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Get Ready for the Long Weekend: A Resort in Mactan, Cebu Set on Secluded Grounds Is Your Best Place to Unwind

Here’s a resort in Mactan you should visit for the long weekend!

By: Mira Maestrecampo | August 19, 2022
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Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, resort in Mactan, Mactan

Nothing beats the beauty of the tropical islands of the Philippines—and this resort proves why!

Images: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook page

Mactan, Cebu is a major tourist island attraction with a vast array of resorts, places to unwind, and sites for snorkeling, diving, island hopping, kayaking, sailing, and other island activities that you can enjoy while visiting the gorgeous province. The shores of Cebu are not just pleasing when you look at travel brochures since the astoundingly natural beauty of its shores will undeniably make your Cebu travel vacation unforgettable, especially when you experience and see the sights for yourself. The majestic beaches of Mactan, Cebu will amaze your eyes and satisfy your hunger for wanderlust while making the most of your island adventure.

One of the main reasons why tourists always regard Cebu as a relaxing travel spot and a perfect place to unwind is because of the memorable, pleasurable holiday experience. Just like this resort in Mactan with a class of its own—the famous Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.


Experience the heavenly, tropical life at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa



Plantation Bay Resort and Spa – Resort in Mactan – Mactan, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Spend a fruitful time with a loved one or do some soul searching at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a slice of Cebu’s paradise nestled in Mactan, a resort and spa that exudes a class of its own. This resort and spa is situated on Mactan Island’s 11-hectare property secluded grounds but conveniently seated an hour away from the proper area of Cebu City. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a famous resort in Cebu that offers one of the most extensive waterways worldwide, nestled in a privately-owned property with elegant and clean colonial-plantation architecture.

A refreshing new spot like the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa offers the unique side of the beauty of the Philippine islands, which is the perfect place to unwind for a long weekend with a friend, bonding with the family, for business pleasure, or for work-from-vacation setup. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is one of the best-recommended resorts and island vacation spots in the Philippines.

Every penny spent for a night at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa will not leave you with any regrets, given the stunning views and comfortable stay that is fit for a de-stressing, long-weekend break. What is more enticing is the recent recognition that Plantation Bay Resort and Spa received from Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia last June 2022 as the 6th Best Beach and Upcountry Resort in the Philippines! Truly, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a tourist spot attraction and resort in Mactan, Cebu, which Filipinos can be proud of.


Let Plantation Bay Resort and Spa help you enjoy your long weekend vacay with their amenities, services, and more!



Plantation Bay Resort and Spa – Resort in Mactan – Mactan, resort in Mactan

Activities like Zumba parties, yoga classes, and swimming lessons are offered at the resort for your young kids to enjoy.

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook page

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a resort in Mactan that offers uncompromised, classy amenities with well-maintained facilities, clean rooms, and up-to-date accommodations. They also provide leisure activities and the signature Filipino hospitality services that ease your stay at the resort and spa. The affordable rates of Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is also one of the best perks that make guests come back for more.

On the flip side, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa’s room rates do not include breakfast. With this, guests shall pay for only the food that they consume. It gives guests the leverage to have a big breakfast, none, or just a bite or a few munches in the early morning. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa offers a daily buffet-themed breakfast at only PhP950. They also provide plated Filipino, Continental, and American breakfast meals, which start at PhP490 net price.


Plantation Bay Resort and Spa – Resort in Mactan – Mactan, Mactan

The resort offers soothing massages to help you relax and de-stress.

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook page

Once checked in at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, you shall be entitled to freely use the resort and spa’s facilities and amenities that come with your stay. These include the roundtrip scheduled airport transfers and a complimentary welcome drink and cold towel upon arrival. In-room amenities are also included, such as the flat-screen cable TV with over 70 channels in nine languages, premium internet access, a mini-safe, a basket of Philippine delicacies, a liter of mineral water, replenished daily, coffee and tea-making facilities, a mini-ref or a mini-bar set-up upon request, a butler service, and internet access in the resort’s public areas.


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You can use bicycles for free and roam around the area!

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook page

Guests can also avail of free wall climbing activities, pitch and putt gulf, archery range and free lessons, daily use of a bicycle for an hour, a children’s center and a children’s playground, scheduled activities for children like swimming lessons, crab races, a botanical tour, and arts-and-crafts lessons, and teens such as yoga lessons, Zumba exercises, and kayak races. Fun water activities like the bird-watching tour, catch-and-release fishing, fish feeding, access to unlimited use of saltwater lagoons and four freshwater pools, and playing beach or water volleyball are also offered at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.

Indeed, life’s hustle and bustle and daily pressures can affect your mental health. Now that a long weekend is anticipated, you can de-stress, decompress, wind down from everything, and take a break at this resort in Mactan!


Room amenities and exciting promos await you.



Plantation Bay Resort and Spa – Resort in Mactan – Mactan, resort in Mactan

Book one of their deluxe rooms where you can relax and temporarily forget your worries.

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook page

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa offers two room classifications: the Conventional Rooms and the Specialty Rooms and Suites. Under the Conventional Rooms are the Water’s Edge Room, Lagoon Side Room, Lagoon View Room, and Poolside Room.

The Water’s Edge Room is the room accommodation for couples at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa for a romantic, long weekend. It is the most-sought after room at the resort and spa, right at the lagoon’s edge. This room is exclusively intended for couples only.

For families or groups who want to marvel at the splendid views of the private lagoon and beaches and have quick access to the beach anytime, choose the most popular room accommodation—the Lagoon Side Room. You can already touch the waters and be on the shores in less than a minute.

Suppose you opt for more peaceful and less expensive room accommodation at this resort in Mactan. In that case, you can stay at the Lagoon View Room, which is identical to the Water’s Edge Room, but the difference is that this room is on the second floor, just a few yards away from the beach.


Plantation Bay Resort and Spa – Resort in Mactan – Mactan, Mactan

Take refuge in the comfort of the sophisticated rooms you can stay in for the long weekend at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook Page

Another room accommodation that your little ones will most enjoy is the Poolside Room. This room accommodation is built around a small, quasi-private pool, which offers a friendly village vibe that suits guests of any age. This room is perfectly suitable for families and barkadas in large groups, wherein they can ultimately enjoy the scenic views but is considerably inferior to those elsewhere in the hotel. Nonetheless, this room accommodation is the most spacious, and staying in this room will make you feel genuinely relaxed and realize that Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is the best place to unwind in Cebu.

As for the specialty rooms and suites, room accommodations available at the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa are the Spa Immersion Room and Package, Family Room, One Bedroom Suite, Two Bedroom Suite, Quantum Villa, and Riverboat Suite.

The Spa Immersion Room and Package accommodation is for massage lovers. This room accommodation package has a Zen-inspired inside Mogambo Spring’s stunning 18th-century Japanese Village setting. The furniture are also Japanese-inspired and a bit smaller than the other rooms at the resort. Though it has no view when you are inside, you can still see the picturesque interiors of the spa when you go out. The daily rate for this accommodation by the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa includes the guest room itself, a herbal or a floral bath good for two, an aromatherapy oil massage for two, and an all-access and unlimited use of the spa facilities and spa products as souvenirs, which are all an excellent value for spa enthusiasts!

The Family Room accommodation, on the other hand, is perfect for families of six looking for a room big enough to fit them so they won’t be separated and make the most out of their family bonding. Amenities for this room include a TV, a gaming machine for the children, bean bags for chilling, a dining area, and complimentary minibar beverages with light snacks.


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A Terraza with the best views of the lagoons and beaches is available in some room accommodations of the resort.

Image: Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Facebook Page

For working adults on a workcation at this famous resort and spa, the One Bedroom Suite is for you. This room accommodation is likened to a Master’s Bedroom, complete with a living room with a sofa bed, a large powder room, and a balcony overlooking the magnificent resort views and beach sceneries.

Next would be the Two Bedroom Suite fit for two couples and large families, too. This room is like a combined One Bedroom Suites in one accommodation.

Next and the most exciting room accommodation at this resort in Mactan would be the Quantum Villa, a four-guestroom villa considered one of its kind. Family reunions and corporate meetings are best suitable for this room accommodation at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.

The last room accommodation would be the Riverboat Suite, a two-bedroom cottage with an open-air living room. This room accommodation is built on stilts above flowing water, aesthetically shaded by tall and breezy acacia trees. Rustic and elegant would be the best fit to describe this lavish accommodation at the resort and spa. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa offers this suite that caters to guests who want to experience the best long weekend of their lives.

What is more exciting about staying at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is their ‘Hello Augusto’ Promo! This limited promo is applicable for August’s stay only, including a two-night stay with complimentary breakfast for two for only PhP14,000 for Sunday to Thursday bookings and PhP16,000 for Friday, Saturday, and holiday booking dates! This long weekend is the chance for you to experience a stay at this well-renowned island resort in Mactan.

The most affordable rate for the Hello Augusto Promo starts at PhP8,500, which is for overnight stays and booking dates from Sunday to Thursday.


Address: Marigondon, Mactan Island 6015 Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Contact Numbers: 03 2505 9800 / 0917 6313750
Distance: from Mactan-Cebu International Airport - via Basak-Marigondon Rd. - 28 min (11.1 km)
  via General Aviation Rd. – 31 mins (13.6 km)
  via General Aviation Rd. – 33 mins (14.1 km)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantationbayresortandspa
Website: http://plantationbay.com/dining/


With everything going on—the pandemic, stressful work, tiring days—long weekends are the underrated things we don’t experience. The good thing is that Cebu never fails to amaze and offer travelers a slice of paradises like the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.


For more places to unwind during holidays and long weekends, browse more at Yoorekka Magazine!


Stay safe as you travel! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions. For now, keep safe!


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About Mira Maestrecampo
Mira - with a long surname - is a girl who dreams of becoming a news anchor someday, in God's perfect time. She loves to read books and eat different kinds of cheesy or saucy food. A coffee addict and a dog lover, she loves long hugs, hot coffee on an afternoon break with friends, or simply sleeping all day with her stuffed unicorns.
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