Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Barangay Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
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Why people book this hotel
“Customer service”
“The whole resort and the staff”
“Clean , quiet , lovely food”
“The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable”
“Comfy size room, great bathroom”
“Very clean, safe, variery of pools, activities and cafe/restaurants”
“Pools were fantastic”
“Great swimming area and also sea had fish etc Learn to dive location couldn't b…”
“Loved the buffet breakfast”
Overview
Tired of resorts that look just like city hotels in your hometown? Plantation Bay is built like a village, with most rooms directly fronting an extensive private lagoon and artificial beaches. Eye-soothing low-rise architecture. Comfortable, well-appointed, spacious (46 square meters, 490 square feet) rooms with elegant bathrooms (separate tub and shower, large counter area). Romantic King 4-Posters in some rooms, practical two Queens in others. Just 30 minutes to the airport or the center of Cebu City, yet MORE leisure activities than any other resort in the country, possibly the world. Most of the usual marine activities, plus scuba (dive sites just offshore or in 15 minutes by boat), island cruises and picnics, wall-climbing, archery, tennis, pickleball, badminton, Arcade Game Room, Gym, Children’s Boot Camp and daily activities, Botanical Tour, Bird-watching guide, golf (nearby), mall/shopping/gaming (about 20 minutes), whale-shark watching and other excursions (whole day). MORE space per guest than any other resort in the world anywhere near this price range. 11 has. (28 acres) for 255 rooms. Four large freshwater swimming pools and 2.3 has. (6 acres) of saltwater lagoon. No fights over pool loungers, and everyone is always front-line. Yet, unlike any of our competition in Mactan, safe for responsible older children to be left to themselves; our layout explains why. But wait, there’s more! A superb Japanese-inspired Spa, a resort within the Resort. Hot, cold, and saltwater pools, needle-shower, waterfall, sauna, steam-bath, manicure, hair-trim, and full range of therapies. Four distinctive restaurants — Asian-Seafood by the sea, with indoor or under-the-stars dining; elegant Mediterranean-Steak in a stunning Art Nouveau setting; an authentic American Diner; and a fresh-air International coffee shop surrounded by the main swimming pool and the saltwater lagoon. All serve superb dishes, some of which we proudly say are the best of their kind. Come discover how we can claim that. Peace and quiet assured for all. Toward that goal, telephone conversations and audible electronics are strictly prohibited in the gym, Spa, and most dining venues. Parents are enjoined to ensure their children do not bother others with repeated screaming or crying tantrums, which also endangers guest safety as it desensitizes staff, who might therefore fail to respond to a genuine emergency, as happens regularly in many other resorts around the world. Note: Unlike most hotels, Plantation Bay actually enforces its rules and policies. Ill-behaved guests and people addicted to their phones will thus not be happy at Plantation Bay and should book elsewhere. But if you want peace and quiet, a relaxing break from your high-stress life, we’re the resort for you. And, finally, that rarest hotel quality: Honesty and Integrity. If upon arrival you don’t like what you see or experience, say so in 4 hours and YOU’RE OFF THE HOOK. We’ll give you your money back, help you book elsewhere in Metro Cebu, and take you there for free. (Not applicable to special offers explicitly described as non-refundable.) And if you need to cut your stay short for any reason, we’ll refund your balance (peak periods excluded). Hardly any other hotel in the world will do either of these, because they’d rather have your money than your trust. Book now! See you soon!
Traveller reviews
Rey Paglinawan
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
“Nice wholesome relaxed stay. Perfect before flying back home. Excellent base.”
The no phone rule. This is super strange to have. In fact we have never had this type of rule before in any hotels we have stayed in!
Rey Paglinawan
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
“Nice wholesome relaxed stay. Perfect before flying back home. Excellent base.”
The no phone rule. This is super strange to have. In fact we have never had this type of rule before in any hotels we have stayed in!
Hussin
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
Could be the best experience in Cebu.
Hussin
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
Could be the best experience in Cebu.
nikolaos
couple
May 27, 2026
“A resort that has everything at your door step. No need to leave the resort.”
Customer service
nikolaos
couple
May 27, 2026
“A resort that has everything at your door step. No need to leave the resort.”
Customer service
robert
family_with_children
May 21, 2026
Clean , quiet , lovely food
Liza
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
“Would definitely come back”
Loved the buffet breakfast. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable.
Belinda
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
“Can't wait to go back!”
Everything was amazing!
Bunuan
couple
May 7, 2026
“Relaxing and memorable 25th wedding anniversary, our room is elegant, clean and spacious”
Not much of a choice
Shyrell
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
“It was a great and fun day for my family”
The whole resort and the staff
Rebecca
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
Very clean, safe, variery of pools, activities and cafe/restaurants. Comfy size room, great bathroom. Great view of pools. Lovely staff.
Jodie
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Incredible stay here!”
Absolutely amazing facilities, staff were incredible and a real treat for us for the end of our holiday! Pools were fantastic
Griffith
family_with_children
March 27, 2026
“Top notch resort, would definitely recommend and will be coming back.”
The food was amazing. The facilities were amazing. The staff were exceptional. Will definitely be coming back and have told all my friends about the resort. Some are planning trips for next year. Everything about the resort was amazing.
BorB
couple
March 5, 2026
“exellent hotel with no real breakfast”
a wonderfull hotel, staff excellent, eager to please. Amazing facilities, a wonderfull family resort where you can really enjoy your free time. Attentive staff, numerous activities to choose from, and excellent food for lunch and dinner.
Gail
family_with_children
March 2, 2026
Staff were very flexible e.g. arranging tour for us even when request was very last minute and bringing sheets etc There were children's menus which were good and they also adjusted meals to reflect requests. Great swimming area and also sea had fish etc Learn to dive location couldn't be closer and Freddie was superb instructor. Our youngest enjoyed the kids craft activities.
Steve
family_with_children
February 10, 2026
“A BELOW PAR HOTEL, I WOULD NOT GO THERE AGAIN, GO FOR A RECOGNIZED BRAND IF YOU WANT A DECENT HOLIDA”
The hotel was lacking in many places, the narrative on their website talked about a great experience better than most hotels in the world! There was no central bar, all drinks were served in the restaurants apart from the pool bar that offered local beers and 3 cocktails. The italian restaurant food was awful, slow service, cold food. The sun loungers were old, cracked, no cushions and there was only one per villa. The beach had no sand. We are used to staying in brand hotels like Hilton, Jumeirah, Anantarra and this hotel was way below par on all counts.
Andrew
family_with_children
February 5, 2026
We liked the hotel as a whole and had a great time.
Riaan
family_with_children
January 14, 2026
Everything
Frechette
solo_traveller
January 14, 2026
Everything
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet
Activities
Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Water park, Kids' club, Diving, Snorkelling, Mini golf, Indoor pool, Private beach area, Entertainment staff, Indoor pool (all year), Water sport facilities on site, Tennis court, Sauna, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Cycling, Hammam, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Massage chair, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Tennis equipment, Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Archery, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site
Internet
Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Water slide
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Strollers, Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, ATM/cash machine on site, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Car hire, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Upper-Level Friends-and-Family Room (Max 6 People, Breakfast Included)
The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The family room features a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.
3-Night Offer! All-Inclusive Upper-Level Beachside
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
Ground-Floor Beachside Room (with breakfast for 2 Adults and Children Below 18)
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Seniors with Benefits Package
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sinful Seniors Package
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath.
Upper-Level Beachside Room (with breakfast for 2 Adults and Children Below 18)
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath.
Special Offer Long Stay Package: Ground-Floor Beachside Room
The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath.
Upper-Level Beachside Room — Midnight Arrival Plan
The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath.
Fourplex Room (Maximum of 4 persons, Breakfast Included)
The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 4 beds.
Special Offer Long Stay Package: Beachside One- Bedroom Suite
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit offers 3 beds.
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