Name: Shangri La Mactan Cebu
Address: Cebu, PH
Price range: From $770

Shangri La Mactan Cebu, CebuShangri La Mactan Cebu in Cebu, Philippines has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 36 hotels we score in Cebu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $770 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Lapu-Lapu City along the Visayan Sea, this five-star Shangri-La resort sits within a tropical landscape with direct beach access. The property contains 530 rooms and suites, many of which include private balconies and ocean views. It serves families and couples through a range of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a gym, and a mini-golf course. Guests can choose from nine different restaurants and bars on the premises. While the resort offers extensive amenities and snorkeling opportunities, the breakfast area can become crowded during peak service times. The hotel is situated near Mactan-Cebu International Airport.What stands out

Private beach with snorkeling

Nine on-site dining options

Extensive wellness and spa facilities

Family friendly amenities

Watch out for

Busy breakfast service

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