Hotel Review: Sheraton Mactan Cebu Has the Best of Both Worlds
Rates start at P11,760 per night.
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Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Rates start at P11,760
At a Glance
Room: Big, but still homey with its locally-inspired decor.
Food and drink: There’s the all-day dining 5 Cien and the first authentic Nikkei restaurant in Cebu called DIP. There's BUHI Cave Bar if you’re up for a fun and chill night. Need coffee and pastry quick? Get those from Sa Sitio Bakery and Bar.
Staff: Hospitality at its finest.
Why you should stay: It embodies Cebu in the best way possible—always sunny and welcoming—and has everything you’ll need in one place
(SPOT.ph) With all the things to do, dishes to taste, and places to see in Cebu, it can get a little overwhelming. A week’s stay wouldn’t be enough. You’ll find yourself planning another flight to the province just to experience all the other islands and the rest of the things you missed out on. But is there a way to visit Cebu and feel like you've made the most of your trip? Stay at the Sheraton Mactan Cebu. You can experience the beauty of Cebu city life with the serene vibe of white sand beaches just within your reach.
Sheraton, which is part of Marriot International, is a household name in the hospitality industry. They have properties all over the world. And while each of them have their individual charms anchored on their location, they offer the same luxury and comfort to visitors.
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Everything you need to know about Sheraton Mactan Cebu
Cebu offers the best of both worlds: city life and beach life, and Sheraton Mactan Cebu can connect you to those two worlds easily. The ride from Mactan International Airport to the beach resort is around half an hour. You can easily sneak in a trip to the city during the day, and come home next to the sea. But you can also choose to not leave the hotel premises since there are plenty of things to do within the Sheraton Mactan Cebu property.
The 261-room hotel offers a good number of dining options; an outdoor pool that looks like it was inspired by the Banaue rice terraces; a fitness center and spa; a retail shop, and of course, the beach where you can lounge and even enjoy watersports (kayaking, banana boat, et cetera).
Depending on your room (standard rates start at P11,760/night), you can wake up to scenic views of the courtyard or the sea. Ours just happened to have one that will make you want to wake up very early in the morning to catch the sunrise and watch the sky change colors from our balcony.
The room itself is big, with a bathroom that's also very spacious. All rooms have a bathtub that hide behind two big doors. The toilet and bath are separate.
The mini fridge is hidden inside a sleek cabinet next to the television. There’s a corner in the room with a round table and chair if you have some work to do. There’s free Wi-Fi. You won’t have any trouble finding sockets since they're all over the room. The only downside is that my room is located quite far from the elevator so getting there is quite a walk.
What to do at Sheraton Mactan Cebu
A lot. We'll go floor by floor.
The swimming pools are on the ground floor, and they're reminiscent of the Banaue Rice Terraces. It has pockets of greens that dot the pool's periphery. There's enough space for everyone. The beach is only a few steps away, should you want a taste of saltwater.
Speaking of the beach, you can avail of water activities on the right side of the property. Banana boat rides, kayaking, diving, name it. They can even arrange island tours and activities for you.
You can also find BUHI and DIP on the ground level.
On the second level are the ballrooms, meeting rooms, and board rooms. Here, you can also find the Sheraton Spa. The young members of your family can spend their time on the Kids Club and Teens Club. 5 Cien is also on this level.
All the way up on the fifth level is the retail shop called Pintol.
We're all for recharging and unwinding but if you're thinking of working out, there's a fitness center at the property.
What to eat and drink at Sheraton Mactan Cebu
There are four places to grab a bite within Sheraton Mactan Cebu. There's the international, all-day dining restaurant called 5 Cien which is open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.. If you're craving some Asian fusion, there's DIP which is open from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m., and then 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The BUHI Cave Bar has an al fresco setting and private areas and serves Mediterranean bites with cocktails. It is open from 2 p.m. to 12 midnight.
Sa Sitio Bakery and Bar is a coffee shop, deli, and bakery in one. It's open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How to book Sheraton Mactan Cebu
You can book Sheraton Mactan Cebu online through their website. Rates start at P11,760 per night. You can also book them on Traveloka, Booking.com, Luxury Escapes, and Expedia.
You can also book your room via Klook.
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is at Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. For more information, visit their website.
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