Beach Hotels in Lapu-Lapu City

It was very clean and had a wonderful exotic atmosphere, typical of Cebu. Although the beach wasn't very clean, I had originally planned to enjoy the pool and the ambiance, so it wasn't a major issue. However, the path from the front desk to the room and to the pool was sandy, which meant my shoes quickly got covered in sand, and that was a bit of a drawback.

I had a pleasant stay at Plantations Resort Mactan and appreciated the peaceful surroundings and overall atmosphere. However, considering the price, I expected a little more in terms of room facilities and value. Some areas felt dated, such as the television, which was an older model and not a smart TV. The room windows also allowed quite a bit of outside light in, which affected the comfort at night. The games room was a nice idea, but having to use tokens for the games felt a little disappointing given the overall cost of the stay. The resort has potential and a lovely setting, but some updates and added value would make the experience feel more in line with the price.

I stayed here with my 8-year-old son (I'll share the pros and cons of traveling with a child). 1. **Pros** * **Meals**: The breakfast buffet is standard, but they offer white porridge daily with 3-4 Korean dishes and 1-2 Japanese dishes, which was great for kids. On the day I went, there were many delicious options like japchae, jjimdak, kimchi fried rice, and jeyuk-bokkeum. You can also order iced or hot chocolate at your table, which my son enjoyed every day. * **Kids' Club/Play Area**: They have their own children's play facility. They run various programs by age group and time, and even talk to the kids in English. There are also toys and playgrounds for toddlers. This was the only air-conditioned spot in the lobby area, so my son used it multiple times. I was initially worried the facilities and toys might be old, but my son absolutely loved the fish feeding and mask making activities we tried. T-shirt and pizza making are available for an extra charge. * **Pool & Beach**: These were the best facilities! There were hardly any guests, so we could enjoy the pool and beach leisurely. You can see various fish while snorkeling at the beach – we even spotted Nemo and Dory. * **Chocolate Hour**: I only got to experience it for one day, which was a shame. There were 2-3 types of chocolates, bread, and popcorn. You could enjoy them inside the 1st-floor breakfast restaurant or take them to the lobby. I particularly liked that there were two types of melting chocolate with about three toppings, offering variety. However, only water is provided for drinks; you can order other beverages from the lobby bar if needed. 2. **Cons** * **Facilities**: Since it was only a partial renovation, the overall facilities look dated. Especially the hallways had a strong old carpet smell. That said, the general maintenance was neat, and my shower filter didn't discolor, which was a good sign. 3. **Overall Review** The location is great, being close to New Town, the airport, popular massage shops (Cielo, Cacao Tree, Oasis), and famous restaurants (Morning Glory, Coco Cebu, Cabana, The Cove, etc.), many of which are within walking distance. I chose this place because I wanted to avoid areas with too many Koreans, and except for one couple during my stay, all other guests were foreigners. If you're looking for a good value-for-money experience that feels like you're truly abroad, this is the place to go!

I chose La Mirada Hotel because of its convenient location close to the beach. During my stay, I unfortunately experienced an incident where I accidentally stepped on a sea urchin while at the beach. The hotel staff responded quickly and were extremely helpful. They immediately provided vinegar for me to soak my foot and assisted in arranging a taxi to the nearest hospital so that I could receive medical attention. I am truly grateful for their prompt response, kindness, and professionalism during this situation. Their care and support made a stressful experience much easier, and I sincerely appreciate their excellent service.

Good impression on arrival, though it's, a bit isolated. Great ladies on reception and my room was ready early. Really lovely pools and surroundings, though they could tidy up stuff around the plants a little more. The beach was just great, sandy with no huge stones etc. Very peaceful in evening. Staff are very friendly and helpful. On the negative side, food wasn't so good and telatiby expensive, tho American breakfast was fine. Residents enjoy a 30% discount which helps. Can't work out why French fries were 580 pesos!!! I didn't go there. Drinks were good with discount.

The hotel is very safe and wonderful, and the reception staff are amazing and respectful with their customers. I highly recommend this hotel to everyone when you come to Cebu.

We stayed in the Deluxe Queen room for one night after a late flight. There were some highlights, but a few frustrations The address listed on Trip.com is incorrect. It sent our taxi to the Shangri-La, so we had to book a second ride. The room is large, but the kitchen is basically useless as you can’t cook and the fridge is just a minibar. The AC is perfectly placed on the wall so it doesn’t blow on you while you sleep. The bed was great, snow-white bedding and cute towel swans (great job by the cleaning staff!). However, the telly is tiny and hung way too high near the ceiling. Big respect for having ZERO cockroaches, but the desk was crawling with small insects and there were several geckos on the walls,love them though The pool is very heavy on chlorine—I washed multiple times and could still smell it on my skin. There is no sandy beach, just a wooden ladder into shallow water. Very green territory. For me it's not a problem, but be prepared for the roosters crowing all night and birds in the morning There is a 7-11 right across the street

The room is great and AC is working well. We booked an ocean view, however, the view was blocked with I dont know what it was called but we love our room and most of the time, we just stayed inside. Food: They have a no outside food and drinks policy (which is common for almost all resorts), however, the food menus are too pricey or am I that poor?🤔 We ended up going outside the resort for dinner. Good thing the breakfast is on a buffet set up, they said it depends on the number of guest who booked during that time.  Overall, our stay is great and for people who dont want loud noises and would only like a peaceful staycation, this is one of the place to choose. I would also like to commend the students from UC who are very helpful and did their training well.