Cebu White Sands Resort & Spa

In Cebu? Stay at the Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa. The two hectare property boasts 86 rooms, three restaurants, a pool, a spa, and Cebu’s first Royal Koi Pond. All of this is housed in a complex that blends turn-of-the-century Philippine architecture and modern comforts.

All of the hotel’s 86 air-conditioned rooms feature a private bathroom with hot and cold running water, a stocked mini-bar, and cable TV. Depending on which wing of the hotel the room is, guests either have private balconies overlooking the beachfront, or views of the Courtyard Pool, or of Mactan Island itself. Interiors also vary in each wing, with the Heritage Wing evoking traditional Filipino homes, the Courtyard Wing taking its inspiration from minimalist Asian designs, and the Mabuhay Wing inspired by contemporary Philippine design.

The hotel’s three restaurants are also sure to satisfy any culinary craving. Head to the Patio Gavino Restaurant for Asian and Western dishes. Seafood and barbeque lovers can visit the Buena Vista Restaurant. Meanwhile, Room 801 is the place for cocktails and music.

Those looking for a relaxing experience can head to Anahata Spa, which only uses 100% natural ingredients. Guests can avail of massages, body scrubs, and facials that will surely give them a relaxed glow. For guests searching for action-packed activities, the hotel also has gear and facilities for parasailing, scuba diving, paddle boating, jet skiing, snorkeling, and fishing. A city tour and island hopping tour can also be arranged for guests.

Cebu White Sands is on the east coast of Mactan, and is a 20-minute car ride from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. It’s also less than 30 minutes away from Mactan attractions like Magellan’s Marker, the Mactan Island Aquarium, and the Lapu-Lapu Monument.