Pilar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is the cross at Mount Samat-the site and memorial of the Bataan Death march during WWII. If you haven't read up on the atrocities of the Japanese during this time, you'll get a refresher course from the museum located on-site.
This is the cross at Mount Samat-the site and memorial of the Bataan Death march during WWII. If you haven't read up on the atrocities of the Japanese during this time, you'll get a refresher course from the museum located on-site.
For a 360 degrees view one has to climb up the Cross. My knees were sore so I didn't do it. The alternative lift was not working at the time we visited.
A historical site in Bataan where the 0 kilometer of the city begins. its also known a historical site from the Japanese invasion of the country.
Mt. Samat is a historic mountain in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, Philippines. Located near its summit is the Mount National Shrine, a national shrine dedicated to the fallen Filipino and American fallen during World War II. There is an elevator inside so you can go up till the top of the cross and can see the beauty of the surroundings. Picture taken during family vacation. #Details Photo Sweepstakes
The Garden Galleries Boutique Hotel

The Garden Galleries Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
J. Linao Ala-Uli Pilar Central Luzon
The price is ฿1,768 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿1,768
฿1,945 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pilar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Mount Samat National Shrine is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The staff were friendly, the property is average but for a 3 star accomodation it’s meets the standard and expectations. There’s heaps of Ants around maybe the property could do something about that. Overall, I recommend this hotel . We only stayed here for 3 nights. I am not sure what it’s like ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

The Garden Galleries Boutique Hotel
Court Meridian Hotel and Suites

Court Meridian Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
Lot B Waterfront Road Corner Rojas St. Olongapo Zambales
The price is ฿2,079 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,079
฿2,133 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olongapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (302 reviews)
very goof

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Court Meridian Hotel and Suites
The Aurora Subic Hotel Managed by HII

The Aurora Subic Hotel Managed by HII

4 out of 5
Labitan St corner Canal Rd and Dewey Ave Olongapo Central Luzon
The price is ฿1,868 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿1,868
฿2,259 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Olongapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Subic Bay and SBMA Park are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
Very disappointed, the customer service is not good, My room keep getting key keeps getting deactivated. I got locked up in the bathroom and AC was leaking and lastly the first room I got smelled really bad.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Aurora Subic Hotel Managed by HII
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Lumiere Beachfront Resort

Lumiere Beachfront Resort

2.5 out of 5
Old Saysain, Barangay, Saysain Bagac Bataan
Stay at this villa in Bagac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Philippine-Japanese Friendship Tower is located ...
Lumiere Beachfront Resort
Villa - Sleeps 10 - Communal Pool - Parking

Villa - Sleeps 10 - Communal Pool - Parking

2.5 out of 5
Block 7Lot 39 Kencana Heights North Mariveles Central Luzon
Stay at this villa in Mariveles. Enjoy free parking, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Camaya Coast Beach and Lusong Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
This is within a vacation resort that is still under development. Owner's caretaker/agent is a real estate agent for the resort and offers options to buy a lot, or condominum. No information was provided ahead of time about the additional fees charged to use amenities within the resort such as the ...

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2023

Villa - Sleeps 10 - Communal Pool - Parking
Vine and Canopy

Vine and Canopy

3 out of 5
Lot 1-B-1 Corregidor Rd, SBFZ, Zambales Morong Central Luzon
Stay at this apartment in Morong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Subic Bay and SM City Olongapo are located nearby.
Vine and Canopy
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Popular places to visit

Mount Samat National Shrine

Learn about the local history of Pilar when you take a trip to Mount Samat National Shrine. Make time to visit the churches and shops while you're in the area.

Mount Samat National Shrine

Mount Samat

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Samat during your travels in Pilar. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Mount Samat

Things to do

Bataan Death March memorial tour

Bataan Death March memorial tour

฿10,866
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Bataan Death March memorial tour
Bataan Tour in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Bataan Tour in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

฿14,902
per adult
Bataan Tour in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
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Cities near Pilar

Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar

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