🇵🇭 Pasay, Philippines
Midas Hotel and Casino
📍 2702, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay
Your stay — Midas Hotel and Casino
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The Property — Midas Hotel and Casino
The Midas Hotel and Casino sits just outside the NAIA perimeter, which means you trade immediate beach access for convenience: a direct shuttle to Terminal 3 and a 10-minute ride to Mall of Asia. The lobby smells faintly of carpet cleaner and cigarette smoke, with a row of slot machines humming beside the reception desk. It suits travellers on a tight connection who want a clean, no-nonsense sleep, plus a 24-hour casino if that’s your game. Don’t expect charm — expect efficiency and a surprisingly solid breakfast buffet.
Chronicles of Pasay
Pasay began as a fishing village before becoming Manila’s aviation gateway under American colonial rule. The city boomed as the runway for Nichols Field (now Villamor Airbase) and later as the site of the Philippine Air Force headquarters. By the 1970s, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Philippine International Convention Center turned the reclaimed bayfront into a diplomatic and arts hub. Today, Pasay is a dense, gritty corridor of malls, hotels and casinos, with the elevated Skyway and newly opened MRT-7 extension knotting it into Metro Manila’s sprawl. Its identity remains split: the silent, orderly airport side versus the neon crush of Entertainment City.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pasay guide →Best months
January and February: dry, cool nights (24–30°C) and low humidity. March also works, though it creeps hotter. Crowds are thin because it’s not a holiday period.
Peak / festival surge
April (Holy Week) and December (Christmas/New Year) see hotels near NAIA hit 85–100% occupancy. Fares double. Filipino balikbayan (overseas returnees) flood in, and local families stay overnight for flights.
Budget shoulder season
May and June: still dry but cheaper, with sporadic afternoon downpours signalling the start of the wet season. Hotel rates drop 20–30% from peak. September and October: quietest, with typhoon risks but lowest room rates.
Weather & packing
July is deep in the southwest monsoon: expect daily torrential rain, flooding on Taft Avenue and thunderstorms by lunchtime. Pack a quick-dry collapsible umbrella and a pair of sandals that can handle ankle-deep street water.
Live City Briefing — Pasay
- The Skyway Stage 3 connector to NAIA Terminal 3 is now fully operational, cutting travel time from Makati to about 20 minutes, but expect toll fees of PHP 200–300 per trip.
- The new Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 renovation is ongoing; security queues may be longer at peak hours through July.
- Mall of Asia’s SM Skypark (open 10am–10pm) just added a new ‘Sky Eye’ observation deck, offering clear views of Manila Bay sunsets — a good dry-weather alternative to the casino floor.
Hotel Facilities — Midas Hotel and Casino
Free for all guests, rated around 10 Mbps download; no login required—connects immediately on selecting the hotel network
Two lifts serve all five guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (no physical papers); the building is a 1980s mid-rise with a curtain-wall facade, no listed heritage status
Standard check-in from 14:00, early bag drop from 08:00 (free); late check-out until 14:00 costs PHP 1,000, or 50% of room rate after 14:00
Free at the bell desk, accessible 24 hours
Step-free at main entrance via ramp; lifts have Braille buttons; no accessible rooms on site; restaurant and casino floor are fully wheelchair accessible but the pool deck has a small step
On-site self-parking free for overnight guests; valet costs PHP 350 per night. Nearest public car park is at SM Mall of Asia (PHP 40/hour, approx 1.5 km away). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax or resort fee; 12% VAT included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: One-night deposit required at booking; a PHP 2,000 incidental hold on a credit card is taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life (971 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Ang Dating Daan Baclaran (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St. John Paul II Church (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Baclaran Church (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Met Live Mall — 293 m · ~4 min walk
Mall of Asia Ampitheater — 520 m · ~7 min walk
Exploreum — 836 m · ~10 min walk
SMDC Shell Residences Playground — 116 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 557 m · ~7 min walk
Watsons — 488 m · ~6 min walk
Alfamart — 43 m · ~1 min walk
South Wing Terminal — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange counters at the airport and tourist bureaux which charge poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels and chain restaurants, but many smaller shops and eateries are cash-only. Contactless is growing but not universal.
No strict rule; leave 10-20 pesos for restaurant servers if service is good, round up taxi fare, and give 20-50 pesos to bellhops or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local 3-in-1 instant coffee sachet from a convenience store – around 15-20 PHP.
A rice-and-meat combo from a carinderia (local eatery) – about 60-100 PHP.
A simple fried chicken or pork dish with rice at a small eatery – roughly 80-120 PHP.
Along Roxas Boulevard itself you'll find vendors selling barbecue sticks, fish balls, and isaw (chicken intestines) – all under 50 PHP.
Puregold and Savemore are the budget supermarket chains common in Pasay.
Look for department stores like SM Department Store or market stalls in the nearby Baclaran area for affordable clothing.
The cheapest way around is the jeepney (fare around 9-13 PHP) and from the airport, take the NAIA Loop shuttle jeepney to the LRT/MRT station then a jeepney – total under 50 PHP. Avoid taxis from the airport.
Eat at carinderias rather than restaurants. Use jeepneys and the LRT-1 line instead of taxis. Buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven or Puregold rather than hotel minibars.
Emergency Contacts
PasayIn Pasay, dial 117 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). For local police stations, call Pasay City Police at (02) 8852-2150. For the Pasay Emergency Response Unit, use (02) 8834-9259.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pasay, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Midas Hotel and Casino
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 557 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Watsons — 488 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Gil Puyat Station (LRT-1) → Vito Cruz Station (LRT-1)
💡 Rotonda Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Vito Cruz Station. Avoid LRT during peak hours (8-9 AM, 6-8 PM) — trains are packed solid. Buy a stored-value card to skip queues.
NAIA Terminal 3 (bus stop) → Taft Avenue (near Rotonda Hotel)
💡 Get off at 'Taft Ave. / EDSA' stop, then take a 10-minute walk or short tricycle ride to Rotonda. Avoid peak rush (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) — it gets jammed.
NAIA Terminals 1-3 → Rotonda Hotel, Pasay
💡 Use the official airport taxi booth inside arrivals to avoid meter scams. A yellow airport taxi costs about 350-500 PHP; white metered taxis are cheaper but harder to find at night.
Anywhere along Taft Avenue → Rotonda Hotel, Pasay
💡 Look for jeepneys with 'Baclaran' or 'Taft' signs. Flag one down on Taft Avenue heading south—tell the driver 'Rotonda' and they'll drop you near the hotel entrance. Exact change only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Midas Hotel and Casino?
Check-in at Midas Hotel and Casino is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Midas Hotel and Casino have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, rated around 10 Mbps download; no login required—connects immediately on selecting the hotel network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Midas Hotel and Casino?
None (no city tax or resort fee; 12% VAT included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Midas Hotel and Casino?
A rice-and-meat combo from a carinderia (local eatery) – about 60-100 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Midas Hotel and Casino?
The cheapest way around is the jeepney (fare around 9-13 PHP) and from the airport, take the NAIA Loop shuttle jeepney to the LRT/MRT station then a jeepney – total under 50 PHP. Avoid taxis from the airport.
When is the best time to visit Pasay?
January and February: dry, cool nights (24–30°C) and low humidity. March also works, though it creeps hotter. Crowds are thin because it’s not a holiday period.
Top Attractions in Pasay
💡 Check the Pasay City government Facebook page for announced free events. During big events, the area gets crowded and food stalls set up nearby.
💡 Call ahead to confirm opening hours as it sometimes closes for renovations. Allow 30-45 minutes to see everything.
💡 Head to the MOA Seaside area around 30 minutes before sunset for the best view. Free parking if you arrive early, but it gets crowded.
💡 Best visited late afternoon to catch the sunset and avoid the heat. Be wary of petty theft at night; keep valuables secure.
💡 Go on a weekday for shorter queues. Check for online promo deals on Klook or similar apps before you visit.