Hop-Py Easter

Easter Wonderland at Sofitel

MANILA, Philippines - Sofitel Philippine Plaza offers kids a magical Easter. On April 18 and 19, outdoor booths with finger food and sweet treats, hair braiding, spa treatments and Zumba lessons at the poolside will delight guests. Go on a treasure hunt on April 19 at Treasure Island. The famous Grand Plaza Ballroom takes on an “Alice in Wonderland” theme on Easter Sunday with face painting, balloon sculpting, games and a musical presentation.

Spiral’s 21 dining ateliers feature Easter specials at lunch on April 18 and 19, Easter Day brunch and Easter dinner on April 20. La Veranda will have a kiddie salon, balloon twisting and egg coloring, and the Easter rabbit will distribute chocolates eggs each time the Easter bells ring. Call 551-5555.

Eat, Pray and Love

Enjoy a special room package at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City with buffet breakfast for two and tickets to the Easter Sunday event. Special Lenten lunch and dinner buffet at Cafe Eight.  Come in your best Easter outfit for the egg hunt party on April 20, 2 to 5 p.m. with balloon twisting, face painting and magic show, game booths, and egg painting and decorating.  Call 863-2222.

Mardi Gras Easter Party

It’s a Mardi Gras street party at the Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom on April 20, 2 to 5 p.m., with float parade, games, puppets, booths galore and egg hunt. Kids with the flashiest costume will be hailed king and queen and win an overnight stay with breakfast for two at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. Expect loads of freebies and an array of light snacks. Parents’ lounge with recreational facilities such as massage chairs, Internet and foosbal. Have your photo taken with Enchanted Kingdom’s Eldar the Wizard & Princess Victoria. Call 633-7111.

Chocolate Wonderland

Experience your very own Chocolate Easter Wonderland as Acacia Hotel Manila invites all families to a grand Easter Sunday party in the south from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Enjoy a buffet brunch, parlor games, egg hunt, activity booths, candy buffet and entertainment, with various prizes and giveaways. 

 Easter Escapade room package on April 19 or 20 includes buffet breakfast for two, two tickets to  Chocolate Wonderland Easter party, free WiFi and shuttle service around Alabang. Call 720-2000.

Easter at Century Park

Easter Sunday buffet at Café in the Park, half price for kids 7 to 12 years old, free for those under six.

Exciting four-hour Easter egg-venture on April 20 with mightiest heroes and heroines, and get a chance to win raffle prizes and bring home bag of give-aways. Call 528-8888.

Easterrific weekend

Traders Hotel, Manila offers egg-citing treats and a playground of activities from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with face painting, cookie decorating, balloon twisting and egg hunt. Feast on local and international cuisine alongside an Easterrific kiddie buffet. Special Easter Day Break room package available from April 13 to 21. Call 708 4888.

Toyland Easter adventure

It’s a day of fun activities at Diamond Hotel from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with face and egg painting, balloon twisting, live entertainment, games and more. Kids in animated costumes get a chance to win prizes and an iPAD Air. Special room packages available. Call 528-3000 ext. 8414. 

Holy Week at City Garden

Book three nights for the price of two, includes breakfast for two, use of health club and pool, free WiFi access, discounts on massage service at Jamuah Spa and on food and beverage. Valid from April 14 to 20. Call 899-1111.

Easter and summer

Until April 20, book a minimum of two nights at Raffles Makati or Fairmont Makati for a chance to win a three-night stay at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor Siem Reap or Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh, both in Cambodia; or two-nights at Fairmont Beijing.  Local residents only.

Easter Sunday champagne brunch at Spectrum, half price for kids 6 to 12 years, free for under five. Easter Teddy Bear Tea Party from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Lounge. Raffles Rascals Easter Egg Painting with ostrich eggs on April 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Call the Raffles at 555 9777 or Fairmont at 555 9888.

Easter Escape

Easter egg hunt at the Isabela ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special Easter Sunday dining offers include international lunch buffet at Circles Event Café; all-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi and sukiyaki in the utage buffet at Inagiku; set menus at Shang Palace; Easter high tea buffet at the Lobby Lounge with the melodious sounds of the 14-piece orchestra. Easter treats at Sinfully Circles in Circles Event Café and Sinfully by Makati Shangri-La in Greenbelt 5. Call 814-2580.

Easter Sunshine

Patisserie offers Easter goodies like Chocolate Eggs, Chocolate Hen and Rooster among others. From April 16 to 20, Seasons Café will give 25 percent discount and free pass to the Easter Egg Hunting at the Boulvar on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m. with fun games and exciting prizes. Call 526-1212.

Easter break at Mövenpick Cebu

Take advantage of  special room packages from April 17 to 20, with special amenities and discounts. The hotel offers a basketful of children’s activities from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, with bunny mask making, finger puppets making, cookie decorating and face painting. Eggs-plore as many Easter eggs as you can on Easter Sunday to win incredible prizes including a Churrasco dinner at the famous Ibiza Beach Club.

Call (032) 316-0089 or (02) 799 1111.

Easter holidays

On Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the Mandarin Oriental’s MO Lounge will be the starting point for the  Easter Experience. Only 60 participants are allowed, to let children have hands-on creative sessions for egg painting, fun crafts and cake decorating with Executive Pastry Chef Darren Harding.  An egg hunt at the Clipper Lounge will enthrall kids with delectable chocolate finds. Easter buffet lunch at Paseo Uno.  Easter Getaway room packages available.   Chocolate eggs and bunnies at the Mandarin Deli. Call 750-8888.

Egg-citing Easter

Easter Eggcitement or Eggstreme Easter packages at the Manila Hotel from April 14 to 20 offers great deals for the entire family.

Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday

from 10 a.m. to noon at the Roma Salon. Enjoy Sunday brunch at Café Ilang Ilang on April 20 at special rate. An Easter surprise awaits all young diners. Special Easter set menu from April 14 to 20 at the Mabuhay Palace. Call 527-0011.

Meaningful Lent

Spend a meaningful Holy Week at the Marco Polo Ortigas. Manila. Introductory room offer includes buffet breakfast for two, free Internet and late check-out of up to 4 p.m. A consumable dining credit worth Php 800 per room per night will be given. All-day dining at Cucina offers an array of fresh seafood for dinner on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday. Easter Sunday Brunch with special treats for children. Ongoing 3+1 buffet promotion. Call  720-7777.

Super Duper Easter

Come in your snazziest super hero outfit and get ready for an afternoon of extreme fun at Discovery Suites, with a hearty merienda buffet, Easter presentation by Trumpets Playshop, games, food & game booths, raffle and a meet & greet with Super Heroes. Families in complete superhero costumes get a chance to win a 3 Days/2 Nights stay at Discovery Shores Boracay. Call 719-6761.

Amazing Easter in Boracay

Come dressed in your superhero best and join the Super Egg Toss, Incredible Egg Tower, Marvelous Egg Race” and more at Discovery Shores Boracay  on April 20. Easter revelry starts on April 14 with Easter-themed afternoon activities at the Kids Room or beachfront. Call (63 2) 720-8888 or (63 36) 288-4500.

The hunt for the best Easter

Look no further than Marriott Hotel Manila this Easter. Sunday Brunch at Marriott Café features a filling mix of zesty and delicious fare on April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with steaks from Cru, foie gras, fresh oysters, sushi, decadent pastries and an interactive martini bar. Kids will enjoy a magic show, face painting, an egg hunt and loot bags full of treats. At Java+, a selection of eggs and bunnies made of pure Belgian chocolate are up for grabs. Make your Easter break special with daily snacks for two persons at the Pool Bar on top of the daily breakfast buffet at Marriott Café when you stay for a minimum of two consecutive nights on April 14-20. Call 988-9999.