Cebu, a province in the Philippines consisting of more than 100 islands, has white beaches that attract about 500,000 international tourists every year. In 2009, New York-based "Travel + Leisure" magazine has named the province as the fourth best Asian island destination. Tourists have more than 200 hundred government-accredited hotels to choose from, ranging from budget options to luxury properties.
This five-star resort on the white beaches of Badian Island has spacious and luxurious rooms. Room rates range from $99 to $478 per night depending on the package. You can reach the resort in two and a half hours by car from the Cebu International Airport.
Badian Island Resort & Spa
Badian Island, Cebu, Philippines
+63 (32) 475 1102
badianhotel.com
This large and exclusive five-star Philippine beach resort has 537 rooms and suites. Each room features a blend of contemporary Filipino furnishings and indigenous elements, and has a private balcony affording a view of the white sand and sea. This Cebu luxury resort, set amid 13 hectares of tropical greenery, also features kid's play areas, a wide range of restaurants, and one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the region. Room rates range from $171 to $343 per night.
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu
Cebu 6015, Philippines
Rated four stars, Maribago Blue Water Beach Resort has 153 rooms with rates ranging from $300 to $600 per night. If you want to take a break from the white beach area, you can go to the resort's two swimming pools or gymnasium, or you can take your kids to the children's playground.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Maribago, Buyong
Mactan Island, Lapulapu City 6015
Cebu, Philippines
+63 32 492-0100
bluewater.com.ph
Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel is a four-star beach resort situated along the eastern shores of Mactan Island, which is known for its beautiful white beaches. Located six miles from the Cebu International Airport and 18 miles from the city center, the hotel offers dive spots and a variety of outdoor activities. Room rates start at $120 per night.
Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel
Buyong, Mactan Island, Cebu
Philippines
+63 32 495-1000
costabellaresort.com
If you're on a budget, Tambuli Beach Club is destination you can consider, with rates ranging from $65 to $85 per night. The standard rooms have air conditioning, radios, hot and cold showers, and bath tubs. The more expensive rooms have television sets and mini bars. The club has two wings separated by a private property in between but connected by a footpath. The rooms in the east wing face the white beach. The resort also has a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis court, scuba diving services, and a target shooting range. You can drive to the club in 15 minutes from the airport.
Tambuli Beach Club
Main Office
8427 Kalayaan Avenue,
Makati City 1209, Philippines.
1-877-839-4128
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