Camping, nowadays, doesn't only mean pitching your own tent in the middle of nowhere. There's also the option of traveling and sleeping inside a Kombi or an RV (recreational vehicle). And there's the more luxurious route of staying in glamping domes. These domes—think like a fancy, transparent igloo!—is a unique camping escapade that gives an illusion of being in the outdoors while still being indoors.
Here are 10 dome glamping Airbnbs in the Philippines:
Dome BalaGhee
Cavinti, Laguna
www.airbnb.com/rooms/34190260
Rates start at P3,021 (three pax)
A 2.5 hour-ride from Metro Manila takes you to Dome BalaGhee. This glamping dome overlooking a lake has one queen-size bed that fits two people (maximum of three), its own comfort room, free breakfast for two, and free drinking water. Activities you can do include the free use of kayaks and floaters, fishing rods, and body boards and vests. At night, you can stay outside of the dome and start a bonfire near the lake while eating and drinking.
Dome BalaGhee is on a small island, so it is off-grid. You need to take a short boat ride from Lake Lumbot Boat Terminal (boat fare not included in the booking) to get to the glamping dome. They have generators from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., but other parts use solar-powered lights to light the spaces.
150 Peakway
Dalaguete, Cebu
www.airbnb.com/rooms/50412759
Rates start at P6,142 (seven pax)
There are six domes at 150 Peakway. Dome 6, which is the indicated Airbnb listing, can fit up to six people on three full-sized beds. This glamping dome has the coziest interiors with its use of light-colored wood and earth tones that will make you want to stay in bed for the entire duration of your stay, but do make use of the private outdoor dining area Dome 6 has. You can start a bonfire while stargazing at night, or admire the mountain view while eating the complimentary breakfast. There’s also a shared swimming pool in the area if you want to take a dip.
Other tourist destinations you can go to if you crave adventure outside of your dome are Osmeña Peak, Kandungaw Peak, Casino, and Lugsangan Peak.
The Sky and Garden Domes
Baguio, Benguet
www.airbnb.com/rooms/692425253978186520
Rates start at 10,000 (eight pax)
If you want to experience glamping domes with the family or with your group of friends, The Sky and Garden Domes can accommodate up to eight people. The fee rents two adjacent glamping domes with full-size bathrooms in each dome. The domes also have a flatscreen television, coffee maker, microwave oven, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi.
The Sky and Garden Domes has a great location since it’s located right behind Baguio’s Good Shepherd and Mines View. So you can definitely go early and avoid the long queues and peak hours.
Lakescape Hot Springs Dome Glamping
Jalajala, Rizal
www.airbnb.com/rooms/745944059425428935
Rates start at P7,600 (8 pax)
This glamping dome in Rizal comes with a view of not one, but three: garden, lake, and mountain. In case you don't want to go for a swim in the lake, you can take a dip in your dome's private hot tub. At night, you can chill by the bonfire station, and go stargazing while lying down on a hammock.
This glamping dome Airbnb is ideal for families since it can fit a large group. Each dome has four single beds.
DOMESCAPE: Dome 2
Nasugbu, Batangas
www.airbnb.com/rooms/33087699
Rates start at P9,170 (4 pax)
DOMESCAPE has six domes in the off-grip camping site, and Dome 2 is the less expensive option out of the six. This dome is air-conditioned and has a mini refrigerator, kettle heater, microwave oven, and a humidifier fan inside; and outside the dome is a private natural swimming pool. If you do want to make a bonfire—for the quintessential camping experience, the bonfire is in a common area and is shared with other guests staying in the other domes.
DOMESCAPE: Dome 5
Nasugbu, Batangas
www.airbnb.com/rooms/45599415
Rates start at P10,815 (four pax)
Both DOMESCAPE’s domes can accommodate up to four people and both domes have the same amenities, but what makes Dome 5 different is that it’s a lot more Instagrammable because it’s bohemian-themed. It's particularly bigger too, as the third bed is on the second floor, and has a swing hung from the ceiling of the dome.
Other notable DOMESCAPE domes are Dome 6 which is Moroccan-themed and is priced at P10,815; and Dome 3 and 4 which are sold as a bundle that's priced at P18,925 which is perfect for a group of 12 people.
The Apiary Mountain Camp and Farm
Tanay, Rizal
www.airbnb.com/rooms/54359846
Rates start at P6,057 (four pax)
All domes at The Apiary Mountain Camp and Farm are solar-powered so there’s no air-conditioning, but not to worry since there are fans in each dome and the domes’ higher altitude makes for a cooler climate. The location also makes it ideal to encounter a sea of clouds—if the weather permits, with an overlooking view of the Sierra Madre mountain range.
Since the domes are located on a farm, you can also explore the garden where you can go pick your own vegetables, a small aviary, and a bee farm outside of your dome. For an additional cost, you can also shoot some arrows at the archery range, get dirty at the mudslide, or do a whole day of ATV and hiking.
Dome De Valentine
Balamban, Cebu
www.airbnb.com/rooms/566325733385233519
Rates start at P8,714 (15+ pax)
The biggest glamping dome on this list is the Dome De Valentine in Cebu, which can fit up to 16 people. This air-conditioned dome is 150 sqm in size and has two king-sized beds with two single pull-out beds each, a mezzanine with two double-sized beds, plus a living room area with a queen-sized bed and a single pull-out bed. Note: Even if this dome can fit up to 15 people, the indicated rate is for the minimum headcount which is five people. Additional headcount is priced at P1,000 for 13 years old and up, and P500 for those younger.
Aside from its size, the dome’s interiors have an interesting combination of cozy and tropical. There are two areas where you can take a dip: the glass swimming dome has a glass swimming pool outside the dome, or the river that’s within walking distance of the dome.
Shanti Wellness Sanctuary
Lemery, Batangas
www.airbnb.com/rooms/54135721
Rates start at P9,956 (six pax)
A 15-minute drive from Twin Lakes takes you to the glamping domes of Shanti Wellness Sanctuary. They have four single domes and a twin dome, and each has amenities such as a private pool, a fully-equipped kitchen, bonfires, a bathroom with a bathtub, and an outdoor grill.
Free activities you can do here are yoga, viewing the sunset overlooking Balayan Bay, fruit-picking (seasonal), and bird watching among other things. There are also paid services such as the kawa bath, spa, Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), Forest Sound Bath (sound wellness), Botanical Tour, and more.
Glamping Dome and Dauin Beach Resort
Dauin, Negros Oriental
www.airbnb.com/rooms/612746821384230241
Rates start at P3,900 (4 pax)
If you're more a beach person than a forest or a mountain, this glamping dome is right beside Dauin Beach in Negros Oriental. There are four 30-square-meter dome rooms which are all air-conditioned and each has a private bathroom, television, WiFi, and a working area. This side of Negros is famous for diving and snorkeling activities, so you can try these water activities when checked in.
Doméino Casablanca
Canlaon City, Negros Oriental
www.airbnb.com/rooms/51589489
Rates start at P3,429 (two pax)
Located at the base of Mt. Kanlaon in La Castellana, Doméino Casablanca is positioned atop the Mandayao Falls cliff, offering a magnificent vantage point that gazes over the southwestern face of the volcano. This area, renowned for its natural springs, waterfalls, and picturesque vistas, is situated at the foothills of Kanlaon Volcano.
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