Shang-rila Mactan Hotel and Resort

Probably, this is the best hotel and resort I have seen and tried in the country. This hotel is located in Mactan Island, Cebu which carries the tradition and high/excellent standards of Shang-rila Hotels in the country and in the whole world.

Comparing it to the other Shang-rila Hotels in Metro Manila, this hotel is still the best in the country. Its location is far from the populated area of Metro Cebu and it has vast area. The hotel is considered a resort as it is bounded by lush plants and trees and a beach front where a lot of water sports can be availed of.

Looking at the regular rooms, the place is neat, orderly, and 5-star in comfort and ambiance. It has also veranda in each room which is overlooking the sea and whole island of Mactan and the nearby city of Cebu and its airport. The beds, linens, pillows and the amenities inside the room are perfect. They have also a flat iron and ironing board which I seldom see in hotels I’ve been. The bathroom is huge and it has my “favorite” mirror which is considered as an accessory that magnifies my face and skin pores! Everything inside the room is perfect.

Outside the hotel, a big swimming pool awaits the guests which is divided into three various depths excluding the kiddie pool. The pool is clean and well-guarded by the hotel’s lifesavers as well as the roving hotel’s security guards. Other staffs are very accessible and friendly to all the guests at the swimming pool. A beach front with white fine sand is also a good place where guests could wade and swim along the sea. Water Jet skis, water skis, kayaks/canoes, and SCUBA diving facilities/equipment are available anytime at the beach front.

A separate building houses the billiard pools and other table sports of the hotel. The hotel & resort has a wide variety of sports fitness machines in their big gym. It is very motivating to do your workout in their gym because of the variety of sports machines and free-weights, and the bright atmosphere of the room. The gym has all-glasses wall where you can see the beauty of the swimming pool and well-manicured lawn located at the hotel’s back portion.

The food and service of the staff were excellent. I didn’t have any complaints in this aspect. The staffs/waiters are friendly and fast in their service. The hotel has also a restaurant which is located near the beach front. This place is nice during dinner time where it is windy and refreshing.

This place is expensive as compared to other hotels but your stay in this place is all worth it. You’ll be wishing to come back to this place.

I rate this hotel & resort as Excellent+.