Lapu-Lapu: hotel sulla spiaggia

What an underwhelming experience staying at Movenpick Mactan. I had two reasons for booking at Movenpick after reviewing their website. I am a member of the loyalty program that Movenpick is associated. It wasn't until after I booked that I found out that the ACCOR Live Limitless loyalty program did not apply to this particular Movenpick hotel. My wife and I were celebrating our birthdays as well as wedding anniversary so when I saw the Ibiza facility on the website we were excited that this would be a celebration/vacation to remember. We soon found out after arrival that the Ibiza precinct had been damaged in a typhoon 3 YEARS AGO (2021) and had not reopened. I questioned an executive about the possible misleading information on the website and was told that it takes about 1 year to remove it from the website (really????) and another year to have it uploaded again so it was left there offering an experience that wasn't there. The breakfast buffet was very good and the staff at all outlets were friendly helpful and very courteous. The same cannot be said of the snacks (spring rolls) near the pool that were served overcooked. The club sandwiches were delicious. Our anniversary dinner Crispy Pata and Pochero were bland and not up to what we would expect from a five star hotel kitchen. It was an underwhelming experience. If you want filipino food then walk to the entrance and diagonally opposite is the Morning Glory restaurant which we visited and enjoyed a delicious array of filipino cuisine.

We booked two rooms and we were only able to get one room when we checked in and the other room an hour and a half after! We followed up multiple times and complained about how the room wasn’t ready when it’s already the check-in time. They told us that the staff was already on the way up to bring the key card for the other room yet it took a long time (given the fact that the rooms were just at the second floor, above the lobby) when we followed up for the third time, we were told that the card was being brought from the main wing that’s why it’s taking so long like? we literally got the key card from our first room on the front desk lobby below our floor (ocean wing). They are also very strict about the room capacity that you have to pay 3k plus to pay for an extra person unlike other four-five star hotels. The room was also dusty, my boyfriend kept sneezing non-stop when we went in the room and had to take anti-histamine. Facilities were great though.

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.

We had a fantastic time at this hotel, they had an endless amount of activities that even staying for 3 nights we didn’t scratch the surface! The food was also great, we were able to get lots of different Filipino dishes as well as international dishes that we can’t get when we’re back in China. Highly recommended!

Ecco una versione più dettagliata e più ampia della tua recensione: ”L'hotel offre una vista incredibile sul sole, perfetta per il relax dopo un lungo giorno. Il personale è eccezionalmente amichevole, accogliente e rispondente a qualsiasi richiesta, rendendo il soggiorno ancora più piacevole. La struttura è ben mantenuta, con camere pulite e pulite che sono invitanti e confortevoli. Ci sono un piacevole, fresco scent in tutto l'hotel, aggiungendo all'atmosfera complessiva positiva. Un luogo molto raccomandato per un soggiorno rilassante!”

Sono stato qui poche volte e questa è la mia prima recensione di questo resort. Per i tempi che ho soggiornato nell'resort è stata sempre una buona esperienza per me, la mia famiglia e i miei amici.

The specific hotel is just 20 minutes driving from the Cebu airport. Its location is excellent. I can say that it was a small paradise. There is a huge pool with a bar that you can spend your day. The staff were very friendly and polite. The breakfast was huge. The room was amazing, very clean. The Cara Spa was excellent with professional staff. Also, the Nonki restaurant offers one of the best sushi i have ever tried. Thank you for making our honeymoon so unique!

Our family of four recently enjoyed a pleasant stay at BE Resort Mactan. The staff were friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome throughout our visit. We appreciated the well-equipped gym and the pool, which offered a fantastic view—perfect for relaxation. The beach chairs were comfortable, and the kids had a blast with the obstacle course, while we enjoyed snorkeling and spotting small fish and starfish. However, there were a few drawbacks: the shower water was only warm, and the sheets were not clean upon arrival. The beach sand was mixed with small pebbles, making it less comfortable, and while the private area was nice, it felt small with limited walking space. Additionally, there were people on the side of the beach selling shells and boat trips. This could have been useful but they calling out to us and approached us as we tried to relax, which disrupted the tranquil atmosphere. Despite these issues, we had an enjoyable experience and would recommend BE Resort Mactan for a family getaway!

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.