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Mactan Isla Resort and Casino stands out because of its exclusivity.
The serene and relaxing ambiance from the unique setting of its property that stresses function, comfort and convenience added with the privacy of the luxurious villas makes it more special and personalized to your every need. To top it off, the exclusive and alluring casino is just around the corner.
Its exclusivity does not end in just the accommodations, but there is too in their personalized services. It entails warmth and friendliness rendered by the hospitable staff.
There are two pools, the larger one is the Main Pool and the other is the Villa Pool .
The main pool is much larger and has deeper parts which can accommodate a lot of guests and even have a pool slide, too.
Main Pool
You can get your tan and feel that peace in the island vibe of the villa pool. It is more of like a child’s pool and an adult’s relaxing place.
Villa Pool
PRIVATE VILLAS
These private villas are the best and a
surprising delight to anyone who experiences it.
They are as private as one can get and are recommended for lovers or a small family. It looks small on the outside but shockingly spacious in the inside. Just like magic.
VEGAS BAR & ITALIAN CAFÉ RESTO
Fresh, organic food and a feast on the
weekend will surely satisfy our stomachs. The restaurant is open and spacious
enough to have a comfortable dinner with your family and friends. Overlooking
the beautiful blue pool just makes it more special.
They try to have that distinction in food and wine, service, atmosphere, and a setting that will endear every guest’s heart.
The drinks offered at the Vegas Bar are the deserved night cap to end that scrumptious dinner and that perfect day.
Breakfast Buffet:
Dinner Buffet:
Try your luck at the Casino
After a long relaxing day, when the night comes and you want to play? You might want to try your next-door neighbor, the Casino. Test your luck at any of the slot machines or table games and get that chance to win big.
Spa
How to rightfully experience a staycation? By going to the spa. Mactan Isla’s spa includes a selection of treatments that showcase traditions found in Philippine culture using many natural plants, herbs and botanical products. These massages and treatments are based on traditional and natural healing methods.
Resort Facilities
VEGAS BAR: 1PM to 1AM
ITALIAN CAFÉ RESTAURANT : 6:30AM to 10AM for breakfast
SWIMMING POOL: 8AM to 10PM
VARIETY STORE: 24/7
ISLA CASINO: 24/7
SPA: 1PM to 10PM
Find this IG-worthy spot!
Room
rates
Deluxe Room: ₱4,800 per night with breakfast for 2
Deluxe Plus Room: ₱6,500 per night with breakfast for 2
Suite Room: ₱8,000 per night with breakfast for 2
Check in: 2pm check out: 12 pm
Extra person is charged 1,500/night with breakfast
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Plus Room A
Deluxe Plus Room A
Suite Room (Bedroom area)
Day Use Rates:
Day Use: 9AM to 5PM daily
Entrance fee: ₱400 per adult; ₱200 per child (4-11 y/o)
Exact Location: Agus Road, Ibabao, Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. 1 hour away from Cebu City, and 20 minutes away from Mactan Airport.
BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: It’s best to go there when driving your own car or hailing a taxi or Grab so you won’t have a hard time commuting your way back. This can be navigated via Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Mactan Isla Resort and Casino” in Lapu-Lapu City.
BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: If you opt to commute: – From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. ₱7-15 fare. – From Parkmall Terminal, ride a MI-04B multicab going to So-ong (SOONG) / Maribago – fare is ₱10/head. Ask the driver to drop you off near Mactan Isla Resort and Casino. It’s a bit of a walk getting to the resort, or you may hire a tricycle.
For us laagans, summer never ends. Here is a beautiful resort in Mactan that you should definitely check out!
BE Resort Mactan has surely lived up to its definition of being a “boutique resort”. Its youthful sophistication gives off a refreshing take on modern resorts. This seaside beauty offers a haven for travel, vacation, staycation, and even just pure comfort at an affordable price.
Spacious and vibrant, BE Resort Mactan is perfect for both a relaxing and at the same time fun experience. The playful pastel hues, clean lines, and a view of the beach or pool complete the elegant aesthetics while not sacrificing the comfort and beach vibes.
EVERYWHERE IS INSTA-WORTHY
A feast for your feed awaits you for every corner of BE Resort Mactan is Instagrammable.
POOL AND BEACH
How about getting wet? Well, BE Resort Mactan has got you covered for they have both a magnificent modern pool and a breathtaking beach. For the whole family, BE Resort Mactan also has kiddie pools and Jacuzzi.
Swim day and night, and grow tails if possible.
Seeing the beach and this vast expanse of white sand, one can imagine how awesome it would like to be as a wedding venue, as a team building area and the complete comfort and style experience.
COMFORTABLE & STYLISH
A room with a sea view and breeze is the kind of escape we all need. Comfort made better with all the rooms having a cable TV, refrigerator, chiropractor-approved mattresses, and bathroom with hot and cold shower, and free Wi-Fi Internet access.
SALT RESTAURANT
BE Resort’s Salt Restaurant offers you a breakfast for champions complete with the sun and the morning seaview.
Seafood Buffet Night
The eat-all-you-can seafood buffet for dinner has satisfied our cravings. This at only Php 1,520.00 nett per person every weekend!
Creating happy memories with your family, friends and loved ones has never been easier for BE Resort has so much more to offer:
THE DECK
The Deck would probably take the spot for my favorite place at BE Resort Mactan. It has an unobstructed view of the sea, all while you relax and chill at their chic and stylish furniture. It is also the perfect spot for sunset viewing!
CHILL NIGHTS
An acoustic night of chill music, people and ambiance at the rooftop bar. The bar also offers food and, of course, the drinks for a smoother late-night hang out.
GAME ROOM
Play at your hearts content at the game room. You can have a chill game of billiards with your friends, or do the hard work and push those muscles at the gym. I bet you have no reason to skip leg day.
Perfect choice for private events
BE Resort Mactan also has spacious ballrooms, conference & function rooms, and a wide beachfront for banquets.
Rates & Other Information
Rates
BE COOL ROOM (City View), 2 Queen Sized Beds
Standard Rate (Regular Season): PHP 5,125 per night
BE CHIC ROOM (Sea View / Pool View), 2 Queen Sized Beds
Standard Rate (Regular Season): PHP 6,125 per night
BE CLASSY ROOM (Full Sea View), 1 King Sized Bed
Standard Rate (Regular Season): PHP 8,000 per night
While the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is on the works, SM Prime and Jam Liner launched a consortium of public transportation via the Cebu myBus not just to somehow alleviate the worsening traffic in Cebu but also to accommodate the public to pass through Mactan International Airport and South Road Properties (SRP) where the new SM Seaside City Cebu is located.
The Cebu myBus is PWD-friendly, GPS and CCTV-enabled making it a safe, secure and friendly transport service around Cebu. It can can accommodate 42 to 90 passengers, including standing passengers.
MyBus / ePLUS Card
On-board tapping (Automated Fare Collection) has been implemented on most buses. For the convenience of all, myBus encorages the use of 1 myBus card per passenger. In the meantime, multiple tapping on a single card will still be allowed.
Some buses accept cash payment (no change policy), but it’s recommended to avail the myBus card especially for frequent commuters.
For PWDs, Senior Citizens and Students, register your cards to avail discounts at SM Seaside Office or SM Cinemas at both SM City Cebu and SM Seaside City.
MyBus/ePlus cards are sold at ₱200 which already comes with an initial load of P100
Reloading is by ₱100’s only but with no load limit.
Load will not expire.
Inactive cards (for more than 2 years) is subject to a dormancy fee (TBA).
The card can also be used in SM cinemas, parking and other merchant services.
WHERE TO BUY & RELOAD?
You can buy or reload your myBus or ePLUS cards at:
SM Cinemas at SM Seaside City and SM City Cebu
MyBus stations at SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City, and Lawaan/Linao
Note: You cannot reload your cards in any of the bus. You need to make sure your cards always have enough load.
ROUTES, SCHEDULE & FARE
Updated as of November 2019.
Routes:
Route #1: TALISAY – PARKMALL – TALISAY
Route #2: TALISAY – SM SEASIDE – TALISAY
Route #3: PARKMALL – SM SEASIDE – PARKMALL
Route #4: SM SEASIDE – SANREMO – SM SEASIDE
Route #5: SM CITY CEBU – MACTAN AIRPORT – SM CITY CEBU
Route #6: SM CITY CEBU – PORT AREA – SM CITY CEBU
Route #7: FUENTE OSMENA – SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
Route #1: TALISAY – PARKMALL – TALISAY
Route #2: TALISAY – SM SEASIDE – TALISAY
Route #3: PARKMALL – SM SEASIDE – PARKMALL
Route #4: SM SEASIDE – SANREMO – SM SEASIDE
Route #5: SM CITY CEBU – MACTAN AIRPORT – SM CITY CEBU
Route #6: SM CITY CEBU – PORT AREA
Route #7: FUENTE OSMENA – SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
SOON: SM Seaside – SM City Cebu – SM Consolacion
Playing soon (December 2019 or January 2020) is the SM Consolacion to SM Seaside City with stop overs near Consolacion Municipal Hall, Parkmall, SM City Cebu.
BUS STATIONS
Mactan Cebu Airport – Terminal 2 (International Flights)
UPDATES
December 2019: By end of December, at least 40 MyBus will ply from/to SM City and Minglanilla (end of route is at Anjo World Theme Park).
November 2019: Starting early next year, MyBus will ply from SM Consolacion to SM Seaside City and vice versa with stop overs near Consolacion Municipal Hall, Parkmall, SM City Cebu.
June 2018: Added new bus stop / route for Mactan Cebu International Airport – Terminal 2 (International Flights)
April 2018: Updated bus trips, routes and schedules. Added 2 new routes (Fuente Osmena to SM Seaside City).
“Bahala’g pobre basta hilas.” Now you can enjoy some of Cebu’s famous street food without going out of style.
As we know it, Netflix recently highlighted Cebu’s wide array of street food. Though there were many people who were satisfied about the feature (and some against it), there’s no debate Cebu has a diverse yet tasty street food. Some of these famous street food can be found in just a box in any pungko-pungko, low-seating on little benches with a small table.
Located along the highway in Basak Pardo, Cebu City, Squat Goals offers the famous tuslob buwa (gravy-like bubble dip), Siomai sa Tisa, Ginabot (pork cracklings / chicharon bulaklak), Lumpia, among others.
Friday is tuslob buwa day! We are open today, 3pm-11pm.
Exact location: 381-A Highway Basak Pardo, Cebu City — beside the Holy Cross Parish.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Squat Goals” in Basak-Pardo, Cebu City. No parking space is available, but you may park at the nearby gas stations.
BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: Ride any jeepney going to Pardo/Bulacao. Either ride (1) a 10H jeepney from the SM City Cebu PUJ Terminal, or (2) a 12L jeepney from the Ayala PUJ Terminal, then another jeepney going to Tabunok or Minglanilla. Inform the driver to drop you off at Holy Cross Parish.
The Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) Hospital launched the first multi-person hyperbaric chamber in Cebu last May 24, 2019. This advanced chamber is used for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) which improves blood circulation and oxygen in the body.
The CebuDoc Group aims to change the way people look at hospitals. Hospital visits should not only be in sickness but for the purpose of an overall wellness.
“I want to change the concept that you go to the
hospital because you are sick. So one way of dealing with this is treating the
hospital holistically,” -Dr. Potenciano “Yong” Larrazabal III
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
In a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, the
air pressure is increased to three times higher than normal, increasing the amount of oxygen that our blood can carry. This helps fight bacteria and stimulate the release of
substances called growth factors and stem cells, which promote healing.
A healthy person on
the other hand, undergoing the therapy, will have every cell in their body oxygenated. Leaving them feeling great with
all those body systems running smoothly.
What will it
heal/ treat?
Decompression sickness (a hazard of scuba diving)
Serious infections
Bubbles of air in your blood vessels
Wounds that won’t heal as a result of diabetes or radiation injury
Patients and children with autism
Helps improve memory for adults
Is it safe?
Don’t
worry, this is not a new medicine. Hyperbaric
has been in existence for centuries.
It
is generally a safe procedure with rare complications
but everything has a risk. That
is why they strongly advise that their procedures and instructions be followed.
Listen to the orientation
done before undergoing therapy.
The Don’ts:
No make-ups
No perfume
No hair products
No nail polish
No dentures
No contact lenses
No artificial hair
No lotions or creams
No jewelries
Details:
Can accommodate eight persons.
Open to all ages
Regular rate is at ₱8,000 per session
“Feel great, Oxygenate!”
Promo Alert:
For those who want to try it in groups, these promos are perfect for you.
P 4500 / 4 pax (1 hr)
P 4000 /5 pax (1 hr)
P 3500 /6 pax (1 hr)
P 2,500 /7 pax (1 hr)
Promo lasts until October 10, 2019.
Contact & other information
Contact number: (032) 255-5555 local 185 for Center for Hyperbaric Medicine
Love milk teas and looking for a new place to chill? Here’s a new store in Cebu City that’s worth a try!
A coffee shop and milk tea shop combined into one, the Beanleaf at The Ridges Mabolo offers convenience, relaxation and high quality products without the need to go to different beverage shops to have both coffee and milk tea simultaneously.
Beanleaf Coffee and Tea has a wide array of flavored milk tea, coffee and signature beverages. They use imported ingredients with the finest leaves and the very famous aromatic Arabica coffee beans. From their coffees to milk teas, you can definitely “taste the difference”.
Menu:
Other Information
Operating hours: 10AM to 4AM (Mondays to Saturdays); 3PM to 12AM (Sundays)
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 “The Ridges” in F. Cabahug. Ample parking space is available.
Apart from its rich culture, delicious local food and friendly community, one of the best things about Cebu is its proximity – almost everything you want to do is just a few hours drive away from the city. Pristine white beaches? Head on to Alcoy or Badian’s Lambug Beach in Southern Cebu. Affordable to luxurious resorts, or island hopping? There’s a lot in Northern Cebu. And if you’re looking for a quick escape from the city and want to just chill and enjoy the fresh air and scenic mountain view, the best place is to go West – from Sirao to Busay to Balamban.
Guess what? There’s a new attraction slash dining bistro in Balamban that will surely capture the hearts of the Cebuanos and tourists alike. Introducing Florentino’s, pegged as the Little Tagaytay of Cebu primarily because of its chill and cozy outdoor ambiance – the breathtaking view and the foggy weather.
Photo by Paola Semana
Miraluna Pogoy Baluca
Miraluna Pogoy Baluca
Miraluna Pogoy Baluca
Miraluna Pogoy Baluca
Miraluna Pogoy Baluca
Miraluna Pogoy Baluca
The photos alone are already breathtaking. How much more if you get to experience the place firsthand? We guarantee, you will be amazed! You will be more proud for Cebu!
Rates & Other Information
Entrance Fee: ₱100 per person (₱50 is consumable)
Operating hours: 7AM to 7PM, Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays except holidays). Best time to go: 7-9 AM & 4-6PM.
Corkage fee: Applies to all food and drinks. There’s a mini restaurant inside the attraction.
Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
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 Adventure Cafe (Florentino’s is just right across).
PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for “Florentino’s” in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.
RENT: Avail an Uphill Cebu Package Tour (9 Destinations in 1 Day) for only P999 at SquadPH Tours and Travels.
“Bai” as most of the Cebuanos know, is how we coin our friends in the vernacular.
Nestled in the North Reclamation Area of Cebu, Bai Hotel is booming with pride as they welcome their guests with utmost courtesy. True to its name, Bai Hotel really treats everyone like they are their friends. You will feel at home and cozy within your stay.
Why Bai?
Bai Hotel is practically one (if not the most) of the most convenient hotels in the metro because apart from it being situated near SM City Cebu, it is also just a 20-minute drive away from Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Much more than that, because Bai Hotel is in the North Reclamation Area, it is accessible to the beaches in the island of Mactan and even the historical sites in the city. So if you’re up for a travel within the metro or an island hopping, Bai Hotel is the one for you.
Hotel Accommodations
Deluxe Room
Premiere Room
Executive Room
Executive One-Bedroom Suite
Standard room rates:
Deluxe Room: ₱5,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
Premier Room: ₱7,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
Executive Room: ₱9,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
Executive One-Bedroom Suite: ₱11,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
The aforementioned types of room differs in amenities as the accommodation levels up.
Cafe Bai – Buffet Restaurant
Have we made mention about their limitless gastronomic offerings? Yes, Bai Hotel does not only promise you with a comfortable stay because, they also boast their limitless stomach-filling experience. Cafe Bai, the in-house buffet restaurant of Bai hotel offers different cuisines from breakfast till dinner.
Cafe Bai Rates:
Marble
& Grain Steakhouse
Dine in style and elegance at this steakhouse serving the
finest custom-aged USDA prime beef and other meats. Pair it with their
excellent wine selection and you’ll have the perfect
fine-dining experience. The menu also includes seafood, lamb, pork, and poultry
dishes.
Operating hours: 12:00 NN – 2:00 PM; 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Ambiance: Fine Dining
Dress Code: Smart Casual (with collar for men)
Location: Ground Floor, Bai Hotel
Contact number: (032) 888-2500
Ume Japanese Cuisine
This authentic Japanese restaurant specializes in
made-to-order sushi, soba, rice bowls, yakitori, sashimi, and other dishes.
This feast of Japanese food is prepared especially for you by their resident
Japanese chef.
However, if you’re in for a sleepover with your mga ka-Bai’s, the Pool Bar is where you can opt to unwind. The bar serves light snacks and fresh fruit drinks and shakes, wines, cocktails, and beers. You can enjoy the beauty of Metro Cebu from 7am until 10pm from the Twilight Roof deck and Bar on the 23rd floor too.
Pool BarTwilight Roofdeck Twilight Roofdeck
Other
Amenities
Aside from the aforementioned, Bai Hotel also has a business center, fitness center with sauna booths, a spa, and an infinity pool. Truly, there is nothing more that you would want to ask more. They have everything!
But to top
it all of, a hotel wouldn’t expand nor flourish without a great customer
experience and that is why Bai Hotel is still soaring in Cebu. The people are
genuine and their branding is not only until their name, it transcends to the way
their people treat their guests.
Summer is almost over, and just like you, many also want to spend “one more” getaway before it ends — or spend a much-deserved break after a stressful week.
If you’re looking for a quick getaway, especially for the not-so-long weekends, check out this newly improved resort that’s quite popular already among Cebuanos — the Coco Palms Resort in Danao City, Cebu. Though their beach is not that enticing, you will be satisfied with the resort’s tropical and refreshing vibes. It boasts a water park and two swimming pools: the ordinary pool with slide and the infinity pool.
Photo by CzarEmmanuel (TripAdvisor)
Photo by Grace D (TripAdvisor)
Photo by Mark Anthony Price
Photo by Jerry Mar Upholstery
Rates & Other Information
Day Use
Entrance fee (Adults): ₱200 per head (Mon-Thurs); ₱250 per head (Fri-Sun)
Entrance fee (Kids): ₱100 per head (Mon-Sun)
Waterpark Access: Additional ₱100 per head
8AM to 5PM use. Includes use of the pool. Infinity pool is for checked-in guests only. Proper swimming attire is required.
Cottage Rates
Standard: ₱350 (Mon-Thurs); ₱500 (Fri-Sun)
Solar Umbrella: ₱300 (Mon-Thurs); ₱400 (Fri-Sun)
Round table: ₱250 (Mon-Thurs); ₱350 (Fri-Sun)
Corkage Rates
Corkage applies only for bringing drinks from the outside source.
Softdrinks: ₱150 per case
Beer: ₱350 per case
Liquor: ₱100 per bottle
Whole Lechon Baboy: ₱500
Overnight Rates
1. Standard Room – ₱2,500 per night (Mon-Thurs); ₱2,850 per night (Fri-Sun) – 2 Adults and 2 kids (11 yrs old and below) – Max of 3pax (additional ₱500 per extra person)
2. Deluxe Room – ₱3,000 per night (Mon-Thurs); ₱3,500 per night (Fri-Sun) – 2 Adults and 2 kids (11 yrs old and below) – Max of 4pax (additional ₱500 per extra person)
Note: – All rooms are with free breakfast and use of the pool facilities. – Standard check in time is 2PM and Standard Check out is 12NN. – Holidays that would fall on weekdays, weekend rates will apply.
Exact location: Km 31, Barangay Sabang, Danao City, Cebu — approx. 1.5 hours away from the city. It’s located along the main road and is accessible by bus, v-hire, jeepney, or tricycle.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Coco Palms Resort Danao”. There’s an ample parking space available.
If you’re commuting, you have 2 options: • V-HIRE: From SM City Cebu V-hire terminal, ride a V-Hire going to Gaisano Danao. Make sure to ask first if it can pass in front of Danao Coco Palm Resort. Estimated fare is ₱50 per head. If it doesn’t, drop off at Gaisano Danao then ride a tricycle in the terminal at the fare of ₱7 per head. • JEEP: From Cebu City near APM Mall / SM City Cebu, take #27 jeepney bound for Danao. Ask the driver to drop you off at Danao Coco Palm Resort.
