12 Mountain Resorts in Cebu with STUNNING scenic views

The hot summer is coming. Have you decided where to spend it? Aside from the usual sunny beautiful beaches, there is also a cooler way (temperature-wise) to enjoy the summer.

The mountains aren’t just for trekking but have resorts that are very suitable for relaxation and for a change of scenery. A mountain resort is a bliss — it will give you luxury together with nature.

If you’re one of the people who can’t get enough of nature and desperately need a breath of fresh air, then you’ve come to the the right page! Read until the end and thank me later.

• Entrance fee: P445 per head (minimum of 30 persons)
• Day Use: 8AM to 5PM
• Exclusive function area (Poolside or Lagoon from 8am-4pm and 5pm-11pm and 6am-8am)
• Own pool and Videoke
• Check in: 10am; Check out: 8am
• Contact details: (032) 511-5822 / 0938-574-0337 / [email protected] / Facebook Page
• Address: Cabadiangan, Liloan Cebu

How to get there?

– It is a 2.5 kilometres from the Central Nautical Highway. It would take approximately 13 minutes from the Total in Liloan. From Camotes Laundry shop turn left for 2 times and turn right onto Fatima Road and slightly turn left and you’ll see Senen’s Mountain Resort.

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/ibabaw-mountain-resort-liloan/

• Accept walk-ins? Yes
• Entrance fees (8AM to 5PM):
  – Adults: P100 per head
  – Kids (5-12 y/o): P50 per head
  – 4 y/o & below: FREE per head  
• Entrance fees (5PM to 10PM):
  – Adults: P150 per head
  – Kids (5-12 y/o): P75 per head  
• Cottages:
  – Standard Cottages: P500
  – Cabana Big: P1,000
  – Mini Cabana: P400 and P350  
• Overnight use:
  – 12NN check-in; 10AM the next day check-out
  – The Family House: P3,500 per night, good for 6pax
  – Bahay Kubo: P2,500 per night, good for 4pax
  – Standard Rooms: P1,800 per night, good for 4pax  
• Corkage fee: NONE. Guests may bring food and drinks from outside.
• Contact details: 0956-279-5361/ 0917-108-0961 / (032) 316-0150 / [email protected] / Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Sta Cruz, Liloan, Cebu — the resort is 3 and a half kilometers from the National Road. It would take you approx. 15 minutes coming from eskina Yati, Liloan.

From the intersection in Yati (from the city, before the big RC Cola billboard on your right), turn left near MLhuiller, drive up to San Vicente. You’ll then pass by the San Vicente Barangay Hall; just a few meters after, take the sharp right that will take you to Sta. Cruz. When you reach where the road splits, keep left (don’t take the asphalt road going up the hill). And just opposite to Sta Cruz Barangay Hall, turn left. You will then arrive at the resort after 50 meters. You can either follow the the resort’s tarps posted along the road.

For the commuters, take a habal-habal from the Yati intersection – just a few meters from the entrance of Yati Elementary School. Ask the driver to take you to Ibabaw Mountain Resort. The resort also offers official transportation van that can accommodate up to 18 persons.

• Exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
• Day Use:
  – P5,500 good for 8pax
  – 9am to 5pm Only  
• Overnight Use: P8,500 good for 8pax.
• Corkage Fee: No corkage
• Contact information: 0998-165-6487, [email protected], Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Biasong, Brgy. BonBon, Cebu City — 3km away from main road and will pass through incomplete and dirt roads. Isolated area located in the mountain valley.

SUV/AUV/pick-up or private car recommended to get to the farm. No public transport going to and from the farm. The place can be found via Waze or Google Maps

NOTE: Recommended transportation vehicles are SUV, AUV, pickup, vans, and high clearance vehicles.

• Exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
• Day Use: P55 per head
• Overnight rates:
  – Deluxe Room (Mint/Thyme) – P4,500 good for two (2) with complimentary breakfast for two. Maximum 2 extra persons allowed with extra charge
  – Group Room Ordinary (Sage/Ginger) – P4,500 good for six (6) with complimentary breakfast for six. Maximum 4 extra persons allowed with extra charge. 1 queen bed and 4 single beds
  – Group Room Special (Celery/Dill) – P5,000 good for six (6) with complimentary breakfast for six. Maximum 4 extra persons allowed with extra charge. 1 queen bed and 4 single beds. Celery has outdoor area and bonfire pit. Dill has balcony.
  – Group Room Deluxe (Cilantro) – P6,000 good for four (4) with complimentary breakfast for four. Maximum 4 extra persons allowed with extra charge. 4 single beds. With outdoor area and bonfire pit. Designed for PWD (bigger room with minibar)
  – Suite Room (Basil) – P6,000 good for two (2) with complimentary breakfast for two. Extra person not allowed. With outdoor jacuzzi and lounge  
• Amenities: Kids Playground with Slides, Swings, Climbing / Wall Climbing, Mini Zipline
• Contact information: (032) 514-3262 / (032) 520-2633 / 0933 995 3245 / [email protected] / Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – approximately 30km or an hour drive from Ayala Center Cebu. Only a few meters away (walking distance) from the popular attractions in Balamban like Adventure Cafe, Buwakan ni Alejandra, and Florentino’s.

– PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at West 35 Eco Adventure Park (just a few meters ahead of Adventure Cafe).

– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘West 35 Eco Adventure Park’ in Gaas Balamban, Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.

5. Mountain View Nature’s Park

• Entrance Fee:
  – Park entrance: P50 per head; FREE for 3 y/o & below
  – Pool entrance: P100 per head (3ft & above); P75 per head (3ft below)
  – Rope course: P150 per head

   

• Swimming pool operating hours: 9AM to 6PM (Weekdays); 8AM to 9PM (Weekends/Holidays)
• Facilities & amenities: Restaurant, Event Catering, Pool, Videoke Rooms, Camp Site, View Deck, Rope Course Challenge, Conference Areas, Open Areas for any function, Room Accommodations, 24/7 Security
• Contact information
  – Tel No.: (032) 316 5992 / (032) 316 4336
  – Mobile numbers: 0917 632 1253 / 0917 631 2520 / 0917 796 5607 / 0995 688 9405 / 0933 238 7118
  – Social: Facebook Page
  – Email: [email protected]
  – Website: link

How to get there?

Exact location: Roosevelt Drive, Sitio Garahe, Busay, Cebu City (few meters away from Temple of Leah, the famous historical attraction – TOPS)

To get to Mountain View Nature’s Park, you can get their easily since there are various choices of vehicles you can use, and the road is concrete and well-maintained.

• MOUNTAIN VIEW’S TRANSPO: For only P400 good for 10 people per way (minimum of 10pax, additional P40 per extra person per way). Make sure to call the resort and book ahead. If you’re less than 10 people, try to arrange it with the resort so they can mix you with other guests.
• JEEPNEY: The cheapest option, would only cost P15 per person. Ride a 04H jeepney from USC-Main, Capitol, Escario or Gorordo. Ask the driver to drop you off near Lantaw. Then walk for about 1-2 kilometers going to Mountain View. Navigate through Google Maps/Waze, or ask around for directions. The road is steep, but a little bit of hiking can be fun and healthy.
• HABAL-HABAL: Ride a motorbike (max of 2 persons per bike), near or surrounding from JY Square Mall in Lahug. It would cost only P25 per head per way. You may need to pay more and schedule ahead if you want a ride back from the city.
• TAXI/UBER/GRABCAR: Max of 4 persons only per car. Some drivers might be okay with it, some are not. Some might ask for more, so be understanding and negotiate well since the road is a bit steep. Estimated cost is P150 per way from the city (Ayala Centre).
• PRIVATE CAR: This is the best option, if you want to have peace of mind and not worry about your way back home. The resort is only 15-20 minutes away from JY Square Mall. The road is concrete and well-maintained, but a bit steep so it’s safe to bring your own car. Wide parking space is also available in the resort.

• Entrance fees: P100 per adult; P50 per kid (aged 2-10)
• Overnight rooms:
  – Double Room: good for 2 pax – P2,000 per night, excess P400 per head
  – Family Room: good for 6 pax – P4,000 per night, excess P400 per head  
• Corkage Fee: P500
• Contact numbers: (032) 505-6339 / 0925-565-8409 / 0915-697-2930 / [email protected] / Facebook Page / website

How to get there?

Exact location: Upper Mohon, Can-asujan, Carcar City, Cebu — Blueridges is a bit isolated. It is approx. 5 kilometers away from the main road.

The resort can arrange pickup services from the main road for P700, good for 10 pax. Otherwise, habal2x drivers (motorbikes) are happy to take you to the resort for only P50 each person.

If you are using a private/rented vehicle, READ THIS CAREFULLY. DO NOT follow Waze just yet. Instead, put the destination first to Sangat National High School (as shown on the image below). From the alley near Maiqui’s Bakeshop, that’s the time you change the destination to Blueridges Resort.

If you don’t follow this, and opt to use Waze directly, then you will be lead to the longer and uglier road, which will waste 30mins of your time.

• Day Use
  – Entrance Fee (Day Swimming): Adult – P100, Kids – P50
  – Entrance Fee (Night Swimming): Adult – P150, Kids- P75
  • Cottages rates: P500, 600, 700, 800, 900, P1,200.
  • Function Rooms:
  – FUNCTION ROOM 1: P5,000 good for 8 hours; maximum of 100 persons (chairs only), maximum of 60 persons (tables and chairs set-up)
  – FUNCTION ROOM 2: P10,000 good for 8 hours; maximum of 300 persons (chairs only), maximum of 250 persons (tables and chairs set-up)
  * Rates include the free use of projector and sound system.  
• Room rates:
  – Dorm Room for 10pax: P4,990 / night
  – Standard Room for 4pax: P3,300 / night
  – Standard Room for 2pax: P2,000 / night
  – Inclusions: Free entrance fees, 4 breakfast set meals and free use of resort facilities. All rooms have air-conditioning system, T.V., water heater, refrigerator, shower and toilet, table and chairs, and emergency lighting.  
• Contact details:
  – Contact numbers: (032) 511-5681 / 0923-285-1128
  – Email: [email protected]
  – Online: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Sito Dob-dob, Talaga, Argao, Cebu

Going on your own with your private vehicle is recommended. The resort is about 15 minutes away from Argao proper. The parking space in JSJS Mountain Resort is wide enough to accommodate 20 to 25 vehicles, convenient for clients who will hold big events in the resort.
The resort also offers shuttle services. Rates are as follows:
• 10 persons – P 1,000.00
• 12 persons – P 1,200.00
– Farthest pick-up and drop off would be to and from Poblacion Argao and Dalaguete.
If you opt to commute, ride a bus via Argao-Dalaguete from the South Bus Terminal near Emall (P85-102 fare). Just tell the driver/conductor to drop you in Prenza, Argao – the eskinita on the way to JSJS. From the crossing, ride a habal-habal or motorbike going to the resort (P50 fare).

• Entrance fee: P100 per person inclusive of day tour (mini zoo and hanging bridge) and pool use
• Cable car: P100 per person per ride
• Zipline: P150 per person per ride
• Corkage? None as of the moment. There’s also a resto bar in the area with KTV.
• Non-Aircon Rooms:
  – Room for 4 pax (2 twin beds) no CR and TV: P1,000 per night
  – Room for 4 pax (2 twin beds) w/ CR and no TV: P1,200 per night
  – Room for 4 pax (2 twin beds) w/ CR & cable TV: P1,500 per night
  – Room for 6 pax (common-shared bed) w/ CR & local TV: P1,500 per night
  – Bahay Kubo (1 twin bed w/ louting) – P1,000 per night (w/o CR)  
• Aircon Rooms:
  – Deluxe Room: P3,000 per night (with breakfast)
  – Standard Room: P2,500 per night (with breakfast)
  – Standard Room: P2,000 per night (with breakfast)  
• Contact info: 0908 778 8701 / 0918 965 6081 / (032) 516-5166 / Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Linut-od, Argao, Cebu – 3 hours or approx. 100km away from the city.
The Coal Mountain Resort offers transport services. The fee for the transport service depends on the pickup point and the number of people going to the resort. These are your options:
• 12-seater non-aircon van: P2,500 from Argao to resort; P5,500 from Cebu to resort
• 12-seater aircon van: P3,000 from Argao to resort; P7,500 from Cebu to resort
• 30-seater aircon van: P4,000 from Argao to resort; P9,500 from Cebu to resort

Going on your own with your private vehicle is possible, though risky, because of the lack of directional road signs and poor road conditions. The resort is about 23 kilometers from Argao, often taking some 30 minutes or an hour to trek.

If you want to commute, ride a bus via Argao from the South Bus Terminal near Emall (~P85 per person) and disembark at San Miguel St. in Argao. From there, ride a habal-habal (~P100 per person) going to the resort.

Entrance fees: P150 per adult; P100 per kid 10 y/o and below

Room rates:
– P3,500: Good for 6 persons (Air-conditioned)
– P2,500: Good for 4 persons (Air-conditioned)
– P1,500: Good for 2 persons (Air-conditioned)
– P1,000: Good for 2 person (Non-aircon)  

Rental fees:
– Tables and Chairs: P250 (1 table, 4 chairs)
– Gazebo: P600 (1 table, 6 chairs)
– Gazebo Espacio: P2,500 (3 tables, 18 chairs)
– Videoke Room: P200 (1 hour)  

Other fees:
– Playground for kids – P50 /head
– Bonfire Place – FREE
– Marshmallow Set with sticks – P100  

Corkage? None except for Liquor — there’s a restaurant in the resort.

Contact information: (032) 318-8911 / 0917-721-6825 / 0929-508-0592 / Facebook Page / website

How to get there?

Exact location: Kawasan, Aloguinsan, Cebu — 1 hour and 30 minutes drive away from Cebu City.
If you are driving your own vehicle or renting one, take the Carcar-Inayawan road beside Gaisano Grand Carcar — 20-30 minutes travel from there. You can navigate the resort via Waze, just search for “Curbada dela Maria”.
From the South Bus Terminal, ride a JRK bus or any bus with Carcar-Aloguinsan route. Fare is only P60/person for aircon and P50 non-aircon. The landmark is Gaisano Grand Carcar, from there, you will arrive in the resort in 20-30 minutes. The resort is located just along the road. You may also navigate via Waze to be sure.

10. St. John’s Country Palace (Cebu City)

• Currently, they do not accommodate walk-ins. They only accept exclusive bookings for the meantime.
• Day Use:
  – P2,000 + P150 per person (minimum of 20pax, maximum of 30pax)
  – Free use of their clubhouse, pool area, swimming pool and fish spa
  – 9AM to 7PM only  
• Overnight Use:
  – P11,500
  – Inclusive of free entrance for 12 persons, 2 enormous rooms with 4 large beds in each
  – Free use of their clubhouse, pool area, swimming pool and fish spa
  – 2PM check-in, 12NN check-out
  – P300/pax for excess  
• Corkage fee: None for food; P250 for drinks.
• Contact details: (032) 350-5874 / 0917-810-6515 / [email protected] / Facebook Page

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Cabangahan Consolacion via Pit-os Talamban, Cebu City.

From USC-TC in Talamban , ride a 62C or 62B jeep, follow the Pit-os route until you see the “Cebu International School” in Pit-os, Talamban. Go straight a few meters and you’ll see the “Flying V” gas station. Take the first right turn AFTER the gas station (there is a Julie’s Bakeshop branch at the corner). Which will lead you to a road heading towards Brgy. Cabangahan. Go straight, and after an estimated 5 minutes, you will finally reach the place. “St. Johns Country Palace” is located across “Cabangahan Elementary School”.

You can also bring your own vehicles. There’s an ample parking space in the resort. Just navigate on Waze when going there.

12. Enchanted Mountain Resort (Dalaguete)

Day Use:

• ₱150 per adult with pool use
• ₱75 per child 7 y/o below with pool use

NOTE: While on community quarantine, pool is only open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for limited number of people due to LGU and Department of tourism health and safety protocols for the new normal.  

Cottage Rates:

• Flower Cabana: ₱500 per day, good for 6pax
• Leaf Cabana: ₱500 per day, good for 6pax
• Leaf Cabana (big): ₱900 per day, good for 16pax

CASTLE ROOMS:

• XIERAFYNA A – ₱900 per night
  • Good for 2 
  • Bunk bed type 
  • With aircon and tv 
  • No toilet and bath 
  • Ideal for family driver/ nannies
• ABRIANA – ₱3,500 per night
  • Good for 3 persons 
  • One double sized bed 
  • One single sized bed 
  • With toilet and Bath (hot and cold showers)
  • Air conditioned room
  • Tv 
  • Personal ref 
  • Terrace with overlooking view of the pool and mountain
• AITANA – ₱3,000 per night
  • Good for 2 persons 
  • One double sized bed 
  • With toilet and bath (hot and cold showers)
  • Air conditioned room 
  • Tv
  • Personal ref
  • Terrace with overlooking of the pool and mountain 
• ALEXANDRA – ₱4,500 per night
  • Good for 4 persons
  • 2 Double sized beds 
  • 2 separate toilet and bath (both hot and cold showers)
  • Airconditioned room 
  • Tv 
  • Personal ref 
  • Large Terrace overlooking pool and mountain
• ANGELA – ₱3,000 per night
  • Good for 2 persons 
  • One double sized bed
  • With toilet and bath (hot and cold shower) 
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv 
  • Personal ref 
  • Terrace overlooking the park, pool and mountain 
• XIERAFYNA B – ₱2,000 per night
  • Good for 2 persons
  • One Double sized bed 
  • Toilet and Bath (hot and cold shower)
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv 
  • Personal ref 

THEMED ROOMS:

• Carrot Room – ₱3,000 per night
  • Good for 2 
  • One double sized bed 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv 
• Dragon Room – ₱3,000 per night
  • Good for 2
  • One double sized bed 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv 
• Pumpkin Room – ₱3,000 per night
  • Good for 2
  • One double sized bed 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv
• Tomato Room – ₱3,000 per night
  • Good for 2
  • One double sized bed 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv 
• Cave Room – ₱7,000 per night
  • Good for 4 to 6 persons 
  • Two double sized bed 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned 
  • Tv 
  • Personal ref 
  • With ROOFTOP OVERLOOKING the pool and mountain 
• Stonehouse 1 – ₱5,500 per night
  • LOFT TYPE
  • Good for family of 6 
  • One double sized bed 
  • Loft mattresses 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned both down and up
  • Tv 
  • Personal ref
  • Terrace overlooking the park, pool and mountain 
• Stonehouse 2 – ₱6,000 per night
  • LOFT TYPE
  • Good for family of 6 
  • One double sized bed 
  • Toilet and bath with hot and cold shower 
  • Air conditioned both down and up
  • Tv
  • Personal ref 
  • Loft mattresses 
  • Wide picture window overlooking the mountain
  • Terrace overlooking the pool and mountain

NOTE: Rooms are for pre-booking only. Walk ins are subject for availability. 

OTHER INFORMATION

• Contact numbers: 0961-415-5362
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/enchantedmountaincebu/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Lumbang, Dalaguete, southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.

BY COMMUTE: Take a bus bound for Dalaguete, Cebu. Then, ask the conductor or bus driver to drop you off at Dalaguete Proper. Fare is around P120/head. Look for a motorbike driver who will take you to the Enchanted Mountain Resort in Brgy. Lumbang, Dalaguete.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lumbang, Dalaguete” in South Cebu. Upon arrival, ask the locals how to get to Enchanted Mountain Resort. Parking space is available.