General Reports

[Wicked Roger]

Hey fellow mongers,

I've been mongering for a while and have pretty much found my go to spots to monger like Angeles. I was just hoping to get some of your opinions on Cebu? How you like the mongering scene, if it's worth, comparisons, etc. I've heard and read a lot about the beach clubs, etc. Any thoughts and could you relate it to anything in Pattaya or Angeles?

Thanks for your time,

YG

Stay where you are YG as you won't enjoy Cebu at all. Best you go AC and Pattaya as so much more culture there and let Cebu be visited by people like me and a few dedicated others

[YG365]

Hey fellow mongers,

I've been mongering for a while and have pretty much found my go to spots to monger like Angeles. I was just hoping to get some of your opinions on Cebu? How you like the mongering scene, if it's worth, comparisons, etc. I've heard and read a lot about the beach clubs, etc. Any thoughts and could you relate it to anything in Pattaya or Angeles?

Thanks for your time,

YG

[Questor 55]

If you are looking for a beach resort on Mactan that is not too expensive, I recommend Tambuli WEST. There is also a Tambuli EAST, but both the rooms and pool area are superior at WEST. Double with aircon and breakfast runs about 3000-3500. Two pools and lovely grounds. Last time I was in Cebu I stayed there on four separate occasions, twice with one companion and twice with two. So, definitely girl friendly with no raised eyebrows. For reservations you can call this number, (032) 492 1888. Be sure to specify WEST.

[Wicked Roger]

Roger, Were those rhetorical questions?

No deep meaning there unfortunately. If I like a gal enough to spend time with her, then I like to be at a nice place with a pool or beach. Right now there is a cute lapu2 factory worker who might need some extra wooing so I thought about a night or two at Mactan. Many years ago I stayed at Belle Vista near the bridge and explored the seedy Lapu2 bars.

A quick glance at the Crimson web site indicated their most inexpensive Deluxe rooms are 7000. X.

LOL.

7000! Well not for me.

Talking of ladies another cutie was asking after you, maybe you let her wear bra and panties on the plane / while in the mall etc and are not as cruel with other extras she craves so much?

Bella Vista looks even seedier now, friend stayed there recently as was close to the airport. Nothing to write home about

[X Man]

Roger, Were those rhetorical questions?

No deep meaning there unfortunately. If I like a gal enough to spend time with her, then I like to be at a nice place with a pool or beach. Right now there is a cute lapu2 factory worker who might need some extra wooing so I thought about a night or two at Mactan. Many years ago I stayed at Belle Vista near the bridge and explored the seedy Lapu2 bars.

A quick glance at the Crimson web site indicated their most inexpensive Deluxe rooms are 7000. X.

SA.

SNIP.

Xman. What do you mean someone special? And not pay that much? We allvknow you are man of subtantial means. But I also know you are generous with the ladies which to me is the important thing (and v kinky if rumours are true LOL)

[Stroker Ace88]

SA.

Are there affluent expats in Cordova. LOL Just I always think that part of town is not affluent based on a few ladies who are desperate to get out of the Cordova area.

As for the shouting and screaming in hotels. I find the pinoy families the worse, wake up at 5am, turn on the TV (very loud) , kids on rampage in the corridor, can't hold a converstaion without shouting at each other and no respect for anyone in the adjoining rooms.

And when you ask them to shut up as it is 5am. They look at you as if you have grown 3 heads and get very offended.

Xman. What do you mean someone special? And not pay that much? We allvknow you are man of subtantial means. But I also know you are generous with the ladies which to me is the important thing (and v kinky if rumours are true LOL)

There are some well to-do expats there. A few clusters of German Japanese and Korean expats in the better subdivisions. Personally Mactan Lapux2 and Cordova are not my taste. The draw is a nice sea view, but Mactan has mostly wide mud flats, and having to deal with the traffic on the bridges is a negative.

Crimson was targeting mostly foreign tourists before, but that's not working.

[Wicked Roger]

trying to attract more affluent expats that live in Lapux2 and Cordova. Both hotel rooms and resto prices are over-priced maybe 30-40percent IMO, but that goes for most places that are geared to foreigners.

SA.

Are there affluent expats in Cordova. LOL Just I always think that part of town is not affluent based on a few ladies who are desperate to get out of the Cordova area.

As for the shouting and screaming in hotels. I find the pinoy families the worse, wake up at 5am, turn on the TV (very loud) , kids on rampage in the corridor, can't hold a converstaion without shouting at each other and no respect for anyone in the adjoining rooms.

And when you ask them to shut up as it is 5am. They look at you as if you have grown 3 heads and get very offended.

Xman. What do you mean someone special? And not pay that much? We allvknow you are man of subtantial means. But I also know you are generous with the ladies which to me is the important thing (and v kinky if rumours are true LOL)

[Stroker Ace88]

Thanks for the info. I checked Crimson website and it looks nice. I usually don't like to pay so much, but it might be nice for a special night with a special someone.

Thanks again, X.

I heard through the bamboo vine that Crimson is not doing so well. Guests are down and you can snag a promo price if you book a week or more in advance. The resto on site has changed the menu and the hotel is trying to attract more affluent expats that live in Lapux2 and Cordova. Both hotel rooms and resto prices are over-priced maybe 30-40percent IMO, but that goes for most places that are geared to foreigners.

[X Man]

Thanks for the info. I checked Crimson website and it looks nice. I usually don't like to pay so much, but it might be nice for a special night with a special someone.

Thanks again, X.

Imperial Palace is positioned mid-range when it comes to Mactan resorts. 100-250+$USD depending on where you book the hotel. Local rate is slightly lower. Rooms are smaller but clean. The hotel is a well-known destination for Koreans and depending on what time of year you visit, you might feel "invaded" as the locals call it. Five different pools and a waterpark including a few water slides. Alot of filipinas are excited to stay at Imperial Palace as word travels fast about the water park.

For the same rate you could book Crimson. IMO much better hotel and service level but price depends what room you book. If you really want to splurge book a private villa with a 'plunge pool' and enjoy skinny dipping under the stars.

The main pool at Crimson is not as nice as Imperial Palace.

[Stroker Ace88]

To bozo-nuts in the hotel room next to me WTF is your problem?

Last night you came back to your room at 4am screaming your head off to your buddy about some BG. Your loud drunken rants were almost comical but for the fact it woke me and my GF up (and the rest of the guests on this floor).

"That fucken' bit*h! She wanted more money, always telling me it's not enough not enough not enough! Always telling me it's up to me! UP TO ME UP TO ME!" This went on for 20minutes. Loud drunken a-hole. Before security could arrive your buddy calmed you down and convinced you to go out looking for some pussy. At 430am on a Sunday night good luck. I fell back to sleep.

Now you are back in your room tonight. It's 1:20am. For the past hour or so my gf and I have been listening to you and a bakla argue over money. You told her to leave and she went into the hall then knocked on your door asking for forgiveness and you let her back in. This happened three times! Gesssuusss you are the hotel guest from hell. Now my GF has stopped watching her Filipino drama program and has the TV on mute with her ear against the wall giving me play by play of all the negotiations.

It's more fun in the Philippines. (insert eye-roll smiley here)

[Wicked Roger]

So where do I post a field report? Here, or the General Information thread?

WC.

Many post in Cebu Travel Reports so try that thread.

[WestCoast1]

So where do I post a field report? Here, or the General Information thread?

[Stroker Ace88]

I'm not fond of the over priced and man-made beaches at Mactan, but that might fit the bill if you need to be close to the city. There is a gaudy looking place that has recently been showing up on the online profiles of gals. I think the name is Imperial Palace. Has anyone been there?

Imperial Palace is positioned mid-range when it comes to Mactan resorts. 100-250+$USD depending on where you book the hotel. Local rate is slightly lower. Rooms are smaller but clean. The hotel is a well-known destination for Koreans and depending on what time of year you visit, you might feel "invaded" as the locals call it. Five different pools and a waterpark including a few water slides. Alot of filipinas are excited to stay at Imperial Palace as word travels fast about the water park.

For the same rate you could book Crimson. IMO much better hotel and service level but price depends what room you book. If you really want to splurge book a private villa with a 'plunge pool' and enjoy skinny dipping under the stars.

The main pool at Crimson is not as nice as Imperial Palace.

[X Man]

I'm not fond of the over priced and man-made beaches at Mactan, but that might fit the bill if you need to be close to the city. There is a gaudy looking place that has recently been showing up on the online profiles of gals. I think the name is Imperial Palace. Has anyone been there?

Now, if you want to do an overnight with gal you might consider Panglao on Bohol or White beach near Moalboal. Both places are very attractive but need about three hours travel time.

I haven't visited, but in north Cebu Island the popular destinations are Bantayan and Malapasqua. Both islands.

Someone mentioned a resort at Danao, which is about an hour by taxi north of Cebu. There are some dumpy local places there, but there was one place that looked a bit upscale and had large flotation devices out in the water. I didn't visit and I don't know the name of the place.

X.

Hi guys,

I am going to Cebu in August and I am looking for a place to stay close to the beach and girl friendly. Can somebody give me some info.

El Cubanito

[Frenzy3]

I was talking to a local police I know, he told me there is a increase of drug use with tourists here, he said expect to see some arrests, and if you do not pay the 200-500k fine expect to stay in jail. There are guys asking girls to get shabu and guys smoking pot in discos. The girls I have spoken to say the guys are not trusting them and they telling them to leave their phones and take jeepney etc, it only takes a girl to think fuck this I rather get some of the fine from the cops for reporting the guy, as the cops are offering finders fees.

You will be suprized how many undercover cops there are in cebu. So think twice before you start asking for illegal drugs.