Mactan is an island paradise located off Cebu's southeast seas. It is known for its beautiful world-class white sand beaches and crystal clear pristine waters. Mactan offers great adventure vacation opportunities that include wind surfing, boating, scuba diving and fishing. The island has grown throughout the years and has captured the paradise fantasies of both locals and foreigners alike.
Only about a quarter of an hour away from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport,
this five-star hotel and spa is an ideal vacation place for tourists and families who are looking for a secure and luxurious retreat. This five-star beach side resort comes with a lush garden, a wide assortment of restaurants and offers plenty of play areas for your kids. Inside the compound, families will be treated to features including the Adventure Zone and the E-zone, a gaming hub with plenty of arcades and two elegant karaoke rooms. Adults can treat themselves to the zen-like splendor and relax at the Spa in the Shangri-La named Chi. After its recent renovations the Shangri-La now has modern 537 modern and stylish rooms and suites, which include high-speed Internet access, and a flat screen television. As of 2010 the price for a room ranges between $175 per for a room to $550 per night for a luxurious suite.
Punta Engano Road
Lapu-Lapu
Cebu 6015, Philippines
T: (63 32) 231-0288
F: (63 32) 231-1688
Shangri-la.com
Located in the coral-rich boundaries of Mactan, the Coral Reef Hotel can be found on the eastern coast of the island. The Coral Reef Hotel is one of the few resorts that offers patrons their own personal beach with a cove that opens up to sea views. Each room is furnished with basic amenities such as air-conditioning, color television with cable, a minibar, and refrigerator, deluxe marble bathrooms provided with bath tub and shower and Internet access. The presidential suites include a lounge bar and jacuzzi. In addition, all rooms come with a balcony that provides guests a view of the open sea. The Coral Reef Hotel also features a shell-shaped swimming pool. The hotel also offers various aqua sports activities including scuba diving, hobie cat sailing, para sailing, jet skiing and island hopping tours. For those who wants to take a break from the sea, on land activities include tennis, golf, billiards, and many other indoor games. As of 2010 rooms range in price from $150 to $400 per night.
Barrio Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island
Cebu, Philippines
Tels: (63 32) 253-1191 to -94 / 255-5814 to 1-9
(63 32) 253-7755 / Reservations
Fax: (63 32) 253-1192
Fifteen minutes away from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, this hotel offers Mactan's best for both foreigners and locals alike. The Maribago Bluewater Hotel offers a surreal feel to its guests with the help of its unique and refreshing Filipino-Spanish architecture that is evident throughout the resort. With a 110-meter powdery beachfront stretching itself in plain view, one can't help but be immersed in the natural beauty of the Mactan sea. Inland, there are three elegantly designed swimming pools with serene waterfalls. The hotel has 66 deluxe rooms and 12 royal bungalows, all equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, Internet access, a refrigerator and a mini bar. The hotel has received many accolades of excellence including the "Resort of the Year" award and the "Resort of International Distinction" from Resort Condominiums Inc. in 1994, and the RCI "Gold Crown Award" from 1995 to 1996. As of 2010, rooms cost between $250 to $600 per night.
Maribago, Buyong, Mactan Island
Cebu, Philippines 6015
Telephone: (63 32) 492-0100 / 232-5411
Facsimile: (63 32) 492-0128 to 129
Email: [email protected]
bluewater.com.ph
