We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Mactan, Philippines. We have also included hotels in resorts and historic villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Beach front location. Elegant. Tennis court. Shangri-La's Mactan Resort offers a luxurious beach escape with an outdoor pool and both free in-room Wi-Fi and wired internet. Aside from 9 dining options, it also houses CHI - one of the largest spas in Asia. Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu is a 15-minute drive from Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Guests who drive can enjoy free on-site parking. Spread over 2 separate wings, the spacious air-conditioned rooms have private balconies overlooking the Mactan Sea and tropical landscaped gardens. Each room comes with an exclusive pillow menu, minibar and cable/satellite TV. Rooms at the Ocean Wing enjoy a separate driveway/entrance and sunrise views. CHI, The Spa features a relaxing menu of massage and beauty therapies, which guests may enjoy in private spa villas. Shangri-La also provides a well-equipped gym and tennis courts, ideal for a refreshing workout. Fresh seafood is served at the Cowrie Cove, while Acqua offers Italian cuisine. Alternative dining options include Cantonese food at Tea of Spring, and international buffet at Tides. Cocktails and light snacks are available at the hotel's 5 bars and lounges. For Shangri-La's Golden Circle Members: When accompanied by a dine-in adult, up to 2 children of registered in-house hotel guests at the age of 6 and below can enjoy buffet meals at the all-day dining venues at no additional charge. Additional children at the age of 6 and below and all children who are above 6 years of age but under 12 years of age will receive a 50% discount on the adult buffet price.Show full description
Close to beach front. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel offers comfortable accommodation by the white sands of Mactan Island. It features a private beach, 2 outdoor pools and massage treatments. Free private parking is available. Modern rooms at Costabella feature a cable TV. The private bath has a hot/cold shower. A minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and safe are provided. Guests can enjoy activities such as exercise gym, cycling, stand up paddling, kayaking and diving at the hotel’s exclusive beach. The hotel also provides trip planning services at the guest service desk. Currency exchange, airport shuttle and vehicle rental are provided with extra fee. Casual dining is available at the Costabella’s main restaurant, which offers modern Asian cuisines. Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel is in Buyong, Mactan Island, Cebu, and is approximately a 20-minute drive from Mactan International Airport.Show full description
I rate this as the most HISTORIC resort in Mactan. It also has a great beach front location!
Opened March 2023. Located in Agus, 400 metres from Hadsan Beach, Cube9 Resort & Spa 큐브9 리조트 & 스파 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the resort is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from JPark Beach and around 1.6 km from Bluewater Alegrado Beach. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. SM City Cebu is 14 km from the resort, while Ayala Center Cebu is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 4 km from Cube9 Resort & Spa 큐브9 리조트 & 스파.Show full description
Elegant. Wonderful SPA facilities. Tired of resorts that look just like city hotels in your hometown? Plantation Bay is built like a village, with most rooms directly fronting an extensive private lagoon and artificial beaches. Eye-soothing low-rise architecture. Comfortable, well-appointed, spacious (46 square meters, 490 square feet) rooms with elegant bathrooms (separate tub and shower, large counter area). Romantic King 4-Posters in some rooms, practical two Queens in others. Just 30 minutes to the airport or the center of Cebu City, yet MORE leisure activities than any other resort in the country, possibly the world. Most of the usual marine activities, plus scuba (dive sites just offshore or in 15 minutes by boat), island cruises and picnics, wall-climbing, archery, tennis, pickleball, badminton, Arcade Game Room, Gym, Children’s Boot Camp and daily activities, Botanical Tour, Bird-watching guide, golf (nearby), mall/shopping/gaming (about 20 minutes), whale-shark watching and other excursions (whole day). MORE space per guest than any other resort in the world anywhere near this price range. 11 has. (28 acres) for 255 rooms. Four large freshwater swimming pools and 2.3 has. (6 acres) of saltwater lagoon. No fights over pool loungers, and everyone is always front-line. Yet, unlike any of our competition in Mactan, safe for responsible older children to be left to themselves; our layout explains why. But wait, there’s more! A superb Japanese-inspired Spa, a resort within the Resort. Hot, cold, and saltwater pools, needle-shower, waterfall, sauna, steam-bath, manicure, hair-trim, and full range of therapies. Four distinctive restaurants — Asian-Seafood by the sea, with indoor or under-the-stars dining; elegant Mediterranean-Steak in a stunning Art Nouveau setting; an authentic American Diner; and a fresh-air International coffee shop surrounded by the main swimming pool and the saltwater lagoon. All serve superb dishes, some of which we proudly say are the best of their kind. Come discover how we can claim that. Peace and quiet assured for all. Toward that goal, telephone conversations and audible electronics are strictly prohibited in the gym, Spa, and most dining venues. Parents are enjoined to ensure their children do not bother others with repeated screaming or crying tantrums, which also endangers guest safety as it desensitizes staff, who might therefore fail to respond to a genuine emergency, as happens regularly in many other resorts around the world. Note: Unlike most hotels, Plantation Bay actually enforces its rules and policies. Ill-behaved guests and people addicted to their phones will thus not be happy at Plantation Bay and should book elsewhere. But if you want peace and quiet, a relaxing break from your high-stress life, we’re the resort for you. And, finally, that rarest hotel quality: Honesty and Integrity. If upon arrival you don’t like what you see or experience, say so in 4 hours and YOU’RE OFF THE HOOK. We’ll give you your money back, help you book elsewhere in Metro Cebu, and take you there for free. (Not applicable to special offers explicitly described as non-refundable.) And if you need to cut your stay short for any reason, we’ll refund your balance (peak periods excluded). Hardly any other hotel in the world will do either of these, because they’d rather have your money than your trust. Book now! See you soon! . Show full description
Highly elegant. Great restaurant. A posh hideaway in the island of Mactan with a private beach, an infinity pool, and a spa facility, Crimson Resort & Spa - Mactan Island is a 5-star resort located 17.4 km from SM City Cebu and 18.8 km from Ayala Mall in Cebu. WiFi is also available throughout the resort. Decorated with pleasant neutrals, tropical-style rooms feature classic wood furnishings and a comfortable arm chair. They have a private balcony and a bathroom with an over-sized window. The rooms are also equipped with air conditioning, a LCD flat-screen cable TV, and a personal safe. All rooms are also equipped with an electric kettle, a wardrobe, and bath amenities. Some rooms at the resort feature a pocket garden or a private terrace with a plunge pool and views of the sea. Offering views of the infinity pool and lush gardens, Saffron Café offers a buffet featuring a range of Western and Asian dishes during lunch and dinner. Score Sports Bar features light snacks and refreshments. Located by the beach, Azure Beach Club features an Asian Grill restaurant with day and night menus, a beach lounge area and a rock bar by the cliff for sundown cocktails. Enye specializes in Spanish Cuisine while providing a modern and family friendly ambiance. Start the day with a calming yoga class or a refreshing workout at the well-equipped fitness centre. For leisure, go on an island tour organised by the resort's staff. Other facilities include a pool bar where snacks and home made ice cream are served. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing massage at Aum Spa while kids can choose from a variety of indoor paid activities such as figurine painting, bracelet making, or have fun at the game cove the playground. Staff at the 24-hour front desk and concierge can assist guests with tours and tips on how to go around the area. Laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are available. There is meeting and banquet facilities at the property. Airport shuttle services may also be arranged at an additional cost. Magellan's Cross is 23.9 km from the resort while Temple of Leah is 28.2 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 9.9 km from Crimson Resort & Spa - Mactan Island, Cebu.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Mactan.
Opened August 2021. Situated in Cebu City, 4.2 km from Ayala Center Cebu, Asmara Lifestyle Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the various facilities of this property are a restaurant, a bar and a tennis court. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms include a balcony and others also boast pool views. The rooms at Asmara Lifestyle Hotel have air conditioning and a desk. The daily breakfast offers Italian, American or Asian options. You can play table tennis at the accommodation. SM City Cebu is 5 km from Asmara Lifestyle Hotel, while Fuente Osmena Circle is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International, 11 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Good breakfast. This resort boasts an idyllic settling on Mactan Island. Within its 16.5 hectare expanse, the resort comprises beautifully-appointed 568 rooms, suites and villas, 6 themed pools, 10 dining outlets, a casino, activity zone, spa, fitness center, dive shop, indoor themed park and private beach. The highlights of the sprawling water complex include 3 towering waterslides, a lazy river pool, and a pool with beach-like shoreline. Located in Mactan Island, Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark is a perfect starting point from which to explore Cebu featuring a complete list of amenities and offer standard service to guests that will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Convenience and comfort makes Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark the perfect choice for your stay in Cebu.Show full description
Luxurious. Amazing pool. Located in Mactan, 19 km from SM City Cebu, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 20 km from Ayala Center Cebu and 21 km from Magellan's Cross, the property features a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units in the resort are equipped with a kettle. Every room is equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort have a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. At Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort you will find a restaurant serving American, Belgian and British cuisine. Dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The resort offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Colon Street is 22 km from Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort, while Fuente Osmena Circle is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened April 2023. La Joya Farm Resort & Spa features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Aloguinsan. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer mountain views. All guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Guests at the resort can enjoy an Asian breakfast. You can play billiards and table tennis at La Joya Farm Resort & Spa, and the area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool, Polaris Beach and Dive Resort Inc is situated in Loon in the Bohol Region, 49 km from Cebu City. The resort features free WiFi. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. There is a shared lounge, babysitting service, room service and gift shop at the property. Polaris Beach and Dive Resort Inc has a children's playground and views of the garden You can play billiards and darts at this resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling and diving. The resort also offers car hire. Moalboal is 41 km from Polaris Beach and Dive Resort Inc, while Tagbilaran City is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tagbilaran Airport, 27 km from the property. Airport transfers are available at a surcharge. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant which serves a selection of Asian, American, continental and vegetarian dishes.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Panorama de Argao - Resort is a resort offering accommodation in Argao. This 4-star resort offers an outdoor swimming pool. All rooms come with a terrace with views of the sea. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a desk. All guest rooms have a wardrobe. The unit is equipped with alarm system, smoke detector, and glass break detector. A various of breakfast is available every morning at the property. At Panorama de Argao - Resort you will find a restaurant serving homemade International cuisine. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Moalboal is 22 km from Panorama de Argao - Resort, while Tagbilaran City is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tagbilaran Airport, 38 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, charming and cosy resort in Mactan. It also has outstanding views! Soooo nice!
Featuring an outdoor pool and an on site restaurant, Cabilao Sunset Dive & Beach Resort offers beachfront accommodation in Cabilao Island, 8 km from Loon. Free WiFi is available at the property. All air-conditioned units have a personal safe and a minibar. They have seating areas in the room and balcony or terrace where you can relax. All rooms include a private bathroom. You can engage in various activities, such as snorkeling, diving, or fishing at an additional cost while guests can also lounge and relax by the pool or beach after a day of activities. There is babysitting service at the property while airport and ferry terminal transfers can also be arranged at an additional charge. Cebu City is 50 km from Cabilao Sunset Dive & Beach Resort. The nearest airport is Tagbilaran Airport, 37.8 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Loon, 41 km from Hinagdanan Cave, Boffo Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 41 km from Baclayon Church, the resort offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Boffo Resort rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or Asian options. The accommodation offers an outdoor pool. You can play billiards and darts at this 3-star resort, and car hire is available.Show full description
Beautiful. Great location. Set in Loon Cabilao Island in Bohol, this beachfront property is 2 km from Cabilao Lake, featuring an outdoor swimming pool, various island activities, and spa facility. The rooms at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, and a balcony or terrace. Some units at Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe. Guest rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. A continental and à la carte breakfast options are available each morning at the property. The restaurant at Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort specialises in international and local cuisine. You can play table tennis at the resort, and bike hire is available while waters sports facilities are also available. Diving may also be arranged for guests at an additional charge. Tagbilaran City is 29 km from Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort, while Bohol is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Tagbilaran Airport, accessed by land and boat transfers.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Situated in Ronda, 34 km from Kawasan Falls, Les Maisons D'Itac features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 3-star resort has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Les Maisons D'Itac rooms include bed linen and towels. You can play billiards at the accommodation. Santo Nino Church is 29 km from Les Maisons D'Itac. The nearest airport is Sibulan, 88 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most relaxing and stylish resort in Mactan. It also has very cosy rooms and beautiful surroundings!
Unique. Friendly staff. • Turtle Bay Dive Resort is a peaceful destination situated away from the crowded Moalboal shores. Guests can enjoy a relaxing vacation here, with an outdoor swimming pool and direct access to the sea for snorkeling and diving on-site. Please note that the resort does not have a white sand beach. • The resort offers complimentary breakfast. The rooms have en suite bathrooms with hot and cold shower facilities. •The resort operates a PADI Dive Centre that offers various dive courses for in-house guests. Additionally, they organize trips to Kawasan Falls for canyoneering and Oslob for whale shark watching. •The resort features a seaside restaurant and a spa that includes a sauna. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the surrounding area. The resort can arrange airport transfer and shuttle services at an additional cost.Show full description
Featuring garden views, Green Acres Village provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.2 km from Panagsama Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the campground's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Towels and bed linen are featured in the campground. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. At the campground, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves American cuisine. You can play mini-golf at Green Acres Village. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the accommodation. Basdiot Beach is 2.6 km from Green Acres Village, while Kawasan Falls is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Sibulan Airport, 79 km from the campground.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Superb breakfast. Located within the vicinity of over 25 diving spots and many dive shops, Parrot Resort Moalboal offers homely accommodation where guests can enjoy the company of the owner's parrots, and the accommodating multi-lingual staff. The property features a welcoming outdoor pool where guests may choose to enjoy a swim. Services offered on-site include shuttle services at a surcharge, laundry and daily housekeeping. Guests can also book various adventure tours with the resort, such as whale shark watching, canyoning, river rafting and visits to Kawasan Waterfalls. Cebu-Mactan Airport is 70 km from Parrot Resort Moalboal.Show full description
This resort has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and lovely pool facilities.
Boasting a private beach area, DACOZY Beach Resort offers peaceful and comfy accommodation with free WiFi access in the public areas. It houses an outdoor pool, restaurant and free parking on site. The resort is about 4.2 km from San Juan Nepomuceno Parish and 6.2 km from Moalboal Town Proper. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 90 km away. Offering pool/sea views from the balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with wooden flooring, in-room safe, a clothes rack and seating area. The attached bathroom includes shower facility, slippers and a spray bidet. Friendly staff at DACOZY Beach Resort can converse in Filipino, Japanese and English. Car rental, laundry and massage services are available. Airport transfer can be arranged at a surcharge. Guests can enjoy a tasty selection of international cuisines on site.Show full description
Located in Moalboal, 60 metres from Basdiot Beach, Kasai Village Dive Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 2.1 km from Panagsama Beach and 28 km from Kawasan Falls, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the resort, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Kasai Village Dive Resort also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a sea view. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. You can play billiards at Kasai Village Dive Resort, and the area is popular for cycling. Santo Nino Church is 23 km from the resort. The nearest airport is Sibulan Airport, 81 km from Kasai Village Dive Resort.Show full description
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