 Traveller's Tales: Events in Cebu, Philippines
Find out about special events in Cebu, Philippines. You may read about local events and festivals. Also, you might want to read our
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| A Rimmington |
17 January 2005 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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We found Cebu to be a great place for shopping, the taxi drivers were polite and honest. We were in Cebu during the Sinulog Festival. Cebu was very crowded and at times it was almost impossible to get a taxi and even when we did, it took hours to get anywhere, shopping at both Ayala and SM centres was great and good value for money, food is still good value in Cebu, and there is still places where you can get seafood
smorgasboard for p130, exchange rates were good for the Aussie dollar, and some of the best rates were at the currency exchange in the centre of Ayala shopping centre, all in all a wonderful trip.
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| L Pizzulli |
04 February 2003 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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They have an excellent Chinese New Year celebration but be prepared for the crowds and book in advance.
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| K Kono |
15 August 2001 |
Stayed at Tambuli Beach Club - East and West Wing - Cebu, Philippines.
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It is rainy season in summer.
We cannot see blue sea.
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| D Dr. aliņo-wilcockson |
26 July 2001 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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Taxi's are excellent value but we were happier to use our own private vehicle for safety and convenience. If one is without family of friends in Cebu, car hire is still cheaper compared to the western prices. We have used 'Fast Cars' during our stay there now and again. It is cheaper to book direct from their main office than through the hotels. There is also some allowances for bargaining if used regularly.
Shangrila's mactan Island Resort was an indulgence. The best os the places my family had stayed for the six weeks we were in Cebu. If one has the money; what you spend is worth what you get.
Tambuli Beach Resort has a very friendly atmosphere. The food is value for money and the staff are very friendly and accomodating. The rooms need plenty of modification, particularly the bathrooms. There is also ant problems being there on July/August. If not booking through Special Rate Package, it is not value for mone, overall.
Philippine Dream Hotel and Entertainment is packed with friendliness and entertainment. The Bay Watch Restaurant gives value for money buffet- I recommend very strongly the dinner buffet which comes with live entertainment after 7pm. But there is a problem with the hot water supply during our stay there. The room Imperial Suite came with a bath but we can only use the shower for the whole week we were there. The Royal Club membership is worth looking at.
The Marriot hotel was acceptable providing it is booked through an agency-otherwise it is not value for money for touring family. During weekdays getting to the restaurant after 8am for breakfast means having to wait at the lobby for a while until there is an empty table. The breakfast buffet has excellent choice though one tends to feel rushed because of the crowd.
We stayed at the Waterfront Hotel Mactan a day before our flight which made or departure much more convenient and worry free.
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