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.

Like many travelers, I rely heavily on reviews -- and I'm here to say we highly recommend this…read morehotel. If you're coming from the U.S., this place feels very comparable to an American hotel in all the best ways. The water pressure was strong, the hot water was instant, and the room felt clean and comfortable. The toilets are a little different, but you're in another country, and it was easy to adjust. Most importantly, I felt completely safe and at ease the entire stay. Everyone -- and I truly mean everyone -- was kind, respectful, and welcoming. We were treated like first‑class guests from the moment we arrived. Honestly, that's how the Philippines is as a whole: warm, gracious, and always making tourists feel taken care of. If you're considering this hotel, don't hesitate. We had a wonderful experience and would absolutely stay here again.

The best thing about Movënpick is the staff. They're awesome. The grounds especially the pool area…read morewas very nice. The room was nicely decorated and clean. They have an in-room safe which was pretty secure. The restaurant was pretty good too. Breakfast was Buffett and again the staff was very friendly. Tip them extra and you get even better service. You could sign up for excursions at the hotel. Be warned that the stores in the hotel only take pesos. They don't take credit cards.

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 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.

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.

Wow! What an awesome resort at a very reasonable price! I stayed one night at the Be Resort for…read moreapproximately $100 USD for a two-bedroom room and it included breakfast. I had to haggle a bit when talking to the person booking my room over the phone but he was very nice and accommodating. l will say the room was very clean and the views from the top-level were stunning in the morning. Now honestly is it the best resort on Mactan... no. I mean you can find more grand resorts nearby BUT you simply can't be the price. If you really want to have the essentials for a resort feel with all the important amenities (pool, restaurant, bar, gym, water sports, etc.) but not have to hurt your wallet, give this place a try and you won't regret it. Friendly staff and quick poolside service! My only complaint is that the pizzas were terrible so please avoid ordering any pizza from here!!!

The best feature of this hotel is the staff. Friendly, courteous, professional and very helpful…read more It's like visiting a relative who will go out of their way to offer unconditional hospitality. Stylish impressive handcrafted décor made mostly from local materials. The place is very clean and well maintained, and high speed internet is one of its best features.. It was nice to have a family meeting at the well appointed and high tech Hilutungan function room, where I had my best halo-halo experience yet. Food was excellent.The boodle fight lunch prepared for our party was top notch, well presented, and loaded with meat, seafood, pickles, fruits and a variety of sauces. Attentive waiters and helpful waiters completed the experience. The beach was picturesque, clean and it featured water slides at the end of a walkway further out at sea. The pool was huge and clean with amazing views of the beach. It has a small gym by the back of the pool with two pool tables. They had a movie night at the beach where you watch while relaxing in their oversized and trendy lounge beds. Great experience overall.

This is probably my favorite hotel in the world and I have traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and…read morethe United States. First of all the natural beauty of the location is unparalleled. Arterra hotel occupies an entire peninsula on the north east shore of Mactan island in the Cebu metropolitan area. The view of Magellan Bay on one side of the hotel and the Camotes Sea the other is spectacular. Waking up every morning to the sun rising over the ocean looking down on the blue coral is something that I will always remember and will bring me back to this hotel again and again. Something else that will bring me back to this resort in the future is the kindness of the staff as I found the service to be excellent; I really can't say enough about how polite, helpful and attentive the staff is here at Arterra. And something that I've never experienced before is that the owner himself made it a point to greet me by WhatsApp as I arrived in the morning at the Cebu airport to guide me thru checking in at his hotel and to see if I needed anything; I booked this room months in advance and he actually remembered when my plane landed. I checked in early and my room wasn't ready so he allowed me to use of another room temporarily to get freshened up and await in my room being prepared in the afternoon; he also came by my room to greet with me and my girlfriend the last night of our stay at Aterra. Yarden is a true gentleman and sincerely cares about his guests. Last but not least the rooms were extremely comfortable, clean and well appointed with a balcony, flatscreen TV with Netflix and a kitchenette. My girlfriend and I did not want to leave here; you won't either and you most likely will thank me for introducing you to this resort as you will have the same excellent experience I did. Do yourself a favor and come here.

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 :)

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.