About this property
Tired of resorts that look just like city hotels in your hometown? Plantation Bay is built like a village, with most rooms directly fronting an extensive private lagoon and artificial beaches. Eye-soothing low-rise architecture. Comfortable, well-appointed, spacious (46 square meters, 490 square feet) rooms with elegant bathrooms (separate tub and shower, large counter area). Romantic King 4-Posters in some rooms, practical two Queens in others. Just 30 minutes to the airport or the center of Cebu City, yet MORE leisure activities than any other resort in the country, possibly the world. Most of the usual marine activities, plus scuba (dive sites just offshore or in 15 minutes by boat), island cruises and picnics, wall-climbing, archery, tennis, pickleball, badminton, Arcade Game Room, Gym, Children’s Boot Camp and daily activities, Botanical Tour, Bird-watching guide, golf (nearby), mall/shopping/gaming (about 20 minutes), whale-shark watching and other excursions (whole day). MORE space per guest than any other resort in the world anywhere near this price range. 11 has. (28 acres) for 255 rooms. Four large freshwater swimming pools and 2.3 has. (6 acres) of saltwater lagoon. No fights over pool loungers, and everyone is always front-line. Yet, unlike any of our competition in Mactan, safe for responsible older children to be left to themselves; our layout explains why. But wait, there’s more! A superb Japanese-inspired Spa, a resort within the Resort. Hot, cold, and saltwater pools, needle-shower, waterfall, sauna, steam-bath, manicure, hair-trim, and full range of therapies. Four distinctive restaurants — Asian-Seafood by the sea, with indoor or under-the-stars dining; elegant Mediterranean-Steak in a stunning Art Nouveau setting; an authentic American Diner; and a fresh-air International coffee shop surrounded by the main swimming pool and the saltwater lagoon. All serve superb dishes, some of which we proudly say are the best of their kind. Come discover how we can claim that. Peace and quiet assured for all. Toward that goal, telephone conversations and audible electronics are strictly prohibited in the gym, Spa, and most dining venues. Parents are enjoined to ensure their children do not bother others with repeated screaming or crying tantrums, which also endangers guest safety as it desensitizes staff, who might therefore fail to respond to a genuine emergency, as happens regularly in many other resorts around the world. Note: Unlike most hotels, Plantation Bay actually enforces its rules and policies. Ill-behaved guests and people addicted to their phones will thus not be happy at Plantation Bay and should book elsewhere. But if you want peace and quiet, a relaxing break from your high-stress life, we’re the resort for you. 1. Please note that the hotel only provides mattresses for extra bedding. 2. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa does not permit audible electronics and prolonged telephone conversations in the restaurant. All electronic devices are prohibited inside the gym and the spa. 3. Please be mindful of noise levels in consideration of our other guests, who are also entitled to have the peace and quiet they have paid for. 4. To ensure a clean and enjoyable environment for all guests, we will be implementing a Food Delivery Corkage Fee of P500 for each 6-liter bag of takeout food brought onto the property. This fee will be collected in cash by security personnel at the gate. Ordering takeout food to consume in your room can detract from the unique holiday atmosphere and may cause unintentional inconveniences. These include attracting pests, increasing cleaning and waste disposal needs, and posing health risks from improperly prepared food, especially when it comes to chicken and seafood. While many hotels in Mactan do not enforce such a policy, we ask that if you prefer to enjoy takeout food, you consider dining outside the resort or selecting accommodations that better fit your preferences. Book now! See you soon!
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 4 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed or 2 large double beds | ||
Bedroom 2 double beds Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 1 large double bed | ||
2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 large double beds | ||
1 double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 large double bed or 2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed or 2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 large double beds | ||
2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 large double beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alejandro
Ireland
“Facility were great. Kids and adult activities were plenty. Staff are very friendly and always there when needed. Staffs makes stay comfortable.” - Cristine
Philippines
“The amenities and family activities to fill your entire stay. The staff were accommodating and several resto to choose for your meal. The resort, although been a while, maintained it's top tier status among places to stay in Mactan.” - Mark
Philippines
“Everything. We will return again when we are next in Cebu. Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay” - Debi
United States
“The numerous lagoons & pools, tasty food choices, friendly & helpful staff, learning to paddleboard, comfortable beds & spacious rooms.” - Gordon
United Kingdom
“Great base to stay whilst visiting family lots swimming pools” - Brendan
Australia
“Breakfast,Pool,Theme night,music melodie's pickle ball,archery,shooting range and staff. Great tour to Olsob” - ダリア
Japan
“- The hotel looked nice, especially the big pool in the middle; the buildings seem quite new - Free laundry was a great addition! - Towels were nice - Having lots of complimentary water in the room was great - Cocktails at the restaurant were...” - Elizabeth
Australia
“Everything..spectacular..so clean ..food delicious..staff very friendly and professional” - Joel
Australia
“We loved the facilities (loads of fun activities for families). Staff were lovely. We also enjoyed the buffet breakfast, and the shuttle service. Highly recommended” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“The staff are exceptional, the owner should double their wages, no request was too much, always done with a smile, breakfast buffet was outstanding with lots of choice, we will be back again.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Kilimanjaro Kafe
- CuisineInternational
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Fiji Restaurant
- CuisineJapanese • Seafood • Sushi • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Alien Abduction
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbianceModern
- Palermo Restaurant
- CuisineItalian • Spanish • Steakhouse
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Route 66 Diner
- CuisineAmerican • Grill/BBQ
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Please note that the hotel only provides mattresses for extra bedding.
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa does not permit loud electronics or prolonged telephone conversations in the restaurant.
All electronic devices are prohibited inside the gym and spa.
Please be mindful of noise levels out of consideration for our other guests, who are also entitled to the peace and quiet they have paid for.
Breakfast-inclusive rates include a buffet breakfast for 2 guests only
Please inform Plantation Bay Resort and Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.