Solid choice of a hotel for some Americans abroad at a reasonable price. I found this via Hotwire…read more It was perfect for what we needed during our time in Cebu. ROOM: We stayed in a room with a king-sized bed. There was a table with two chairs, but no sofa like some other hotels. It was just fine for us since we were hardly there at all. Bottles of water were complimentary, along with coffee. The bed was firm yet comfortable. They have a TV in the room, which offers a limited selection of channels. The bedroom and bathroom (as people have noted on Trip Advisor) are somewhat outdated, but it did the job. AMENITIES: We did not use the hotel amenities, but the hotel has a swimming pool, spa, gym, and breakfast buffet. The elevators are small and move slowly. SERVICE: Our only interaction with the hotel staff was during check in. Our bags were brought up to our room shortly after we arrived. Everyone was polite. TIPS: - You will need to put a 1,000 peso deposit (held) down for incidentals. The deposit is refunded after checkout. We were able to put it on a credit card. (Check your card for foreign transaction fees.) - They will inspect your room before you are allowed to officially check out. It was a quick process but expect an additional 5 minutes to check out. - No airport shuttle, but they offered to fetch us a cab.

Clean hotel, big rooms and price is very affordable. The ac works great and close to Starbucks and…read moremall. 5 minute walking distance. The buffet is ok, better to go eat at the mall or surrounding restaurants.

I found Seda via Youtube and figured they were my best bet for a 4 night stay when I visited my…read morefriends in Cebu. It was the right call for me and my friends... Reservations, Check In & Lobby: I booked online directly via their website. No issues at all and my reservation was good to go as soon as i go to the front desk. The staff was efficient and very friendly. Every time I walked in I was greeted by the staff. The hotel lobby is very spacious with 2+ story high vaulted ceilings. There's a lobby bar in the corner if you're feeling a cocktail or even a refreshment. They also have a dedicated coffee/tea shop in the lobby by the entrance. good stuff. Breakfast buffet: The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. The selection is fantastic. You have all the local Filipino breakfast dishes along with the regular global staples. There juices are fresh and the self serve coffee machine offers great options: Cappucino, esperesso, drip, etc. Location: It's centrally located in Cebu City and it's easy for Grab drivers to pick you up via the drive up driveway to the entrance. Ayala Mall is a quick walk covered walk, to the mall parking garage and then you're at the outside entrance of Ayala Mall. Fantastic. Anything you need as a visitor is here: Shopping, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, foreign exchange, etc. Suite Rooms: We had a two bed suite and it was fine. This is an older hotel so the rooms are on the smaller side. The air conditioning was on point, bathrooms were clean with great water pressure and hot water. Everything was clean and the housekeeping staff were great. Gym: Some of the weight training equipment is a little outdated but the cardio machines were on point. There's a big selection of machines and free weights to get good workouts in during your visit. Executive Lounge Access: Located on the12th floor, this was my favorite part of the Seda. There are great food hot food options, appetizers, teas and coffees at scheduled time throughout the day. There's a separate conference room which i used to get some work done. There's flat screen TVs with news playing. This was my 3rd place hangout whenever I wasn't in my room or out and about. This is an older property for sure and you'll notice it. However, the staff, location and the renovation and the maintenance of the property is great. This will be my safe space hotel to book whenever I visit Cebu. Enjoy!

Booking I had difficulty booking my reservation…read more Particularly, submitting payment for a package rate. The third-party payment site used by the hotel's reservation system would not accept several of my credit cards. These have successfully been used overseas in the past. Also, while the hotel accepts American Express, the payment site does not. Transfer For 1050PHP, I opted for the hotel transfer. Although my flight was delayed an hour, the pickup occurred without a hitch. Due to issues with Grab during my stay, I also booked the airport transfer for the same fee. Check In Check in occurred without issues. There was a wait as there were only two check in desks. Most importantly, I got my room key around 2pm, an hour before the posted check in time. Housekeeping During my stay, housekeeping was exceptional. Several times, I needed an item from the vanity kit. The following morning, housekeeping left an unopened vanity kit while leaving the opened kit in the bathroom. The room was pre-stocked with a bottle of filtered water. As I had opened but not emptied the bottle, another full bottle was left in the room. Club Room Unfortunately, the club room was not properly stocked with soda. Often, either soda water or regular coke was not stocked in the cooler. I would need to ask staff if there were any left. The soda was in the supply room. Misto Restaurant Breakfast at the restaurant was the biggest disappointment. Many times, I would be seated at a table not properly setup. When I looked around, none of the tables were. When I notified the hostess, the situation was not resolved the following day and was never. The staff lacked training. On the occasions I would submit an egg order, I had to flag an employee to accept it. On my last day, I did not bother. Ayala Center The hotel shares a parking garage with the mall. On rainy days, you can get wet walking through the garage. The covered walkway between the hotel and garage prevented getting wet. Security Metal detectors were situated at both the front and parking garage entrances. My suitcases were scanned, as well as, shopping bags and backpacks whenever I entered the hotel.

We were treated like royalty in this hotel! This was our second option, we were going to go to…read moreBantayan island but since the ferries were cancelled due to the signal 1 storm. We had to make changes... They never failed to make us experience the Pilipino hospitality. The lobby wasn't far from our suite but they made sure they pick us up by their electric shuttle. Thank you so much for the kind treatment! Location-it's not exactly right next to a beach where you can swim at but they have an amazing infinity pool overlooking the ocean! Food- there aren't much food places around the area since it's in the middle of nowhere but they serve amazing food! A tad pricy but really delicious. Decor and ambiance- I fell In love! As you can see from the photos attached, this place has an antique-colonial vibe to it. I will definitely come back to this place

Last night in Cebu, Philippines and we wanted to stay somewhere affordable and nice. We ran across…read morethis hotel and we were so happy. It is a newer hotel, when I asked it had only been built for about a year. We walked in and were greeted right away with cold, fresh (tasted like it) guava juice. We were quite pleased with the reservation desk. The woman helping us was very fluent in English; like almost all the Filipinos we have encountered in the Philippines and very hospitable and accommodating. There is a brunch included with your reservation; not to mention everything in mini fridge in the room is absolutely complimentary. The decor is so chic and the rooms were so nice and spacious. They have 15 floors and the top is a great restaurant with a rooftop deck. Definitely going to stay here again the next time I come to Cebu. Mabuhay!

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.

We had an amazing time ! We stayed here for the whole week. The place was beautiful. They had so…read moremany activities, to enjoy. Rooftop infinity Pool, weekends twilight rooftop bar & lounge with a live band. The place was tightly secured and we felt safe at all times during the stay. we would recommend this to anyone that's on vacation or on business. This is the place to stay.

Partied here for NYE 2025 with friends & family. Rang in 2026 on the rooftop! Food & DRINKS/alcohol…read moreincluded in the party package; a lot of beverage choices & many types of finger foods/snacks were served throughout the evening. Horns, hats, noise makers were all up for grabs. Photo Booth fun available too. The live entertainment was awesome & the DJ rocked! Nothing beats a 6+ minutes fireworks extravaganza when the clock struck midnight. I was filled with emotion! I definitely would do it all again!!! Finally crossed, "New Years in the Philippines/motherland" off my bucket list.

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?

Lovely attentive resort. We came just for the day use. The pools were sparkling and the life…read moreguards were attentive. The beach was clean and waters clear and blue. Beautiful and well kept. Many amenities good restaurants with delicious food and excellent service. Shower rooms and restroom facilities were clean and well stocked. Excellent value. The day use fee includes lunch. Sunday is a delightful buffet.

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.

For the price you're paying it's definitely worth enjoying the breakfast buffet. The staff is…read moresuper nice and enjoyed the bread a little too much. A hidden gem in Cebu!

The food in their bistro is amazing and the staff are the friendliest and hands down most…read moreaccommodating!