Hotels and Resorts

[rustyboi]

Another hotel will open soon in Cebu! although no official announcements were made yet. Based on our fellow forumers, it might be a Golden Valley Hotel or Manila's Legend Hotel.

[slerz]

Originally Posted by GreyX

Can you post construction photos of Park Lane Hotel, since its opening december 2005?

aS of October

[ryanr]

Thanks

[slerz]

Originally Posted by GreyX

Thanks

ok but here's the latest of the latest...Nov 19... thank me again

[ryanr]

Thanks, again Ayala Cebu is starting to have a small clustered skyline.

[rustyboi]

oh, i was just informed Golden Valley Hotel and Manila's Legend Hotel are two different projects

Originally Posted by slerz

ok but here's the latest of the latest...Nov 19... thank me again

oh, ParkLane is just across the WTC tower?? i thought it was on the other side haha. silly me! thanks for that great shot Slerz! i don't think they can make a soft opening this december. hopefully in time for Sinulog festival this January

There should be at least a walkway or pedestrian dedicated lane. is it hard for someone to cross from CBP to Parklane vice-versa? whats the present condition slerzy?

[slerz]

Originally Posted by rusty18

[B]
There should be at least a walkway or pedestrian dedicated lane. is it hard for someone to cross from CBP to Parklane vice-versa? whats the present condition slerzy?

Kinda, coz the traffic volume in the area is tremendously increasing but it's not that far naman to cross from CBP passing under the flyover then crossing Escario st. to Parklane...

BTW, what do you mean by WTC?

[thomasian]

Originally Posted by ThisFire

hey, we already have a trash problem in the country so don't make suggestions like this!

:

[rowell_sk]

Cebu's Best Resort Hotels

SHANGRI-LA







PLANTATION BAY

[sugbuanon]

At Badian Island you will find a white sandy private beach next to the hotel. And we offer free boat transport to our romantic beach at Coral Garden Bay. All of our rooms and suites are generously large and luxurious, impressive atmospheres of style surpassing international standards, our secluded balconies with enticing hammocks unfold enraptured panoramas. Experienced diving instructors with modern equipment will guide beginners and profis into the rainbow world of coral reefs and vivid tropical fish. Or take a ride on our glass bottom boat or snorkel in radiant coral gardens. Golfers will enjoy the 18 hole golf course in 15 minutes distance. If you just want to be lazy, relax at the pool or our private beach, enjoy the sunset or chat with other guests. You will notice quickly that the Badian Island Resort & Spa is refreshingly international.The Badian Dive Center is conveniently located at the beachfront of the Badian Island Resort & Spa. It operates all year round and is equipped with the highest standards of dive equipment. Every meal is a culinary delight, our ingredients are from the surrounding waters and land. Our exquisite wines are imported from across the world: California Chablis, Red wines from Bordeaux and the Provence, and Rhine wines from Germany. Enjoy balmy evenings with Folklore performances rich in exotic music, dance and song; experience Philippine "joie de vivre" as our guest on Badian Island.

TYPE OF ROOMS RATES
Deluxe Rooms
Junior Suite (min. 2 persons) US$ 120.00++
Double 95.00++
Family (4 beds/min. 3 persons) 78.00++
Single 150.00++
Extra bed 35.00++
Supplement per person per night 25.00++


Facilities: Restaurants, Bars, Beauty Parlor, Souvenir Boutique, Swimming Pool, Convention facilities, Sport, Entertainment and Excursions.

TRANSFERS:
Round-trip transfer from Cebu airport/ Cebu City to Badian Island:
FIT’s (min. Of 2 persons) Adult US$ 59.00/person
Groups (from 10 person) Adult US$ 35.00/person
Children’s reduction: when sharing with at least one adult:
*4 to 12 years old, 50% discount on rooms, meals and transfers.
*3 years and below, Meals on parents account, room and transfer free.
*We have special children’s menu.

*Rates inclusive of Welcome drink, Transfer by boat or carriage to the Coral Bay Beach for snorkeling/ swimming, evening entertainment, goodbye serenade with shell-lei.
*Rates are subject to change without prior notice.


http://www.badianhotel.com/e/index.html

[sugbuanon]

Alegre Beach Resort is an Internationally known five star resort, close to the charming town of Sogod on the northeastern coast of Cebu. Alegre's cottages are set in lush tropical grounds many of which offer ocean views and private gardens. The resort boasts a coconut grove, and three private beach coves. Diving is a popular pastime and the house reef offers a 100 ft. wall dive.
Perched above Cebu's most spectacular natural and uncorrupted white sand beach, Alegre Beach Resort offers its guests friendly, unobtrusive service in an idyllic tropical location. Upon arrival, the reception area offers uninterrupted views over the spacious swimming pools to the islands in the east set in delicious turquoise blue waters.
Accommodations are surrounded by lush gardens and comprise of twenty elegant, tastefully designed Filipino-spanish inspired cabañas with native thatched roofs, each of which includes two spacious bedrooms, oversized bathrooms and private verandas. Minibars, cable television and in-house movies, hairdyers, personal safes, coffee and tea makers, airconditioning and many other facilities expected of a world class resort are all included.
Adjacent to the pool, the Pavilion Restaurant and Lounge Bar offer a choice of airconditioned or alfresco dining where a variety of native and international dishes are available. Alegre also prides itself on the preperation of freshly caught seafood.
On the beach coves -- relax beneath swaying coconuts trees. For the more energetic, our aquasports area provides snorkeling, diving, jetskiing, windsurfing, kayaking and the housereef. For the adventurous and romantics: diving and island hopping to beautiful islands whose natural beauty is a source of pride for the inhabitants and the resort. Other resort facilities includes tennis court, putting green, game room, library, conference room and banqueting.
One can also indulge in bird watching, mountain biking and trekking in the rural countryside and to observe flora and fauna endemic to limestone areas. The late afternoon is punctuated by a relaxing cruise with a chance to see dolphins.
Looking at the stars on a clear night sky is also a satisfying experience. We offer one unique and enchanting atmosphere, which only our discreet and elegant resort can provide. An oasis of calm in hectic daily life. We pamper our select clientele with comforts and luxuries meticulously crafted by people who care. At Alegre Beach Resort, guests lose themselves in the enveloping arms of nature ... its scents, stunning colors, lyrical sounds right outside their very doors.
Alegre Beach Resort is approximately 75 kilometers from Mactan International Airport. Transfers can be arranged and are free of charge. On the way to the resort, one sees the island's rich cultural history through picturesque houses and old Spanish churches.

TYPE OF ROOMS RATES
Deluxe US$ 240++
Deluxe Oceanview 260++
Super Deluxe 290++
Super Deluxe Ocean w/ Garden 325++
Deluxe Suite 460++
Deluxe Oceanview Suite 480++
Deluxe Oceanview Suite w/ Garden 515++
Extra Person charge 25++

*A child below the age of 12 is lodged free of charge provided he shares a room with parents. Baby cots are provided free of charge.

FACILITIES: Restaurant, Three beach coves, Conference Room, Game room, Aqua Sports, Lounge, Three Swimming pools, Library, Tennis Court, Gift Shop, Putting Green, Mountain trekking and biking.


http://www.alegrebeachresort.com/

[sugbuanon]

On an island off the northern coast of Cebu, a disenchanted traveler can find unspoiled beaches as beautiful as those of Boracay, Palawan and Bohol, surrounding an old town steeped in history and rooted in faith. This is Bantayan Island, a haven for soul-searchers and sun-worshippers and, for a time, Cebu’s best-kept secret. Enhanced communication connectivity, an improved road network, and a small well-maintained airstrip for charter flights have opened up the island to the rest of the Philippines. And with the Department of Tourism identifying Cebu as one of its eight priority destinations, the tourists cannot be far behind.

The name “Bantayan” comes from the watchtowers that were built all over the island in the 17th century to serve as lookout stations warning against attacks of the seaborne Moros. People called these towers Bantayan sa Hari or “Watchtowers of the King,” in reference to the King of Spain. It became common for the locals to say they were from “Bantayan sa Hari”; later, they shortened it to “Bantayan.” The roots of Bantayan town as a Hispanic settlement are unmistakably stamped in its layout, with the old church and its plaza located in the center, and the houses and other establishments built around it. The town plaza and the well-preserved antebellum houses recall a bygone era.

The Spanish influence is also evident in the old Bantayan folks’ religious traditions. On Holy Thursday and Good Friday, Bantayanons hold the Pasko sa Kasakit or Semana Santa sa Bantayan, a procession of life-size statues depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ, mounted on huge, richly decorated carrozas. Children dressed as angels solemnly follow the carriages, which also bear images of their favorite saints. These statues, hand-sculpted by Spanish artisans in the 1800s, have been handed down from generation to generation. Yet this somber observance has a curious twist: while the rest of Christianity abstains from eating meat, the people of Bantayan Island do the exact opposite. A papal permission granted in the 1800s exempts them from this duty, in recognition of the fact that Bantayan fishermen do not set out to sea for seven days so as to participate fully in the Lenten rites—their penance for the season. It is a practice tourists enjoy as they feast with the locals on crisp, juicy lechon, usually served with adobo liver sauce. The key to this scrumptious delicacy is the coconut milk used to baste the lechon as it roasts. One does not have to wait for Lent to taste this local delight, though, as it is available throughout the year. But for those who prefer to observe Lent the traditional way, Bantayan offers an abundance of seafood, fresh and dried.

For the less spiritually inclined, Bantayan Island’s beaches present a welcome respite from the chaos of city life. The municipality of Santa Fe, in particular, is known for its expansive coastline, with fine, white sand and waters so clear one can watch small fish swim and feed. Off the beaten track and without the commercial bustle characteristic of more touristy areas, Santa Fe’s beautiful resorts present more than just privacy; they offer the rare commodity, serenity. To get to Bantayan Island, one can take a brief 30-minute flight from Cebu City. By land, one can ride a bus ride from Cebu City to San Remigio, where inter-island ferries to Santa Fe are available. There is also a night ferry direct from Cebu City to Santa Fe.

KOTA BEACH RESORT

TYPES OF ROOM RATES
Beachfront Suite
Air-conditioned Deluxe cottage
Superior cottage
Standard
Economy Rowhouse

Facilities: Souvenir shop, restaurant/ coffee shop, conference/convention hall, picnic hut, parking space.

*Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
*No credit cards accepted.

SANTA FE BEACH RESORT

TYPES OF ROOM RATES
Cottage without aircon
Good for 2
Good for 3

Rooms with aircon
Good for 2
Good for 3
Good for 4
Extra Bed : Cottages
Aircon room

*Rates are subject to change without prior notice and are subject to government tax. Accept major credit cards.


http://home.online.no/~erfalch/bantayan.htm

[sugbuanon]

LOCATION:
Situated within the sparkling blue waters of the south, a two hour north drive from Cebu City, in the quiet and beautiful village of San Remigio lies Casa Del Mar Golf and Dive Resort. Cebu's newest travel destination, the resort rests on a 150 hectare lot with a 250-meter stretch of natural white sand beach, and an 18-hole golf course and dive shop to match.

ACCOMMODATION:
26 spacious rooms inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean interiors with beach front views await each guest at Casa del Mar, each one with remote controlled air-conditioning, internal telephone, cable TV, hot and cold water, separate toilet and bath and room service. All our suites are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning for your comfort. Beautifully finished with Italian tile floors and plush fittings and decor. Plus each suite has wonderful sea views allowing you to watch the sunrise and set over the clear waters of our beach. With hot and cold water, standby generator, phone contact with reception, room service and all the other frills of a fine resort you will find it hard, not to want to stay an extra day or two.

ROOM RATES:
Single / Twin
Deluxe Bungalow USD 70.00
Deluxe Garden Terrace USD 82.00
One bedroom Safari Suites USD 92.00
Two Bedroom Safari Suites USD 112.00
Penthouse USD 180.00
Extra Person USD 30.00
• Inclusive of American breakfast
• Welcome drink
• Coffee/Tea making facilities
• Free use of recreational facilities
• 10% discount on water sports facilities
• 10% discount on Sauna
• Above rates are based on per room per night basis
• Rates are NET of taxes, inclusive of Service Charge

DINING:
Dine at the sunset café' and bistro bar and indulge in Asian and Western cuisines specially selected to fit your taste. Open from 6am to 11pm daily.

MEETINGS & BANQUETS:
Ideal for business meetings and socials in small groups. Banquet package rates are available at the resort and Manila sales offices.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Various indoor and outdoor activities are readily available to keep your adrenalin running. Karaoke, billiards and darts are just a few of the indoor activities guests will surely love. If you prefer the outdoors, why not try golf, the driving range, beach volleyball, mountain biking, trekking and Frisbee. If its water sports, try out scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, wind surfing and saltwater fishing.

[sugbuanon]

The name means "Unfortunate Christmas". It is located only 8 km off the north coast of Cebu. It has a blindingly white bounty beach, which is one of the best in the Philippines. Time stands still as soon you step into this "Pacific Island Dream". Its exceptional long white beach stretches around the south-east coast of the island facing Cebu, Leyte and Biliran. The other side of the island has a more panoramic rocky coastline and is an attractive alternative for the ever-popular white beach. Malapascua also called "Logon" is located about 8 km. northeast of Cebu mainland and 25 km. west of Leyte. It's especially famous for its white sand beaches and unique dive spots, including the almost certain possibility to see the tresher shark.


http://www.malapascua.de/Malapascua...pascua_map.html

http://www.malapascua.net/

[JAMAICUS]

Camp John Hay Hotels prepares to run John Hay

BAGUIO CITY— Developers of Camp John Hay are about to open their biggest hotel by the end of this month, ending a phase in a development project that was marked by legal problems.

The opening of the 280-room John Hay Suites will pave the way for the Camp John Hay Hotels Inc. (Hotels Inc.) to assume the control over this former American base land from its construction and development arm, the Camp John Hay Development Corp (CJHDevco).

Frederico Alquiros, Hotels Inc. chief operating officer, says the Suites allows the firm to operate most of the 267-hectare Camp John Hay special economic zone as a sprawling country club and exclusive village.

The Suites' design matches the woodland architecture of the cabins, the Camp John Hay Manor and even the economic zone's street lights, which blend the rustic nature of the camp's old American cabins and the city's history.

The US Supreme Court acknowledged Ibaloi leader Mateo Cariño in 1909 as the original owner of Camp John Hay lands, which were converted into American military garrisons.

The Suites is also the home of a reconstructed 19th Tee Restaurant, a landmark that Camp John Hay's old American caretakers used to operate for its golf course until the developers tore the original structure down.

Alquiros says the consortium has gradually collapsed many of its operations, allowing Hotels Inc. today to manage the 189-room Manor, P8 million log homes, 22 country homes and 24 forest cabins.

The developers expect to build about 150 country homes and forest cabins, and 16 log homes in the course of its lease.

But this is one country club that will be accessible to the "tsinelas" (slipper-wearing) crowd in the next five years, Alquiros says.

CJHDevco inherited the hostility that has been given previous attempts to develop Camp John Hay, since the US relinquished control over this forested property in 1991.

Alquiros, who handled CJHDevco's operations in the firm's early years, says he was aware of how the developers would need to respect the devotion residents had for Camp John Hay.

The next years will see Hotels Inc. develop camping grounds, open up more picnic areas and devote its time to have Camp John Hay residents to interact with Baguio folk.

Alquiros began efforts this week to have all long-term leaseholders of John Hay's log homes and hotel rooms meet each other in informal parties.

He says the meetings, in effect, will help form John Hay's version of a homeowners' association, which will interact officially with the public.

He says the interaction is inevitable. Locals and tourists flock to the economic zone to have their photographs taken in front of the occupied country homes.

He says many such homes would soon be leased by celebrities, increasing the odds that the zone might end up becoming a tourist attraction.

Baguio residents make Camp John Hay their weekend destination, noting that picnic grounds are often full on Saturdays and Sundays, Alquiros says.

He says the Suites is the second of a four-hotel network in a medium-term development plan that Fil Estate and CJHDevco chair Robert John Sobrepeña set out to complete to introduce about 1,000 hotel rooms to Baguio's tourism industry.

"The [medium-term development plan proposed] four hotels … There was really [a plan] to complete 1,000 rooms because that was what Baguio would have needed," he says.

The third hotel, which would have been a convention hotel, would have been the largest with 400 rooms that would service the clients of the CAP John Hay Convention Center, Alquiros says.

"The Suites … completes 440 and 450 between the Manor and the new hotel for that level of clientele … We will see when it will be necessary but in the meantime the two hotels will augment the city's convention requirement," he says.

- INQ7

[manileño]

better if they were sorted by region/province.

[sugbuanon]

Dakak seeks partners to help pursue resort expansion plans

Benefited by the improving tourism arrivals in some parts of Southern Philippines, Dakak Park Beach Resort will be expanding the five-star facility to utilize the entire 50-hectare property.

Running at an average occupancy rate of 60 percent, Dakak is slowly getting on its feet again, after it was heavily affected by the peace and order situation in Mindanao.

"We are currently looking for partners or investors to help us pursue our expansion plans," said Dakak resident manager Rossini J. Montecalvo.

Dakak Resort is only utilizing 25-hectare of the entire 50-hectare property, according to Montecalvo, the Jalosjos-led Dakak Park and Beach Resort Corporation has seen the need for expanding the business.

Aside from its plan to add the 130 cottage type room accommodation, Montecalvo said part of the expansion plan is to build an 18-holes golf course in the area, as the present golf course only offers 3-holes.

Next year, the company will start its renovation of the reception area, and expansion of function rooms, and other facilities, she said.

The resort, which started its operations in 1998, is located in Southern Philippines, specifically Taguilon, Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte. The resort property faces the Sulu Sea in the east and is surrounded by mountains in its west side.

It is the first five-star resort built on the Philippine Island in Mindanao, located along a private 750-meter white sand beach near the historic town of Dapitan City.

Montecalvo admitted that the Resort had experienced weak business performance, especially during the height of tourism drought in Mindanao, due to the peace and order issue in its neighbor province in Zamboanga del Sur.

"Now, the business is improving. We've got an increasing number of foreign visitors, as well as domestic guests," she said.

There are currently informal negotiations being made between the company and some interested parties, but no formal arrangement yet.

"We are still looking for investors that can well meet our requirements," she said.

According to Montecalvo, the entry of direct flights and fast craft to Dapitan has largely help in the recovery of Dakak, as tourists have now easy access to come to the resort.

She said the company wants to take advantage of the dynamic market for Dakak, and expansion and renovation programs will help sustain the momentum.

Also, the government of Dapitan City, which is prioritizing the development of tourism has also prompted the Dakak management to expand its facility, as the only five-star resort in the area.

[sugbuanon]

Mediterranean paradise rises at Subic

A Mediterranean paradise has emerged at Subic Bay, right in the heart of this tourism hub.

Located along the Moonbay Marina Waterfront Road, this newly-built "Vista Marina Hotel & Resort" appears like the crowning jewel of the bay, attracting local and foreign tourists to its enchanting ambiance.

This magnificent Mediterranean-style hotel with a large pea-shaped swimming pool nestled at the beach of Subic to showcase the glory of its sun, sea, and sand.

"Vista Marina is a first-class international hotel and resort complex with five-star amenities that enable guests to experience paradise whether by day or by night," said Vista Marina president Sang Woo Lee.

"Our 230-square-meter Ibizza swimming pool is the biggest along the Waterfront Road and complements the beach, where various water sports can be played, including volleyball," Lee pointed out.

Vista Marina is only five minutes away from Subic’s other sports and tourist attractions, especially the golf course and the seaside airport that services international flights, including to and from Korea twice weekly. As such, foreign golfers can play upon checking in at Vista Marina, which offers airport shuttle service to tourists.

From the outside, Vista Marina appears like a pair of outstretched arms welcoming guests as they arrive. The hotel’s spacious lobby, which is designed as an atrium with a high round ceiling at the center, is enclosed by glass walls and doors. "Thus, guests, upon entering the lobby, are greeted by the spectacular view of the garden, the pool, the beach, the bay, and the mountains," Lee said.

By night, this hotel and resort complex is fully-lighted, both inside and out as it sits on a 5,800-sqm prime property, the largest at the beachfront along Subic’s entertainment strip, where practically everything a tourist needs can be found.

At the Marista Bar & Restaurant, guests can have sumptuous international cuisine at the restaurant, a private dinner in its VIP room, and a great time at the bar while enjoying the scenery at the same time. The restaurant can accommodate from 50 to 60 people, the VIP room up to 20, and the bar up to 70. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the bar from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Across the Marista Bar & Restaurant and the Ibizza pool is a gazebo, where bands play invigorating and romantic music on Saturday nights as guests dance in revelry.

For entrepreneurs and corporate executives, the hotel has a fully equipped business center at the ground floor, and a big conference room at the third floor for groups of up to 100 persons. Souvenir items are available at the hotel’s boutique at the lobby.

On both ends of the lobby are the hotel’s east and west wings that house its elegant rooms. This three-floor hotel has 37 big rooms, the largest in Subic. Excluding the veranda, the deluxe room has a floor area of 32 sqm, the junior suite 40 sqm, and the executive suite 62 sqm. The deluxe room has either a queen-size or two single beds, and a 21-inch TV, while the suite (junior & executive) has a living room with sala set and 29-inch TV, and a bedroom with single and queen-size beds, study table, and a 21-inch flat TV.

Every room has hot and cold shower with bathtub, individual airconditioning unit, cable TV, telephone, mini-bar, safety deposit box, and a veranda overlooking either the bay or the mountains, or both. All rooms have complimentary coffee for guests. Most of the hotel’s furniture and furnishings were imported from Korea.

The hotel also provides 24-hour security, valet, housekeeping, and room service. For inquiries, log on to www.vmhotel.com.

[rustyboi]

Korean investor plans 6-tower Mactan resort

+ a 700-room resort
+ 6-7 hectares of land
+ 250 rooms for hotel, 450 rooms condotel
+ Construction starts at Year 2006
+ Project completion: Year 2007


Check this out:
Phuket Thailand has 52,000 hotel rooms while Cebu has only 7,000 rooms!
Cebu needs a total of 15,000 rooms to meet the CURRENT demand. it means, will go higher in the future. imagine that! Local hotels are hitting average 85 percent occupancy all-year-round.

[_zner_]

good news for cebu..