Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa
Cebu, Philippines
Cebu, Philippines
The Philippines’ premier five-star resort, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa Cebu is a lush garden retreat set in the 13-hectare territory. The hotel has recently completed a three-year major renovation program on its 537 rooms and suites, situated in the Main Wing and Ocean Wing. The new resort features a stylish design, sleek contemporary furniture, and the latest in-room communications and media amenities. The highlight of the contemporary resort is the entirely refurbished Ocean Wing that contains exceptionally luxurious and spacious accommodations with memorable views of the Visayan Sea. Each guestroom features a decor which blends contemporary Filipino furnishings with indigenous elements such as abaca, capiz, banana leaf and rattan. This Cebu luxury resort features kid’s play areas, a wide range of restaurants, and CHI, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the region.
The hotel is located just 15 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the second-largest airport in the Philippines with direct service from many international cities.
Hotel’s signature spa, CHI, is one of the largest and most luxuriously appointed spas in Asia. Each treatment takes place in one of the private spa villas or suites, allowing guests to indulge their senses in spacious and private surroundings.
Healing Stone Massage combines all the benefits of thermotherapy with gliding massage strokes to create a deeply relaxing and healing treatment that assists in the absorption of therapeutic oils, with the massage therapist following meridian lines, using the warm stones to ease muscles and restore the body’s energy and vitality.
Philippine Hilot Massage is an authentic massage that focuses on ancient diagnostic methods passed down through generations of Philippine culture. Warmed coconut oil and banana leaves are placed over the body and allow the healing hands of the Hilot to detect areas of energy imbalance and blockages in the body.
Mystical Flowing River Massage was created to ease the symptoms of a modern hectic lifestyle, using techniques to balance the left and right brain activity, creating deep inner calm. Flowing River Massage oil stimulates sluggish lymph systems to help restore stamina and improve overall health.
The Health Club is a complete, modern fitness centre with a 150 square meter gym that has a full range of cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills, weights and strength equipment from Life Fitness; hot Jacuzzis, steam and sauna rooms; and a full-service salon that offers hair, face and body treatments.
Teens can’t wait to head to E-Zone, which features video arcades, table soccer, and other opportunities for shared family fun. The Adventure Zone is a multi-level playground with daily children’s activities spaced among three age levels. Long sleeved shirts and socks are required for safety. Children ages 3 and below may play in the safe and spacious Toddler’s Zone. Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The water allows for all kinds of activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, windsurfing, sailing or deep-sea fishing. Flat seas guarantee ideal conditions for cruises and excursions. For diving enthusiasts, there are more than 20 dive sites teeming with marine life within half an hour boat ride from the resort, including Marine Sanctuary just a few strokes away from the beach.
Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa offers a range of tempting dining options to indulge in. Restaurants on offer include Acqua restaurant, featuring the best of contemporary Italian cuisine, to perennial family favorites such as Cowrie Cove, a great spot to enjoy dinner by the beach. Whether on the beach, by the pool or at the E-Zone entertainment center, a refreshing cocktail, cooling drink or light snack is never far away. While the night away at the lively ChillOut Bar.
Acqua, a contemporary, stylish restaurant with views of the infinity pool and the ocean, offers a modern twist on traditional Italian cuisine and pizza from the wood-fired oven. Vegetarian selection is available.
A resort classic, Cowrie Cove offers delicious al fresco dining in a charming beachside location. The adjacent ChillOut Bar is a popular complement to this perennial dining favorite. Guests can dance to the latest house music by the resort’s resident DJ, and sip relaxing drinks by the sea.
Tea of Spring is a timelessly elegant and stylish contemporary Cantonese restaurant with an extensive selection of Chinese loose-leaf teas. There are three private dining rooms for guests who want a more exclusive dining experience.
Tides, featuring a buffet of international dishes, offers an interactive, open-kitchen concept that makes for an engaging all-day dining experience.
Breeze’s selection of light snacks and a menu of flavorful fresh juices and smoothies will keep guests healthy and hydrated as they soak up the golden Mactan sun.
Buko Bar is an al fresco poolside lounge offering sandwiches, pizza, and light refreshment.
The E-Zone Snack Bar, located inside the E-Zone entertainment center with video arcades, computer games, karaoke rooms, table soccer and billiard rooms, is a great place to take a break from the action and enjoy light snacks, specialty drinks and signature iced teas.
With cool breeze and panoramic views of tropical gardens, the Lobby Lounge is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy refreshing drinks. After 8pm, live entertainment features bands playing the latest hits and classic standards.