PLANTATION BAY RESORT & SPA

If If you want to experience outmost luxurious accommodation, there is only one choice in Cebu: Plantation Bay Resort and Spa. It is a 5-star tropical resort located along the coastline of one of the most popular islands in the Philippines - Mactan Island.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is defined by the clean elegance of colonial plantation architecture with vast saltwater lagoons stretching across 8 hectares of beach line property. There are 220 rooms comprising of stylish room categories like the Lagoon View (beach and lagoon view), Lagoon Side (5-10 seconds from the water), Water's Edge (0-2 seconds from the water), Poolside Room (5-10 seconds from the water), Club Room (sleeps 4-8 persons), One-Bedroom Suite, Two-Bedroom Suite, Riverboat Suite, and Penthouse Suite. Majority of the rooms have verandas overlooking the charming village atmosphere dotted with coconut trees and tropical landscapes.

The establishment has made its mark as one of the most distinctive resorts in the world since its inception in July of 1997. Experienced travelers in particular will feel right at home in Plantation Bay . English is spoken throughout the resort; they also have Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin-speaking staff members. Every room is assigned a butler who promptly attends to the guests' special needs and requests.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is ideal for families and children who look forward to a wonderful time together, be it frolicking in the freshwater swimming pools, cooling off in the Jacuzzis and whirlpools, sliding down the giant slides with enormous waterfalls, or lounging on the sand.

Satisfy your craving for food and discover a variety of sumptuous dishes created by skilled chefs. Strategically situated within the resort are four F & B outlets - Kilimanjaro Kafe (International Cuisine), Fiji Restaurant (Asian Pacific Rim Cuisine), Savannah Grill (Fast Food), and Palermo (Italian Fine Dining).

Indulge in the spa at Plantation Bay- Mogambo Springs, an outdoor health and relaxation haven. The spa is evocative of a mountain canyon ridge setting complete with thundering waterfalls, creeks, and stone pathways obscured by sprays of mist. Every guest is assured warm and friendly service from a team of expertly trained spa therapists.

Make your way to what the spa is best known for, its variety of hydro-treatments. Soak in the hot pool with Jacuzzi jets, thalassic pool and cold cascading pool while you drift into another world. A freshwater whirlpool inside the private treatment room offers the ultimate retreat especially for families and groups. At night, colourful fibre optic lights highlight pockets of greenery and water basins. Conveniently, a swim-up bar provides a special menu of health foods and drinks perfect for detoxifying.

Scuba diving is a must. Just after a short swim from the beach you enter the coral gardens of Plantation Reef. Here, divers enjoy colorful fish, vivid coral formations, and enchanting sea life. Go a little further and observe the reef plunging in a most dramatic fashion to depth 100m / 300f and deeper. This is a delight only for advanced scuba divers, since water currents can be challenging. You may even want to explore a giant underwater cave. The professional dive center, perfectly nestled between the lagoon and the beachfront, has been awarded the highly coveted PADI Gold Palm Resort status. Next to beginner courses like Discover Scuba and Scuba Diving, certification courses from Advanced up to PADI Divemaster are offered. Technical diving with exotic gas mixtures like NITROX or TRIMIX for highly experienced and certified divers can be availed too. Even chalk for the scuba divers using re-breathers are abundant in stock. Daytrips and dive safaris to other dive spots and marine sanctuaries in nearby islets top the list of island adventures.