| This beautiful resort type beach front hotel is located in | | | | excellent buffet breakfast is provided. Rates are very |
| the Maribago Beach area on Mactan Island (Cebu, | | | | reasonable for a resort of this caliber. |
| Philippines). It is completely enclosed with 24 hr. security | | | | Cons: Rooms could do with upgrading. Floors are worn |
| at the gates. They also have security personnel | | | | from constant exposure to beach sand. Televisions |
| patrolling the beach and throughout the resort. Staff | | | | are old and have a limited selection of channels. Tubs |
| are marvelous. They are everywhere, always greet | | | | and fixtures could stand to be replaced. On-site dining |
| you, and seem truly happy to help. | | | | in the evening is limited and expensive. Although only |
| A white sand beach is well maintained, and the deluxe | | | | approved canvassers ( tours etc.) are allowed on the |
| beach-front suites provide guests with magnificent | | | | beach, others lurk just off property, harassing guests |
| views of the ocean. All units have verandas which | | | | with offers of every description. |
| offer a pleasant and private opportunity to relax. A | | | | Overall rating: Excellent! Pros far outweigh cons. |
| roped-off swimming area offers protection from boats | | | | Travel deals available: accommodation only, all-inclusive |
| and jet skis. | | | | with air. |
| A centrally located pool is provided for those who | | | | Rates: Highly variable. Check around. Price on resort's |
| don't care for the ocean. It is large enough for the | | | | website for mid- August: Deluxe Garden suite from |
| adults, but shallow enough for the youngsters to use in | | | | $139, Deluxe Beach- front from $204. Bungalows are |
| safety. | | | | also available. All rates include buffet breakfast. |
| Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort offers extensive, | | | | For anyone planning a vacation in the Philippines, this is |
| well-kept grounds. Amenities include spa, lounges, | | | | a worthwhile add-on. If your travel plans involve Manila, |
| cafes, bars, beach front massage cabana, and | | | | go for an all-inclusive package. This should include air |
| pleasant landscaping throughout. Tours and island | | | | (both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have frequent |
| hopping are available on request. Scuba outings can | | | | flights), transfers and accommodation with breakfast. |
| also be arranged. A rental shop provides scuba and | | | | As dinner is buffet and costly if purchased at the door, |
| snorkeling gear as well as boats and jet skis. | | | | it might be worthwhile to include this as part of your |
| Pros: Facilities are clean and secure, with genuinely | | | | package. |
| friendly and helpful staff. Grounds are beautifully | | | | Cebu is a great travel destination and even the most |
| landscaped. Guest rooms are spacious and well | | | | discerning traveler should enjoy a stay at Maribago |
| equipped. Great beach has pleasant, relaxing view. An | | | | Bluewater Beach Resort. |