Cebu Hotels

[Red Kilt]

If you want to cause a scene, go into the Watson drugstore at ayala mall (or any drugstore), and ask where the KY jelly is. I thought I might need it, so wanted to be prepared. I looked around, then asked a girl at the counter. Well, she apparently did not know what it was, so she asked the other counter girl, who broke into a big smile, and said, "follow me, sir", and led me to the display, then she said something to the other 4 counter girls, and all had a good laugh. I said I needed enough for all of them. They are probably still laughing.

I have had similar smirks passed and sly comments made between shop assistants when I have purchased either lube, condoms or both together.

Just a small tip.

KY Gel is sold as a medical item and is priced accordingly. A much cheaper (and better, because it's less "sticky") option is "Durex Play gel" which is sold in a more user-friendly tube and is almost always available within or very close to the condom display in Watson's and Mercury pharmacies.

WR has also previously posted photos of an additional use for the tube itself apart from the contents.

[Mr Hawaii]

A little expensive. The three nights averaged $133 per night without breakfast. Location is great, adjacent to ayala mall; in fact it was 105 steps from front door to first restaurant (UCC) for breakfast at 7 am in the morning. Money changer in the mall gave good exchange rate. Taxi to the airport was 211 pesos. My taxi driver said he was 57 yo and had 18 yo wife and several girlfriends. The ride took 45", and the inside of the airport at Cebu is a total clusterfuck. Have not been there in years, so was surprised when I went in for my flight back to Manila. Taxi from Marriott to Robinson- Fuente Osmena cost 64 pesos. Absolutely no problem bringing girls into the hotel.

If you want to cause a scene, go into the Watson drugstore at ayala mall (or any drugstore), and ask where the KY jelly is. I thought I might need it, so wanted to be prepared. I looked around, then asked a girl at the counter. Well, she apparently did not know what it was, so she asked the other counter girl, who broke into a big smile, and said, "follow me, sir", and led me to the display, then she said something to the other 4 counter girls, and all had a good laugh. I said I needed enough for all of them. They are probably still laughing.

[Kaukaukane]

Any comments welcome on this hotel?

Seems nice.

PC out.

Love it. Nice eateries of all levels within a few minutes of each other. OK breakfast but nothing to write home about. Will return again.

[Omega 3]

Cebu is not my favorite place to hang out in the Philippines, but I've got a buddy here whom I've not seen for a while, and decided to spend three nights here to hang out with him. I've stayed at some of the self-described 5 stars here--Raddisson Blu and Marriott--and while their prices were high-end, the overall quality was more in the 3. 5 star category. This trip, I decided to once again try the Park Lane, where I had last stayed several years ago. In my view it's an excellent value for money. I've got a large room with king size bed and decent furnishings for about $65 a night including all taxes. The buffet breakfast for 2 is included in the price. The location is good, near Ayala and the center of town, and there's no problem catching taxis, Uber cars or Grab cars.

This is the best value that I've found here, and were it not for the fact that it's almost always full, precluding last minute bookings, I'd make it my default in Cebu.

GE.

Was interested to read GE's post about Parklane, and glad to learn that service obviously has improved since I stayed there a number of years ago.

At the time, was supporting a nursing student through CTK College in Catbalogan. She had a few days off, so we booked a premium stateroom on the (slow) overnight boat to Cebu City. The premium stateroom turned out to be a small, noisy cabin with a tiny ensuite CR strongly smelling of disinfectant. Better than open-deck passage. We arrived at Cebu Pier shortly after dawn, feeling quite tired, and took a taxi to Parklane, only to be met by execrable service at the front desk and from the surly bellman, and, the following morning, at breakfast. I vowed never to return, and never did.

My go-to hotel in Cebu City eventually became the Marco Polo Plaza in Nivel Hills. Enjoyed the panoramic views, the soothing green mountain, and the feeling of being in a modest "sanctuary" away from chaos.

But, was glad to read GE's encouraging post about Parklane. Some things do improve!

OM.

P.S. Subsequently, parted ways with the nursing student, who got pregnant (but not by me) her second semester at CTK, and dropped out of school with terrible grades. "C'est la vie".

[Clear Water]

PC out.

I will love the big rooms, hows the wifi?

Ok but they block torrent downloading.

Voucher needed for 6 day or 3 day pass.

[GoodEnough]

Cebu is not my favorite place to hang out in the Philippines, but I've got a buddy here whom I've not seen for a while, and decided to spend three nights here to hang out with him. I've stayed at some of the self-described 5 stars here--Raddisson Blu and Marriott--and while their prices were high-end, the overall quality was more in the 3. 5 star category. This trip, I decided to once again try the Park Lane, where I had last stayed several years ago. In my view it's an excellent value for money. I've got a large room with king size bed and decent furnishings for about $65 a night including all taxes. The buffet breakfast for 2 is included in the price. The location is good, near Ayala and the center of town, and there's no problem catching taxis, Uber cars or Grab cars.

This is the best value that I've found here, and were it not for the fact that it's almost always full, precluding last minute bookings, I'd make it my default in Cebu.

GE.

[Buko Max]

I will love the big rooms, hows the wifi?

WiFi is as good as can be expected. Forgot to mention they have a rooftop pool with a view!

[X Man]

I stayed at Bellavista once to avoid any traffic delays from Cebu when I had a flight at a rush hour time. Wouldn't repeat.

The Bella Vista, Goldberry and Hotel Cesario are all located in the same vicinity on the main highway between the two bridges. This location is quite good because you can walk to Gaisano Mactan mall (bit of a walk in the heat but doable), Club Mermaid and Skyscape rooftop bar (quite a good bar and restaurant with views I highly recommend). The Bellavista always only seems to advertise twin single bed rooms so I have never booked there. Hotel Cesario from memory did not have wifi in the rooms. If you can get Goldberry at 2500-3000 pesos I would recommend that. Otherwise I am still searching for a favorite hotel.

[Pcpc1688]

*Great central location, lots of activity at night.

What kinda activity lol?

*American owned chain with loyalty program.]

This I know since I'm American haha

*Massive deluxe rooms.

Fits more than 2 cousins and a sister or 2......heheh

*Above average breakfast buffet.

This is a good thing but Harolds had a really nice one too......

*Many restos and stores nearby.

PC out.

I will love the big rooms, hows the wifi?

[Buko Max]

Any comments welcome on this hotel?

*Great central location, lots of activity at night.

*American owned chain with loyalty program.

*Massive deluxe rooms.

*Above average breakfast buffet.

*Many restos and stores nearby.

[Pcpc1688]

Nice hotel yes, I find the location a pain as on Escario near the Capitol, so traffic is busy many times a day. Taxis to / from Ayala but you may need to wait as many pick up near Cebu Doctors and drive past to Ayala etc.

Some small restos nearby and a 7/11.

But friends who have stayed liked the place just the location can be awkward for lazy buggers like me LOL.

I'll have to manage the location ughhhh.

As long as their are young piñays there all night LOL.

PC out.

[Wicked Roger]

Any comments welcome on this hotel?

Seems nice.

PC out.

Nice hotel yes, I find the location a pain as on Escario near the Capitol, so traffic is busy many times a day. Taxis to / from Ayala but you may need to wait as many pick up near Cebu Doctors and drive past to Ayala etc.

Some small restos nearby and a 7/11.

But friends who have stayed liked the place just the location can be awkward for lazy buggers like me LOL.

[Pcpc1688]

Any comments welcome on this hotel?

Seems nice.

PC out.

[Wicked Roger]

The Bella Vista, Goldberry and Hotel Cesario are all located in the same vicinity on the main highway between the two bridges. This location is quite good because you can walk to Gaisano Mactan mall (bit of a walk in the heat but doable), Club Mermaid and Skyscape rooftop bar (quite a good bar and restaurant with views I highly recommend). The Bellavista always only seems to advertise twin single bed rooms so I have never booked there. Hotel Cesario from memory did not have wifi in the rooms. If you can get Goldberry at 2500-3000 pesos I would recommend that. Otherwise I am still searching for a favorite hotel.

For another alternative close to the airport and fairly close to Waterfront hotel you could try the Island Stays hotel. Bright orange is the branding color. This is at the end of the road that leads to the airport, very close to the mall and a Starbucks. Rooms are small (I have never stayed but have visited and inspected), clean and for 1 night is OK and a double room can be around PHP 1500 max.

http://www.islandsstay.com/

[Ms Account]

For discussion looking on Skyscanner around Mactan shows the following options (prices are approx).
Park Hill Hotel P1000.
Lancaster Hotel P2000.
Hotel Cesario P1000.
The Bella Vista P2400.

The Bella Vista, Goldberry and Hotel Cesario are all located in the same vicinity on the main highway between the two bridges. This location is quite good because you can walk to Gaisano Mactan mall (bit of a walk in the heat but doable), Club Mermaid and Skyscape rooftop bar (quite a good bar and restaurant with views I highly recommend). The Bellavista always only seems to advertise twin single bed rooms so I have never booked there. Hotel Cesario from memory did not have wifi in the rooms. If you can get Goldberry at 2500-3000 pesos I would recommend that. Otherwise I am still searching for a favorite hotel.