Novotel Manila Araneta City presents its most anticipated Easter Sunday Family event in Araneta City where families are welcomed into a whimsical, candy-colored world of egg-citing Sweetopia adventures, indulgent Sunday buffet feasts, and a charming Easter staycation.
Easter takes on a sweet playful twist as the hotel introduces “Easter Sweetopia,” a family-friendly celebration filled with egg hunting, colorful activities, festive dining, and a holiday staycation experience. On April 5, 2026, children and families can dive into the Sweetopia Family Adventure, enjoy indulgent buffet feasts, and turn the long weekend into a sweet city escape. It will be an afternoon filled with playful activities and delightful surprises at the Monet Grand Ballroom from 1 p.m to 6 p.m. Interactive activities include face painting, kiddie salon sessions, magic shows, entertainment performances, photo booth moments, fun games, and sweet snacks and drinks that families can enjoy together. Children aged 10 years old and below, including toddlers and infants, can join the celebration for P1,600 nett, inclusive of Egg Hunting access and loot bags, while guests aged 11 years old and above can enjoy the festivities for P1,200 nett, inclusive of loot bags and game booth tickets.
Kids are also encouraged to come dressed in their most creative Easter costumes, as special prizes await the most imaginative outfits.
Complementing the festive fun is the Sweetopia Sunday Spread, an Easter lunch and dinner buffet at Food Exchange Manila, where families can gather around the table to enjoy a vibrant holiday feast. Available on April 5, 2026, the buffet offers a generous selection of international dishes, seasonal specialties, and sweet Easter-inspired treats perfect for sharing with loved ones. The Food Exchange Easter buffet is priced at P2,799 nett per person and includes one ticket to the Sweetopia Family Adventure, allowing families to seamlessly pair their culinary celebration with the exciting Easter activities. Guests may enjoy the buffet during lunch from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. or dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For families planning a full Easter getaway, Novotel Araneta City offers Check-in to Sweetopia: Easter Staycation & Sweetopia Family Adventure Package, available for booking until April 4, 2026 for stays between March 29 and April 5, 2026. The package includes two tickets to the Sweetopia Family Adventure and breakfast buffet for two adults and two children aged 16 and below at Food Exchange Manila. Guests can also take advantage of early check-in at 10 a.m., late check-out at 2 p.m. (subject to availability), and exclusive dining perks of 20% off food and 15% off beverages across hotel outlets, excluding In-Room Dining and Indulge Gelato. Rates start at P7,988 nett per night, with Executive Room and Suite guests enjoying added benefits such as Premier Lounge access and complimentary Kids Club playtime for up to two children per day.
“Easter has always been a time for families to pause, reconnect, and simply enjoy being together,” said May Malagamba, Director of Food & Beverage.
“With Easter Sweetopia, we wanted to create a vibrant playground of egg-citing adventures, sweet surprises, and delightful dining where children can discover little Easter wonders and families can share meaningful moments. It’s our way of turning the holiday into a joyful celebration filled with laughter, sweetness, and memories worth keeping,” Malagamba added.
(Behind the world of Sweetopia Family Adventure is a community of valued partners whose support brings each moment to life as a shared celebration for families and young guests. Partners include the Sweet Wondermaker Sponsors: Bluehive MDS Events Inc., San Miguel Brewery Inc, Black Tie Entertainment/TCN Solutions, Reality Skies Trading, Kiddie- Party.com, Syscos Trading, Ferino’s Bibingka, Karabella Dairy, The Hungry Chef, Meliomar Inc., Uniprom Inc., ACI Inc., J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), Philippine Pizza Holdings Inc., Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Snaxx, Pizza Hut, Amazigrace Global Manpower Inc., Globalinens Worldwide Inc., All About Baking, Armidia Photo, Make Up By Ms. Jho, Megaworld Corp., Terry Selection Inc., Manilenyo Byahero, Art In Island, and Pepsico, Inc.; the Sweet Adventurer Sponsors: Noel Naz, Paper Flowers Manila, Liwayway Marketing Corp./Oishi, Leslie Corporation, Smart PLDT, Delos Santos Medical Center, Peanut World & PMS Primepower Network Inc., Kevin Ong Patisserie, Torreno Printing Corporation and NDE Packaging Marketing Corp.; and the Sweet Dreamer Sponsors: Altuveda Graphics and Printhaus, Inc., Asmara Spa, Eatigo, Entech Integrated Pest Management, Vienna Cakes, Smartpack Systems Solutions, Inc., Interisland Industrial & Engineering Services, Kitchen Care Consultancy Philippines Inc, Pinlan Manpower Inc., Alaundry, Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc., Bertlozada Swim School, RJC Security & Investigation Agency, and Peanut World.)
