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Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa is the finest luxury resort in Cebu. Located on a beautiful private beach and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the resort has 537 rooms & suites, all equipped with the latest state-of-the-art facilities including internet & cable TV, as well as balconies with either sea or garden views. The resort is ideal for families, boasting an adventure Zone, an indoor playground, and E-Zone, a complete entertainment hub with arcades and two state-of-the-art karaoke rooms. The resort spa, Chi, is one of the finest in the Philippines. Sporting activities include tennis, golf, table tennis, snooker/billiards and sailing. The Shangri-La is 15 minutes away from Mactan International Airport.
Location: Located just off the main island of Cebu, in the Philippines, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa is nestled into its own piece of paradise on Mactan island, easily accessed from the mainland by bridge.
History: Cebu island has a very rich and interesting history, with colonial ties that date back to 1521, when the island was discovered by a Portuguese-born Ferdinand Magellan, resulting in a long power struggle between the colonizers and the island’s natives. Cebu is full of historical monuments and structures attesting to the turbulence of that time.
Service: Guests will enjoy being able to make use of Shangri-La services at all hours of the day, from the 24-hour business center, to the 24-hour room service available.
The resort is home to an astounding 530 rooms and suites, all featuring traditional Filipino design, with a modern contemporary twist. All rooms are equipped with the latest amenities and facilities, in keeping with the incredibly high standard met by all Shangri-La Hotels.
The hotel’s Main Wing Deluxe Rooms feature 365-square-feet of spacious comforts, which start at the private balcony offering views of a picturesque landscape, continue on to a well-appointed bathroom equipped with exclusive Shangri-La toiletries, and ending in a warm, elegant atmosphere. Modern comforts like in-room WiFi, cable TV, electronic safe, and more, are standard.
The hotel’s Main Wing Mactan Suite has stunning views of the resort, amidst 730-square-feet of spacious luxury. The stunning bathroom is decked out in marble, with a soaking tub. Modern comforts like in-room WiFi, cable TV, electronic safe, and more, are standard. Guests will enjoy full Ocean Club benefits, which include complimentary daily breakfast, and use of the Ocean Club Lounge.
The hotel’s Ocean Wing Premier Rooms provide either pool or lush garden views from their private balcony. Inside, guests will enjoy 365-square-feet of room. Modern comforts like in-room WiFi, cable TV, electronic safe, and more, are standard.
A 24-hour business center is available for guests who need to get work done at any hour of the day, featuring top-notch equipment and secretarial services.
CHI, The Spa, at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa, features home-grown traditional Filipino treatments, which make use to natural plants and herbs picked fresh from nearby soil.
The E is for Entertainment, and that's just what this zone is, with thrilling fun for adults and children alike, from video arcades, to karaoke rooms, billiards, and more.
This expansive fitness center, featuring just under 500-square-feet of space, features a range of state-of-the-art equipment, and is open from 6am – 10pm daily. Jacuzzis, steam, and sauna rooms are available for guests' use. Tennis courts are also available.
The hotel has extensive meeting and event facilities, including two grand ballrooms, a fully air-conditioned tent, and an array of smaller function rooms, all supported by the resort's own team of professional event organizers. Facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art meeting and conference technology.
The resort features two separate pools, both surrounded by lush, verdant gardens, and featuring the casual poolside Buko bar.
This classic Italian restaurant dishes out comfort food in style, from yellow fin tuna tartar, to grilled beef rib eye with cannellini beans, all made with the freshest ingredients.
The perfect spot to meet friends for sun-downers, Breeze is a casual beach-side lounge with an impressive menu of delicious drinks, as well as light snacks for pre-dinner appetizers, with a happy hour cocooned by the sunset.
Ideally-positioned next to the hotel's expansive pool, this al fresco lounge serves up light snacks and refreshments throughout the day. Guests can enjoy a cultural show and Filipino buffet twice weekly.
The hotel's Cowrie Cove presents al fresco dining set amidst the backdrop of incredible beach views. Here, guests will enjoy freshly-caught seafood from the nearby shores, and a premium imported wines list.
The hotel's E-Zone Snack Bar is a part of its E-Zone entertainment center, and is the ideal spot for patrons to grab some light snacks or specialty drinks.
This relaxed-yet-stylish lounge provides patrons with not only stunning panoramas of the well-appointed resort grounds, but also an extensive drinks menu and nightly live entertainment.
This restaurant serves up delectable Cantonese dishes in an elegant atmosphere, featuring traditional and tasty dim sum lunches.
This relaxed all-day dining restaurant entertains patrons with its open kitchen, and thrills the taste buds with the array of dishes available from its buffet-style set-up.
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