Whether you’re seeking a spectacular landscape to capture or looking to take your next perfect profile picture, infinity pools make for awesome photo foregrounds, backgrounds, and even subjects.
Besides being a pleasure to swim in and always providing a delightful experience, infinity pools are beautiful in photos. For your next pictorial, here are 6 photogenic pools!
1. Bai Hotel
Flaunting an amazing view of the city from the 21st floor, Bai Hotel’s infinity pool makes a wave! The pool provides a calming ambiance over a unique yet close perspective of Metro Cebu.
This pool high up in the hotel is made even more photogenic with the hotel’s sleek modern design and stylish furniture. Then, when you’re finished taking photos, you can pamper yourself with delectable drinks at their exclusive Pool Bar.
Other information
- Open hours: 8AM to 11PM
- Swimming fee: ₱1,000 for non-inhouse guests (₱500 consumable at the Pool Bar)
- Website: https://www.baihotels.com/facilities-and-amenities
- Contact number: 0917-804-8739
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/baiHotelCebuPH/
How to get there?
Exact location: Ouano Avenue cor. Seno Boulevard, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City – right across Parkmall
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “bai Hotel Cebu” in Mandaue City. Ample parking space is available.
2. Citadines
Citadines Cebu City is a service residence that boasts stellar reviews on booking websites. Thanks to its unique ‘design your stay’ setup and luxury, well, everything! – Citadines has gained quite a reputation.
Of course, their exclusive swimming area doesn’t fall behind in the ratings. From the 9th floor of the building, you can lounge in their classy infinity pool that comes complete with a sundeck. Your view is a charming angle of Cebu City with the characteristic skyline of Cebu Business Park.
Other information
- Contact number: (032) 260-9588
- Email address: [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CitadinesCebu/
How to get there?
Exact Location: Base Line Center, Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City — 5 mins away from Fuente Osmeña Circle.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Citadines Cebu City” in Cebu City.
3. Dusit Thani
Expect nothing less of the infinity pool in this five-star luxury hotel! This one might even be the grandest in terms of size among the stays in Cebu. While there is much to be lauded about Dusit Thani in Mactan, let’s focus on their pool.
Dusit Thani has an enormous 100-meter infinity pool. This wide and spacious swimming area faces the calm waters of Magellan Bay, which is just impressive when captured into a photo. Additionally, the views of the vast sea and the open sky make for awe-inspiring pictures.
Other information
- Contact number: (032) 888-1388
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DusitThaniMactanCebu/
How to get there?
Exact location: Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City – 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Cebu Airport, 1.5 to 2 hours away from Cebu City.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Dusit Thani Mactan” in Lapu-Lapu City. Parking space is available.
4. Serenity Farm and Resort
Much like the lovable name of the resort, the view from this next infinity pool invites tranquility and serenity. Serenity Farm and Resort is a beautiful destination with a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains of Busay. Such is the view presented by Serenity’s infinity pool.
If the lush green contours of the mountain ranges weren’t pretty enough, the sky grabs attention with an eruption of color every sunset. Truly, this pool is picturesque at any time of day.
Other information
- Contact Number: 0917-727-0775
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenityfarmresortbusay/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenityfarmresortbusay/
How to get there?
Exact Location: Sitio Tiguib, Busay, Cebu City – 20 to 30 minutes from Cebu City proper.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Serenity Farm and Resort Busay” in Busay. Parking space is available.
5. Pine Tree Mountain Resort
Another mountain destination, but this time it rests in the farther ranges of Balamban. Pine Tree Mountain Resort is an atmospheric mountain getaway with its swimming pool as the main attraction. The infinity pool is integrated with their viewing deck, which overlooks a majestic panorama of the Balamban mountain range.
This is the pool you want if you’re looking for a great time and great photos.
Other information
- Contact number: 0922-810-6388
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinetreemountain/
How to get there?
Exact location: Gaas, Balamban, Cebu (Before Adventure Café) – 30 to 45 minutes from JY Square.
BY COMMUTE: From Ayala Center Cebu Terminal, take v-hire bound to Balamban. Ask to be dropped at PineTree Resort. The resort entrance is along Transcentral Highway and is about 1 kilometer past Gaas Barangay Hall. Travel time is around 1 hour.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “PineTree Mountain Resort” in Balamban, Cebu. Parking space is available.
6. Mountain View Nature’s Park
The natural beauty of Cebu has always been mesmerizing, and views of the city from afar have always been attractive. Mountain View, Busay’s most popular resort, flaunts a large swimming area for all ages with artificial rain showers.
Within this area is an infinity pool with a stunning view of Metro Cebu bordered by green mountains. The view visible from the infinity pool combines both the beauty of nature and the allure of the metro into one beautiful frame. It’s simply a sight to behold and a wonder worth keeping capturing.
Other information
- Open hours: 8AM to 5PM
- Pool entrance fee: ₱100 per person, ₱75 (3 ft. tall and below)
- Contact numbers: 0917-631-2520; (032) 238-3147
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainViewNaturesPark/
How to get there?
Exact location: Roosevelt Drive, Sitio Garahe, Busay, Cebu City; just a few meters away from Temple of Leah
BY COMMUTE: A surefire way to secure a ride is to hire a habal-habal near or JY Square Mall in Lahug. The trip would cost around ₱100 to ₱150, depending on your haggling skills. You may need to pay more and schedule ahead if you want a ride from Mountain View back to the city.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mountain View Nature’s Park” in Busay. Parking space is available in various areas.
