This was my port of arrival after my ferry trip from Bohol to Cebu. Cebu Port Authority Terminal 2…read more There are plenty of ferry porters waiting to assist. I was a bit surprised (and slightly caught off guard) when one of them started helping me with my luggage. He literally took my luggage and began wheeling them toward the gate, which startled me since I wasn't sure what was happening. He kept asking if I needed a taxi but thankfully I was able to kindly respond that I had already had a ride. Overall, this a pretty busy terminal, so stay vigilant and be mindful of your luggage and surroundings.

This terminal is tiny and super duper crowded. There were people sleeping on the floor, and long…read moreline ups for food and drinks. No AC and our flight was hours delayed. They did, however, give out some snacks for people boarding flights because it was almost 2 hrs delayed. It's also not very clean. I hope maintenance would do something about this.

In my vote, this is the best Airport in the Philippines…read more Strong and reliable wifi. Organized in all-ways including taxi operations. Spacious. Clean including restrooms and smells good. Staff are helpful and courteous. Ample of parking. Experience it yourself.

This airport is all about purpose. This is not an airport that you want to linger about at. You do…read morewant to make sure that you provide yourself plenty of time if you are checking your luggage as lines do not move fast. It seems like everybody has issues when they get up to the counter. The airport is not comfortable: the airport lack air conditioning in some areas and other areas it is working poorly. The seating is very limited, especially around the gates. More seating is available in the food area but you will end up smelling like food when you leave. The airport does have a lot of places to eat and shops. The shops are not too exciting but you can find cosmetic stores, nick knacks, mango shops and more. Enough to keep you busy for a while. The airport does have free wi-fi too.

I'm not really a history buff, but whenever I get the chance to see landmarks, it's a must-stop…read more My party of ten was on the verge of going into a food coma (we overstuffed ourselves just minutes before) so it was a great idea to make stops at a couple tourist spots before checking into our hotel. This was stop ONE. We were lucky enough to come through and found only a few other tourists present. (We expected a crowd, given it was a weekend.) It's also kinda cool to find local guides available giving us a thorough story regarding the significance of the entire area. I will admit that I felt the history going through me as I walked the grounds. Weird, I know... I've only heard or read about this place, and I found it amazing to finally find myself here! Oh, and those guides are not only incredibly knowledgeable, they were also willing to take pictures with as many cameras as you have. They did their job well, so fam made sure they were tipped well. We took our time and breathed all the experience in. One thing off the checklist...

Lapu Lapu Shrine and Magellan Shrine [LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU Philippines]…read more Anytime I get a chance to visit a landmark I am grateful for the opportunity. Mactan Shrine was just outside the Mactan Newport development. No admission fee and open to the public. It is a remembrance of the Battle of Mactan. As we were walking towards inside to view the monuments, out of nowhere was this stranger who started to give us a little history of what transpired in this actual location. The Battle of Mactan happened in 1521. The Mactan Shrine was established in 1969 as a national shrine. This was where Lapu-Lapu (Filipino warrior) killed Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan. The shrine was built on the spot where the battle took place. Every year, on April 27, they have a re-enactment festival of the historic battle and Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao played the role once as chieftain Lapu-Lapu during a re-enactment of the Battle of Mactan in Cebu. We thanked the impromptu tour guide. Consequently he was also a good photographer LoL! We tipped him for his kind gesture. It was a cool short history lesson. Review #3334

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.

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.

Worth every cent I paid. Fuente de Oro hotel is truly a place to rest your weary heads after a long…read moreday travelling Cebu. I booked a de luxe room with two standard beds though I would have preferred a twin bed but that's not really a problem. The staff are courteous and polite and the room, super clean. The beds are sift and the A/C cool. The TV was quite small though. The room came with a small study desk and a window giving you a view of what's outside which isn't much. Overall, would recommend it to those wanting or planning to visit Cebu.

Just booked online in front of the desk girl. She said if I booked for tomorrow because it's early…read morelike 3am she will give me early check in for half the cost of a full day. So I booked it non refundable then she said no early check in would be 6 am so if I want the room now it's full price. I said what? You just told me half the cost. Sorry sir it's full price was her response. I canceled it anyway lost half my money on the 16 dollars for insurance and booked somewhere else. Paid a total of about 3000 peso additional just so I wouldn't give that hotel any more of my money. I was intended to stay a total of about 7 to 14 days depending on father in laws hospital stay so this hotel lost lots of money due to the fact that I was deceived and flat out lied to about the early check in fees. All for 3 hours of difference. Like the hotel is going to book out solid at 3 am to 6 am???? What a joke. This is going on every platform I can find so trust you will lose many more potential clients when the read that your business practices are deceiving. Oh also she cancelled the reservation on her end before I could as a no show so I lost 100 percentage the money. It's ok. My credit card company will pay it back. Good day.

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.

This hotel is as good as it gets. I come to Cebu about once a year on business and this is the…read moreperfect location for me. It is very close to IT Park (where most call center/BPO organizations are located). They have very tight security everywhere around the hotel that makes me feel safe. It is a little annoying getting in via a car or cab as they have a three fold check to ensure you're a legit cab driver. The upside is that if I ever had an issue in a cab, I know the Marriott would take care of me. There are times of the day that it is difficult to hail a cab, and the concierge is happy to help pre-plan a cab at a specific time for you. The service throughout the hotel is absolutely amazing. They make me feel very privileged to be there. I don't know if I have ever opened a door besides to my room. They are so willing to help you get whatever you need whenever you want. I have also been coming here for about 5 years and have come to know many members of the staff as friends rather than as a typical customer service person. I think that the breakfast buffet is truly stunning in terms of options . Over the years it has been better than others, but this time through I was amazed. They have your typical omelette/egg stand as well as fresh pancakes and waffles to order. But they added a new curry bar that was absolutely delicious. Then they have a great spread of Cebuano, Japanese, US, Chinese, and Korean dishes. Also they have a fresh fruit bar where all you have to do is ask for freshly squeezed juice. The fresh OJ is FANTASTIC (and I eat about 5 mangoes a day in the PH. YUM). The location is not the only reason why I stay here. This Marriott is connected to Ayala Mall which is a big perk. I stay here for a hefty stint and love to be able to walk to the mall for other food options. It means I don't have to eat hotel food every day (although I think they have great options so I can). The mall has cheaper food options than the Marriott. Now that I'm on it, I'm sure that there are cheaper places that are just as nice in Cebu. I stay for business and security is my number one priority....and I feel very safe at the Marriott. Secondly, the location is perfect for what I am trying to accomplish. The pool is nice and well kept. They have 2 bars in the facility that are open 8am til midnight. Breakfast opens at 6. Other than that, you can order room service for food and the prices match the cafe/pool bar.

The rooms were great but there bell boy and security wont give courtesy to the senior citizen.They…read morewill just allow 5 min for the car to park in front in which the people will ride the car are senior citizen. The bell boy and security was rude to the guest.