Okada Manila

Impression

Since 1976, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation PAGCOR was organized in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, and was wholly owned by the government. Since then, the company has been entrusted with three important functions: regulating all gambling in the country, developing local tourism in this direction, investing in social and civic projects or development of the state. At the moment, all operating casinos in the country, of which there are more than 20, work absolutely legally and are under the control of PAGCOR. It is worth noting that in the section of gambling Philippine organization includes not only the usual casino, but also such unusual entertainment, such as betting on cockfighting, horse racing, street games (mahjong, tongits, sakla) and sweepstakes.

Description

Okada Manila occupies a huge area that includes not only a casino, but also a hotel, restaurants, a giant garden and a unique fountain. The facade of the building is no less stunning. It gives the impression that there is a huge gold bar near Manila Bay. This place falls in love with you from the very first minutes.

Okada Manila story

Okada Manila was opened in late December 2016 in the entertainment town of Paranaque, located in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The founder of the casino was Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada, after whom the institution was named. For the realization of the project was fully responsible for his company Tiger Resorts Leisure & Entertainment. It took 7 years and 2.4 billion dollars to build a huge resort entertainment complex. Initially it was planned to be called Manila Bay Resorts, but at the final stage they decided to rename it Okada Manila.

The casino is spread over an area of 44 hectares. In addition to the gaming complex, it features a luxury five-star hotel, a variety of restaurants and bars, a nightclub, a spa, shopping areas, a gorgeous 30,000-square-meter garden and a unique dancing fountain designed by the American firm WET Designs, which also opened similar facilities in Las Vegas and Bellagio.

On February 13, 2020, the hotel on the territory of Okada Manila received a 5-star rating from the famous star rating service Forbes Travel Guide.

Okada Manila casino

Okada Manila is a truly unique place. The casino building is two 15-story towers connected by two air bridges. It is entirely clad in gold-tinted glass. The building makes a truly lasting impression, and picturesque sunsets in the evening fabulously reflected in the glass casino, after which it almost merges with the sky.

The towers are conditionally divided into two wings - pearl and coral. There is an impressive amount of space for gaming, and all of this is to accommodate a huge number of tables and machines. Okada Manila features 3,000 electronic games and 500 table games. 70 tables are unique in that they are connected to the Asian progressive jackpot system. So, you can play at the table or on the machines:

• 3-card baccarat;
• 3-card poker;
• Baccarat;
• Black Jack;
• Switch Blackjack;
• Craps;
• Let it Be;
• Money Wheel;
• Pai Gow Poker;
• Ponton;
• Progressive Moon Poker;
• Progressive Texas Hold'em;
• Roulette;
• Samurai War;
• Sik Bo;
• Stad Poker;
• Texas Hold'em.

Multiple electronic games promise visitors big winnings. In addition to simply interacting with the machines, players at Okada Manila can place a variety of bets, experiencing the excitement but not expending energy and energy on the game. There is also a Poker Room in the casino, where fans of Texas Hold'em can play. The size of bets here does not exceed the average level. There's also the OKADA CLUB, a private casino exclusively for VIP guests, and a junket area.

Entertainment

Okada Manila is not only a casino and a luxury hotel, but also a gigantic entertainment complex, which has a lot of additional options necessary for a full life. Special attention should be paid to the dancing fountain, which regularly shows an impressive light show. There is a similar beauty only in Dubai, Las Vegas and Bellagio. Inside the building you will also find:

• Beach clubs;
• Night clubs;
• Spa center;
• Trade floors;
• Banquet halls;
• Ballrooms, which are divided into Grand, Gold and Glass rooms;
• Children's rooms;
• Pools;
• Fitness rooms.

The casino is famous for its indoor Manila Cove Beach Club, which holds up to 5,500 people. This is where colorful performances from musicians, DJs, dancers and other artists from around the world take place. Shows at the club usually last from 12:00 noon to 2:00am Thursday through Saturday.
Okada Manila also hosts summer beach parties at the Beach Club. Guests can take a dip in the butterfly-shaped pool, soak in the Jacuzzi and have a dance blast on the white sandy floor.

The exterior of the establishment offers beautiful views of Manila Bay and mesmerizing sunsets. On Okada Manila's grounds near the fountain is a 30,000-square-meter garden. It is a place of lush vegetation, trails for walking and five picturesque water bodies.

Any guest can find something to do not only for themselves, but also for their children, as there are entertainment and developmental centers for children with a huge selection of games and other options.

It is possible to get a huge portion of entertainment not only inside the casino, but also outside it. Interesting and unique attractions open before tourists. Unfortunately, it is difficult to reach them on foot, but by car or public transportation is possible. If you came to Paranaque not only for entertainment, but also to get acquainted with the beautiful and cozy streets of the city, we advise you to visit:

• The mind museum - 26 minutes drive;
• The huge Ayala Triangle Park - 23 minutes drive;
• Star City Amusement Park -15 minutes drive;
• Manila Zoo - 18 minutes drive;
• Manila Ocean Park Aquatic Park - 22 minutes drive;
• Fort Santiago Historic Site - 24 minutes drive.

A visit to Okada Manila will definitely leave a pleasant impression of service and hospitality, while the good-natured locals and unique attractions will make you fall in love with this city and come back here again.

Services

The casino is open around the clock every day. It can be visited by both newcomers and old-timers in the gaming world, but exclusively by those over the age of 21. Okada Manila is a large-scale and grandiose place that provides guests with a wide range of services. It is home to many bars, cafes and restaurants. Some of them have a Michelin star. Also, all players can check into a five-star hotel right inside the building.

The management of the institution paid great attention to the entertainment side, so anyone who got here will find something to do to his liking. You can go to the casino, play poker or make bets, you can go to the pool and watch the picturesque views from the panoramic windows, you can spend time quietly in a cozy room of the hotel, stroll through a beautiful park or go to the beach of Manila Bay. At Okada Manila, you'll want to stay long enough to try all kinds of leisure activities.

How to get Okada Manila

The casino does not provide a shuttle service for guests, but the city's airport is close by. You can reach your destination in just 9 minutes by car, 40 minutes by foot, and 50 minutes by public transportation. The nearest bus stop is right in the airport terminal. It is called NAIA Terminal 2. There you can take route #18, go to the Pitx stop and from there walk to the hotel for 20 minutes. The most convenient option to get from the airport to the casino is by car or cab.

Hotels

Restaurants

If experiencing gastronomic diversity is important to you during your vacation, Okada Manila is home to more than 21 restaurants. Many of them are staffed by Michelin-starred chefs. The most key establishments:

1. Medley Buffet. In this restaurant you can try dishes of different cuisines: American, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Indian. The form of serving - buffet. You can have lunch here from 11:30 to 15:00, and dinner - from 18:00 to 23:00.
2. Japanese Kappou Imamura. Japanese cuisine restaurant. From the bar menu you can order a cocktail, wine or sake. Lunches are from 11:00 to 15:00 and dinners are from 17:00 to 23:00 daily.
3. Ginza Nagaoka is a sushi bar whose chef is licensed fugu fish specialist Junji Nagaoka. This place is only available for dinner. It is open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day except Sunday.
4. Lobby Lounge is located on the first floor of the casino. Here guests can treat themselves to cocktails and desserts in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere while taking one of the softest chairs. Open every day except Sunday from 6:00 to 22:00.
   

Loyalty program

Okada Manila has a standard loyalty program. In addition, the casino is constantly offering a variety of raffles and promotions that allow players to win large sums of money or free use of additional options of the establishment. More details can be found on the official Okada Manila website.

Junket tours

Anybody can take advantage of the junket tour option. Okada Manila has a special room for such guests. The junket tour provides customers with travel arrangements and tickets to the city where the casino is located. Also operators find a visitor a hotel for accommodation and accompany him to the games. In turn, the player undertakes to fulfill certain conditions of the casino, which are spelled out in the contract.

Conclusion

People come to Okada Manila for excitement, entertainment and true relaxation. Here you'll find everything you want, a world of games and round-the-clock fun. fun. Fans of quiet and peaceful pastime will not be disappointed, because the spacious hotel rooms are located so that unnecessary sounds and noises do not noises and sounds do not interfere with tourists' rest.