Tacloban accommodation from NZ$20

See all the sights and rest easy at hotels in Tacloban’s city centre and outlying neighbourhoods, or escape the fray to White Beach or Red Beach, named for the colours of their sandy shores. No, there is no Purple Beach. We checked.

What to Do in Tacloban

Many travellers seeking a peaceful retreat visit the Madonna of Japan—not to be confused with Madonna from New York City—on Calvary Hill. History buffs will find their favourite place at the CAP Building, the historic home of General Douglas MacArthur. To continue exploring Tacloban’s colonial past, browse the collections at Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum near San Pablo Bay. For a taste of today’s culture, walk downtown and sample savoury street food as you listen to local gossip. Once you’ve had your fill of urban delights, head north of downtown to look out from San Juanico Bridge for the best views of the city before relaxing in one of the Tacloban hotels beyond the hustle and bustle.

Getting To & Around Tacloban

When you arrive in Tacloban, you’ll fly into Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC). From the moment you touch down, start enjoying waterfront scenery from the airport’s central location in San Pablo Bay. From there, get around with tricycle cabs or jeepneys—festively decorated public transportation.

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