4 Cozy Hotels Near Mactan Airport for Beach Lovers and Busy Travelers Being the hub of business and tourism south of Metro Manila, Cebu has become one of the top destinations in the country. While there are many hotels in Cebu City, visitors to Mactan Island may want to consider the following hotels if they only wish to visit the beaches of the island.
1. Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino
One of the superior rooms of Waterfront Airport Hotel (Image: Waterfront Hotels) Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino is located right across the street from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). It is a four-star hotel offering all the amenities a business and leisure traveler would need, including a business center, restaurants, outdoor pool, laundry and dry cleaning services, and butler service, among others. The hotel has seven types of rooms: superior room, deluxe suite, ambassador room, ambassador suite, executive suite, presidential suite, and villa. All rooms have cable television, safety deposit boxes, mini-bar, Wi-Fi internet access, air-condition with thermostat control, and international direct-dialling phone connection.
Read From Php 5 to a Thousand: Taste of Cebu in Every Budget Waterfront Airport Hotel is ideal for businessmen who want to get in and out of Cebu in a jiffy. It is also ideal for travelers who want to see the sights of Mactan island without having to deal with the traffic on the two bridges connecting Mactan island and Cebu City. The hotel is located minutes away from the famed beaches of Mactan as well as wellknown sutukil restaurants at Mactan Shrine. Sutukil, a method of preparing seafood, is based on three Cebuano words, sugba (to grill), tuwa (to stew), and kilaw (to eat raw). Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino also offers promos for its guests ranging from discounts to free use of the gym and pool. Room rates start at PhP3,700 for a superior room at a discounted price.
2. Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa
Deluxe seaview room at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa (Image: Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa) Shangri-La may be a fictional place in James Hilton’s 1933 novel, but Cebu has its own earthly paradise situated in Mactan Island. Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa is a five- star hotel which provides guests all the amenities they need to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Located 20 minutes away from the airport, Shangri-La is a perfect place for leisure and business travelers to take a break and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The hotel has all the facilities and services offered by a five-star hotel, including a business center, conference facilities, airport transfers, gift shop, shopping arcade, beauty salon, and restaurants. The hotel has 530 rooms offering magnificent views of the Mactan Channel. All guest rooms have wired and wireless internet access, cable television, IDD telephone, mini-bar, safety deposit box, and coffee and tea making facilities. Room rates start at PhP12,200 for de luxe rooms at the main wing up to PhP28,700 for the panorama suite in the ocean wing of the hotel. Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa can be considered as an elegant oasis as it stylishly blends nature with the modern amenities in life.
3. Goldberry Suites and Hotel
Cozy studio room at Goldberry Suites (Image: Goldberry Suites) Located at the foot of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Goldberry Suites & Hotel is five minutes away from the airport and five kilometers away from Cebu City. This three-star hotel offers basic facilities and services any traveler would need, including a restaurant, lounge area, gift shop, and an airport transfer service. The hotel offers five room types to its guests: studio, standard room, deluxe room, suite, and penthouse. Each room has cable television, wireless internet, telephone, a safety deposit box, mini-bar, and coffee and tea-making facilities. The boutique hotel prides itself in offering
uniquely designed rooms. Some of the rooms have a full-length mirror, terrace, or a living room. Regular room rates start at PhP3,000 for the studio up to PhP10,000 for the penthouse. The hotel also offers discounts of up to 30% off published rates. Goldberry Suites and Hotel can be considered a gateway to Cebu City due to its location. Its close proximity to Cebu City, as well as the beaches of Mactan makes it an ideal place for travelers who want the best of both worlds.
4. Islands Stay Hotel
Islands Stay Hotel offers different amenities to its guests. (Image: Beyond Cebu) Islands Stay Hotel is an affordable option for travelers who simply want a place to rest for the night after a whole day of fun in the beaches of Cebu. The hotel offers no-frills accommodations for its guests and is located three minutes away from the airport. Islands Stay has four types of rooms: small, medium, large, and extra large. Each room offers basic amenities including hot and cold shower, air-conditioning, and cable television. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the lobby. Read: Carnaza Island: Pristine White Sand Beach in Cebu
Room rates start at PhP1,150 for small rooms up to Php2,150 for extra large rooms. There are also instances when the hotel offers discounts of up to 15% to guests who book 30 days ahead of their stay. However, the promotion is only limited to medium, large, and extra large rooms. The hotel is located close to the Cebu Yacht Club where guests can watch the sun set on the horizon. Since Islands Stay Hotel is a part of the Islands Group of Companies, guests can make arrangements with the hotel staff for an island-hopping tour through Islands Banca Cruises. Mactan is home to world-class beaches which have attracted tourists from all over the world. With the number of hotels which can be found in the island, travelers who only plan to visit the beaches of Mactan need not go far to look for a place to stay. Click hotel links to see their exact addresses and contact numbers. Prices may change without prior notice.