Jpark Island Resort in Cebu is definitely a playground for kids! It caters to everyone, from the…read morevery young to adults. There's so much fun to be had and plenty of restaurants to try. I recommend Carol's Restaurant, which is located at the back of the park (you can ask for a free golf cart ride to get there). The only downside is that the beach could be better; you have to take stairs down to the water instead of having a nice shoreline like the one at Shangri-La Mactan. Other than that, it's a great resort. We truly had a blast there with the kids, and we will definitely come back!

Beautiful massive resort!…read more We ate at the buffet, watched the fire dance, bought a few dresses from the souvenir/gift shops, had ice cream, and fed little fishies! I had an excellent time at J Park & Resort. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I was impressed with how impeccable the service was, as well as the cleanliness of the pool, the comfort of our villa, and literally overall an amazing experience. I noticed that 90% of the visitors were Korean. I want to go swimming next time. Super clean and new. Like only 8 years old. Great establishment. Will come back again!!

We had dinner two nights ago availing there buffet. The presentation is really nice, but the flavor…read moreneeds to be improved. The sinigang is pretty good. The rest of the food needs improvement, flavor wise. Staff are very nice.

Thank you bluewater maribago for a great week in Cebu! Upon arrival it was happy hour (everyday…read more4-7) at the oyster bar so it was BOGO for cocktails and domestic beers. Overall we had a great experience at this resort, we checked in and they brought our bags to the room that were nicely AC'd, had a mini fridge, purified water, tea, and instant coffee along with a kettle. There's 3 pools and private beach access, not much more you can ask for! The main restaurant is allegro, which is a buffet, but you can order items a la carte. If you choose when booking, you can have it so breakfast is included with your room, which we did and I highly recommend doing. The breakfast buffet is great! Many Filipino, American, and other Asian food options. I didn't go for lunch and went once for dinner, it's about $23 and it was the Cebu food fest night, I think I would've preferred going on a normal night and I don't think it was really worth the price. We didn't checkout their seafood restaurant, which is over the water so can't speak for that. We loved the staff, they were so nice and attentive and we took a picture with our main bartender on our last night! The resort did their best to make sure we had the best trip possible and I would recommend this resort if you're looking for a place to stay in mactan-Cebu.

Stayed here for 4 nights in December 2024. The rooms were very nice. We only required housekeeping…read moreonce during our stay and they were fast and efficient. The food was great. We paid to have breakfast included and it was a nice buffet style with local options as well as typical "American" breakfast items. We also ate in the main restaurant (desserts were amazing), had room service a couple times, and had several drinks and meals at the pool area. The service staff is very friendly and professional. The beach area is clean, however the water is very shallow and the tide goes out quite far leaving not the best view until it returns. Sunrise is amazing right over the water. We did the parasailing which was 3000/pax and was a one-way 15 minute ride down the beach. My daughter got a henna tattoo from S and J Henna Tattoo (on site) and was very happy with the job they did. The only downside I could mention is that we were there in mid-December and many local businesses were doing holiday parties during this time at the resort. We were provided notice each evening prior, however the events were onsite and quite loud - one day hosting two simultaneous events both using loud microphones. Not as relaxing as we had hoped. But they lasted only a few hours then the resort went back to normal. We were able to catch "Grabs" right out front to take us to shops/spas/restaurants when we wanted to get off site and of course those were very affordable - $2 US each way. Overall a great place to stay. I would highly recommend.

Four stars may seem stingy, but that's just because I'm stingy…read more.. This place rocks! Not too large, not too small, just right - as Goldy Locks pointed out. The beach front is nice and private, smooth white sand, free kayaking, great lounge chairs, and plenty of staff to assist. The pool is nice, with a shallow kid side (slide included). The breakfast buffet is top notch, and the regular lunch and dinner menu is beyond compare! My only complaint, the AC isn't the best, but otherwise it's a really nice resort at a fair price. I'd definitely stay here again. Prost?

Let's talk about the highlights: their burger and kare-kare. I can confidently say these are the…read morebest I've ever had--no exaggeration. The burger is perfectly juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right, with every bite tasting like it was crafted with care. And the kare-kare? Rich, deeply savory, and incredibly satisfying--the sauce alone is worth coming back for. Beyond the food, the resort itself offers a relaxing and beautiful escape, making it the perfect place to unwind while enjoying top-tier dining. TIP: Use CCLEX bridge (3rd bridge) if you are from Cebu City. If you're browsing Yelp and wondering whether Plantation Bay is worth a visit--this is your sign. Go hungry, try the burger and kare-kare, and thank yourself later!

The staff is friendly & did their jobs well. But not a fan…read moreoverall! Pools were not appealing. Expensive for the Philippines. Regular tourist pricing. Definitely not worth the $. Thankfully only spent a very short time there. Pretty much sandy.

Enjoyed our PI vacation last summer 2015 and stayed at the Border side mountain resort . A slice of…read moreyour own paradise indeed . Away from the city , the crowd and noise. only 30-45min drive from the city proper if without traffic. Best place to enjoy nature and quietness without breaking your piggy bank. Very affordable , people and the owner are very hospitable and mostly very clean pool. You can also book the place exclusively at a Very low price so you can have a good time with your friends, family and love ones . This is great place for team building,parties and different occasion , for backpackers , climbers and even for not so "outdoorsy" people and just want to chill. Although it's hard to get signal for your phone, but isn't it the purpose why we wanted to have " relax" time , "US" time or "bonding time " ? so we can unplugged ourselves sometimes from the techy devices that glued us in our everyday life? Here at Borderside Resort, you can enjoy quality time with your love ones and be able to appreciate life and treasure the time spent with the people closes to your heart. Good vibes always. Thank BSMR staff!

This is a recurring issue since 2021!Recently due to the structural damages on Christmas 2024 I…read moretried to notify the condominium owner, Mrs. Ganzon to fix the damage. Apparently she gave instructions to her staff administrator, Rica NOT to accept any notice. To which I was forced to contact the local police authority in Lapu Lapu to force Rica, the building administrator to accept a notice! Adding more insult to injury she is required to repair the damage which is clearly written in the deed. Mrs. Ganzon has refused to even acknowledge our attempts to cordially resolve this issue. For example when confronted about repair, which is required under the deed, her response "you will just have to sue me!". So, this is the reason I am reaching out to inform potential buyers to beware. Mrs. Ganzon will refuse to accept notice, refuse to even acknowledge her own fault in resolving the issues caused by her own negligence in repairing the leak causing damages to other owners unit. We tried resolving this she is unreasonable and will not accept notice to avoid litigation. Shame on you!

I was excited about this place until I checked in. Giving it one more star just because I feel…read morebad. This place is totally run down. Things falling apart, and mold everywhere. Luckily the bed sheets and towels were clean. But it had stains. They get you with the breakfast buffet free for one person when you book a room, but $400 for additional people.

This beach was recommended by the staff from our hotel and it was worth the 1 1/2 drive!…read more There's an entrance fee of P150, they have a bar, which serve ok pizza. Place to rent jets skis for P4000/hr or P2000 for 30 minutes. SUP board lessons, etc They have picnic benches with umbrellas and small cabanas. It's not a 5 star beach but with a positive and festive mood, it won't matter. What made our stay an experience to remember was the awesome staff from La Plage, they held a team building event. They welcomed my friend and I to their party! Great food and lots of drinking. Awesome memories! To Owen and his staff, Maraming Salamat Po!!

If you are looking for white sand beaches or crystal blue waters then this is not the place for…read moreyou. BuT if you are looking for a place to relax with family and friends without traveling so far, then this is the place for you. Place is well maintained. Staff are constantly running around cleaning the place especially the toilet , shower and changing room. Resident of Cebu can get a discount in the entrance as long as you bring an ID with a Cebu address. There is grilling area at the back part away from cottages, it's free of use just bring your own charcoal. Staff are helpful and polite :)

I was surprised when I checked in and was excited about this resort. Soon I realized that the…read moreproperty is run down. The room had issues. (1) the key card wouldn't work. Luckily housekeeping literally just finished cleaning our room. The door lock need new battery. I think the housekeeper knew since he knew immediately what was wrong with it. (2) we walked in and there was a pool of water streaming from the shower across the bathroom which is weird because the shower has a step up block separating the shower area and the rest of the bathroom. Apparently it isn't sealed right. Turns out when I took a shower, the drain wasn't working (3) sliding door is broken (4). Air conditioner broke and wouldn't work. The food part is that maintenance came and fixed it 10 mins after we called it in. Other than that, rook is decent. Beach is horrible. Don't believe the pictures. Pool needs maintenance. Mold build up on tiles, steps, missing tiles and etc. When you get in the elevator, it smells like sewer. It's really thick. When you exit the basement, it doesn't even smell that strong as in the elevator. Would I stay here again? Yes for $40 usb night and not their regular prices of $352USD a night We got 3 rooms. Turns out their showers aren't draining either and the bathroom door jams Food isn't that great Staff talks loudly in the buffet even over customers and majority of them singing with the radio like it's a karaoke bar. Staff needs professional training. Birds are flew onto the buffet table and two staff standing right there. Saw it and kept going. So it seems like this is often. Now it's making me a bit uneasy after eating And the review keeps getting longer as I stay here longer Went back to the room after breakfast and the air conditioning unit is broken again. It's hot in the room and I've been waiting for 15 mins now. Seems forever in a hot room

Beach is basically a block of cement, covered by sand. Food at dining area, below average and…read moreexpensive. Staff lied to me, and told me that if I stayed one night and did not like it, I would be refunded the other 6 nights (I had to sign up for 7 nights to get a "special" rate). Next day, after a horrible stay, I was told, 'I never said that' (Sydney was the hotel rep). Reservations manager told me to "Go to Hell", and they had to call security after this...the security was basically on my side, cause I had established a rapport with several, the day before. I called the police, who never showed up. Reservations manager acted as though he was "connected"....after I became furious and the manager for saying, "You go to hell", he repeated to me, 'Do you know who I am??" One of the worst experiences of my life. They STOLE $795 from me.

Late upload- A…read morefabulous place to stay...long term...a few days or day pass, your choice Due to the resorts popularity and the elite (famous artists/actors & families/business socialites) icons spending their mini stay in this resort, prices are extremely high. However, they do give amzing service to the most parts where needed. The lobby is a bustling line of patrons patiently awaiting to check in, a good 30 to 60 minutes on a busy day and perhaps longer on busier season and special holidays. They don't leave you unattended while waiting, a fresh juice and pastry is served while standing in line After checking in you can explore the massive hotel inside and out. There's a lot to see and check out. The rooms are great and modern, I mean I could get a phenomenal room at Cesar's Palace in Vegas for a cheaper price but the hospitality and service here is superb (i think that's what you're paying half the price of your stay!) There's an array of food to choose from. Asian cuisine, western cooking, a few Mediterranean dishes and of course the staple dishes of Cebu. The menu changes from breakfast to lunch and dinner. You will enjoy tasting dishes you have not tried before and the meal comes with your package. There's a list of restaurants and stores in the area to explore. You don't have to leave the resort at all. Anything you could possibly need during your stay is provided for. Sauna, massage, fitness and nature are at the tips of your fingers. Relax and enjoy your stay! A few photos to share with the best traveler uncle Arthur!

We have a pleasant stay in Shangrila Resort. It has a lot of swimming pools & clean beach. All the…read morestaff are very friendly & helpful but I would Like to mention Roland who goes out of the way to provide us with clean towels & coffee in the evening, really appreciate it. Good job Roland and thanks a lot, keep up the work.

Last year, I went to Crimson at Boracay and at the breakfast buffet they took our drink order…read moreimmediately as we sat down. Today upon arriving at the saffron breakfast buffet in Cebu, they never took our drink order and I had to ask for a drink as I was almost finished with my meal...bad service. Later in the day, I was at the Azure restaurant and I asked for a drink menu. The server brought me a menu and said someone else will come to take your order. After 20 minutes no one came, I left...bad service. I am here for 3 more days. I will update if there are anymore blunders.

The Crimson Resort and Spa is a beautiful beachfront resort located in Mactan, Cebu, Philippines…read more This was the fourth resort I stayed at during my Philippines trip. While the drive to the resort is fairly simple and the surrounding landscape is plain, everything changes the moment you arrive. Once inside the property is exquisite. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and offered a refreshing Cebu iced tea welcome drink. Check-in was quick and pleasant, and I was pleasantly surprised that my room was upgraded to a Deluxe Garden Room. The Deluxe Garden Room features a garden view, a large king size bed and a spacious open plan bathroom with a sunk-in tub and rain shower. The mini bar is complimentary on the first night and includes Cebu mango treats, orange and mango drinks and classic Filipino beer. There is also a mini coffee machine where one can make cappuccinos and mochas. A stay at the Crimson includes a complimentary breakfast buffet at their Saffron restaurant. I was amazed at the selection the buffet. Not only did they have an abundance of Filipino and Western dishes but there was also a congee and sushi bar. They pastry bar selection ranged from classic Filipino ensaymadas to native Cebu sticky rice. I also was impressed that they had fresh smoothies and juices along with a full coffee bar offering different specialty coffees. This hands down was the best breakfast buffet I experienced during my trip. Equally as impressive is the resort's pool area. Located right next to the beach, it offers breathtaking sunrise views and a serene atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing. One thing worth noting is that the resort rooms are quite far from the main lobby and restaurants, so guests will need to take the resort golf cart service. While walking is an option, it can be a bit of a trek. Thankfully, the golf carts are available 24 hours a day. Overall, I really enjoyed my start at Crimson Resort and Spa. The resort is beautiful, serene and peaceful. It is an ideal escape and perfect spot for a holiday vacation.