As Troy and Gabriela sang at the top of their lungs, “Finally Summer’s Here, Good to be Chillin’ out!”

As if the heat isn’t obvious enough, Summer time is nearing. And you know what that means; It’s time to channel our inner Moana and head to the beach. The cool waters and the ocean breeze absolutely hit the spot especially since it’s getting pretty heated in Cebu, literally.

Just in time for the summer season, we have compiled the top 6 must-visit resorts in Cebu South. See them below.

1. Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort, Oslob

First on our list is Bluewater Sumilon Oslob— where the pool meets the sea. Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort is one of the best resort destinations in Cebu. They even won an award for their excellent service.

What’s amazing about this resort aside from its service and amenities, its pool is stationed near the beach. The resort offers different accommodations and activities like glamping, Jetski, Parasailing, Snorkeling, Banana boat, and Kayaking among others.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

• Entrance fee: N/A
• Opening hours: Always Open
• Day Tour Packages:
  • Weekdays: ₱1,000 per adult; ₱600 per child
  • Weekends and Holidays: ₱1,699 per adult; ₱900 per child

ROOM RATES: 

• Deluxe: ₱11,,499 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
• Premiere Deluxe: ₱12,499 per night, good for 2 persons
• 1 Bedroom Villa: ₱15,999 per night, good for 2 persons
• 2 Bedroom Villa: ₱29,999 per night, good for 2 persons

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: N/A
• Contact numbers: 0998 964 1879
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/bluewater.sumilon 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sumilon Island, Oslob, Southern Cebu — approx. 3-4 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a Ceres bus going to “Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort”. Ask the driver to drop you off at the main Whale Shark activity site or to the resort you’re heading.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort” in Sumilon Island, Oslob. Parking space is available.

2. Dolphin House Beach Resort Moalboal

If you want a serene resort experience, head over to Dolphin Housr Beach Resort in Moalboal. Not only does the resort boasts white sand and crystal clear waters, it is also an advocate of sustainable marine eco-tourism.

The resort is complete with a bar where guests can order both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. They also have a dining restaurant that serve Asian and Filipino-Hispanic cuisine.

Dolphin House Beach Resort also boasts its Titanic lounge where guests are given a panoramic view of the surroundings.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

• Entrance fee: N/A
• Day Use Hours: 9AM to 5PM daily

DAY USE ROOM RATES:

• Deluxe Bungalow: ₱3,000 per day, good for 2 persons with breakfast
• Deluxe Bungalow Triple: ₱3,500 per day, good for 3 persons

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: NO FOOD AND DRINKS ALLOWED
• Contact numbers: 0915-824-9270
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DolphinHouseResort 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: White Beach, Saavedra, Moalboal, Moalboal, Philippines

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Bato via Barili. Ask the driver to drop you off at the bus stop in Moalboal. Ride a motorcycle or habal-habal going to Dolphine House Beach Resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Dolphine House Beach Resort” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.

3. Fantasy Lodge Samboan

Once in our lifetime we dreamed of experiencing the Kawa Hot Bath. Lucky for us, Fantasy Lodge in Samboan offers just that. The resort allows its guests to relax in a big cauldron with scented herbs and flowers. Aside from that, there is also a pool if you opt to cool down during a hot summer day.

The resort also boasts its lush greens, tall trees, and views of the roud mountains.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

• Entrance fee: ₱200 per head
• Kawa Hot Bath: ₱450/hour
• Massage: ₱800/hour
• Check-in  & Check-out time: 2PM to 11AM

ROOM RATES: 

• Standard Couple Room: ₱2,950 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
• Standard Family Room: ₱3,450 per night, good for 4 persons with breakfast
• Superior Couple Room: ₱4,100 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
• Superior Family Room: ₱4,600 per night, good for 4 persons with breakfast
• Deluxe Dome: ₱4,200 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
• Deluxe Talisay: ₱5,500 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
• Deluxe Family Room: ₱8,500 per night, good for 6 persons with breakfast
• Casa de Sonya: ₱6,500 per night, good for 5 persons with breakfast

OTHER INFORMATION:

• NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND LIQUOR ALLOWED
• Contact numbers: 0993 587 9153
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLodge/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Barangay Dalahican, Samboan, Philippines

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Bato via Barili. Ask the driver to drop you off at Fantasy Lodge.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Fantasy Lodge” in Samboan. Parking space is available.

4. Club Senera Resort Moalboal

Thinking of having a luxurious beach day? Then head on over to Club Senera Resort in Moalboal. Club Senera Resort is haven for those seeking a taste of luxury. The resort prides itself with seventeen guestrooms that have a touch of modern Filipino Designs.

The resort also recently announced their 60% off discounts. Book a room during their “Splendid Escapes” promo period.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

PROMO ROOM RATES:

• Casita: ₱6,300 (from ₱14,000) per night, good for 2 adults and 2 kids
• Ocean Family Suite: ₱9,000 (from ₱20,000) per night, good for 4 persons
• Treehouse: ₱9,450 (from ₱21,000) per night, good for 4 adults
• Ocean Suite: ₱9,900 (from ₱22,000) per night, good for 2 adults and 2 kids
• Premium Deluxe: ₱4,950 (from ₱11,000) per night, good for 2 adults and 2 kids
• Premium Delux Pool: ₱5,400 (from ₱12,000) per night, good for 2 adults and 2 children
• Garden Villa: ₱5,400 (from ₱12,000) per night, good for 2 adults and 2 children

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: N/A
• Contact numbers: 0917-872-6367
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/clubserenaresort/ 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: White Beach, Moalboal, Cebu.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Bato via Barili. Ask the driver to drop you off at the bus stop in Moalboal. Ride a motorcycle or habal-habal going to Dolphine House Beach Resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Club Serena Resort” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.

5. Tanyon Bay

Pool day, anyone? Tanyon Bay is THE resort to visit if you want to relax in a gigantic pool that resembles the sea with its blue color. The resort is also equipped with cottages and an instagrammable beachfront. The whole area surrounded by coconut trees and nipa hut cottages.

Not only that but, Tanyon Bay also boasts its great accommodation. There is even a floating cottage guests can rent out for a private gathering.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

• Entrance fee:
  • Premium Access: ₱300 per adult; ₱150 per child
    • Inclusions: Beach Access, Pool Access, Choice of Canned Drink
  • Deluce Access: ₱100 peradult; ₱50 per kid
    • Inclusions: Beach Access
• Floating Cottage: ₱2,500, good for 16 persons
• Zen Hut/Payag: ₱750, good for 8 to 10 persons
• Umbrella Table: ₱350, good for 4 persons

ROOM RATES: 

• Double Occupancy: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Breakfast for 2
  • Queen-sized Bed
  • Air Conditioned Room
  • Guest Kit
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Complimentary Coffee
  • Hot and COld Shower
  • Pool and Beach Access
• Deluxe Room: ₱2,000 per night, good for 2 persons

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: None
• Contact numbers: 0936-623-7852
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TanyonBay/ 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Purok Okra, Tongo, Canduling, Ronda, Cebu.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus that passes through the Santander – Barili – Toledo Road in Canduling, Ronda. The landmark is the Canduling Barangay Hall. Enter the road where the barangay hall is. Follow the road and enter the first intersection on the left that you see. This road will lead you to a big blue gate which is the entrance of Tanyon Bay Beach House.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Tanyon Bay Beach House” in Ronda. Parking space is available.

6. Issa’s Haven

Why pay for an expensive plane ticket to Greece when you can experience Santorini in the comforts of Cebu? Issa’s Haven is the first Santorini-Inspired Resort in Oslob.

The whole place is decorated with white and blue, from accents, details, up to the walls. The white and blue exterior and interior are very inviting. Issa’s Haven also prides itself with its pools. What’s unique about Issa’s Haven is that it has a pool within the pool.

In addition, there is also a beach located right across the resort.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATES: 

• Superior Vila 1 & 2: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Queen Bed
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Cabana Room: ₱1,900 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Quen Bed
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Cabana Room 2: ₱1,900 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Two SIngle Beds
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Twin Room: ₱1,650 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Two SIngle Beds
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Queen Room: ₱1,650, per night good for 2 persons
  • Queen Bed
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Barkada Room 1A: ₱2,700 per night, good for 4 persons
  • Two Bunk Beds
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Single Room: ₱1,250 per night, good for 1 persons
  • Single Bed
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom
• Family Room: ₱4,500 per night, good for 7 persons
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bathroom

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: N/A
• Contact numbers: 0939-810-4022
• Email address: [email protected] 
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Issashaven/ 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Looc, Oslob, Cebu — 3-4 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Termina, ride a Ceres bus going to Oslob. You may tell the bus to drop you off at Looc Elementary School. The resort is just located along the highway, around 2-3 minutes walk from Looc Elementary School.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Issa’s Haven” in Oslob. Parking space is available.