Basak Travel Guide

Lapu-Lapu

Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Jinyoung Jeong
Photo by Jinyoung Jeong

Popular places to visit

Cebu Yacht Club featuring a sunset and a bay or harbour

Cebu Yacht Club

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy the view of the Cebu skyline and watch ships light up the water at night from this sailing club.

Cebu Yacht Club
Mactan Marina Mall

Mactan Marina Mall

4/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Lapu-Lapu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mactan Marina Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.

Mactan Marina Mall
Magellan Shrine showing a garden and a monument

Magellan Monument

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Visit this outdoor complex of statues to learn about the battle between two heroes of the Philippines with contrasting backgrounds.

Magellan Monument
Cebu Yacht Club

Mactan Export Processing Zone

Mactan Export Processing Zone is just one of the places to see in Lapu-Lapu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mactan Export Processing Zone
Our Lady of the Rule Church featuring a garden

Our Lady of the Rule Church

Learn about the cultural and religious significance of this intriguing church that overlooks a spacious plaza and a public market.

Our Lady of the Rule Church
Magellan Shrine showing a garden and a monument

Mactan Shrine

Explore the great outdoors at Mactan Shrine, a lovely green space in Lapu-Lapu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Mactan Shrine

Things to do

Taoist Temples in Cebu

Private Twin City Discovery Tour

฿4,389
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Private Twin City Discovery Tour
An unforgettable moment: swimming with the gentle giants of Oslob, Cebu!

Whale Shark Encounter and Canyoneering Adventure in Cebu

฿7,786
per adult
Whale Shark Encounter and Canyoneering Adventure in Cebu
Sculpture outside of 18th century buildings in Cebu

Private Half-Day Cebu City Tour

฿3,588
per traveller
Private Half-Day Cebu City Tour
Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

฿2,494
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

฿3,388
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

฿4,243
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
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Top hotels in Basak

Mactan Grand Golden Hotel

Mactan Grand Golden Hotel

2.5 out of 5
131 United Nation Drive, Sitio Kagodoy, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions SM City Cebu and Magellan's Cross ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Great for Family!
"I booked rooms not just for me but for my family. They all like the place and their rooms. All the staff are very polite and kind, especially the students who helped us with our luggage. I had an issue with the sink because it was leaking, and one of the bedsheets had a stain. There was a flood on ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Appleton Boutique Hotel - Cebu

Appleton Boutique Hotel - Cebu

3.5 out of 5
Basak Gate, Basak, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
"Not a bad place to stay in. Close to the airport, and affordable. Its no frills but somewhat clean."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Appleton Boutique Hotel - Cebu
Vivien's Hotel

Vivien's Hotel

3 out of 5
MV Patalinghug Ave, Basak, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is ฿1,674 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,674
฿1,875 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
"I love how clean and how near the hotel to everything . It’s a little noisy at time because it’s in the main st but nothing you cannot deal with. The room is very clean and hotel itself is very clean. The service is excellent.i would recommend it to anyone I know."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Vivien's Hotel
Freddo Studio Apartelle

Freddo Studio Apartelle

2 out of 5
Ibabao-Gisi-Agus RD, Basak,, Lapu-Lapu
The price is ฿683 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿683
฿834 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions SM City Cebu and Magellan's Cross are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Very Nice
"Wide space in the room."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Freddo Studio Apartelle
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ฿5,040 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,040
฿6,187 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This place was amazing and all of the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Felt bad for some of them because some of the tourists/guests were very rude towards the staff. Hope guests act accordingly towards the staff members. Overall, it was a pleasant stay. The facility and amenities were great. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is ฿5,777 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,777
฿7,164 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
"Everything was good except when you took a shower there was never any hot water. Cold showers are awful in my book."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Basak

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Gun-ob

While Gun-ob may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Our Lady of the Rule Church and Mactan Town Center.

Gun-ob
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Babag

Babag might not have many top sights, but Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Mactan Town Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Babag
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Bankal

While there might not be top attractions in Bankal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lapu-Lapu City Hall and Mactan Marina Mall.

Bankal
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Pajak

While Pajak may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Jpark Island Waterpark.

Pajak
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Agus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Agus and surrounding area, you can visit Jpark Island Waterpark and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

Agus
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Suba

While Suba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Jpark Island Waterpark.

Suba

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