A new café is making a buzz in the city of Cebu with a special offering of croissants.
Croissants are not well known to the public much less how it’s properly pronounced but they are a buttery and flaky pastry mostly associated with France and got its name from its historical crescent shape and it is made of a layered yeast-leavened dough.
Photo from 5G Coffee House Facebook Page
A perfect croissant will be very crispy with a lot of puff pastry smells very good and we might just be able to find it here at5G Coffee House.
Located in the quiet neighborhood of San Antonio Village in Barangay Apas, the small coffee shop is owned by a 20-year-old who started out making croissants and coffee as a mere interest.
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Described to be a specialty coffee shop with a cozy vibe, it is furnished with comfortable wooden furniture and an extensive pour-over bar. It was designed to encourage guests to actually socialize among themselves.
5G serves up croissants in modern and classic flavors, reinventing them and incorporating modern and widely loved flavors.
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Choose your croissants
timeless classic croissant
pain au chocolat
almond croissant
banana croissant
strawberry croissant
matcha croissant
almond pain au chocolat
danish
berry danish
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Already famous on Instagram, this coffee shop has successfully reintroduced croissants as an accessible comfort binge to the Cebuanos. Customers can also order through the 5G Coffee house Instagram account for deliveries and reservations.
-Mira Kano at the end of Alice in Borderland Season 1
We’ve waited long enough — it’s almost time to return to the games!
On March 30, Netflix posted on various platforms that the second season of the said film is set to premiere in December 2022.
According to Tao Tsuchiya and Kento Yamazaki, it was mentioned that there were large-scale scenes and big set pieces like explosions during the filming. It seems like the face card games have been really prepared exceedingly as the world of the show is bigger than ever!
With Dori Sakurada coming back with the main casts, it seems like Niragi has survived the fire he caused at the ‘Beach’ back in season 1. A big sike to those who thought he completely burned into ashes because “Niragi will be back”
Back on December 24, 2020, Netflix Asia dropped a teaser video to announce that Alice in Borderland Season 2 was currently in the works which means the production team took so much time and effort this season to fulfill our expectations.
The other cast members also shared their excitement in announcing the season on their Instagram accounts by posting behind-the-scene photos of the show.
On Thursday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of March 31, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 8 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 764 (from 755).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,820 (+8 new) – Total recoveries: 51,665 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 1,690 (+0 new) – Active cases: 465
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,059 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 16,523 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 512 (+1 new) – Active cases: 24
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,414 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 14,895 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 497 (+0 new) – Active cases: 22
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,296 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 43,228 (+7 new) – Total deaths: 2,815 (+1 new) – Active cases: 253
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 764 (from 755)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,589 (+16 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,311 (+8 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,514 (+2 new)
A total of 1,640 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
A secret bar in Cebu city with a password? The hunt is on.
Llula is a cozy bar that has purposely avoided any social media presence and spread by word of mouth only which makes it such a find. And to top it off this secret bar also has a secret password that changes weekly.
Photo from LLula Barytapas on FacebookPhoto from LLula Barytapas on Facebook
You can recognize their door by a huge dragonfly painting on the wall with their lighted “Llula” sign. Llula comes from the Spanish word libélula, which means dragonfly.
It is quaint, rustic and a house turned into a bar which makes for its homey charm. It is a home bar with an underground den feels that makes its mysterious vibe. Its interior has all types of art displayed as well.
Photo from Jahni Boi YouTube Channel
To those who do know the bar and have been there, they have specially crafted cocktails. Some of the famous ones are:
Like an Apple Pie- made with flavored vodka, cinnamon whiskey, apple juice, and garnished with thin apple slices. It’s sweet with a hint of smokiness.
Pineapple Express- made with Bacardi 8 Anos, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and some lemongrass syrup. A perfect mix of sweet and tart.
They also have the classics if you’re not up for a little experiment tasting like Old Fashioned, an Amaretto Sour, or a Mojito.
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Llula’s menu is highly influenced by Spanish cuisine with dishes like Spanish tapas, Mushroom Chicharrones, Berenjenas, or battered eggplants with honey and a selection of croquetas: Spanish Chorizo and Truffled Mushroom and Crab Croquetas.
To anyone who wishes to find Llula, it is somewhere in Apas, Cebu City and find the firefly. Its air of exclusivity and mystery may just be what a lot of us are looking for.
Photo from Jahni Boi YouTube Channel
While Sugbo.ph is known to provide the menu, contact information, and ‘how to get there’ details, we are giving this discreet (but wholesome) bar an exemption. The best way to know the password and where you can find it, like Llula always says, ask a friend or wait till you hear it from a friend.
The name Sugbo Mercado already equals to a gastronomic feast in every Cebuano.
Through the years it has been a food destination for locals and tourists showcasing Cebuano food culture and introducing foreign ones as well.It became a venue for the best of the best in the food industry and a place for finding new tastes and flavors for everyone in Cebu.
You might not know this but there are already four (4) branches spread out in Cebu to better accommodate the customers.
Here is the updated list of branches of the famous food park:
1. Sugbo Mercado IT Park
Photo from andraeus on Instagram via Sugbo Mercado Facebook Page
Located in the bustling BPO capital of Cebu is Cebu’s 1st and biggest weekly food market. It’s the OG sugbo mercado. Sugbo Mercado fits the schedule and life of BPO employees so well, fast paced and random, which is what makes it a success. This food park is a staple in the life of Cebuanos already as it never gets boring with new stalls and flavors adding up every now and then.
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Exact Location: Garden Bloc in Cebu IT Park
Operating hours: 12PM to 10PM, Wednesdays to Sundays
It is the first roof deck food market that is located at the Sky Park in SM Seaside City Cebu. Here you can taste the local flavors of Cebu like the all-time fave lechon and other offers such as burgers, rice meals and shakes perfect for an after-shopping snack or dinner. Aside from the food, you can also experience weekly sunset session with Cebu’s top bands at the top under the beautiful sky.
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A bigger and better space and pet friendly environment as well. This new branch of Sugbo Mercado is particularly exciting with its variation in vendors that are unique to this site. Aside from the new food options, Sugbo Mercado CBP has a different feel as it is much freer and open with its wide space and pathways and it being quite far from its neighbor buildings. You can also lounge at their low tables.
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Exact Location: Cebu Business Park (in front of MSY Building)
Operating hours: 4PM – 10:30PM, Thursday to Sunday
Street Food is a new concept by the Sugbo Mercado Group showcasing Cebuano Street Food. This particular space in Ayala have always been a busy hub. Located just outside the mall itself, it is accessible and a charming corner now buzzing with the gathering of local street food culture.
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On Wednesday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of March 30, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 26 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 20 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 755 (from 747).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,812 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 51,666 (+9 new) – Total deaths: 1,690 (+0 new) – Active cases: 456
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,055 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 16,523 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 511 (+0 new) – Active cases: 21
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,413 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 14,895 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 497 (+0 new) – Active cases: 21
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,293 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 43,222 (+10 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 257
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 755 (from 747)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,573 (+26 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,306 (+20 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,512 (+0 new)
A total of 1,932 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
With the pandemic cancelling all our plans for a vacation, we’re definitely in for one great adventure once this is all over. However, we have to bear in mind that more than the need to unwind, we should help our local business by supporting local.
To those who have been itching to have one good adventure someplace outside of the country, you need not to spend much because the Philippines has so much in store for you, especially if we’re talking about the famous spots in Bali, Indonesia.
The Queen City of the South has more than just beautiful beaches because new tourist attractions have been popping here and there. In need of Bali? Don’t go far, Cebu’s got you covered!
Here, we’ve enlisted seven (7) places in Cebu where you’ll feel like you’re in Bali:
1. Treehouse de Valentine
Located in Brgy. Hingatmonan, Balamban Cebu, the Treehouse De Valentine is the perfect nest away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Rest, chill and dine right in the heart of nature – bathe in your own wooden bathtub, read by the balcony overlooking the river, and recollect on the most comfortable king-sized beds in this 3-bedroom abode.
Facilities:
8-guest house — all exclusive to yourself.
3 bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: 1 king bed,2 single beds
Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
Bedroom 3: 1 double bed
3 baths
Rates:
NOTE: Walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the links provided below.
₱13,500 per night, good for 8pax (Private & Exclusive to your group)
Exact location: Brgy. Hingatmonan, Balamban, Northwestern Cebu — 2-3 hours away from the city.
NOTE: Again, walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the links provided above. From there, the host will be providing you with the complete instructions on how to get there. Below directions will just give you an idea of the transportation options.
BY PRIVATE CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Hingatmonan, Balamban, Cebu”. Parking space available. You can also rent a car via SquadPH Tours.
BY VAN: 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 Brgy. Hingatmonan.
2. Alhibé Farm
Ever wanted to just escape from the bustles in the city?
Alhibé Farm, a one hectare private property situated in the mountains of Carmen, was developed as a natural farm & a boutique mountain getaway for guests with families & friends who wants to take respite from city life and immerse oneself back to nature.
Exact location: Sito Baucan, Brgy. Sac-on, Carmen, Northern Cebu — at the back of the Cebu Safari & Adventure Park.
NOTE: Again, walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the links provided above.
RENT A CAR: The farm offers air conditioned Van Transportation as per availability with certain charges. You can also rent a car via SquadPH Travels.
BY CAR: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to Cebu Safari and Adventure Park. From there, ask around where you can find Alhibe Farm.
BY BUS: For commuting guests, a bus ride from the city’s North Terminal and getting off at Carmen Public Market is the easiest way. The farm is located in Barangay Sacon, 10km from the National Highway and is about a 30minute drive of uphills & downhills, river crossing & a single-lane rough road experience before arriving. There are no regular public transit system going to Barangay Sacon from the town proper, however Motorcycles for hire “habal-habal’’ are readily available for a P50 per head, minimum of 2 per trip. Most of the motorcycle drivers are familiar with the fenced farm, few meters from the MLhuillier’s Safari back gate going to Barangay Lanipga.
3. LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM
Only 45 minutes away from Cebu City, this resort seems so close and yet you will feel like you have been transported to a completely different place! It’s the perfect place for family gatherings, team buildings, or friends’ escapade.
Exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
DAY USE (Exclusive)
P5,500 per night, good for 8pax
P500/head additional above 8 pax. Good for up to 35 pax
9am to 5pm Only
Inclusions:
Use of Day Use Villa, Day Use Lounge, pool, and grilling area.
Exact location: Biasong, Brgy. BonBon, Cebu City — going uphill, 3 km away from main road and will pass through not-so-concrete roads. 45 minutes to 1 hour away from the city.
There is no public vehicle that can take you directly to the resort. These are your options:
BY CAR: You may need a private vehicle to get to the place. Then navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lava Mountain River Farm”. Ample parking space is available.
BY MOTORBIKE: You may also opt to ride a habal-habal from JY Square. It will cost around ₱150-200 per person; each motorbike can accommodate up to 2pax. Make sure to negotiate first before riding.
Sogod is surely a place that has been buzzing in social media because of its pristine resorts and beaches. One place that has stood out the most recently is a neat yet exclusive resort of its own: Robin’s Nesto in Sogod.
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ROOM RATES:
Standard Hut – P7,000 per night good for 6 pax, with P300.00 per additional pax
Note: Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout time is 12 NN the next day.
Exact location: Panagatan, Brgy. Bawo, Sogod, Northern Cebu — approx. 2.5 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal. Look for the one heading to Sogod, and ask the driver to drop you off at Robin’s Nesto in Sogod. The place is relatively new but some drivers and conductors are already familiar of the place so ask first before hopping in the bus to make sure. The place is also near to the town market so it is easier to ask locals.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Robin’s Nesto” in Sogod. Parking space is available.
5. The Greenland Cabins
A glamorous camping where you can camp comfortably and elegantly while still being surrounded by nature awaits you in Consolacion-The Greenlands Cabin.
From its name, Greenlands is a blur of green as the camp area is shrouded by beautiful mahogany trees just shooting straight into the sky. It will transport you to a different habitat and indulge in nature while still having decent amenities.
Exact location: Road beside SM Consolacion right after Jackbel Inn, Consolacion, Northern Cebu – approx. 40 mins away from the city.
BY BUS: Ride any PUJ/PUB going to SM Consolacion. From there you can ride a tricycle or motorcycle to “The Greenland Cabins”.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Greenland Cabins” in Consolacion. Parking space is available.
6. The Fog House
Relax and rejuvenate your soul in one of the best mountain sceneries Cebu can offer.
The Fog House, inspired literally by its natural scene, is perfectly located in the mountains of Cebu City. Your perfect getaway for relaxation or private group gatherings.
Infinity pool with pressure jets
Karaoke with great sound system
Cable TV
H/C shower
2 huge living rooms
2 kitchens each with electric stoves and refrigerators
3 Bedrooms
H/C water dispenser
Spa bed with in-house massage therapist
Rates:
NOTE: Walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the link provided below.
₱25,000 per night, good for 20pax
Excess person is charged ₱800. Max of 35pax only. The place is Exclusive to 1 group only.
Kitchen, grill and utensils are available. Karaoke is free to use.
Exact location: Brgy. Taptap, Cebu City — few meters away from Sirao Garden, 30-45 minutes away from JY Square Mall.
There is no public vehicle that can take you directly to The Fog House. The trip could take approximately 30-45 minutes from JY Square Mall. You may need a private vehicle to get to the place, rent the van via SquadPH Tours and Travels, or rent your own vhire or jeepney (pakyawan).
Just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “The Fog House” Cebu.
NOTE: Again, walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the links provided above. You can also book online here.
7. Blue Space Mountain Resort
Complementing the big hit, Blue Space Resort in Barili is another rising attraction in Barili.
If you’re feeling blue and down in today’s current situation, go on a quick trip to revitalize yourself at the mountain resort counterpart of the seaside resort: Blue Space Mountain.
Shake off your stresses and soak in the healing properties of nature in this absolutely cozy retreat in the mountains.
ROOM RATES:
Small Hut: ₱1,000
Good for 2 to 3 persons
Private room with treehouse view
Common comfort room
Hut with pool: ₱2,000
Good for 2 to 3 persons
Treehouse view
Private comfort room
Exclusive pool
Toiletries
Cooking equipment
Cabin 1: ₱4,000
Good for 2 to 4 persons
River, falls, and forest views
Private comfort room
Exclusive swimming pool
Cooking equipment
Fridge and Rice cooker
Free Wi-Fi
Cabin 2: ₱7,000
Good for 2 to 6 persons
River, falls, and forest views
Private comfort room
Exclusive freshwater pool
Cooking equipment
Fridge and Rice cooker
Free Wi-Fi
OTHER INFORMATION:
Bluespace Mountain Resort is on their soft opening with promo rates.
The second automated plate-making machine acquired by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started operating, as part of the agency’s modernization efforts and fast-tracking of plates distribution.
The new plate-making robot, specifically for producing motorcycle license plates, is the second plate-making machine acquired by the LTO for its own Plate-Making Facility in Quezon City. The first machine is dedicated for the production of motor vehicle plates.
The machine is capable of manufacturing 450 motorcycle plates per hour in an efficient and systematic manner or 3,600 motorcycle plates in an eight-hour shift a day, and 7,200 motorcycle plates a day on a two-shift basis.
The machine, which will be manned by two LTO personnel, can produce a total of 158,400 motorcycle plates a month on a two-shift per day basis.
Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said that the arrival of the motorcycle plate-making machine will address the recurring problems in issuing motorcycle license plates, which occurred due to issues of backlogs in the past.
Meanwhile, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante explained that the newest plate-making machine will complement the existing plate-making machines at the LTO Plate-Making Facility to ensure a more efficient and swift motor vehicle and motorcycle plates production.
Established in April 2018, the LTO plate-making facility will expedite the production and distribution of license plates, which was used to be outsourced in the past.
There are more ways to experience and have fun in Cebu this summer.
Floating cottage adventures are fast-rising and sought-after activity among many Cebuanos this summer. It’s one way of enjoying the saltwater while chilling, eating, and drinking above water with family and friends – anytime, you can just jump off and swim away.
Here are six (6) places with floating cottages you can try in Cebu:
1. DAPDAP’S FLOATING COTTAGE (BADIAN)
Photo from RBA 360
Nearby attractions: Kawasan Falls & Canyoneering, Lambug White Beach
Dapdap’s Floating Cottages is located in Badian Bay near Badian Island where a sandy private beach lies near Pescador Island – somewhere along the coastline of Brgy. Bugas. It is a simple yet unique tourist destination that can be found in the northern part of Badian.
Photo from RBA 360
Photo from RBA 360
Photo from RBA 360
RATES:
Entrance fee: P150 per head
Inclusions: Life vest, boat ride from/to mainland and floating cottage
For safety purposes, 5 y/o and below are NOT allowed.
Exact location: Sitio Dapdap, Brgy. Bugas, Badian, Southern Cebu — 3-4 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Badian or Oslob. Inform the driver to drop you off at Sitio Dapdap’s waiting shed near the boundary of Badian and Moalboal. Bus fare is ₱150 (one-way, aircon bus).
2. OWAK FISHERMAN’S FLOATING COTTAGE (Asturias)
Photo from John Carl Dupal-ag
Located in Asturias, the Owak Fisherman’s Association’s newest floating cottage does not only allow you to have a panoramic view of the coastline, but also lets you see the wonders of the underwater.
For only 70 Pesos, you will get the chance to have the best of both worlds – feast your eyes of the beauty of the landscape of Asturias and be amazed by the wonders of the underworld.
Photo from John Carl Dupal-ag
Photo from John Carl Dupal-ag
Photo from John Carl Dupal-ag
Photo from John Carl Dupal-ag
Rates:
Floating cottage: P70 per head, good for 2 hours
Snorkeling: Bring your own snorkeling gears
Kayaking: P350 per hour
Dolphin Watching: P350 per head, good for 3hours (available at 6AM only)
OTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Owak Fisherman’s Association 0970-234-5473 or 0970-234-5472.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Inside Asturias Beach house in Brgy. Owak, Asturias, Cebu
Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. Owak. Fare is ₱130 /head (one-way). From there, ask anyone how to head to the floating cottage.
3. AKEISH BEACH FLOATING COTTAGE (MEDELLIN)
Photo from Vivian Pacaña Masong
Dine and have a good time at a cottage at sea!
Akeish Beach Floating Cottage offers a combined experience of dining and boating. If boating is too extreme and you’re getting too comfortable with dining the usual way, the floating cottage may be the perfect thing for you.
Photo from Vivian Pacaña Masong
Photo from Vivian Pacaña Masong
DAY USE:
₱200 per head
Open hours: depends on what time the customers arrive/start.
EXCLUSIVE USE (WHOLE COTTAGE)
₱4,500 for 12 hours, good for 15 persons
OTHER INFORMATION:
All bookings must be made in advance; no walk-in. Bookings must be confirmed at least 2-3 days prior.
Corkage fee: None
Contact number: 0929-805-4888, 0966-819-0555
Email address: N/A
Facebook page: N/A
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location on Google maps: Kawit Public Market, Medellin, Northern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the Cebu City North Bus Terminal, ride on a bus bound for Kawit. Once in Kawit, tell the driver to drop you off at Kawit Public Market. From there, you can ride a habal-habal or walk your way to Kawit Beach.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Kawit Public Market” in Medellin, Cebu.
4. LA RITA FLOATING COTTAGE (CORDOVA)
Photo from Karla Mae Renegado
Hop onboard and let your stresses drift away on La Rita’s refined take on a floating cottage! Their spacious cottage has a huge floor area and offers guests a lot of room to move about while bonding with friends or family at sea.
The cottage is almost as big as a house, and is comprised of a dining area, the deck, a pool, and a comfort room.
Photo from La Rita’s Floating Cottage Facebook Page
Photo from La Rita’s Floating Cottage Facebook Page
Photo from La Rita’s Floating Cottage Facebook Page
Photo from La Rita’s Floating Cottage Facebook Page
Photo from La Rita’s Floating Cottage Facebook Page
RATES:
Weekday day use: ₱2,500, good for 20 persons; 25 with kids
Weekend day use: ₱3,000, same inclusions
Available hours: 8AM to 5PM
Down payment required for reservations: ₱500, paid through GCash, BPI, Palawan Express, Cebuana Lhuillier, etc.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Payment includes boat transfer from port to cottage and vice versa.
Exact location on Google maps: Bantayan Bay (near RoRo port), Sitio Bantayan, Poblacion, Cordova, Cebu – 40 minutes from the center of Cebu City
BY VAN: From SM City Cebu Van Terminal, ride a van going to Cordova. The van will drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova and there, you may ride a tricycle or hail a taxi to Bantayan Bay.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bantayan Port” in Cordova, Cebu.
5. TWIN FLOATING COTTAGE (CORDOVA)
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Serene floating cottages in Cordova are perfect for families and friends who want to unwind, relax, and enjoy.
This floating cottage in Cordova comes with a mini pool, hammocks, a grilling area, portable toilet, and more.
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from Twin Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
RATES:
Weekday Rates:
P2,500 (20-25 pax)
P3,500 (30-40 pax)
P5,000 (40-50 pax)
Weekend Rates:
P3,000 (20-25 pax)
P4,000 (30-40 pax)
P6,000 (40-50 pax)
OTHER INFORMATION:
Rates above do not include boat transfer from port to cottage and vice versa.
Exact location on Google maps: Bantayan Bay (near RoRo port), Sitio Bantayan, Poblacion, Cordova, Cebu – 40 minutes from the center of Cebu City
BY VAN: From SM City Cebu Van Terminal, ride a van going to Cordova. The van will drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova and there, you may ride a tricycle or hail a taxi to Bantayan Bay.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bantayan Port” in Cordova, Cebu.
6. EL NERO FLOATING COTTAGE (CORDOVA)
Photo from El Nero Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Bantayan Bay, Cordova, Cebu is a perfect recreational destination for those seeking a day’s get-away from regular routines. Perfect for families, friends, and colleagues who just want a good day out.
El Nero is among the trusted floating cottages in Cordova. Their floating cottages come with a mini pool with safety net for kids, grilling area, free life vests, among others.
Photo from El Nero Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from El Nero Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
Photo from El Nero Floating Cottage Cordova Facebook Page
RATES:
Weekday day use: ₱2,500, good for 20 persons; 25 with kids
Weekend day use: ₱3,000, same inclusions
Opening hours: 8AM to 5PM
OTHER INFORMATION:
Payment includes boat transfer from port to cottage and vice versa.
Exact location on Google maps: Bantayan Bay (near RoRo port), Sitio Bantayan, Poblacion, Cordova, Cebu – 40 minutes from the center of Cebu City
BY VAN: From SM City Cebu Van Terminal, ride a van going to Cordova. The van will drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova and there, you may ride a tricycle or hail a taxi to Bantayan Bay.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bantayan Port” in Cordova, Cebu.
Are you ready for your next northern staycation in Cebu? This resort in Danao City offers beachside elegance.
Located in Sabang, Danao City with its highly desirable beachfront, Playa Norte is ideal for those who want a good swim, kayaking, or recovery trip by the sea.
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Furnished in a modern tropical theme, Playa Norte is perfect for family get-togethers, barkada getaways, or even intimate team buildings as the resort can accommodate up to 15 people.
Explore a small rockpool formation within the property and enjoy spectacular ocean views from the balcony!
The beach house can comfortably accommodate 10 up to a maximum of 15 guests. It features two (2) seaview bedrooms: the master’s bedroom has a king bed, a double deck (full bed + single bed), a sofa bed, a private bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the sea; the second bedroom has three (3) double deckers (full bed + single bed in three sets) with its own bathroom and own deck facing the sea.
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AMENITIES:
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Airconditioned Living and Dining Areas with an Old piano, Powder Room, and a Seaview Balcony
Beach Front Access
Free Kayak Use
50mbps WiFi
Multiple Outdoor Lounge Areas w Electrical Outlets
Grilling Area
4-Slot Car Park
24/7 Inhouse Staff Assistance
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exclusive Rate:
Exclusive use of the house
Good for up to 10 persons
With breakfast
Rate: P13,500 per night
Extra persons: P1,000 per head (13y/o up) / P500 per head (3-12y/o)
Contact information and inquiries are made via Airbnb only.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Sabang, Danao City, Northern Cebu — 1.5-2 hours away from the city.
The host will be providing you with the complete instructions on how to get there. Below directions will just give you an idea of the transportation options.
BY BUS: Find your way to the Cebu North Bus Terminal, ride a bus/van bound for Carmen, Catmon, Sogod, Borbon, or any bus/van bound for the north. You can ask the driver to just drop you off at Danao City proper. From there, you can ride a tricycle or habal-habal going to Playa Norte.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Playa Norte” in Danao City. Parking space is available upon arrival.
