Visitors find tranquility on this beautiful island where colorful beach umbrellas dot the shore and staff members deliver attentive service with genuine warmth
1521 Mactan Resort, nestled in Mactan island's natural splendor, offers guests a local-flavor breakfast, peaceful garden strolls, and a welcoming bar. Enjoy the outdoor pool with scenic island views while children splash in their dedicated pool area.
Located on the beach, 1521 Mactan Resort is in Maribago, a neighbourhood in Lapu-Lapu. Magellan's Cross is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit SM City Cebu and SM Seaside City Cebu. Cebu Business Park and Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Lapu-Lapu travel guide
Buyong, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, 6015
What's nearby
Jpark Island Waterpark
16 min walk - 1.4 km
beach near White Sands Subdivision
2 min walk - 0.2 km
beach near Maribago
7 min walk - 0.6 km
beach near Buyong
18 min walk - 1.6 km
beach near Looc
5 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.)
30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
11 min walk
Oyster Bar
8 min walk
Amuma Spa Cafe & Juice Bar
6 min walk
Buko Seaside Bar And Restaurant
3 min drive
Costa Bella Lapu-Lapu City
4 min walk
About this property
1521 Mactan Resort
Hotel near SM City Cebu
Located close to Jpark Island Waterpark, 1521 Mactan Resort provides a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a lift
A 24-hour front desk and beach umbrellas
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at 1521 Mactan Resort offer amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
Daily breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Cabana Cafe Restaurant
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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3 buildings
4 floors
Built in 2013
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 1500.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and midnight
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: PHP 1500.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Frequently asked questions
Does 1521 Mactan Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 1521 Mactan Resort?
As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1521 Mactan Resort on 8 Jun 2026 start from ฿2,216, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 1521 Mactan Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 12:30 PM to midnight for a fee.
What time is check-out at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is 1521 Mactan Resort located?
Nestled on the beach, this Maribago hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of SM City Cebu, Cebu Business Park and Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Magellan's Cross and University of San Carlos are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
1521 Mactan Resort Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 387 reviews
10 - Excellent
200
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 387 reviews
8 - Good
137
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 387 reviews
6 - Okay
31
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 387 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 387 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William
1 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious room, relaxing pool, and small beach access
The staff is incredibly accommodating, making you feel like an exclusive guest. Their breakfast buffet is simply delicious. The pool is clean, and the view is incredibly relaxing.
Huge clean room with comfy bed. Friendly helpful staff. The breakfast buffet was awesome and varied every day. We had reservations both the New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown. Great food, entertainment and an impressive fireworks display right in front of us. We will be staying here again.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark
31 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, pleasant stay, excellent amenities. Location down a long path so if wishing to leave premises and eat out, Reception will book transport out and then it is easy to hail tricycle on the way back.
After a bit of a mix up at check in we were offered a room upgrade to a Seaview room. Which was very much appreciated and was stunning !
Service throughout the hotel was very welcoming and professional. The resort was very clean and food at the restaurant was delicious and tast.
It was low season so was rather quiet which we enjoyed.
Pool and beachfront kept very clean and inviting for a swim. We enjoyed our stay.
Excellent staff, awesome time spent. I would recommend this for your future travel stay! Friendly, polite and professional manneted staff!
Until next vacay!👍
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is also accommodating and friendly 24 hours a day. The hotel is small so we could use the clean infinity pool almost exclusively. I would come back again.
A nice small property. Everyone working there was very nice. Place was clean.
Nothing else right around the resort. A 10 minute or so walk to the main street, or other larger resorts
Clean and spacious condo unit. We got complimentary upgrade to sea view. Staff and service was excellent. Pool and grounds were clean and not crowded. Location is gated and not really walkable. Great stay overall!
This property in itself is a 4.5 to 5 star. The area around the property especially at the front gate is maybe a 2.5. So stay in the compound if you really want that good vibe and enjoy what the Beachfront has to offer
It’s a bit off, but easy to get around with grab. Room is ok, beds are a bit hard. Restaurant makes good food, but the selection is somewhat limited if you eat there more than 2-3 times. Pool is nice, staff is very helpful. Beach at the hotel is really small but there are good options within 5-10 min with a grab.
A grab to Cebu city’s biggest mall (SM seaside) takes about 40 min and costs $10-$20 depending on traffic.
Nice place, breakfast good but its hard to find - the links for both google maps and apple maps doesnt quite get the right spot and the entrance into the location is double gated and looks like a dead end street but the full gate and guard is at the end of what appears like an alley. May not be an issue if you have a taxi or driver but if you drive yourself then it may take some time to get to the correct entrance
The room had a great view of ocean and the folding glass doors opened completely sideways to expose the entire room. Food, friendliness and service fantastic. Grounds were manicured perfectly. I stay here all the time, and will be back soon. Everything in the room works and spotless. Bed was so comfortable I had a hard time leaving the room. I can go on and on, can't say enough, and nothing to say on the contrary.
This property is a hidden gem. The restaurant cooks amazing food at lunch and dinner (though the included breakfast was admittedly lackluster). The pool is perfect for kids - clean and shallow enough for our 5 and 8 year old to play safely while adults sat in lounge chairs shaded by umbrellas and a large tree. There was a very deep end too. And the private beach was clean with beautiful vistas and a sunset view. Beds were plush! (A rarity on our trip). Bathrooms and rooms are clean and simple- not the grandest, but perfectly adequate. Staff was incredibly accommodating and kind. Easily the best stay on our trip. We will return.
This property is off the beaten path but had security and the tourist police station is down the road. We felt safe walking as 4 adults up the road for meals and massages. We had a 2 bedroom suite. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed and addressed concerns immediately. For example they turned up our hot water heater immediately upon calling as we had lukewarm water. 2k of laundry was only 200 peso. Downside is breakfast starts at 7 and the 2 tours we did picked up way before this so we missed out. Also breakfast food was cold but they heated up our plates upon request. Also disappointed that only coffe is included no tea. At low tide, the eater behind the hotel was fun to explore. Nice pool.
For the most part everything was good, the only things that bothered me were that the pool and jacuzzi wasn’t as clean. The beach is a beach that definitely needs aquatic shoes and can’t go in barefoot, too dangerous. The Queen size bed felt more like a double wide twin bed also. At the service desk please let your customers who are staying with you know about the pricing for Taxi Black/White/Red Local Motor Open, if I had known the Black taxi was going to cost me 1100 PHP for one trip to SM Seaside I would have just opted for a white taxi and waited, wasn’t in a huge rush. I would have loved a water purification system in the hallway for the hotel so I can use that water to make coffee. I don’t think it’s safe leaving a faucet in the room that is unsafe unclean water, I was glad understood English to read the warning but others like French or European tourists in general as well as other Asian tourists who do not read English will get hurt.