Plantation Bay Resort Cebu Philippines
Marigondon, Mactan Island
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Star Rating: 5
Discover a resort in a class of its own. Set in 11.4 hectares of secluded grounds yet only 30 minutes from Cebu City, Plantation Bay offers one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world, with the clean elegance of colonial-plantation architecture. Decompress from life's pressures in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels "away from it all." If you have ever spent time at a tropical plantation, you know what we mean. If not, come and discover a refreshingly different Flavor of Life.
Accommodation
POOLSIDE ROOM built around a small quasi-private pool, these rooms have a friendly village feel suitable for families, singles, and large groups of all kinds. The views are considerably inferior to those elsewhere in the hotel but the rooms are more spacious and have their own particular charm.
CLUB ROOM specially designed for groups and large families who wish to share one room. Accommodates at least 4 persons (any age), but a few can take more. Bed configurations vary_ some are furnished with two Queen beds, others have a Queen and a bunk bed or four single beds. Modified dormitory-style bathrooms, lacking a balcony, and views are impaired.
LAGOON SIDE ROOM the most popular room, with a king or two queen beds, and a luxurious bathroom with separate tub and shower. Splendid views of our magnificent private lagoon and beaches. These ground-floor rooms feature generously-sized balconies which open directly onto the beach.
LAGOON VIEW ROOM same as Lagoon Side Rooms, with the same splendid views, but situated on a second floor or a few yards further from the beach.
SPECIAL SPA INDULGENCE ROOM Zen inspired room located inside Mogambo Springs' stunning 18th century japanese village setting.
WATER'S EDGE ROOM the most sought-after rooms, located right at the edge of our lagoon. From your balcony you can be in the water in 0-2 seconds.
ONE BEDROOM SUITE King/twin-bedded, extra-large bathroom, living room with sofa-bed, powder room, extra-large balcony. Splendid views of our magnificent private lagoon and beaches. Balcony opens directly onto beach. Preferred by top executives, and couples with one or two older children.
OTHER ROOMS TWO BEDROOM SUITE, RIVERBOAT SUITE, RIVERBOAT SUITE and the QUANTUM VILLA.
Facilities and Services
KILIMANJARU open 24 hours, the coffee shop is surrounded by their gigantic swimming pool. Features international and Filipino favorites, a special children's menu, and their world-famous Breakfast Buffet with different culinary themes.
SAVANNAH GRILL fast-food favorites with 5-star flair. They will stack our Powerhouse Burger against anyone's. The steaks literally melt in your mouth, and the stateside hotdogs are out of sight.
PALERMO Plantation Bay's Italian restaurant, built in the style of a country courtyard. Fine dining that's easy on the wallet, and without the dress code, Air conditioned.
FIJI RESTAURANT situated by the hotel's beachfront, Fiji offers both air-conditioned and open-air dining. Open for lunch and dinner, it serves seafood, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian cuisine.
MOGAMBU SPRINGS SPA uniquely charming, designed to resemble an 18th century Tokugawa Japanese village with its own thundering waterfalls, creek, and fog-like mist. Open your skin's pores and float away your cares in a soothing hot spring_ rejuvenate your body in a stimulating mineral bath_ and enjoy a vigorous hydro-massage in the main waterfall basin.
Then move on to a dry-heat sauna to sweat out the toxins, and from there to your choice of classic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, or body scrub. Built to charm and delight your spirit even as your body enjoys a spa treatment comparable to the best anywhere!
AQUA RIDES at Plantation Bay you'll never run out of ways to ride in, on, or over the water in style. Motorboats, outrigger, inter-island cruises, jetskis, water-skiing, banana boats, hobie cats, para-sailing.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES fishing for real live garoupa (almost a sure thing), fish-feeding, boat-racing, sand-castle building, face and t-shirt painting, and many organized kids' activities. A Children's Center or shaded outdoor playground and a nurse on duty 24/7, and a doctor on call.
POOLS, SLIDES AND MUCH MORE two freshwater pools of outstanding design_ water-slides of all shapes and lengths from thrilling to scary_ mist-caves_ whirlpools_ volcano fountains_ bubble-benches_ rainmakers_ waterfalls of every size_ and 2.3 hectares of saltwater lagoons for unlimited cavorting.
GYM AND GAME ROOM a top-end-equipped gym, a scenic half-mile jog around the hotel, a supervised Plantation Bay Duodecathlon. Adjacent game room are two billiard tables, air-hockey, foosball, table games, and computer games.
SCUBA DIVERS' PARADISE! accredited as a PADI 5-Star Gold Palm Resort and features an underwater cave, walls and reefs (all just offshore). Whether expert or novice, divers can get to a suitable dive-site within 5 minutes of leaving their room. You can also explore a marine sanctuary in nearby Hilutungan Island and get to know their resident Jacks and Bat Fishes.
OTHER SPORTS and if you still have the time (and the strength), try these: Indoor Firing Range, Archery, Wall-Climbing, Golf pitch-and-putt, Tennis (2 courts, night lighting), Beach volleyball.