Lapu-Lapu: hotel sulla spiaggia

We were pleasantly surprised by what an amazing hotel this has been. The staff have been so lovely and accommodating. From the room staff, front desk staff, and wait staff they were beyond lovely. We even took time to eat at their restaurant in house and our server Aden took great care of us. I was also SO happy to see our turn down service came with dried mangoes. 10/10 would book again.

Completa pacchetto di soggiorno. Per chi vuole rilassarsi e rilassarsi o fare un'avventura (esperienza di sci, snorkeling e paragliding). È possibile scegliere molte cose da loro buffet per colazione. La spiaggia e le piscine non sono così piene che si può godere del tempo per rilassarsi.

Mixed Experience at Maribago Blue Waters Maribago Blue Waters has always held a special place in our hearts, as we’ve loved coming here since we were kids. However, during our recent stay, we noticed some areas that could use improvement. While the more expensive rooms are definitely worth the price, the deluxe rooms at 7k don’t quite live up to expectations. They feel outdated, like they haven’t been updated in 20 years. The restaurant and spa are also quite pricey, especially the spa, which felt a bit too expensive for what it offers. During weekends, the resort can get pretty crowded, likely due to the number of walk-in guests. However, the staff are super friendly and always make you feel welcome. One highlight of our stay was the amazing breakfast, offering a great variety from local Filipino favorites to international dishes. We especially loved the guy selling ”taho”—it brought back some wonderful childhood memories! While we still have a soft spot for Maribago Blue Waters, it feels like some things need improvement to live up to the resort’s reputation.

Plantation Bay is again my favorite hotel on Mactan. I was there August of 22, January of this year and just finished a stay in May. Here are some things to consider about Plantation Bay: - It’s the only large Filipino owned resort on Mactan and they must treat there staff incredibly well because everyone I spoke with has worked there 10+years - unlike other resorts they have a no tipping policy - The large salt water lagoons are beautiful and large enough that they never feel crowded - Plantation Bay offers a variety of food options for every taste - They have a wide variety of on site activities and offer multiple excursions outside the resort for reasonable prices To be fair there were a couple of things that could improve but those are minor - The beach towels need to be replaced. The bathroom towels are great but the beach towels were old and thin - During busy periods when you call bell service or guest relations the phone just rings with no answer. Overall though, this is the best place to stay on Mactan. Great service, unique activities, great staff, and some of the best swimming pools anywhere Here are some tips: - if you are not traveling with kids, the waters edge rooms are amazing. You can step from your deck directly into the lagoon - Consider the Route 66 Diner for breakfast. Good food and never crowded -A romantic dinner at Palermo’s is a great option on site - I paid the extra $50 to have a car drop us off and pick us up at our room and it was definitely worth it. You get checked in/out at your room saving time Highly recommend this great hotel

Here’s a more detailed and broader version of your review: ”The hotel provides an incredible sunset view, perfect for unwinding after a long day. The staff are exceptionally friendly, accommodating, and responsive to any requests, making the stay even more enjoyable. The property is well-maintained, with clean and tidy rooms that are inviting and comfortable. There’s a pleasant, fresh scent throughout the hotel, adding to the overall positive atmosphere. A highly recommended place for a relaxing stay!”

La piscina è così bella e guaritrice e buona a giocare! La pizza che mangi nella piscina è anche deliziosa. E il personale è molto amichevole. Il servizio che ti porta al lobby con una carrozza da golf è buono. 👍👍 Kimchi Jeon è deliziosa per il colazione. ㅋㅋㅋ Il menu diverso da Kimchi Jeon è normale, quindi puoi solo sperimentarlo per un giorno o due. Lo consiglio. In generale, è stato un soggiorno soddisfacente e sono disposto a visitare di nuovo la prossima volta che visito Cebu.

We arrived at 1:30 pm at the front desk of the hotel with my American friends. I booked all the hotel rooms, all paid sometime in Oct. ‘24. The front desk told us we had No rooms . I asked why? I dhowed them the confirmation, your e mail to me…all proof. They told me No payment from you was received by the hotel. I said why would that happened? They said they do not know. And told us flatly that they cannot contact you , the responsibility of contacting ang solving our problem is on me. I said, be reasonable. Trip.com  whatever it is , is your partner in this. I cannot be the victim of whatevrr stupidity that happened. I m paid thats all. Its good a young man intervened and helped solve the problem. I was so furious i would like to kick the desk.  Sfter a long stand off, finally it was found out that you did not make any payment to JPark.  A company like yours, which does not pay, and hotel like JPark which i feel only think of their interest , the result is a victim like me, innocent yet delayed for hours in our use of the hotel room we paid for in advance. I almost turned violent because of what you did. My American and filipino friends could not believe what they are witnessing and experiencing. They can observe my frustration and embarrassment. Finally at a few minutes before 4:00 pm , we got our room. I will never deal with Trip. Com again and will not visit JPark again.  This is Dr Alfredo Valera

Great place to stay with your loved ones. Staff are friendly and accomodating plus they are always smiling. The Salt Restaurant made us feel like they are always there to attend to our needs. Very Good people around. Front desk is available 24/7 and that’s awesome! Thank you for the great stay BE! Will surely be back soon!

Ottimo hotel con la sua spiaggia! Abbiamo prenotato 2 camere deluxe lato piscina al Costabella e siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti delle camere. Erano molto spaziose e la vista dalle nostre camere era favolosa! Abbiamo apprezzato molto il nostro soggiorno qui, c'erano un sacco di bellissimi lettini intorno alla piscina e in spiaggia. Uso gratuito di paddle board e canoe. Abbiamo soggiornato al Costabella per 3 notti ed è stato un soggiorno molto rilassante. La struttura è vecchia ma molto ben tenuta e tutto il personale era molto disponibile. La colazione a buffet era buona, il cibo al ristorante era delizioso, le bevande al bar Luna erano fantastiche e c'è un tavolo da biliardo gratuito su cui giocare. L'unico aspetto negativo che abbiamo riscontrato su Costabella è che non puoi semplicemente uscire dalla proprietà per andare in un minimarket o in un altro ristorante. Se vuoi stare lontano dal trambusto, questo è il posto dove stare. Sì, torneremmo di nuovo a Costabella ma la prossima volta porteremo i nostri snack e bevande.

Anche se la nostra camera era un po' vecchia, ci piaceva il giardino e l'ambiente rilassante. Inizialmente prenotava una notte a Bluewater, ma erano completamente prenotate, quindi prenotavamo qui. Anche se Bluewater ha una migliore spiaggia e piscina, i sabbi bianchi sono sicuramente più rilassanti.