I’m sure we’re not the only ones who kept coming back. When it comes to beach resorts in Cebu, Philippines, we’ve stuck with Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa. This was our 3rd time in the resort and for each visit, our post-trip review was the same – awesome!
Great beach, five-star service, immaculate room and scrumptious food. Always an unforgettable time in a seemingly endless summer.
Here are some of the pictures and the two videos I created from our most recent visit (summer 2019).
Fishes in the shallow waters, great for small children.
Lookout for Joaquin’s somersault in the video! Watch this if you want to know what beautiful beach is like in the Philippines.
Spot the eels, boxfish, giant clams and sword fish in the next video.
Happy hour 🙂
Low-tide at the beach
It’s safe to take a walk at night within the resort.
Stargazing, fish-spotting
Beach-side food and juices
Outdoor or indoor breakfast, your choice!
Gotta have Philippine mangoes 3x a day and it starts with breakfast. It’s a must!
Seafood bar at Tides restaurant buffet for that special person in our lives.
Did I mention that Shangri-la makes good desserts?
That T-bone in Acqua restaurant! Yum!!!
Family room at the Main Wing building
Family at the lobby, ready to head back to Singapore.
Hop on our previous posts on Shangrila Mactan. I’m sure I’ve enumerated there the many reasons why we kept coming to this resort. And who knows, it could be your beach on repeat as well. 🙂
Our other posts on the Philippines:
- Shangri-la Mactan (resort and beach) – Cebu
- Shangri-la Mactan (snorkelling and coral garden) – Cebu
- Shangri-la Mactan (food, NYE, and fireworks) – Cebu
- Movenpick Hotel Mactan (beach and entertainment) – Cebu
- Bellevue Resort – Bohol
- Balicasag Island swimming with sea turtles and flying with dolphins – Bohol
- Chocolate Hills – Bohol
- Island Hopping – Marinduque
A bit different to Obergurgl and new year in Austria! I am glad you are all keeping well.
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Hi there Charlie! This trip was from last summer. Ah, let me put that in the post. I’ve been notoriously late at doing my blog. But yeah, as much as we love winter and snow, we also enjoy the beach. We try to go once or twice a year, have some sand under our feet, and just relax, letting the waves carry our worries away. 🙂
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Looks amazing!!
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This is your kind of thing, Snow! It is an endless summer in there. It’s has beautiful white sand. They have a coral rehabilitation program and so there are lots of fish even in the shallow waters. It’s a resort in the Philippines that I always recommend to friends here in Singapore who are somewhat concern with safety. Security in Shangrila’s tight and the beach is very private. And they also have two rescue boats in the snorkelling area. 🙂
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That sounds like paradise to me – hmm, isn’t that what shangri-la means, actually?! 😋 Would love to visit!! Maybe one day……..
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Oh you’re right! The word does translate to paradise. I learned something new today. Thanks, Snow.
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No wonder this is a repeat location — beautiful waters, great food, and a happy place for all ages. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
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Hi there Rusha. Yes for all ages indeed. The water there is super clear and with lots of fish near the shore. Have you been to the Philippines?
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We’ve never been to the Philippines, but all the photos people post are outstanding. It must be a beautiful place to live and play.
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I’ve lived there the first half of my life but I’ve not been to many places there yet. But definitely the beaches there are beautiful. We went to another island some years ago and we we got to swim with sea turtles. 🙂
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A beautiful holiday with family! What is the name of that green fruit? besides mango, I forgot the name 🙂
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Hello Vinneve! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂 That’s sineguelas in Tagalog (Philippines) and apparently called Spanish plum in English. I’m glad you asked because I didn’t know the English name for that either hahah. I just went over to your blog and I’m glad to know you’re based in NZ. We love NZ. We’ve only been to South Island, and wow, it took our breath away. 🙂 — Amor
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Hi it’s been a long time since I have tasted that sineguelas thanks for telling me! I miss a lot of fruits in the PH that sadly some are now gone in the market. Please visit NZ again someday soon!
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I was excited too when I saw the sineguelas that they had to share the limelight with the mangoes 🙂 Thanks for checking my blog out Vinneve.
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There is a simple fruit that I have never seen anymore and it’s like a bean… I forgot the name I was in grade school that time beside that big tree!
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Hmm is it duhat? Hahah kasuy?
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Nope. I really cannot find it anymore and I totally forgot the name.
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Let me know when you remember. I’m intrigued hahah
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Got a new post today if you have time to check. Cheers! 🙂
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Thanks for letting me know. I’ll hop right over to your blog. 🙂
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Wow, this looks amazing 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Eva. 🙂
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Such a beautyfull place. Keep going and sharing. Thanks!
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Thanks Ankur for dropping by and for the encouragement. And sure I check out the link. 🙂
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The sea and the fishes look amazing. And it’s right in front of the hotel.
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Thanks Edwin. I know you’ve been wowed by Palawan before heheh, but do check this one out as well, in the future. We have direct flights (Silk Air and Cebu Pac) from here to Mactan. 🙂
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Beautiful. Was here before but the sea wasn’t as nice so we went more on the pool.
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Do you remember what time of the year it was? We went in June and a few times in December. I love the calmness of the water in December. Did you snorkel to the platform? The water there is always clean but quite deep.
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It was June, but so long ago. Could be the rainy season this the water difference.
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You could be right. The water in June is not as clear as in December. Shang Mactan is lovely in December. We were there once during NYE. There was a masquerade ball and after that the countdown was at the beach. The fireworks were reflecting on the water. Quite unforgettable. And the best part is, they managed to keep the event family-oriented. It was in my blog from a few years ago, if you’d like to see. 🙂
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Definitely would like to go back here. Super fun Summer adventure.
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What a gorgeous location for a vacation. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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It is. And it’s so relaxing in the part of the Philippines. Thanks for visiting my post, Geri.
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It looks so idyllic! Your underwater shots of the fish are amazing!
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