Take Me to Solea: The Perfect Staycation in Mactan

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May 17, 2019

Comfort. Peace. Style. Good Food.

The four pillars of a perfect staycation made even better by Solea Mactan Resort.

It speaks comfort and space. You will never bother or be bothered by anyone’s staycation because if Solea Mactan has something to brag, it is the space. The resort is very vast and open.

Solea Mactan sits on a 13-hectare property with over 300 rooms in 3 different buildings and 7 swimming pools + inflatable island. No wonder it is the top choice for family getaways, corporate affairs and team buildings, wedding receptions and other occasions.

Solea Mactan’s fresh contemporary aesthetics, from the amenities to the furniture, will surely invite you to give in to that pull of pampering.

One thing I can assure you of an overall experience at Solea Mactan Resort is that – you’ll never run out of things to do. Here’s a list of thing which is a must-try upon visiting.

Largest Collection of Pools

Probably Solea’s best assets are its pools. They have the largest collection of pools I have ever seen and they are too beautiful. I really enjoyed drenching in each different kind of pool with different ambiance. You just have to pick and swim nonstop..

All-Day Dining Buffet

A feast, that is what awaits you in their in-house Earth restaurant. They serve international and local cuisines from their appetizers to desserts. For 1,400 pesos a table for two.

It is worth your every penny! They are so generous in providing different dishes in a very reasonable price. If you’re in Solea, dining here is a must to complete your experience. And a word of advice, never walk out of that door without trying their homemade ice cream. ;)

Daily International Breakfast Buffet: 6AM to 10AM
Lunch Buffet: 12NN to 2PM
Dinner Buffet: 6PM to 10PM

Daily Theme Buffet Rate: ₱1,400 nett good for 2pax

Dinner Buffet Themes:

Brazsean Monday: Brazilian and Southeast Asian Cuisin
Woks N’ Bowls Tuesday: Japanese and Chinese Cuisine
Wednesday Seafood Chateau: Superb Seafood Dishes
Thursday Flavour Migration: Chef’s innovative food concepts
Smoky Friday: Smoked, Roasted, Grilled and Baked Dishes
Weekend BufFiest: Regional Flavours (Popular Filipino dishes in every corner)

Inflatable for the Kids & Kids-at-heart

Go as extreme as trying out their giant inflatables. I thought doing obstacles was too easy but it was both a heavy exercise and a fun adventure. It’s good to know that there are lifeguards that act as guides to the obstacle. Overall, it was unforgettable and summer fun appropriate.

Outdoor Fun under the Sun

With its wide land area, Solea is really perfect for biking and hover-boarding. I enjoyed it a lot. Biking around the hotel vicinity then lounging in their game room after. It’s the perfect relaxing exercise we all deserve.

Indoor Play

Chill. Eat. Drink.

You can also book a spa, sight see or just do plain quiet walks. You can also do food tripping, or drinking and chilling at the rooftop bar. These and you can do a whole lot more! I’m telling you, you’ll never get bored.

It’s the perfect staycation setup.

Nouveau Spa
Nouveau Spa

Melt Restaurant
Melt Restaurant

Salt and Sky Rooftop
Salt and Sky Rooftop

OOTD Spots at Solea Mactan

More than just for staycation, Solea Mactan also has the perfect Instagram-worthy spots. Here are some recommended spots by the Sugbo Ambassadors:

Rates & Other Information

Contact information

Contact numbers: (032) 517-8889 / 0998-589-6764 (Smart) / 0917-621-8987 (Globe)
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page / Instagram
Online bookings: link

You don’t have to worry if you’re on a tight budget because SOLEA MACTAN RESORT offers budget-friendly rates for your family and friends.

Day Use Rates

Day Use Package: ₱2,500 per head
– inclusive of Lunch or Dinner Buffet from their very own Earth Restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from different countries.
– FREE use of ALL swimming facilities including inflatable waterpark, free use of towels.
Day Use rate for kids 0-4 year old for FREE and 5-12 year old is 50% off making it 1,250 per head.

Room Rates

To book online, click here.

Deluxe Seaview: ₱10,500 per night, good for 2pax
Suite Seaview: ₱11,000 per night, good for 2pax
Premier Suite: ₱11,500 per night, good for 2pax
Executive Suite: ₱11,700 per night, good for 2pax
Garden Wing: ₱10,500 per night, good for 2pax
Pool View: ₱10,700 per night, good for 2pax
Spa Side: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
City View: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
Garden View: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
Sea Garden: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
Solea Suite: ₱27,700 per night, good for 2pax
Presidential Suite: ₱42,700 per night, good for 2pax

To book online, click here.

How to get there?

Exact location: Wahing Street, Barangay Alegria, Cordova, Cebu — 45 minutes away from the city proper, and 30 minutes from Mactan Airport.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Solea Mactan Cebu Resort”.

BY COMMUTE: From SM City Cebu, ride a v-hire going to Gaisano Cordova (last stop). From there, ride a tricycle going to Solea Mactan Resort.

Specialtea: Instagrammable Milk Tea store in Carmen

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Ram Mancelita

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May 16, 2019

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The milk tea craze is getting crazier. Sugar-loving Filipinos seem getting their milk tea fix every day, when it used to be just coffee and sweetened juices.

If you love milk tea, and fond of taking photos and stories on social media, this new milk tea shop in Carmen will surely please you.

Specialtea offers special milk tea and fruit teas inspired from Taiwan and other interesting products like sandwiches, crinkles and oats porridge that really go well with the sweet drinks.

Though the space is relatively small, Specialtea feels cozy and comfortable with its Instagram-worthy interiors. Definitely a perfect spot to chill and hang out with friends, while enjoying your favorite milk tea.

Specialtea is open from 12NN to 10PM daily. It is located few meters at the back of Carmen Municipality Hall in Carmen, Cebu

Other information

Operating hours: 12NN to 10PM daily
Contact number: 0922-522-7809
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Few meters at the back of Carmen Municipality Hall in Carmen, Cebu — 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY CAR: For convenience, drive your own vehicle and navigate via Waze. Just search for “Specialtea Carmen”.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Carmen. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Municipality Hall. Bus fare is ₱40 per person. From there, you can walk a little further for 5 minutes (at the back of the Municipality Hall) and ask around.

BY VAN: You can ride a v-hire from SM City Van Terminal. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Municipality Hall . Van fare is ₱50 per person. From there, you can walk a little further for 5 minutes (at the back of the Municipality Hall) and ask around.

CebuDoc’s NorthGen: Mental Wellness Center in Cebu

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Marel Baluyos

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May 15, 2019

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Our mental wellness is as important as our physical one, even more so at times. It is the one that leads our bodies and our life, that’s why it is very important that we take care of it.

Such a delicate matter only deserves the utmost healthcare service. Cebu North General Hospital introduces the all-new Chemical Dependents Control and Rehabilitation Center (CDCare), the first private hospital-based CDCare in Visayas and Mindanao.

It is a unique specialty hospital that provides treatment to chemical dependents and with those who have dual diagnosis. They have comprehensive programs that focus on the individual – a first for a private hospital in the region.

“Our programs are the main strength of this facility. We have comprehensive, continuum, and individualized programs offered for the patients. NorthGen CDCARe is also a DOH licensed and accredited rehabilitation and DOH–accredited practitioner for chemical dependents rehabilitation”, Mr. Delos Santos explained.

NorthGen highlights the importance of having that stress-free and healing environment, staying away from all the stressors and triggers. With well-rounded psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, CDCare is a home for intended to reform drug offenders and members of the society that needs mental aid and care.

Amenities

Library
Multi-purpose halls
Detoxification rooms
48-beds

Accommodation

Private
Semi-private
Pay ward rooms

Contact Information

Contact number: (032) 343-7777 local 109
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page
Exact location: Kauswagan Drive, Talamban, Cebu City

https://www.facebook.com/cebudocgroup/

Now you can book online for your next Ferry trip

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Sarah Ladeza

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May 13, 2019

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Gone are the days when travelers need to visit their local travel agent and spend much time waiting in queue. Today, booking online is a far easier option for travelers to purchase tickets. Introducing, the newest yet the best online booking system when traveling by boat, Barkota.com.

Traveling at your fingertips! Barkota.com is a convenient, one-stop shop online booking system for various shipping lines. This means, you don’t have to waste time to go to the ticketing office and wait in line.

How to book my sea travel?

Visit their website at Barkota.com.
Select a shipping line (Lite Shipping, Jomalia, Fastcat, G&P Lines, Transasia, etc.)
Choose your itinerary (origin -> destination) and preferred date.
Add passenger/s details (Name, Age, Email, Birthday).
Confirm and Pay! You can pay via Paypal (Credit Card), ML Epay, Online Banking (almost all banks), 7-Eleven, Over-the-Counter, and Dragonpay.
…that’s it! Super convenient! For a more comprehensive guide, head on to this page.

Barkota.com does everything to make you feel safe when booking your sea travels online. They only book directly with the largest and renowned sea vessel companies across the country. All of them are ensured of a convenient and safe booking with Barkota.com.

If you are someone who would like to avoid the hassle of everything one has to go through before being able to book a ticket, you know where to go. Trust me, Barkota.com will offer services that value quality and your money.

Here are some travel destinations you can book via Barkota.com.

What are you waiting for? Well I am now off to my next dream destination. See you around!

Beat the heat at Kansanto Cold Spring in Badian

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Ram Mancelita

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May 11, 2019

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With summer getting hotter each year because of several factors, most of us could think about escaping it by: (1) just staying at home with the aircon on full blast, (2) hitting the beach, and (3) going on a trip to the mountains of Cebu. But how does swimming in fresh cold spring waters sound to you? Yes, I want that too!

Beat the summer heat and swim in the cold waters without spending too much, at Kansanto Cold Spring in Badian of southern Cebu. Entrance fee is only ₱40 per head!

kansanto-cold-spring-badian — Photo by Marc Jonell Garcia

kansanto spring badian cebu (6) — Photo by Juday

Details:

Operating hours: 7AM to 5PM daily
Entrance fee: ₱40 per head (adults or children)
Cottage: Starts at ₱300 per day
Overnight cottage: ₱1,500 per night

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Banhigan, Badian, southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Badian (Bato via Barili). Fare is ~₱125 per head. Inform the driver to drop you off at Badian Public Market or Merkado. From there, ride a motorbike (habal-habal) going to Kansanto Spring. Fare is ₱50 per person.

BY CAR: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Kansanto Spring Badian”. Parking space is available.

International Travel Festival with the BIGGEST Promos on July 12-14

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Ram Mancelita

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May 11, 2019

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International Travel Festival ITF 2019 Cebu 3

Score the greatest travel deals ever at the 6th International Travel Festival this July 12 to 14, 2019 at Ayala Center Cebu.

This year’s theme is very apt as it promises to showcase the best of the Philippines and the world with value laden tour packages, irresistible airfares, dreamy cruises and amazing hotel & resorts staycation packages — ALL WITHIN YOUR REACH!

Don’t miss this chance to book your dream destination and save big at the ITF 2019.

For news and updates, follow ITF on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

West 35 Eco Mountain Resort: 85-Peso Paradise in Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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May 10, 2019

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1 West 35 Eco Mountain Resort Balamban Cebu

Situated on top of the mountainous Balamban, West 35 Eco Mountain Resort is a perfect venue if you’re looking for a rejuvenating and refreshing oasis from the hustle and bustle of city life. The resort is 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.

Apart from the picturesque 360-degree view of Balamban Mountains and the seaside of Tsuneishi, West 35 also boasts of lush vegetation, a wide variety of insects, birds and foliage endemic to Gaas, Balamban. Relaxing has never been this sheer bliss.

The resort grows its own organic vegetables, which is served in the restaurant. The resort also has a zipline, children’s playground, game room and function room.

Haven Cafe & 360° Viewing Deck

Rooms

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

*Extra person is charged at P550 per head with breakfast and mattress.

ROOM INCLUSIONS:

Queen size bed/Twin size bed
Ceiling Fan
Flat Screen Cable TV
Private Bathroom with Indoor Jacuzzi
Sofa
Mini Refrigerator
Dresser/Closet

Deluxe Rooms: Thyme, Mint and Dill

Group Accommodation: Celery, Ginger & Sage

The Suite Room

Function Rooms

RATES:

Non Aircon – P2,000 net
– 5 hours use of function room / Php 500.00 net on excess
– Free electrical charge for bringing (1) one LCD projector
– (1) one laptop
With Aircon – P4,000 net
– 5 hours use of function room / Php 750.00 net in excess
– With Flowing Coffee
– Free electrical charge for bringing (1) one LCD projector
– (1) one laptop
– Can fit in up to 25-30 persons

Kids’ Playground

– FREE of use
– Slides
– Swings
– Climbing / Wall Climbing
– Mini Zipline

Rates & Other Information

Entrance fee: P85 per head
Contact numbers: (032) 514-3262 / (032) 520-2633 / 0933 995 3245
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Page: link

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.

Island Tea Co.: World-famous Sri Lankan tea in Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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May 9, 2019

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Did you know Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka is among the best in the world? Discover the varying yet distinct flavors and types of Ceylon Tea in the tropical island of Cebu, at Island Tea Co.

Sri Lanka is known for their best-tasting tea. It has all the favorable conditions that are critical for producing the unique taste, aroma and taste of Ceylon Tea, which is 100% grown and processed only in Sri Lanka under strict rules and restrictions governed by the tea board. Imagine, this special tea is actually being offered by Island Tea Co. in Cebu!

Sri Lanka’s Best Tea & Milk Tea

In our time today, tea has always been associated to milk tea when in reality, real tea gives you a lot of health benefits while milk tea brings risks due to the incredibly high numbers for sugar content if not drank moderately. Moreover, you can’t taste the “tea” anymore in most milk teas today.

Island Tea Co. wants to change that by providing you the best of both worlds — Sri Lanka’s best-tasting Ceylon Tea and the millennial favorite milk tea but without compromising the “real taste” of tea this time.

With over 15 branches nationwide, Island Tea Co. draws from its vast collection of fine harvest teas and exclusive blends, introducing a whole new world of sensations, aroma and flavours to tea lovers.

Branches

As the only specialty tea store in the Philippines, Island Tea Co. is a rapidly expanding brand and have covered geographic territories in Cebu, Manila, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

Branches in Cebu:

SM City Cebu – 2/F near the old VECO / SM Cyberzone
SM Seaside City Cebu – Upper G/F opposite Uniqlo
Robinsons Galleria Cebu – G/F opposite Robinsons Supermarket
Parkmall Cebu – 2/F opposite K King
South Town Centre Talisay
JCentre Mall Mandaue – 2/F near Family Appliance

Branches outside Cebu:

SM North Edsa
Ayala Feliz Marikina
Ayala Market-Market
Batangas Shopwise Grand Terminal
ICM Tagbilaran Bohol
SM Cagayan Uptown
Outlets at Lipa

Soon to open:

Ayala Central Bloc – IT Park
Sundance Residences – Banawa
H-Mall Mactan
Gaisano Mall Davao
SM Taytay
Ayala Abreeza Davao
Festival Walk Mall – Iloilo

Samgyupsalamat Cebu: Unlimited Korean BBQ Restaurant

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Ram Mancelita

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May 8, 2019

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Metro Manila’s famous Unlimited Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ) restaurant with over 40 branches in Luzon recently opened its first branch in Cebu City!

Since it has opened in Cebu last January 2019, Samgyupsalamat has been the talk of the town and is now one of the favorite go-to Samgyeopsal restaurants in Cebu. No wonder until now, Cebuanos still patiently wait in the long queue that usually takes 1-2 hours during dinner.

Samgyupsalamat’s menu combines eat-all-you-can flavored pork and beef with 5 variants each, on top of the unlimited side dishes, rice and iced tea. All these are reasonably priced at ₱449 (pork) and ₱499 (pork + beef).

Branches

The Ridges in Panagdait — near GAGFA / Sykes
Baseline Residences in Cebu City (near Mango Square)
James Town Mandaue (beside Rico’s Lechon, across Parkmall)
Ayala Central Bloc in IT Park
Island Central Mall Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City

Rates & Other information

Rates

11AM to 3PM: ₱399 (pork) | ₱449 (pork + beef)
3PM to 2AM: ₱449 (pork) | ₱499 (pork + beef)

Other Information

Operating hours: 11AM to 2AM daily
Contact number: 0926 730 8200
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: The Ridges, Panagdait, F. Cabahug, Cebu City — near Sykes Panagdait.

BY JEEPNEY: The only jeepney passing through Panagdait is 03A from Carbon / Colon / Mabolo (PLDT Mabolo, across Landers Superstore). Drop off at The Ridges, near Sykes.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Samgyupsalamat Cebu”. Ample parking space is available.

CebuDoc’s Dental Institute: Holistic Dental Healthcare in Cebu City

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Ram Mancelita

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May 7, 2019

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Healthy teeth, healthy life.

If you don’t have a go-to dentist like me, it’s difficult for us to seek for professional help — we don’t know where to go, who to look for. Maybe I would just google it without even really knowing the credibility of the dentist until something bad happens. We don’t want that.

The country’s most outstanding hospital for Level 3-Private, Cebu Doctors University Hospital in Cebu City has launched the CebuDoc Dental Institute with state-of-the-art facilities. It is basically a “one-stop shop” for your dental healthcare needs.

Cebu Doc aims to provide the world’s latest innovation of dental healthcare in the Philippines and address the growing disregard of dental health in the country.

Services offered

CebuDoc’s Dental Institute offers general dentistry. This should address our question about what to do, who to look for. Everything will be taken cared of by the dental experts.

Done only by CebuDoc Dental Institute’s top-caliber dentists, the group offers preventive and treatment services for oral and dental health concerns, including but not limited to:

General Dentistry
Preventive Dentistry
Dental Diagnostics and Laboratory Services
Orthodontics
Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Paediatric dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental implants
TMD Management

CebuDoc Dental Institute’s top-caliber dentists

Innovative, affordable

According to Dr. Potenciano “Yong” Larrazabal III, CebuDoc Group President and Chairman, the Dental Institute is the first hospital-based dental clinic in Cebu that has a CT (computed tomography) scanner and an operating room. They also have digitized x-ray system and three dental chairs.

The group makes sure its dental services will reach everyone who needs it, promising lower rates compared to other dental clinics, but at the same guarantees top-notch dental experience to its clients.

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Introducing CebuDoc Dental InstituteThe country’s most outstanding hospital for Level III, Cebu Doctors University Hospital, launches its newest Dental Institute to be among its growing wellness brands.CebuDoc Dental Institute offers a comprehensive and advanced array of dental health services such as General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, TMD Management, Periodontics, Dental Implants, and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.To know more about it, watch this:#DentalInsitute #CebuDoc #Dental #CDGWellness
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CebuDoc Dental Institute’s Dentists and Ambassadors

Other information

Operating hours: 10AM to 5PM daily
Contact number: (032) 255-5555 local 351
Email address: [email protected]
Location: 5/F Cebu Doctors University Hospital Medical Arts Building 2 — at the back of the main Cebu Doctors Hospital in Capitol, Cebu City.

Largest Collection of Pools

All-Day Dining Buffet

Dinner Buffet Themes:

Inflatable for the Kids & Kids-at-heart

Outdoor Fun under the Sun

Indoor Play

Chill. Eat. Drink.

OOTD Spots at Solea Mactan

Rates & Other Information

Contact information

Day Use Rates

Room Rates

How to get there?

Menu:

Other information

How to get there?

Amenities

Accommodation

Contact Information

How to book my sea travel?

Details:

How to get there?

Haven Cafe & 360° Viewing Deck

MENU:

Rooms

RATES:

Deluxe Rooms: Thyme, Mint and Dill

Group Accommodation: Celery, Ginger & Sage

The Suite Room

Function Rooms

RATES:

Kids’ Playground

Rates & Other Information

How to get there?

Sri Lanka’s Best Tea & Milk Tea

Menu

Branches

Branches in Cebu:

Branches outside Cebu:

Soon to open:

Menu:

Branches

Rates & Other information

Rates

Other Information

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Services offered

Innovative, affordable

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