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10 Luxury Resorts You Can Visit in Cebu for Your Next Beach Holiday

Enjoy world-class amenities while staying at these luxury resorts in Cebu.

By: Peter Parcon | February 02, 2018

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Cebu is one of the best islands in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. The beaches of the island are the main reasons for this lofty status. While there are many affordable accommodations in Cebu, sometimes you just want to treat yourself to a luxury resort stay.  To help you out, we came up with a list of ten luxury resorts to stay in while in Cebu.

1. Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Price: PhP8,500/ night

Guests can spend a relaxing weekend at Mövenpick.

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is part of a chain of 83 hotels located in 24 countries. This beachfront hotel offers an indulgent experience through its world-class facilities.

The hotel offers numerous water sports activities, including jet skiing and parasailing. Ibiza Beach Club is popular for its signature Balearic-inspired grill with generous cuts of meat and seafood.

2. Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa

Price: PhP13,500/night

Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa has its own marine sanctuary.

Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa is one of the premier resort hotels in Mactan Island. The resort has received numerous awards since it first opened its doors in October 1993.

An array of activities awaits guests at the resort such as jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling, to name a few. Guests can also rejuvenate themselves through the natural healing methods offered at CHI, The Spa.

3. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

Price: PhP18,000/night

The beachfront at Crimson Resort and Spa is too tempting to resist.

The suites and villas at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan feature their own plunge pools. The resort has received numerous recommendations from different travel websites around the world.

Guests can take advantage of water sports activities offered by the resort, including scuba diving, kayaking, and jet skiing. To reinvigorate their tired muscles, guests can head to Aum Spa.

4. Badian Island Wellness Resort

Price: PhP12,500/ night

Badian Island Wellness Resort is a great getaway from life in the big city.

Badian Island Wellness Resort is the only luxury resort located on Badian Island off the southwestern coast of Cebu. The resort offers guests a magnificent view of Badian Bay and the mountains of Cebu.

Guests can enjoy cultural presentations and water sports activities at the resort. Shell Beach Bar is a good place to wind down at the end of the day.

5. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Price: PhP8,000/night

The stunning sunset from the Xanadu Gazebo at Plantation Resort

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa features one of the biggest privately-owned waterways in the world. The resort is surrounded by a private lagoon and a white sandy beach.

The tropical foliage of Plantation Bay Resort and Spa makes it ideal for bird watchers. Tennis enthusiasts can also practice their moves on the clay court which is fitted to international standards.

6. Kandaya Resort

Price: PhP13,350/night

A dip at the pool in Kandaya Resort lets you relax after a stressful week.

Kandaya Resort pays homage to Datu Daya, the legendary tribal chieftain who protected old Bantayan from marauders in the past. The resort sits on a 14-ha. beachfront property in northern Cebu.

Guests can go kayaking or snorkeling at the crystal blue waters of the resort. The resort staff can also arrange a cruise along the Visayan Sea or scuba diving at Malapascua Island.

7. Pulchra Resort

Price: PhP17,500/night

Guests can enjoy the beauty of nature at Pulchra Resort.

Pulchra Resort combines sand, sea, and sky to create a tranquil place where guests can enjoy peace amid the beauty of nature. The ambiance of the place is only fitting to its name, as pulchra means beautiful in Latin.

Resort staff can arrange scuba diving activities for guests at Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary or Cabilao Island. Island hopping activities can also be arranged.

8. Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark

Price: PhP11,500/night

One of five swimming pools at Jpark Island

Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark is a five-star resort where guests can take a breath of fresh air after a stressful week at work.

Guests can take a dip in any of their five swimming pools  or their private beach. The resort also features eight restaurants that cater to the various gustatory needs of their guests.

9. Bluewater Maribago Resort

Price: PhP7,300/night

The pristine beachfront of Bluewater Maribago.

Guests can frolic in the crystal-clear waters of the beach at Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort. The resort also has three lagoon-shaped swimming pools, a water sports center, and children’s playground.

Guests can experience their signature hilot (massage) at Amuma Spa and Health Club. The term amuma is a Visayan word that means caring, tending, and nurturing.

10. Abacá Boutique Resort

Price: PhP15,900/night

The infinity pool at Abacá Boutique Resort offers a relaxing view of the sea.

Abacá Boutique Resort + Restaurant is an exclusive boutique resort offering tranquility amidst a tropical paradise in Mactan Island. The 24-hour personal butler service is one of the unique features of the resort.

Each deluxe suite and villa provides guests with the privacy of a tropical hideaway. In addition, guests can indulge in spa services for up to four hours at their climate-controlled spa rooms or oceanfront cabanas.

Make sure to visit Yoorekka to learn and find out more about the best luxury hotels in Cebu.

These resorts are each a paradise in their own right, offering guests luxury and tranquility in one of the best islands in the world.

* Click the resort names to see their exact addresses and contact numbers.

* Photos/Images are from the official websites and/or Facebook pages of featured resorts.

* Prices may change without prior notice.

Due to changing quarantine measures, the activities, destination/s, store/s, establishment/s featured in this article might be temporarily prohibited or closed under the latest government policies. LGUs might also implement health protocols and travel requirements. Please get in touch with the establishment/s before visiting. Stay safe!

Cebu is one of the best islands in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. The beaches of the island are the main reasons for this lofty status. While there are many affordable accommodations in Cebu, sometimes you just want to treat yourself to a luxury resort stay.  To help you out, we came up with a list of ten luxury resorts to stay in while in Cebu.

1. Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Price: PhP8,500/ night

Guests can spend a relaxing weekend at Mövenpick.

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is part of a chain of 83 hotels located in 24 countries. This beachfront hotel offers an indulgent experience through its world-class facilities.

The hotel offers numerous water sports activities, including jet skiing and parasailing. Ibiza Beach Club is popular for its signature Balearic-inspired grill with generous cuts of meat and seafood.

2. Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa

Price: PhP13,500/night

Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa has its own marine sanctuary.

Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa is one of the premier resort hotels in Mactan Island. The resort has received numerous awards since it first opened its doors in October 1993.

An array of activities awaits guests at the resort such as jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling, to name a few. Guests can also rejuvenate themselves through the natural healing methods offered at CHI, The Spa.

3. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

Price: PhP18,000/night

The beachfront at Crimson Resort and Spa is too tempting to resist.

The suites and villas at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan feature their own plunge pools. The resort has received numerous recommendations from different travel websites around the world.

Guests can take advantage of water sports activities offered by the resort, including scuba diving, kayaking, and jet skiing. To reinvigorate their tired muscles, guests can head to Aum Spa.

4. Badian Island Wellness Resort

Price: PhP12,500/ night

Badian Island Wellness Resort is a great getaway from life in the big city.

Badian Island Wellness Resort is the only luxury resort located on Badian Island off the southwestern coast of Cebu. The resort offers guests a magnificent view of Badian Bay and the mountains of Cebu.

Guests can enjoy cultural presentations and water sports activities at the resort. Shell Beach Bar is a good place to wind down at the end of the day.

5. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Price: PhP8,000/night

The stunning sunset from the Xanadu Gazebo at Plantation Resort

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa features one of the biggest privately-owned waterways in the world. The resort is surrounded by a private lagoon and a white sandy beach.

The tropical foliage of Plantation Bay Resort and Spa makes it ideal for bird watchers. Tennis enthusiasts can also practice their moves on the clay court which is fitted to international standards.

6. Kandaya Resort

Price: PhP13,350/night

A dip at the pool in Kandaya Resort lets you relax after a stressful week.

Kandaya Resort pays homage to Datu Daya, the legendary tribal chieftain who protected old Bantayan from marauders in the past. The resort sits on a 14-ha. beachfront property in northern Cebu.

Guests can go kayaking or snorkeling at the crystal blue waters of the resort. The resort staff can also arrange a cruise along the Visayan Sea or scuba diving at Malapascua Island.

7. Pulchra Resort

Price: PhP17,500/night

Guests can enjoy the beauty of nature at Pulchra Resort.

Pulchra Resort combines sand, sea, and sky to create a tranquil place where guests can enjoy peace amid the beauty of nature. The ambiance of the place is only fitting to its name, as pulchra means beautiful in Latin.

Resort staff can arrange scuba diving activities for guests at Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary or Cabilao Island. Island hopping activities can also be arranged.

8. Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark

Price: PhP11,500/night

One of five swimming pools at Jpark Island

Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark is a five-star resort where guests can take a breath of fresh air after a stressful week at work.

Guests can take a dip in any of their five swimming pools  or their private beach. The resort also features eight restaurants that cater to the various gustatory needs of their guests.

9. Bluewater Maribago Resort

Price: PhP7,300/night

The pristine beachfront of Bluewater Maribago.

Guests can frolic in the crystal-clear waters of the beach at Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort. The resort also has three lagoon-shaped swimming pools, a water sports center, and children’s playground.

Guests can experience their signature hilot (massage) at Amuma Spa and Health Club. The term amuma is a Visayan word that means caring, tending, and nurturing.

After leaving spending 16 years of his professional life in the academe, Peter decided to try his luck in the world of online freelancing. For the past eight years, he has been creating content for clients all around the world. He can work on just about any topic - from tattoos to technology and food to finance. He dreams of visiting every island in the archipelago some day.

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10 Luxury Resorts You Can Visit in Cebu for Your Next Beach Holiday

Enjoy world-class amenities while staying at these luxury resorts in Cebu.

By: Peter Parcon | February 02, 2018

1. Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

2. Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa

3. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

4. Badian Island Wellness Resort

5. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

6. Kandaya Resort

7. Pulchra Resort

8. Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark

9. Bluewater Maribago Resort

10. Abacá Boutique Resort

1. Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

2. Shangri La’s Mactan Resort and Spa

3. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

4. Badian Island Wellness Resort

5. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

6. Kandaya Resort

7. Pulchra Resort

8. Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark

9. Bluewater Maribago Resort

10. Abacá Boutique Resort

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