The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Mactan. I hope you will like it!
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1 Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort Mactan, Philippines
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Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort is 16km away from Cebu City. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking and has swimming pools, a spa, fitness centre and various sporting activities.
Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a private veranda, minibar and cable TV.
Sports activities such as volleyball, kayaking and fishing are available at the Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort.
The Amuma Spa at the Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort also offers a hair and the Spa Cafe and Juice Bar.
Guests can dine at the 3 restaurants and 2 bars, offering local and international dishes. The Allegro Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining, with a Pool Bar.
Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort is 10km away from Mactan International Airport.
We are delighted to announce the soft opening of our Main Pool on December 1, 2025.
Allegro Restaurant will reopen on May 31, 2026.
In the meantime, enjoy our all-day buffets at Pizzeria Delfino’s, with all other dining outlets remaining open.
Children 6–11 years old: 50% discount on buffet breakfast.
Children up to 5 years old: Complimentary breakfast.
The guest name on the reservation must match the name on the credit card used for booking.
The credit card must be presented upon check-in.
Additional charges apply for extra persons.
A mandatory Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner fee will be collected upon arrival for new bookings crossing over December 24 and December 31, 2025.
Rates (net per person):
December 24 – Christmas Dinner: ₱3,500.00
December 31 – New Year’s Eve Dinner: ₱5,000.00
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 23400 PHP.
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2 Karancho Beach House Mactan, Philippines
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Located in Mactan, 500 metres from Bluewater Beach, Karancho Beach House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 2-star resort has a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.
The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
Karancho Beach House offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast.
The accommodation offers a children's playground.
SM City Cebu is 15 km from Karancho Beach House, while Fort San Pedro is 17 km away. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 4 km from the property.
Guest review score 6.6,
rooms from around 7835 PHP.
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3 Vista Mar Beach Resort & Country Club Mactan, Philippines
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Featuring breathtaking views of the beach, Vista Mar Resort is a convenient 20-minute drive from Mactan International Airport. It offers an infinity pool overlooking the sea. Massage services are available.
Vista Mar Beach Resort & Country Club is located in Lapu Lapu City, within a 15-minute drive from Mactan Shrine and Marina Mall.
Rooms are fitted with balconies and cable TV channels. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. Safety deposit boxes are included.
Guests can get a tan by the pool at the sun terrace. A gift shop selling souvenirs is available. A car rental service is available for those wishing to take a drive.
Local Filipino and international cuisine can be enjoyed at Café Veranda.
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4 The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu Mactan, Philippines
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The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar. With free WiFi, this 4.5-star hotel offers a private beach area.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Guests at The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Lapu-Lapu City is 11 km from The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu, while Cebu City is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport, 12 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Designed in harmony with nature, the Reef Island Resort Mactan Cebu is an architectural icon that rises above the beautiful shores of Mactan and offers unique experiences to all in the embrace of the elements. Our balanced hotel appeals to business and holiday travelers with our warm accommodations and proximity to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Visually, it is a stunning representation of cascading reef plates—a modern interpretation of the natural formations living underwater. Local craftsmanship and materials are carefully brought together within the interiors to reflect the Philippines’ splendor in a resort hotel setting surrounded by a captivating horizon of sea and sky.
Standing on extensive grounds, the resort offers an impressive range of facilities and an unrivaled standard of personal service and Filipino Hospitality.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 21639 PHP.
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5 Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu Mactan, Philippines
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This resort boasts an idyllic settling on Mactan Island. Within its 16.5 hectare expanse, the resort comprises beautifully-appointed 568 rooms, suites and villas, 6 themed pools, 10 dining outlets, a casino, activity zone, spa, fitness center, dive shop, indoor themed park and private beach. The highlights of the sprawling water complex include 3 towering waterslides, a lazy river pool, and a pool with beach-like shoreline.
Located in Mactan Island, Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark is a perfect starting point from which to explore Cebu featuring a complete list of amenities and offer standard service to guests that will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Convenience and comfort makes Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark the perfect choice for your stay in Cebu.
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6 Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa Mactan, Philippines
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Set in Mactan, 600 metres from Bluewater Beach, Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.
At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options.
Guests at Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mactan, like hiking.
SM City Cebu is 15 km from the accommodation, while Ayala Center Cebu is 17 km away. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 4 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 17139 PHP.
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7 Sugarsea Inn & Dive shop Mactan, Philippines
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Facing the beachfront, Sugarsea Inn & Dive shop offers 3-star accommodation in Mactan and features an outdoor swimming pool, private beach area and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
The rooms in the resort are fitted with a kettle. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Sugarsea Inn & Dive shop also have a sea view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.
The area is popular for snorkelling, and car hire is available at Sugarsea Inn & Dive shop.
Vano Beach is 500 metres from the resort, while SM City Cebu is 15 km away. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 5 km from the property.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 6441 PHP.
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8 Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa Mactan, Philippines
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Boasting a private beach area, Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa features 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and free parking on site. Operating a 24-hour front desk, it also has a hot tub and offers free Wi-Fi access in its public areas.
Located in Lapu-Lapu city, the resort is just a 10-minute drive to Mactan Shrine and the Guitar Factory. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is conveniently 20 minutes’ drive away, while Islas Tres Rosas can be reached within a 30-minute boat ride.
Fitted with parquet flooring and hardwood furnishing, air-conditioned rooms include a wardrobe, safe, a mini fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Rooms have a balcony and en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and free toiletries.
At Cebu White Sands Resort, guests can indulge in pampering massage treatments at the spa, which uses only natural ingredients. The friendly staff on-site can also assist with luggage storage, currency exchange, laundry service and tour arrangements.
Equipped with a pool table and dartboards, the beachfront Buena Vista Restaurant offers mouthwatering local and international dishes. Asian Fusion cuisine is also available, served at the poolside Patio Gavino restaurant.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 6967 PHP.
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9 Solea Seaview Resort Mactan, Philippines
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Overlooking a large outdoor pool, Solea Seaview Resort features modern rooms boasting a private balcony with sea views and free Wi-Fi. Golden Meadows Subdivision is a 5-minute drive away.
Solea Seaview Resort is a 20-minute drive to Gaisano Grand Mall. It takes 30 minutes by car to reach Cebu Mactan International Airport.
Bright and breezy, the air-conditioned rooms have a balcony with sea views. They include a flat-screen cable TV, safe, refrigerator with minibar and electric kettle. Private bathroom comes with a hot and cold shower and free toiletries.
The resort offers convenient services including a business centre, currency exchange and concierge. Luggage storage and a safety deposit box are provided at the 24-hour reception. Guests can approach the front desk for car rentals or buy a souvenir from the gift shop. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 16484 PHP.
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10 Mactan Newtown Ocean View 360 Degree Mactan, Philippines
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Situated in Mactan, Mactan Newtown Ocean View 360 Degree offers a balcony with sea and mountain views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers a restaurant, bar and garden on-site. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available.
Boasting a Blu-ray player, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a patio with outdoor furniture as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
There is an on-site lounge, and a grocery delivery service and a minimarket are also available.
The apartment also features an indoor pool and a fitness centre for guests to relax in. For guests with children, Mactan Newtown Ocean View 360 Degree provides a children's playground. A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are available at the accommodation, and guests can go hiking in the surroundings.
Mactan Newtown Beach is 1.1 km from Mactan Newtown Ocean View 360 Degree, while SM City Cebu is 15 km from the property. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 3 km away.
Guest review score 6.4,
rooms from around 16800 PHP.
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11 Arterra Corner Penthouse, OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen Mactan, Philippines
Holiday home. Featuring a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, Arterra Corner Penthouse, OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen provides accommodation in Mactan with free WiFi and city views. This beachfront property offers access to a pool table. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. At the holiday home guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. A children's playground is available for guests to use at Arterra Corner Penthouse, OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen. SM City Cebu is 19 km from the accommodation, while Ayala Center Cebu is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 7 km from Arterra Corner Penthouse, OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3976 PHP.
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12 Sophisticated Oceanview Studio in La Mirada Mactan, Philippines
Apartment. Featuring free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre, Sophisticated Oceanview Studio in La Mirada provides accommodation in Mactan with free WiFi and city views. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. This apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. A terrace is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Crimson Beach is less than 1 km from Sophisticated Oceanview Studio in La Mirada, while SM City Cebu is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.3
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13 Mactan Newtown Deluxe Island Breeze Mactan, Philippines
Apartment. Located in Mactan, Mactan Newtown Deluxe Island Breeze offers a terrace with city and sea views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment is fitted with a cable flat-screen TV. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, an oven and a microwave and there is bidet with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Speaking English and Filipino at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Guests can relax in the spa and wellness centre, including a hot tub, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. A car rental service and a private beach area are provided at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Mactan Newtown Deluxe Island Breeze include Mactan Newtown Beach, Shangri-La Beach and Mactan Shrine. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 3000 PHP.
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14 Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - G Mactan, Philippines
Holiday home. Featuring a fitness centre, a garden, and a restaurant, Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - G provides accommodation in Mactan with free WiFi and pool views. The property was built in 2018 and features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with sea views. The holiday home offers a sauna. If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings and Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - G can arrange a car rental service. SM City Cebu is 19 km from the accommodation, while Ayala Center Cebu is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 7 km from Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - G. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 3354 PHP.
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15 Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - H or L Mactan, Philippines
Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - H or L in Mactan features accommodation, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is featured. The holiday home provides guests with a balcony, pool views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A minibar is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The wellness area at Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - H or L is comprised of a sauna, a hot tub and a hammam. There is an in-house snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy billiards on site, or fishing in the surroundings. SM City Cebu is 19 km from Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen - H or L, while Ayala Center Cebu is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 7 km from the holiday home. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 2856 PHP.
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16 Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen -C Mactan, Philippines
Holiday home. Boasting a fitness centre, a garden, and a restaurant, Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen -C offers accommodation in Mactan with free WiFi and pool views. This holiday home provides free private parking and room service. The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with sea views. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. The holiday home can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. A children's playground and a barbecue are available for guests at Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen -C to use. SM City Cebu is 19 km from the accommodation, while Ayala Center Cebu is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 7 km from Arterra- OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen -C. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 3354 PHP.
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17 Mactan Newtown Executive Studio Mactan, Philippines
Apartment. Offering an outdoor pool, Mactan Newtown Executive Studio is located in Mactan and a 5-minute walk to the Cebu-Mactan Ferry Terminal. Cebu City is 6 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a balcony with sea views, the accommodation has a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a open-plan kitchen, equipped with an oven and microwave. Mactan Newtown Executive Studio features free WiFi throughout the property. Mactan Newtown Executive Studio also has a sauna, garden and fitness centre. Mactan is 6 km from Mactan Newtown Executive Studio. The nearest airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport, 3 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 2500 PHP.
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18 Saekyung Village One Mactan, Philippines
Apartment. Offering a garden and mountain view, Saekyung Village One is located in Mactan, 1.6 km from Tonggo Beach and 13 km from SM City Cebu. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment features an outdoor swimming pool with a water slide, as well as a fitness room and a 24-hour front desk. This air-conditioned apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, a dining area and a cable flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The accommodation is non-smoking. A minimarket is available at the apartment. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this apartment. Kids pool is also available at the apartment, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Ayala Center Cebu is 15 km from Saekyung Village One, while Magellan's Cross is 15 km away. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 3 km from the property. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 2508 PHP.
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19 Mactan Newtown Condo with Pool access Mactan, Philippines
Apartment. A good location for a stress-free getaway in Mactan, Mactan Newtown Condo with Pool access is an apartment surrounded by views of the pool. The property features an infinity pool, spa and wellness centre and parking on-site among other facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. The apartment features sea views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and a hair dryer. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in each unit. At the apartment complex, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house traditional restaurant, which specialises in African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. For guests with children, the apartment offers kids pool. Mactan Newtown Condo with Pool access has an outdoor fireplace and a children's playground. Mactan Newtown Beach is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while SM City Cebu is 15 km from the property. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 3 km away. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 8498 PHP.
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20 Deluxe 2 bedroom self-catering apartment Mactan, Philippines
Apartment. Deluxe 2 bedroom self-catering apartment, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a terrace, is located in Mactan, 19 km from SM City Cebu, 20 km from Ayala Center Cebu, as well as 21 km from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu. This apartment features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The apartment offers a children's playground. Magellan's Cross is 22 km from Deluxe 2 bedroom self-catering apartment, while Colon Street is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 3600 PHP.
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21 Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen- D or F Mactan, Philippines
Holiday home. Providing sea views, Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen- D or F in Mactan provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available. The holiday home provides guests with a balcony, pool views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A minibar and stovetop are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests at Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen- D or F can enjoy a continental breakfast. Spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot tub are at guests' disposal during their stay at the accommodation. Guests at Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen- D or F can enjoy table tennis on site, or snorkelling in the surroundings. SM City Cebu is 19 km from the holiday home, while Ayala Center Cebu is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 7 km from Arterra - OceanSide, fast WiFi, NFlix, kitchen- D or F. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 6.5, rooms from around 3354 PHP.
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