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[QUOTE=Mortman]Guys

I am returning to Cebu for two or three weeks this coming May and I am in eager anticipation.

Just wondered if any of you can recommend any decent accomodation in and around Moalboal. I don't want to travel too far from Cebu City but would really like a few days on a nice beach and I am sick to death of the ugly mud flats on Mactan. How they can call these things a beach is beyond me. I am not a diver (in the true sense of the word) so those kind of facilities are not important.

I will be bringing my own girl so I will not have need of any action locally and would like to find somewhere close to a nice beach, safe, reasonable amenities such as air con, a swimming pool, TV in the room and not high end prices like the Waterfront. Don't mind paying around 3000 per night max.

If you have any suggestions please let me know, feel free to PM me if you don't want to clutter up the board.

Thanks

Mortman[/QUOTE]QUO VADIS RESORT is a possibility, Mortman.

Very comfortable units with ac. For around 1700/day. Pleasant grounds,

Nice views, swimming pool, girl friendly. Located near the southern end of the area. Beach is not a strand, but some rock outcroppings and sandy areas. Quiet around this location. Good restaurant next door. Most clients are German speaking divers, and okay to chat with. I plan to return.

Perfect, if you want to relax and put in a lot of sack time.

I was bar hopping last night with 6 friends and we went into Hotrods. I would guess to say that there was 35 punters (mixed...mostly Asian) and about 25 to 30 girls and NO air conditioning.....It was easy 90 degrees F and NO air moving. We ordered a round and before the drinks were delivered I called the Momma over and she said that the Air Con was broke...WTF??? I counted 6 A/C units in my first glance around the room...we parted before the drinks arrived. We had already hit 4 bars and we were dropping around 3000P in each bar...to me this is another example of Filipino business sense, save 1000P on AC and lose 5000P on sales each day. I am tired of going into a bar that opens at 8-9 PM and find that they turned off their fridge when they closed and just turned them on when they opened and oh by the way, are stocking it NOW with hot beer.

It seems that most bars in Cebu this week haven't seen the need to turn on the AC...I walk in and ask first now....I don't want to spend my money in a hot smokey bar...if I wanted to be hot I would go to a outdoor bar.

Robb

The karaoke place I hang out at is notorious for unplugging the fridge at night in order to "save electricity." We had an American tell them, "Look, I work in refrigeration. You're better off leaving the fridge plugged in." To no avail.

Anyone know of a gym in cebu that you can use on a day pass? Any hotels got any fitness centers in them?

In all honesty, I would not hassle my way over the mountain and traffic to get to Moalboal when you can simply take one of the fast ferries (Supercat is my fav) and for about 500p and 2 hours later you will be in Tagbilaran only 25min from Alona and Panglao which has the nicest beach this side of Boracay. Plenty of great places to stay in Alona. There is also the BBC (Bohol Beach Club) just down the road.

-Ender

[QUOTE=Mortman]Guys
I am returning to Cebu for two or three weeks this coming May and I am in eager anticipation.
Just wondered if any of you can recommend any decent accomodation in and around Moalboal. I don't want to travel too far from Cebu City but would really like a few days on a nice beach and I am sick to death of the ugly mud flats on Mactan. How they can call these things a beach is beyond me. I am not a diver (in the true sense of the word) so those kind of facilities are not important.
I will be bringing my own girl so I will not have need of any action locally and would like to find somewhere close to a nice beach, safe, reasonable amenities such as air con, a swimming pool, TV in the room and not high end prices like the Waterfront. Don't mind paying around 3000 per night max.
If you have any suggestions please let me know, feel free to PM me if you don't want to clutter up the board.
Thanks
Mortman[/QUOTE]

Not sure of the cost.

[QUOTE=Amjeck]Anyone know of a gym in cebu that you can use on a day pass? Any hotels got any fitness centers in them?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ender]In all honesty, I would not hassle my way over the mountain and traffic to get to Moalboal...[/QUOTE]
Would have to agree with Ender in that if you are not going to dive or see the falls, there is no reason to travel as far as Moalboal. Bohol is always a great choice but if you want a quiet beach getaway, there are many choices within an hours drive north or south of metro Cebu.

Been here in Cebu for a few days and things are somewhat slower paced here compared to Manila. Seems I am more at ease here and that is good. I want to thank Rooster 1 for the info on the Maxwell Hotel. It is everything he decribed. Only a minor issue was getting here from the airport because it is somewhat new the taxi driver had to ask around where it was. The place is clean, modern, 2300p and directly across from Blue Angels. Nice fishing hole as I caught a beauty last night and I'm not really a bar type of guy. 750p barfine and 1200 to her and all is well with my world. I was the first one there at 6:30 and I was sound asleep by 9. Nice.

[QUOTE=Robbaf]I was bar hopping last night with 6 friends and we went into Hotrods.[/QUOTE]
Didn't think you would have a second go at Hotrod after your first glowing review! :confused: Thanks for the report!

I have used the gym in Marriott Hotel next to Ayala, quite well equipped but more about aerobic exercise than weights which are fairly limited. I prefer the gym at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug which is open 24 hours and costs 300 pesos for a day pass, which also includes use of the Hotel pool.

[QUOTE=Amjeck]Anyone know of a gym in cebu that you can use on a day pass? Any hotels got any fitness centers in them?[/QUOTE]

you can try True Fitness on top floor of the Ayala Mall.

they'll probably massively overcharge you for anything short term though.

It is a nice facility, though in massive need of better air flow/air conditioning.

if you have mobility, try Holiday Spa up the road toward Banilad.

[QUOTE=Robbaf]Finally Pussycats has opened here in Cebu. The opening was delayed one week and the grand opening is next week. Last night there was 40 girls and at least half were smoking hot. I saw five that I knew from Abusir and BG's that transferred over, but lots of new girls.

The makeover of the old Star Bar turned out very well. It is one of the best now in Cebu. I met up with the SD owner there and he didn't feel good about it, but I told not to worry as he is the only game in town at 1100:D

Robb[/QUOTE]
Exactly where is that located? I just got into town and haven't seen any ads for it.

[QUOTE=Mattrick]Didn't think you would have a second go at Hotrod after your first glowing review! :confused: Thanks for the report![/QUOTE]
Hahaha and I always say that to whoever I am bar hopping with. If it wasn't for my friends never visiting there and ask me...what about this bar:(

After four hard nights of bar hopping Cebu does get a bit small:(

I did finally get to Blue Angel and Stripes this trip. Blue Angel was okay, small but lots of fun girls. Stripes didn't seem as fun. High ceiling and the seating not conductive to group parties.

[QUOTE=Superman06]Exactly where is that located? I just got into town and haven't seen any ads for it.[/QUOTE]
It is very easy to find if you go down to Mango street and find the bars. Pussycats has a 20 foot sign lit up and very hard to miss. If you find Love City just look to your left.

Robb

Finally got to dine at the Tinderbox in Cebu. This is an local owned business that serves good food and wines. They have over 7000 wines on the shelf and an automated wine tasting machine.

They have a full Delicatessen with meat and cheese.

They also have a bar (Z Bar) on the top floor that opens at 6 pm.

Archbishop Reyes Avenue cor. Bauhinia Drive, Banilad, Cebu City

[url]http://www.thetinderbox.com.ph/index.php[/url]

I have no interest in this place, just posting here in case someone is looking for something different or wants some good wine.

Robb