Wondering where to stay in Cebu City? We’ve compiled the 15 Best Hotels in Cebu City to give you an idea of where to stay during your trip.
Our hotel recommendations are based on our personal experience. We also take into account factors such as:
- Location. Is it accessible to basic services?
- Internet. Is it fast enough to get some work done?
- Price. Is it competitive and reasonable?
- Cleanliness. Is it clean, orderly, and well-maintained?
- Staff. Is the staff courteous, polite, and accommodating?
We also want to emphasize that real guest experiences were a huge factor when we came up with our recommendations for the best hotels in Cebu City. Combining all these criteria, here are our top picks for the best hotels in Cebu City:
1. Fili Hotel at Nustar Cebu
If you are searching for five-star accommodation in the city, look no further than Fili Hotel at Nustar Cebu. Situated on top of what was Kawit Island within South Road Properties (SRP) right beside Nustar Resort and Casino, Fili Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Cebu, housing a restaurant, bar, spa, and an outdoor pool. Guests who have stayed here in the past love the breakfast, its friendly staff, and its Chinese restaurant.
Location: Kawit Point, SRP, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: South Road Properties (near City de Mare, SM Seaside)
Booking.com Rating: 8/10
Google Rating: 4.8/5
2. Radisson Blu Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu is run by the partnership between SM—the company that owns various supermalls across the Philippines and abroad—and Radisson Hotel Group, the hospitality company that operates several hotels worldwide, such as in Japan, China, Australia, and India, among many others. So, you know your stay at Radisson Blu Cebu will be fantastic.
The hotel offers direct access to SM City Cebu and is just a few minutes drive from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Its rooms provide panoramic views of the city and Mactan Harbor. If you’re visiting Cebu City but need to work for a while, Radisson Blu Cebu has a business center that offers secretarial, postal, and long-distance call services. Other features of the hotel include a restaurant that serves Filipino and international dishes, nightly live entertainment, and express laundry.
Location: Serging Osmena Boulevard corner Pope John Paul II Avenue, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: North Reclamation Area (near SM City Cebu, port area)
Booking.com Rating: 8.7/10
Klook Rating: 4.7/5
Google Rating: 4.6/5
3. Seda Central Bloc Cebu
If you want to stay around IT Park, Seda Central Bloc is your best option. This four-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center for travelers who need to keep up with their fitness routines even while traveling. It is attached to Central Bloc mall, so you have access to pretty much everything you need. The hotel also has a restaurant and free private parking, as well as an ATM, concierge service, 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and free Wi-Fi.
Location: V. Padriga Street, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Cebu IT Park
Booking.com Rating: 8.8/10
Klook Rating: 4.2/5
Google Rating: 4.4/5
4. Seda Ayala Center Cebu
If you want to stay within Cebu Business Park, Seda Ayala Center is one of the best hotels around. It is directly connected to Ayala Center Cebu mall, so you get access to everything you need, whether it’s a restaurant, café, pharmacy, grocery, or ATM. All rooms in this hotel are equipped with air conditioners, 48-inch LED TVs, safety deposit boxes, desks, electric kettles, and refrigerators with minibars. The bathrooms are complete with the amenities you need, such as hairdryers, shower facilities, and free toiletries.
Location: Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Cebu Business Park
Booking.com Rating: 8.4/10
Klook Rating: 4.8/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
5. Holiday Inn Cebu City
Another great option around Cebu Business Park is the Holiday Inn. Owned by IHG Hotels and Resorts, this international hotel chain is complete with everything you need for your stay in the city. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a shared lounge, and free private parking. This four-star hotel also serves sumptuous dishes in its restaurant and has air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms.
Location: Samar Loop, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Cebu Business Park
Booking.com Rating: 8.9/10
Klook Rating: 4.7/5
Google Rating: 4.4/5
6. Citadines Cebu City
If you are looking for a high-rise hotel near Mango Avenue—Cebu’s red-light district—consider Citadines. Each unit of this hotel comes with a kitchen, microwave, toaster, cable flat-screen TV, iron, desk, sofa, and safety deposit box. The units each have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, hair dryer, slippers, and free toiletries. You can enjoy Asian and international cuisines served in the restaurants within this hotel. Citadines Cebu City also has a garden and sun terrace where you can lounge and relax.
Location: Base Line Center, Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Kamputhaw (near Fuente Osmeña Circle, Mango Avenue, Escario Street)
Booking.com Rating: 8.9/10
Klook Rating: 4.6/5
Google Rating: 4.6/5
7. Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City
Located literally just a 5-minute walk from Cebu City’s shopping destinations and workplaces, Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City is a mid-range hotel that offers premium service. Its guest rooms are equipped and furnished with air conditioning units, desks, seats, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms.
Location: Samar Loop, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Cebu Business Park
Booking.com Rating: 8.5/10
Klook Rating: 5/5
Google Rating: 4.5/5
8. Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is a true Marco Polo Hotels brand. The hotel features various dining options, a swimming pool, and rooms with views of the city’s mountains and Cebu Strait. As you walk into your room, you will be treated by the beauty of its modern interiors. You can also buy souvenirs you can gift your loved ones with from the gift shop on-site.
Location: Nivel Hills, Cebu Veterans Drive, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Nivel Hills (near Cebu IT Park, Cebu Taoist Temple, Busay)
Booking.com Rating: 8.6/10
Klook Rating: 4.6/5
Google Rating: 4.5/5
9. Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu
Located near the Ayala Center Cebu mall, Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu is ideal for both leisurely and business travelers. With over 400 rooms, this hotel also features a gym and swimming pools for both adults and kids, as well as function rooms you can use not only for corporate meetings but also for social gatherings like birthdays, debuts, and weddings.
Location: Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Near Cebu Business Park, Ayala Center Cebu
Booking.com Rating: 8.2/10
Klook Rating: 4.7/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
10. 88th Avenue
One of the newest hotels in Cebu City, 88th Avenue is a good option for people with errands to Cebu IT Park or Cebu Business Park. The 88th Avenue complex has a variety of restaurants, cafés, and bars so you have everything you need. The units here are designed with your comfort prioritized, featuring a wide range of amenities, such as, but not limited to, 55-inch smart TVs, king-size beds, and memory foam mattresses.
Location: Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Kasambagan (near Cebu IT Park, Cebu Business Park)
Booking.com Rating: 8.8/10
Klook Rating: 4.4/5
Google Rating: 4.1/5
11. Summit Galleria Cebu
Summit Galleria Cebu is the flagship hotel of Summit Hotels and Resorts, the company behind familiar brands in the Philippines like Cebu Pacific Air. Holding a reputation for being the epitome of artistic and urban contemporary design, this hotel has an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. If you are looking for a hotel near the port area, Summit Galleria Cebu is perfect!
Location: B. Benedicto Street corner General Maxilom Avenue Ext., Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: North Reclamation Area (near SM City Cebu, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, port area)
Booking.com Rating: 8.1/10
Klook Rating: 4.4/5
Google Rating: 4.4/5
12. Lex Hotel Cebu
Lex Hotel Cebu may not be as big as the other hotels on this list, but that doesn’t mean they won’t provide you with the best stay while you are here in Cebu City. Being situated at the heart of the city, this makes it the ideal choice for all kinds of travelers. All its guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a minibar, among others. There’s also an infinity pool on the roof deck, a fitness center, and a massage area where you can pamper yourself.
Location: N Escario Street, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Capitol Site (near Fuente Osmeña Circle)
Booking.com Rating: 8.7/10
Klook Rating: 4.3/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
13. Cebu Parklane International Hotel
Named one of the best hotels in Cebu City, Cebu Parklane International Hotel is your best option if you are looking for incredible service at a reasonable price. This hotel has an outdoor pool, as well as its Aquamarine Fitness Gym that allows you to use its various equipment for cardio workouts, weights, core training, and more. Then, you can dig into delicious Filipino and international recipes at the hotel’s Manuel’s Restaurant, Bean Date, and Kan-anan, a Cebuano restaurant.
Location: N. Escario Street, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Near Cebu Business Park, Ayala Center Cebu
Booking.com Rating: 8.3/10
Klook Rating: 4.3/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
14. Primeway Suites Cebu
Primeway Suites Cebu is relatively newer compared to most of the hotels on this list. The hotel is located near Starbucks Ramos, a bunch of restaurants, and massage spas. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, secured covered parking, 24-hour check-in, airport transfer, and facilities for people with disabilities. Primeway Suites is one of the best hotels in Cebu City near Mango Avenue and Fuente Osmeña Circle. And, the cherry on top? Staying at this hotel is quite affordable!
Location: F. Ramos Street, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Ramos (near Fuente Osmeña Circle, Mango Avenue)
Booking.com Rating: 8.5/10
Klook Rating: 4.5/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
15. Harolds Evotel Cebu
Last but definitely not least is Harolds Evotel Cebu. It offers spacious and modern rooms, as well as a fitness center, business center, and three dining options serving international dishes. It is just a few minutes drive from the city’s popular attractions.
Location: Gorordo Avenue corner C. Rosal Street, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Kamputhaw (near Escario Street, Cebu Business Park)
Booking.com Rating: 8.2/10
Klook Rating: 4.5/5
Google Rating: 4.4/5
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Cebu City is one of the most beautiful cities to explore in the Philippines. Whether you are visiting with your family or friends, these are the best hotels in Cebu City that you need to consider.
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