Balamban Holidays from AU$960

Staff, the best, always courteous and helpful. Facilities, clean although not perfect (I.e. toilet has no bidet or wash faucet so it’s very Western that way where you can only use wipes or toilet paper). But otherwise, room was spacious, good view (we got he “sea” view which means you’re facing the side so you can see the sea but it’s not an “ocean” view where you’re facing the beach). The place is located in a part of town where most of what surrounds you are other resorts and pricey restaurants. Not much choice in the way of retail. And the on site restaurants are pricey but not really special so you’re stuck having to call a grab to visit other places. If your idea of a vacation is just hanging around the hotel (which is fine because this place has great pool and private beach, relaxing lobby), then this is the one. I would suggest management come up with some sort of policy where people don’t take naps in the lobby . I mean it’s pretty uncomfortable to sit and relax when you’ve got people there literally napping in the lobby…I think it lessens the appeal of the place. But if you’re the type who flies into a city to explore, this location probably won’t make you happy. It’s 45 minutes and about $10 to get to the center of the city and traffic in Cebu is pretty much on par with Manila. I skipped the $18 breakfast buffet in favor of a simple $2 full breakfast at the small eatery across the street where local workers get their food-authentic Filipino street food. Top notch

Great location, elevators were very slow.

It was nice & comfortable to stay