Enjoyed our PI vacation last summer 2015 and stayed at the Border side mountain resort . A slice of…read moreyour own paradise indeed . Away from the city , the crowd and noise. only 30-45min drive from the city proper if without traffic. Best place to enjoy nature and quietness without breaking your piggy bank. Very affordable , people and the owner are very hospitable and mostly very clean pool. You can also book the place exclusively at a Very low price so you can have a good time with your friends, family and love ones . This is great place for team building,parties and different occasion , for backpackers , climbers and even for not so "outdoorsy" people and just want to chill. Although it's hard to get signal for your phone, but isn't it the purpose why we wanted to have " relax" time , "US" time or "bonding time " ? so we can unplugged ourselves sometimes from the techy devices that glued us in our everyday life? Here at Borderside Resort, you can enjoy quality time with your love ones and be able to appreciate life and treasure the time spent with the people closes to your heart. Good vibes always. Thank BSMR staff!

Plantation Bay is ideal if your goal is to truly relax and recharge. The resort is designed in a…read moreway that promotes calm--wide open spaces, quiet surroundings, and no overcrowding. The spa is one of the best parts of the experience. Treatments are done in a peaceful environment, and you actually feel rested afterward. Food also supports a balanced stay. There are indulgent options, but also lighter, healthier choices, which is perfect if you're trying to maintain a wellness routine even while on vacation. It's not just a resort--it's a place where you can slow down and reset.

Let's talk about the highlights: their burger and kare-kare. I can confidently say these are the…read morebest I've ever had--no exaggeration. The burger is perfectly juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right, with every bite tasting like it was crafted with care. And the kare-kare? Rich, deeply savory, and incredibly satisfying--the sauce alone is worth coming back for. Beyond the food, the resort itself offers a relaxing and beautiful escape, making it the perfect place to unwind while enjoying top-tier dining. TIP: Use CCLEX bridge (3rd bridge) if you are from Cebu City. If you're browsing Yelp and wondering whether Plantation Bay is worth a visit--this is your sign. Go hungry, try the burger and kare-kare, and thank yourself later!

Late upload- A…read morefabulous place to stay...long term...a few days or day pass, your choice Due to the resorts popularity and the elite (famous artists/actors & families/business socialites) icons spending their mini stay in this resort, prices are extremely high. However, they do give amzing service to the most parts where needed. The lobby is a bustling line of patrons patiently awaiting to check in, a good 30 to 60 minutes on a busy day and perhaps longer on busier season and special holidays. They don't leave you unattended while waiting, a fresh juice and pastry is served while standing in line After checking in you can explore the massive hotel inside and out. There's a lot to see and check out. The rooms are great and modern, I mean I could get a phenomenal room at Cesar's Palace in Vegas for a cheaper price but the hospitality and service here is superb (i think that's what you're paying half the price of your stay!) There's an array of food to choose from. Asian cuisine, western cooking, a few Mediterranean dishes and of course the staple dishes of Cebu. The menu changes from breakfast to lunch and dinner. You will enjoy tasting dishes you have not tried before and the meal comes with your package. There's a list of restaurants and stores in the area to explore. You don't have to leave the resort at all. Anything you could possibly need during your stay is provided for. Sauna, massage, fitness and nature are at the tips of your fingers. Relax and enjoy your stay! A few photos to share with the best traveler uncle Arthur!

We have a pleasant stay in Shangrila Resort. It has a lot of swimming pools & clean beach. All the…read morestaff are very friendly & helpful but I would Like to mention Roland who goes out of the way to provide us with clean towels & coffee in the evening, really appreciate it. Good job Roland and thanks a lot, keep up the work.

Lovely resort in Danao City on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. I have visited Elsalvador…read moreResort a couple of times with family and friends. Their location is terrific. They have nice facilities and amenities. Plenty of stuff to do for both children and adults. The food at their restaurant is yummy. Prices are reasonable. No complaints from me.

I enjoyed how responsive the front desk was to my requests and needs. The room was clean and the…read morewas kept that way during my two week stay. When I return the Cebu I will make this place my home away from home.

Even though this resort was surrounded by water, it also had several pools for all ages…read more However, it was average if you ask me. Staff was also average and by that, they didn't really have personal touches to be accommodating enough. Masking was still encouraged but they didn't have any to spare just in case someone needed one at the time. The good part was hanging out at the pool where the water was nice, warm and very clean. I liked that. The restaurant had good authentic popular dishes and some in big portions. By the way, GRAB drivers we're not available here. Taxis are called from the hotel and charge 100.00 pesos. Taxi fare is not included. That's just to call a taxi for me. Fine. No problem. All in all, pictures are always good to look at until you get there. Price tag I heard is pretty pricey for tourists. I won't be returning if you ask me. I tried to enjoy my time here the best I could with a little bit of cocktails and some night swimming.

Feb 23, 2020: Here…read moreis a prime example of horrible service. This is by far the worst line I have ever stood in. We have been here for 3 hours with our baby that is six months old and the front desk is slow, no walkey talkies, communication is nonexistent, and takes about 45 minutes to check in each person. There are 2 areas to check in. There's a new resort and the main resort which is where there is valet, and bellman. There is only 1 manager working in a big resort??!!There should be 2-3 managers at all times. We wanted to cancel and go to plantation bay because we know how they operate. One of the reservations personnel came over to us after 1 hr of trying to cancel. She showed up. She informed us that we cannot cancel because the booking was completed through a third-party. They offered us the penthouse suite and we declined at first because we just wanted our money back for the poor service and inconvenience. The family and I huddled, It would be a logistical nightmare to move all of our belongings back towards the vehicles that were parked very far away and drive over to the other resort. We accepted the upgrade and cooled down. Management finally decided to come to our room and apologized for the horrible service and asked for input on how to better serve the consumer. We told them that their team management lack communication and need to start using walkie-talkies rather than calling each other on cell phones. After we were done giving them our feedback, they offered us free breakfast for the next morning. Mind you, there are eight of us in total. Feb 24, 2020: We got up this morning and went down to have breakfast. They said only four people are allowed to eat for free. We drilled them and all the sudden all eight of us are eating free breakfast like we were supposed to. Room service takes a lifetime to do anything. Housekeeping is very slow and it took four hours to receive to spare beds, along with the 8 extra bath towels we requested. At 12 PM, I got hungry and wanted lunch. I saw four couples eating pizza's together and decided I would get one for my wife and I. when I went to the restaurant to put in the order, the hostess told me there was no more door left for the pizzas. How stupid do you think I am? I went to the manager immediately and told him I want you to go into the restaurant and make them make me a pizza now! Within minutes I had the restaurant supervisor come out and say "Sir, you can choose any pizza you'd like, we will make it right now for you." within 45 minutes, the pizza came. This has literally been the worst customer service, hotel, and all around horrible communication I have ever seen. I am a business owner and take pride in making sure my clients are all taken care of the way they are supposed to. This was a pathetic excuse for a resort. I will never go back to this place, Ever! Go to plantation bay where they were properly take care of you. If I could give a 0 rating for this place, I would! They don't deserve a 1 star review at all!

We had dinner two nights ago availing there buffet. The presentation is really nice, but the flavor…read moreneeds to be improved. The sinigang is pretty good. The rest of the food needs improvement, flavor wise. Staff are very nice.

Thank you bluewater maribago for a great week in Cebu! Upon arrival it was happy hour (everyday…read more4-7) at the oyster bar so it was BOGO for cocktails and domestic beers. Overall we had a great experience at this resort, we checked in and they brought our bags to the room that were nicely AC'd, had a mini fridge, purified water, tea, and instant coffee along with a kettle. There's 3 pools and private beach access, not much more you can ask for! The main restaurant is allegro, which is a buffet, but you can order items a la carte. If you choose when booking, you can have it so breakfast is included with your room, which we did and I highly recommend doing. The breakfast buffet is great! Many Filipino, American, and other Asian food options. I didn't go for lunch and went once for dinner, it's about $23 and it was the Cebu food fest night, I think I would've preferred going on a normal night and I don't think it was really worth the price. We didn't checkout their seafood restaurant, which is over the water so can't speak for that. We loved the staff, they were so nice and attentive and we took a picture with our main bartender on our last night! The resort did their best to make sure we had the best trip possible and I would recommend this resort if you're looking for a place to stay in mactan-Cebu.

Very clean, great amenities n friendly customer service.loved their buffet breakfast, their night…read moretime entertainment, loved the food and room interior.

The sea view room provided a pleasant and spacious environment; however, it did have a noticeable…read moremold odor. Initially, we observed that the balcony door was not locking properly. Upon notifying the front desk, maintenance resolved the issue promptly. The air conditioning system functioned effectively. Regarding the shower, it is important to note that there was no hot water available, only lukewarm water. All staff members were exceedingly friendly and helpful, including those handling room service. This resort is considered expensive, and while they appear to be making an effort to provide adequate entertainment, the slow service experienced at three of the restaurants, along with the lack of hot water for bathing, was somewhat disappointing. The private beach area is quite charming; however, the sand is not the typical variety, making it uncomfortable to walk on; I would recommend wearing water shoes. (Did not have picture below) The resort offers nightly foam parties, and it is indeed very family-friendly, featuring numerous activities and gaming options. For breakfast, we visited the deli, which boasted a pleasant ambiance and excellent customer service; nonetheless, the time taken to receive our order was quite lengthy. I ordered a bagel, which I expected to be fresh, but it was merely retrieved from the display case and reheated, resulting in the lettuce being soggy. There is a need for improvement in time management; however, the staff were exceptionally kind, and the food was satisfactory. On our second night, we made reservations at the Thai restaurant located on the second floor. The cuisine was outstanding, and among all the dining options, it is a must-try. The chef even took the time to greet us, and every dish was flavorful and enjoyable.

This beach was recommended by the staff from our hotel and it was worth the 1 1/2 drive!…read more There's an entrance fee of P150, they have a bar, which serve ok pizza. Place to rent jets skis for P4000/hr or P2000 for 30 minutes. SUP board lessons, etc They have picnic benches with umbrellas and small cabanas. It's not a 5 star beach but with a positive and festive mood, it won't matter. What made our stay an experience to remember was the awesome staff from La Plage, they held a team building event. They welcomed my friend and I to their party! Great food and lots of drinking. Awesome memories! To Owen and his staff, Maraming Salamat Po!!

If you are looking for white sand beaches or crystal blue waters then this is not the place for…read moreyou. BuT if you are looking for a place to relax with family and friends without traveling so far, then this is the place for you. Place is well maintained. Staff are constantly running around cleaning the place especially the toilet , shower and changing room. Resident of Cebu can get a discount in the entrance as long as you bring an ID with a Cebu address. There is grilling area at the back part away from cottages, it's free of use just bring your own charcoal. Staff are helpful and polite :)

Lovely attentive resort. We came just for the day use. The pools were sparkling and the life…read moreguards were attentive. The beach was clean and waters clear and blue. Beautiful and well kept. Many amenities good restaurants with delicious food and excellent service. Shower rooms and restroom facilities were clean and well stocked. Excellent value. The day use fee includes lunch. Sunday is a delightful buffet.

Stayed here for 4 nights in December 2024. The rooms were very nice. We only required housekeeping…read moreonce during our stay and they were fast and efficient. The food was great. We paid to have breakfast included and it was a nice buffet style with local options as well as typical "American" breakfast items. We also ate in the main restaurant (desserts were amazing), had room service a couple times, and had several drinks and meals at the pool area. The service staff is very friendly and professional. The beach area is clean, however the water is very shallow and the tide goes out quite far leaving not the best view until it returns. Sunrise is amazing right over the water. We did the parasailing which was 3000/pax and was a one-way 15 minute ride down the beach. My daughter got a henna tattoo from S and J Henna Tattoo (on site) and was very happy with the job they did. The only downside I could mention is that we were there in mid-December and many local businesses were doing holiday parties during this time at the resort. We were provided notice each evening prior, however the events were onsite and quite loud - one day hosting two simultaneous events both using loud microphones. Not as relaxing as we had hoped. But they lasted only a few hours then the resort went back to normal. We were able to catch "Grabs" right out front to take us to shops/spas/restaurants when we wanted to get off site and of course those were very affordable - $2 US each way. Overall a great place to stay. I would highly recommend.

Like many travelers, I rely heavily on reviews -- and I'm here to say we highly recommend this…read morehotel. If you're coming from the U.S., this place feels very comparable to an American hotel in all the best ways. The water pressure was strong, the hot water was instant, and the room felt clean and comfortable. The toilets are a little different, but you're in another country, and it was easy to adjust. Most importantly, I felt completely safe and at ease the entire stay. Everyone -- and I truly mean everyone -- was kind, respectful, and welcoming. We were treated like first‑class guests from the moment we arrived. Honestly, that's how the Philippines is as a whole: warm, gracious, and always making tourists feel taken care of. If you're considering this hotel, don't hesitate. We had a wonderful experience and would absolutely stay here again.

The best thing about Movënpick is the staff. They're awesome. The grounds especially the pool area…read morewas very nice. The room was nicely decorated and clean. They have an in-room safe which was pretty secure. The restaurant was pretty good too. Breakfast was Buffett and again the staff was very friendly. Tip them extra and you get even better service. You could sign up for excursions at the hotel. Be warned that the stores in the hotel only take pesos. They don't take credit cards.