Azure Urban Resort Residences Airbnb Review in Parañaque, Manila
Updated: Apr 3
Are you looking for a luxurious and convenient place to stay in Manila? If so, then Azure Urban Resort Residences is the perfect place for you! Located in the heart of the city, Azure offers a variety of amenities and facilities, including a man-made beach, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, and a variety of restaurants.
We have really enjoyed our stay here and it is an excellent base from which to explore Manila from. It is also a really good chill out spot, alongside being a great place to work for us digital nomads! In this blog post, we will give you a whole host of reasons to consider this Airbnb in Azure Urban Resort Residences for your stay in Manila.
Read on for our highlights, the food from the on-site restaurants, a look at the room, services and facilities, the history of the complex, how to find Azure Urban Resort Residences and our Airbnb experience rating.
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The Airbnb at the Azure Urban Residences Manila
This apartment is classy and comfortable, and really makes the best use of its small size. The furnishings are super high quality, with great lighting too. We really like the mirrors and glass units, which work to add a sense of depth and make the space feel much bigger.
The kitchen is well furnished, with a fridge that works super well, a microwave (always essential), plenty of utensils, stocked with coffee, tea and sugar, pots, pans and a counter-top induction stove. It is small but certainly works, and we were really happy with it.
The living room area is really cosy, with a table to eat and a sofa, and it can be cleverly divided from the bedroom with glass sliding doors. The bathroom is small but modern and clean, with instant hot water and good pressure.
The bedroom has plenty of storage, with a wardrobe, dresser and bedside tables. There are plenty of sockets for charging, and it is a nice touch that they take American and British plugs directly without need for an adapter.
Most importantly, the bed is super comfy! There are plenty of pillows and a nice down duvet, with good air-con opposite to maintain a good temperature. Then of course there is a large TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime, which makes a perfect combination for chilling at night!
There is also a decent balcony here which is a little tight but perfectly fine for going outside to catch some air. There is a table and chairs to sit and chill too, which we certainly made use of.
Overall this Airbnb is great. We literally have no complaints about it. Add this to the facilities and services on site, and you have a perfect stay on your hands here. We highly recommend it! Read on for more on what's in store within the resort itself, plus an in-depth review from our overall experience rating.
The restaurants at Azure Urban Resort Residences Manila
La Shish Mediterranean Meals
La Shish is a Mediterranean restaurant that offers a variety of kebabs, salads, and hummus. The service here is great, and the restaurant has a good menu with plenty to choose from. You can either dine outside or take-away, and they also serve cold beer on draught or in cans.
We have tried a few options, including a salad, shawarma, pesto pasta and biriyani. The food has been really nice, and the chef is happy to add or remove as required, for example spice (which Leon loves). A really good option and well worth a visit!
La Shish Mediterranean Meals is open from 10.30am to 10pm daily and can take cash or credit / debit card.
3J's Wings Central (Boracay Tower)
3J's Wings is a great option for chicken wings (of course), but also for its good range of local Filipino food. The restaurant is also a popular spot for people who are looking for a casual dine-in experience and is well air conditioned.
The wings come in a variety of different ways, with specific portion sizes or an 'unlimited' option. There are plenty of sauce choices too. You will also find noodles here, including pancit bihon / canton sa bagnet, which comes in a massive bowl. The menu does show pasta dishes, although every time we visited they were sadly not available.
You can also get pork, beef and seafood dishes here, with popular Filipino cuisine such as adobo, binagoongan and ginataang kaldereta. The prices are very affordable too. We enjoyed the food here and it is good value for money for sure.
Note: 3J's Wings restaurant is open from 11am to 11pm daily and only takes cash.
Star Frappe (Boracay Tower)
This restaurant is popular for its wide range of drinks, mainly its frappes, milk teas and coffee. We found them to be excellent value, and perhaps the most affordable of all the restaurants we tried.
The food options here are good too, with plenty of rice meals including sisig and barkada, with pork, beef and chicken options. They also offer shawarmas, hot dogs, tacos, noodles and other snacks.
Note: Star Frappe is open from 11am to 11pm daily and only takes cash.
Tam's Restaurant (Boracay Tower)
This restaurant is perhaps more well known for its extensive range of fascinating tea drinks including jelly, pudding, cream and cheesecake flavors. We tried one and although very sweet, it was absolutely delicious and worth the price.
You can get local tapsilog here including tosilog, hamsilog and bangsilog. There are also fried chicken, spaghetti, taco, burger and hotdog options to choose from.
The prices are kind of high on the food and we did try the chicken, hotdogs and spaghetti which were underwhelming for flavor and portion size (and not like the photos on the menu). There are some cakes and deserts available too which were ok though.
Note: Tam's Restaurant is open from 11am to 10pm daily and only takes cash payment.
Skyfort Cafe (Paris Beach Club)
The Skyfort Restaurant has a great view of the wave pool and is finely decorated. The tables and booth chairs are really elegant, and we were also impressed with the gold cutlery and fine china plates.
There are plenty of tempting options here, with all-day Western and Filipino style breakfasts, entrees, sandwiches and burgers. There is a Japanese themed menu too, and also a plethora of power smoothies and other drinks to choose from.
The prices here are on the higher end, and we were a tad disappointed with the breakfast portion given that. It was also not hot when served. The coffee was small and only lukewarm too which was also frustrating given its price point.
Note: Skyfort Cafe is open from 11am to 10pm daily and only takes cash payment.
Pizza Kusina (Maui Tower)
A good mid-price option, Pizza Kusina offers a great selection of speciality and classic pizzas with some good deals too. They also have burgers, fried chicken, pasta dishes and special meat fries.
If you fancy more traditional Filipino cuisine, you can also find mami, pares, bangus, longganisa and tocino here. Definitely worth a try!
Note: Pizza Kusina is open from 10am to 11pm daily and only takes cash payment.
This Manila restaurant is a feast for the senses! The elegant interior, delicious food, and live band will transport you to another world!
Azure Urban Resort Residences services & facilities
The resort has a variety of fantastic outdoor amenities, including a white sand man-made beach, 4 swimming pools, a fitness center / gym, a spa, a volleyball court, and a basketball court. Everything is really well maintained and we were impressed by it all!
The pools include a lap pool, the main wave pool, two lagoon pools, a children's play area, and even a beach bar! The lagoon pools are only available to residents and guests, while the wave pool, beach club and beach bar are open to the public.
⪢ The Paris Beach Club
The Paris Beach Club is a luxury beach club designed by international celebrity Paris Hilton. The club has a giant swimming wave pool, a sundeck, and a beach bar.
The Paris Beach Club also includes the gym / fitness center, spa, function room, games room, movie room and a children's play area which are only available for residents and guests and accessible by key card.
There is also an indoor lounge area, an ice cream and candy bar, and a dine in restaurant here which is open to the public.
⪢ Key retail and service establishments
The resort has a variety of retail and service establishments, including several convenience stores, a 7 eleven, a pharmacy, a drop-off / pick-up laundry service, and a salon. These services are super helpful, especially the laundry and hairdresser! It is also really handy to be able to pick up quick supplies like coffee, toilet paper and snacks.
⪢ Parking
The resort has ample parking slots for guests and visitors on the basement levels, all accessible by elevator too.
⪢ Pet-friendly environment
The resort is pet-friendly, so guests can bring their furry friends with them which is a really nice touch. There are a few on-site cats milling around too!
⪢ Fully gated with 24/7 security
There are plenty of security operatives working around the resort, including a gated entrance which vets every car and person coming in and out of the complex. While sometimes it can feel a little intense, we would rather have it than not!
⪢ Filtered water
This can be delivered direct to your apartment, with a giant 10 litres costing just 25 pesos. All you have to do is drop the jug off at the Maui building and it will be delivered a short while later.
⪢ Waste disposal
Each floor has a garbage room which is super handy. Garbage should be separated by way of biodegradables and non-recyclable.
⪢ On site ATM
This is super handy, although the mall is only a short walk away. The ATM charges 250 pesos for foreign withdrawals and only dispenses 1000 peso bills, which can be a pain for getting change, but it is a fantastic convenience. Especially as most of the businesses within the complex only accept cash.
⪢ High Speed Internet
Of huge importance to us as digital nomads, this Airbnb certainly does not disappoint, with speeds of over 160mbps down, 100mbps up and a ping of less than 5. In the entire month we were there, we did not experience a single drop out. Fantastic!
⪢ Rooftop access
The rooftop is available to all residents and is 20 stories high. It is open from 7am to 10pm and is a nice comfortable space, with an Astroturf floor and several seating areas which are covered. There are bathrooms up there too. The views are great from all angles and it is a lovely place to chill and watch the sun come down over the city.
The history behind Azure Residences Manila
The Azure Urban Resort Residences is a relatively new development, having been completed in 2019. However, the land on which it is built has a long and rich history.
The land was originally owned by the Zobel de Ayala family, one of the wealthiest families in the Philippines. In the early 20th century, the family built a mansion on the property. The mansion was known as the Zobel Estate and it was a popular gathering place for the social elite of Manila.
In the 1970s, the Zobel family sold the property to the Century Properties Group. The Century Properties Group is a real estate development company that is known for its luxury condominiums. They decided to build a resort on the property and they called it Azure Urban Resort Residences.
The resort was designed by the award-winning architectural firm Broadway Malyan. The design of the resort is inspired by the tropical climate of the Philippines. The resort has nine towers, each of which is named after a famous beach destination. The towers are surrounded by lush gardens and a man-made beach.
The Azure Urban Resort Residences is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The resort has a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, and a variety of restaurants. The resort is also home to the Paris Beach Club, which was designed by international celebrity Paris Hilton.
The Azure Urban Resort Residences is a modern development with a rich history. It is a popular destination for people who are looking for a luxurious and convenient place to stay in Manila.
How to get to Azure Urban Resort Residences Manila
There are several ways to get to Azure Urban Resort Residences. Here are a few options:
⪢ By Taxi
Taxis and ride-hailing services are also available. The fare from Manila to the resort is around PHP 300-400.
⪢ By Car
The resort is located at Km. 16, West Service Road, Bicutan, Parañaque City. If you are coming from Manila, you can take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and exit at the Bicutan tollgate. Turn right onto General Santos Avenue and then left onto W Service Road. The resort will be on your left.
⪢ Public Transportation
There are several bus lines that pass by the resort, including the Alabang-Signal Village via Service Road, Sucat-Market-Market, and Alabang-FTI via South Super Highway. You can also take the LRT-1 to the Baclaran station and then transfer to a jeepney or bus that goes to Bicutan.
Address: Azure Urban Residences, KM 16, W Service Rd, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
Azure Beach Resort
Phone: +63 915 818 1617
Website: azure-beach-resort.com
Opening hours: 8am to 5pm daily
Azure Urban Resort Residences
Phone: +63 927 328 0390
Opening hours: 24 hours / 7 days
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Our Azure Residences Airbnb experience rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
We highly recommend this Airbnb here at the Azure Residences. From the moment we arrived we have been made to feel welcome, and not just from our host, but from all of the staff, be it the concierge, security or even the maintenance crew. It is busy here and we can see why! It really is an excellent spot for a staycation, or a great base to stay while you explore Manila. It ticks all the boxes! See the breakdown of our score below:
✓ Cleanliness: 5/5
There is no problem in this area at all. The buildings themselves, the elevators and hallways, are really well maintained. The apartment is spotless, and the host provides cleaning supplies and spare bedding. They are also happy to provide a cleaning service should you prefer to pay for that and not do it yourself.
✓ Cost & Value for money: 5/5
✓ Food & Drink: 5/5
✓ Location: 5/5
✓ Service: 5/5
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