Located in Lapu-Lapu (Mactan), The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu is within a 10-minute drive of Magellan Monument and Mactan Doctors' Hospital. This beach hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Santo Nino Church and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Magellan's Cross.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at HWKR at The Kitchen, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
"Great birthday stay with a few caveats
We stayed at The Reef Island Resort Mactan to celebrate my birthday, and overall we had a wonderful time. They even gave us a slice of cake. Our room had a sea view, and we really enjoyed breakfast with a view of the sea and the beach — where you can go snorkeling. In the water, we saw lots of corals, fish, small clownfish (Nemo), and even a triggerfish. The infinity pool is awesome. There are several restaurants and a spa on the property. All guests get 30 minutes of free access to the arcade room, which has billiards, air hockey, table tennis, and a small basketball game. On the top floor, there's a restaurant with a panoramic view, and the prawns and panini were very tasty.
However, there is one major downside: we asked for more water to make tea, and we were told that each additional 0.5L bottle costs 150 pesos. In our room, we only had 1 liter for two people per day, which is very little. For reference, a 0.5L bottle costs 10 pesos in a store, so the price is simply unreasonable. Also, there are no shops within walking distance of the hotel.
Despite the water issue, we still enjoyed our stay and would recommend it for the location, facilities, and snorkeling."