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What’s October without the famous feast of food and drinks? Winford Resort & Casino Manila brings you October Cheers 2025. For only Php1,250.00 per head, you can enjoy delectable sausage platter, unlimited tequila sunrise and draft beer ‘till midnight, and special performances from Mocha Girls and Bandang Grace. Don’t miss it on October 23 at the Hippodrome Bar & Lounge. 

In need of a much-needed me time? For 88 promo points within the day or 1,500 epic points available on your Epic Rewards Club, you can recharge your way to pamper time and wellness at Winford Health Club. Point earning and redemption period from October 1-31, 2025. 

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, a special day, or you just want to make ordinary day extraordinarily good with your loved ones, Winford Manila offers you Special Holidates on room offers. For only Php6,999.00 net, you can enjoy an overnight Deluxe Room stay for two (2), with complementary breakfast buffet for 2 at Copa de Manila. The stay also comes with Php1,500 worth of dining credits redeemable at any of the following outlets – Hippodrome Bar & Lounge, Zabana Bar, Winford Café, Copa de Manila, Red Dynasty, OR spa treatment for two (2) at Winford Health Club.  Plus, you’ll also get a celebratory cake redeemable at Winford Café and a special room setup with Win-Win Teddy Bear as a keepsake gift. Selling period is from September 1 – December 18, 2025 and booking period from September 3 – December 20, 2025. 

I was quite impressed with the hotel’s exquisite design and interiors, from its spacious lobby all the way to its comfortable rooms. These can compete with any five-star hotel in Makati or at Entertainment City. While the San Lazaro area caters more to the mid-level markets, Winford Manila appears like a golden treasure chest as it offers an alternative venue for the Filipino-Chinese gaming communities in the Greater Chinatown area. 

You don’t really need to go to the casino to enjoy a staycation at Winford Manila because the 22-story hotel comes with 128 internationally designed rooms and suites plus modern facilities to ensure a relaxing visit. The eight-level parking structure offers free parking for guests and the hotel also has a grand ballroom that can accommodate 600 guests for conferences, weddings, and special events. SM City San Lazaro is also just right across the street so you can easily go shopping or dining at the mall.

Each room at Winford Manila Resort and Casino boasts of sleek décor that incorporates subtle colors and themes for an Asian-inspired touch. I stayed at the Deluxe Room which has 29 square meters of comfortable space. My room comes with a king-sized bed that is so relaxing. While the view outside the window may not be comparable to that of Resorts World Manila, everything I need can be found right here inside the hotel.

The deluxe room also features a 40-inch flat screen television plus a work desk, minibar and fridge. You can find touches of art and elegance all over the room with its classy furniture and contemporary designs.

Even the bathroom is quite lovely with its rain shower and elegant toiletries. I was actually content with just staying inside my room all afternoon, but I still had to explore the other areas around the hotel.

The gaming facilities of Winford Manila can be found mostly on the second floor with several slot machines and gaming tables. The area is not as big as the other integrated resorts, but it does cater to a more targeted market with its lower minimum bets. I even signed up for their Winford Rewards on the ground floor and I immediately got my Winner’s Booklet which comes with many interesting freebies and promotions.

The outdoor swimming pool can be found on the 11th floor and it offers both an adult’s and a kid’s area. Beside it is the pool bar which is a great place to unwind especially during the evenings.

Also on this level is the hotel’s Fitness Center for those who want to get a quick workout during their visit. 

I also took the opportunity to get a pampering massage at the SM Kenko Spa and luckily, my Winner’s Booklet came with a voucher for a 50% discount on any treatment! That’s just one of the perks of being a Winford Rewards member.

There are also a couple of dining options within the hotel. Choi Garden Manila can be found on the second level offering authentic Cantonese cuisine.

I dropped by the restaurant for some light afternoon snacks so I ordered their Egg Custard Bun as well as a few dimsum items. The Winford Manila outlet is actually Choi Garden’s biggest and most luxurious branch in Metro Manila and they even had Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and Alliance Global CEO Andrew Tan for the ribbon cutting ceremonies last August (Read: Choi Garden Opens Its Biggest Branch at Winford Hotel & Casino).

Copa de Manila is another dining option on the ground floor offering Filipino-Spanish Cuisine. They have a daily lunch and dinner buffet that is also quiet affordable at around P499 nett per person. But since I was a new member of Winford Rewards, another benefit I got was that I can have a buffet at Copa de Manila for only P198 nett. That’s amazing!

While the buffet may not be that extensive compared to other hotel cafes, I still enjoyed their appetizers and main dishes all displayed on the table. Some of the highlights included Callos, a familiar Spanish dish made with ox tripe, and crispy Fish Fillet with tartar sauce.

The carving station had this huge Roast Chicken which was both tasty and juicy. Coffee, tea, and juices are also included with the buffet and you really can’t go wrong with this price.

A few desserts are also available and these will give guests the energy to try their luck later at the casino. Aside from the gaming facilities, Winford Manila also features an entertainment venue called Hippodrome Bar and Lounge, named after San Lazaro’s famed horse racetrack. This area on the second floor showcases world-class entertainment from popular acts both here and abroad.

The next morning, after an enjoyable and relaxing slumber inside my room, I headed down again to Copa de Manila for my breakfast buffet. The first place I approached was the Egg Station for some fried eggs and omelettes. 

There are many other delicious breakfast items on the buffet table like these Eggs Benedict and all the Bacon that you want. It was a great way to end my short staycation at Winford Manila. The hotel does offer great value as it gives its guests a luxurious stay at a very affordable price. 

Winford Manila Resort and Casino

San Lazaro Tourism & Business Park, MJC Drive, Sta. Cruz, Manila

528-3600

www.winfordmanila.com