Can't go wrong here... day use fee on the weekend is 1,200 pesos, but you get a 500 peso food credit with that, and the food is pretty dang good! Beach is clean, smooth, and relaxing. Two swimming pools, and the service is great! I highly recommend this place. Prost! read more

Golden Sands Destination Resorts - Resorts Near Me

Arrived on an afternoon after a long drive from Mandaue. Drove through an unpaved road from the Central Highway and checked in the "al fresco" (not air-conditioned) lobby. After getting our welcome drinks of Honey Orange Juice, we were escorted to our connected rooms where my brother-in-law parked outside of, but I preferred to hitch a ride with the resort's yellow motorized trike. After we got settled in our air-conditioned lagoon villa, we proceeded to the beach, which was less than a kilometer's walk. The sunset was what I yearning for, and we were lucky to witness it on a cloudless western horizon over the nearby islands. My sister recommended this place as they've been here months before, and of course, they came with us. We weren't too impressed by the facilities and the seaweed & jelly fish laden beach (monsoon season after all) after staying at Shangri-la in Mactan, but that got offsetted by: 1. the complimentary water sports 2. the friendly staff 3. the fairly priced & delicious food & drinks and of course 4. the views!!! (lots of photos) A very positive side note: While kayaking one morning, I clumsily positioned my very new Insta360 camera, where it eventually decided to take a dip in the murkiest part of the lagoon. After pointlessly searching for it in 4 feet of water, I was warned by the staff that it wasn't encouraged to frolick in the debris filled pond where I might get injured. Junie (as I vaguely remember his name), the water sports dispatcher, relieved me from my futile endeavor and got in the water and found the action cam owned by Mr. Sloppy. Someone handed me the equipment while I was having lunch. I searched for him to personally give my appreciation (and a tip). Do try them, if not for the views, do it for the warmth of the resort's staff. read more

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