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Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Cebu {Part 2}

February 1, 2012 / Filed Under: birthdays, Cebu, resorts, travels

After lunch, we headed out. We know that our stay isn’t long enough for us to go around the resort because it was too big.

Right outside our room is this fresh water swimming pool. This is one of, I think, five that they have.

This is the pool near Kilimanjaro Kafe. It has several jacuzzis around it and a slide.

If you already have a place to stay or you don’t want to stay at the Plantation Bay, you can opt for the Day Tripper Package for P2,000 per person.

It include:

Set lunch (served 12pm-2pm, unless otherwise specified)
Choice of drink (local beer, soft drink, canned juice, iced tea, or mineral water)
Access to all lagoons and swimming pools
Wallclimbing (1pm-5pm)
30-minute use of bicycles
15-minute use of non-motorized aqua sports (nips floater or kayak)
Billiards, darts, Foosball, air hockey, and table tennis (9am-5pm)
Use of shower rooms

Our photos at the man-made saltwater swimming lagoon:

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Cebu {Part 1}

January 22, 2012 / Filed Under: birthdays, Cebu, resorts, travels

On December 11, 2011, my birthday, we checked out of Shangrila’s Mactan Resort and Spa and checked-in at Plantation Bay. We had the hotel shuttle drop us off at SM and then from there we took a cab. It was a good 30-45 minute ride to Plantation Bay and the cab charged for P350.

Plantation Bay Resort is one of the best resorts I’ve seen. With it’s man-made saltwater swimming lagoon and sleek, cozy villas, it would make you feel like you’re at The Hamptons — only cozier and much more homey.

Sis made a reservation for a Lagoon Side Room, it has a balcony which opens directly onto the man made lagoon. The typical rate for this type of room is $190 per night{breakfast not included}.

We went in at the Tahiti Villa, this is what the front door looks like…

…and this is the balcony that opens directly to the lagoon.You can be in the water a few seconds after leaving your room.

Since we arrived around lunch time and were starving, we didn’t bother to go around the resort to check out which restaurant was open. We just ordered room service from Kilimanjaro Kafe, the only 24-hour restaurant inside the resort. {< Click the link for a closer look at our lunch}.

While we were waiting for the room service I took photos of our room….

..and helped myself with those delicious local goodies in the welcome gift basket.

First Stop: Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Our Room

December 16, 2011 / Filed Under: Beach, birthdays, Cebu, hotel, resorts, travels

Our first stop on this Cebu adventure was the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa. I thought we were only booked for a day tour but I was glad I was wrong because we were checked-in for a night.
At the airport we looked for Shangri-La’s waiting area for our airport-to-hotel shuttle service. I was expecting it to be free but sis told me that there’s a charge of P150 per person.

I guess that’s alright too since we were the only ones aboard. It took us around 20 to 30 minutes to get there. We were taken at The Ocean Wing lobby instead of the main lobby. Our reservation is supposed to be for the Deluxe Sea View Room which is located at the Main Wing.

We found out later that we were given a complimentary upgrade to the Ocean Wing Panorama Room and it was so nice of them to allow us to check-in early at 9am.

Welcome drink was fresh Watermelon Juice.