Okada Manila is Manila’s most theatrical integrated resort: a vast curved facade of gold glass on the bay, a dancing fountain the size of a football pitch, and a casino floor built on a scale that rivals Cotai.
Rooms & suites
Rooms at Okada are large, with a warm, faintly Japanese sensibility: sliding panels, deep tubs, heated toilets and plenty of storage. Many look out over Manila Bay or across the resort’s gardens and fountain. Suites scale up dramatically, and the premium end is clearly designed around high-value casino guests and their parties.
Standards are generally consistent, though some regular visitors report that parts of the property are showing their age. Rates are competitive by regional standards — one reason the resort scores well on value.
Dining
The dining offer is extensive, spanning Japanese, Cantonese, Korean, Filipino, Italian and steakhouse restaurants, plus buffets and round-the-clock casual counters. Japanese cuisine is a particular strength given the resort’s heritage, and the Filipino dining is well worth trying. Quality is generally good; the ambition is more consistent at the upscale restaurants than in the busy casual outlets.
As at every big Asian casino resort, food is organised around the gaming floor’s rhythm: noodle and congee counters stay busy long after midnight, and the buffet lines swell after major events. Prices are lower than in Macau or Singapore for comparable quality, which adds to Okada’s value case.
Pools & wellness
The resort’s indoor beach club and nightclub under a huge glass dome is a signature feature, offering year-round swimming in a climate that can switch from blazing sun to monsoon rain. Outdoor pools and a well-regarded spa add to the offer. The Fountain, a vast choreographed water-and-light show set to music, is free to watch and a genuine spectacle in the evening.
Service
Filipino hospitality is warm and attentive, and Okada combines it with a Japanese emphasis on precision. Front-desk service is courteous and efficient; the scale of the site means some requests take longer than expected. Security is thorough at entrances, which slows arrival at peak times.
Getting there
Okada sits in Entertainment City on reclaimed land along Manila Bay, not far from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In light traffic the drive can take 15 to 20 minutes; Manila’s notorious congestion can stretch that considerably, especially in the evening rush. Hotel transfers or app-based rides are the easiest options. Neighbouring integrated resorts are close by.
Casino review
The casino at Okada Manila
A dazzling, enormous floor with a huge range of tables and some of the most extravagant premium spaces in the region. Protections are present but less visible than in Singapore or Sydney.
Okada Manila’s casino is one of the largest in Asia, sprawling beneath chandeliers of extraordinary size and colour. It is operated by Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), a subsidiary of Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corporation, and licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), which both regulates the sector and runs its own casinos. Control of the operating company was the subject of a well-publicised boardroom and court dispute in 2022; the corporate position has since stabilised, but readers should check current ownership information.
The floor offers a huge range of tables and machines, with baccarat at the centre and strong showings for sic bo, roulette, blackjack and house-banked poker variants. Some visitors find the scale energising; others find it disorientating. Either way, the atmosphere is lively, colourful and noisy.
We score the casino highly for its range and premium spaces, and a little lower on rules and protection — not because the protections are weak, but because entry checks and exclusion processes are less systematised and visible than in Singapore or Sydney.
Signature games on the floor
- Baccarat
- The dominant game across the main floor and private areas, in traditional and no-commission forms.
- Sic bo
- A floor staple; payout schedules vary by table and should be read before betting.
- Roulette
- Live and electronic wheels.
- Blackjack
- Widely available; check payout for blackjack and dealer rules.
- Poker-based table games
- House-banked variants including three-card and stud games; tournament poker may be offered separately.
- Machines & electronic tables
- An enormous machine area with low entry stakes and fast play.
New to the dice or the two-card game? Read our sic bo guide, Dragon Tiger guide and pai gow poker guide for rules and house edges.
Table limits
Minimums are generally lower than in Macau, with mass-market tables often starting at a few hundred to a few thousand pesos depending on game, time and demand, and premium tables far higher. Electronic tables allow smaller stakes. All limits vary; check the placard.
Premium and VIP areas
Okada has extensive premium and VIP gaming areas, including private rooms with dedicated service, and its most exclusive spaces are designed for high-value players. As elsewhere, access criteria are not consistent and we do not explain how to qualify.
Rewards programme
The Reward Circle programme tracks rated play and converts it into points and tier benefits. Its published FAQs set out eligibility rules clearly, including the PAGCOR restrictions on who may join.
Casino sub-scores
Rules & entry
- Minimum age
- 21
- Other restrictions
- Under PAGCOR rules, students of Philippine schools, certain government officials and members of the armed forces and police may not play.
- ID
- Valid government-issued photo ID or passport; foreign visitors should carry their passport.
- Regulator
- Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
- Operator
- Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., a Universal Entertainment Corporation subsidiary (check current ownership)
- Smoking
- Designated smoking areas may be available; rules follow national and local regulations. Confirm on arrival.
- Exclusion
- PAGCOR’s National Database of Restricted Persons; self and family exclusion can be requested through PAGCOR.
- Help
- PAGCOR responsible gaming line (02) 8538-9090
What works
- Huge range of tables and machines
- Spectacular design and premium areas
- Lower minimums than Macau
What doesn’t
- Scale can be disorienting
- Traffic makes access unpredictable
- Player-protection processes less prominent
Caveats
- Corporate control of the operator was contested in 2022; check the current position.
- PAGCOR rules and helplines may change.
- Table limits vary with demand.
Information reviewed September 2026. Rules, levies, limits, outlets and facilities change — confirm current details with the property and the relevant regulator before you travel. We do not take bookings or wagers and have no commercial relationship with Okada Manila or its operator.