
What you can do is contact a tour guide who pick you up at the port and drive you around where ever you want to go.
This tour guide who is (Dutch)foreigner himself & offer his self as tour guide and driver with his Van. He also tour you around for barhopping etc.
look for libertytours on the net
Written 1 August 2015
Aasha Manns
Richmond, Virginia
Hi, we are a family 7 and would like to know if this is a good place to come with kids or is it a knight life enviroment
Written 12 July 2015
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