Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort - An Awesome New Resort in Cebu Philippines

[@JustSamOfficial]

Fantastic review yet again. Thanks Rob....

[@FindingParadise]

Ah cheers, you will have to check it out when you come to the Philippines next!

[@PWPW2]

Rob makes the best introductions to the resorts in the Philippines.

[@FindingParadise]

Cheers. Hopefully you found it informative

[@PWPW2]

@@FindingParadise Hi Rob, I do understand if you do not not recall me, but we hand some contacts about 7-8 years ago, when you went under your name as brand. I and married to mt Philippino wife for 25 years, and we will move down to Iloilo within 2-3 years when we retire. I will try to subscribe to your channel. All the best/Per

[@FindingParadise]

Hi mate, I am getting a bit old so I can't remember sorry. Thanks for following me all those years. I was in Iloilo a couple years back when I went via there to Boracay, I didn't get the chance to edit the video I did there. I might pass by there again next year. Is your wife from Iloilo?

[@youtubemonitor1720]

Omg I can’t wait to come

[@FindingParadise]

You'll get luxury and paradise together :)

[@victorcarlos3427]

Hi bro going to mactan with my family before the year ends just wanted to ask which one do you suggest staying with if ever condisdering all factors? I would really really appreciate your reply thanks

[@FindingParadise]

If you mean all resorts in Mactan Island, then it's the Shangri-la. I do plan on doing a top 10 resorts in '25.

[@victorcarlos3427]

@FindingParadise Yes I have tried staying in shang before and it really seats on the top for sure. How about just between sheraton and dusit? Thanks!!

[@FindingParadise]

Have a look at Crimson. If you have kids there's jpark that has their waterpark.

[@victorcarlos3427]

@FindingParadise Got it thanks! But its kinda fully booked same with the shangri-la. Between the reef, sheraton or dusit? Is there any other more you can recommend? But I think the choices now that we hage is that 3? Thank you so much!

[@FindingParadise]

You could maybe look at the Movenpick. Their Ibiza club still hasn't reopened since the typhoon, though. That was a big plus for the resort. Maybe look at Plantation Bay. I think if you're looking for availability now for the end of the year it will be tough. There's also some mid ranged resorts, so a step down in luxury compared to the others. Bluewater Maribago Resort and Solea .

[@西本淳治-l5l]

That's amazing ❤️

[@Hicks-g1m]

I was at that very hotel a few weeks ago for 2 nights really cool Hotel

[@GK-wx6xo]

Looks very nice. Perfect for two 😬😱

[@FindingParadise]

3 is even better 😉

[@siscointernational]

I don’t know if I’m the first to say this to you but you’re the working man’s Robin Leach! Every video is engaging and informative.

[@FindingParadise]

He was my idol growing up! If I only had I had his voice!

[@siscointernational]

You’ve got your own distinct style and voice, he’d be proud!

[@FindingParadise]

@@siscointernational Funny you might say that. A while back I was in the elevator of a hotel and I was just small talking some guests and they recognised my voice from the channel. Not my face just the voice!

[@siscointernational]

@@FindingParadiseI believe it! I guarantee that happened to Robin Leach too LOL

[@WolverineFight]

I booked Solea in December. Maybe I will come here also cos looks great.... Hope it will have fully opened.And the gym looks pretty decent, nice for my morning runs before breakfast....

[@FindingParadise]

Hopefully. Solea's not too bad either for a mid ranged hotel. Lots of swimming pools :)

[@kierrodavid1755]

Mactan Island is a rock island so it doesnt have the natural white sand beach like Bantayan, Moalboal, Malapascua etc. When the Cebu airport was transferred from Cebu mainland to Mactan, businessmen were quick to turn Mactan into a leisure destination taking advantage of its close proximity to the sea setting up hotels and resorts to cater to cebu city residents wanting to escape the hassle and bustle of the city and to non-cebu tourists on vacation. Most of these hotels and resorts got its white sand beaches from nearby islands that are already part of Bohol.

[@FindingParadise]

I remember once someone from Malapascua telling me that Mactan "illegally" stole sand for the resorts from neighboring islands!

[@kierrodavid1755]

@@FindingParadise well those are just gossips. They’re not verified reports.

[@oncetwice5942]

I want to go there.

[@FindingParadise]

It's a great place to stay in Cebu.

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

What a lovely place. May I ask, how is this for young kids staying there? Cheers.

[@FindingParadise]

Well they do have a kids club with activities for kids. I can't remember the dept of the pools but I did see kids swimming.

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

@@FindingParadise Cheers

[@KarenCSiu]

Another great video ❤️❤️ do u think the shang's beach is better or the sheraton's?

[@FindingParadise]

Thanks. The Shangri-la's better by far.

[@pig5267]

@@FindingParadise unfortunately, shangrila is open for daytime use(non-guests) only from mon-fri. What would be the 2nd or 3rd best beach among the resorts you visited in mactan in your opinion? 😎

[@randolphpastoriza]

2 bedded Room. 1 night stay almost P18,000. The price is rufucukous. The beach sand is dolomite so its milky. It is stunning. Stunning

[@FindingParadise]

That's Mactan for you!

[@randolphpastoriza]

@@FindingParadise more expensive than Shang Ri La lol....it was a beautiful stay though!!!!

[@FindingParadise]

Those were just the intro prices (promos) so it's only going to get more expensive in the future when it officially opens! Yeah the beach is nicer at Shangri la although still man made. My fav still is Bantayan :) Although not as luxurious.

[@pig5267]

Hi. Do you know if you need to check in at these hotels to be able to use their facilities(pool, beach,etc)? Or is it open to the public for daytime use? Thanks!

[@FindingParadise]

They had day use rates when I was there.

[@pig5267]

@@FindingParadise Thanks for the info! We’ll be in Cebu for only a couple of days and don’t have the time to go to faraway, more beautiful beaches in the island; so might as well just visit one of these resorts in Mactan during the day.

[@FindingParadise]

Ok. Well maybe on your next visit to Cebu you can stay at one of them! Hope you enjoy.

[@lionhearted1969]

@Rob...I think this is the first property to open in Cebu under Marriott International since its exit in 2018 when Ayala terminated its contract with the company by closing Marriott Hotel Cebu. Three more Marriott properties in Cebu are now in different stages of completion: Fairfield by Marriott in Mandaue City, Fairfield by Marriott in Mactan (next to Mactan Marina Mall) and Autograph Collection (next to Sheraton Mactan) which will form part of Aruga Resort & Residences by Rockwell. The construction of the fourth Marriott property in Cebu, Courtyard by Marriott Cebu City, is still not started until now since the announcement in 2018. Covid-19 certainly has stalled this project.

[@FindingParadise]

I remember reading something years back about some bullish plans for the Marriott brand in the Philippines. Just searching Google now, they had plans for 14 new properties (back in 2019) in the Philippines. Those Cebu properties sound certainly something to look forward to. There's a bit of work going on nearby the Sheraton as well. I asked about the Emerald Resort they said they hadn't seen any work on the construction of that resort for a while. I read that the company was in a bit of financial strife. Do you know what's happening on that resort?

[@lionhearted1969]

@@FindingParadise The Aruga property is on the left side of Sheraton separated by a vacant lot. It is them who announced before that they will sign with Marriott for Autograph Collection brand to manage their Mactan property. The Emerald Casino Mactan Resort is a testament or symbol of a man's greed. The former owner, Dennis Uy (a Duterte crony), bit more than he could chew. Now his empire is collapsing just as fast as he built it. His Mactan casino/resort project is now owned by Enrique Razon who also operates the Solaire Casino in Paranaque City, Metro Manila. They didn't mention of any partnership with international hotel chain for their hotel in Mactan. That means this property will also sport a new name soon once completed, most probably Solaire Resorts & Casino Mactan to be consistent with their brand in Paranaque.

[@FindingParadise]

Very interesting Giorgio, thanks for all the info. The Emerald Casino from the posts I saw it looked like it was going to be an a very extravagant place. Maybe the new owners will cut back a bit on all the extravagance. None the less there are some exciting projects ongoing in Cebu for the future. I actually got some cheap vouchers at a trade show in Ayala earlier in the year for the Nustar Hotel. I'm trying to wait till their pool is open so I can have a look at that place. Looks pretty swish!

[@lionhearted1969]

@@FindingParadise I think the wisest thing for the new owner of Emerald is to outdo and outsmart its closest rival, the newly opened Nustar Casino and Resort over in SRP in Cebu City. Mr. Razon should turn it into a more attractive destination similar or more than his Paranaque property. He should take advantage of the location which is a beachfront, which must be the country's first beach casino resort. BTW, Nustar Casino just recently witnessed the opening of a branch of the iconic Mott 32, one of the world's most expensive Chinese restaurants. I watched a video of a local vlogger who dined at Mott 32 Nustar recently and showed their menu and I was astounded with the P26,000++ price tag of one serving of a Japanese abalone, effectively kicking out Australian abalone to poor second with a price tag of P21,000++. Yes, all their abalone dishes are the most expensive. Its cheapest dish there was a Cantonese dimsum at P400!

[@FindingParadise]

Yes, time will tell! Cebu will be attracting the high rollers from China when that country gets over the covid mess. That bill rivals Virgin Island in Bohol. I think I'll have to stick to the cheap sea snails! I would never image that Cebu would of had one of the most expensive Chinese restaurants in the world. How things are changing or progressing really. 👍

[@MeCa2021]

Just Bought my Condominium there at 9th floor 🥰

[@FindingParadise]

Wow what a place to live! Nice place to call home! 👌🌴🙂

[@MeCa2021]

@@FindingParadise thank you after saw you're video got interested and went there and bought me one Unit as 1 Bedroom. So ur welcome as my guest after the Turnover !

[@FindingParadise]

Sheraton should give me 5% commission 🙂 hope you enjoy your new pad!

[@BlissGroove]

Your header says Marriotts first Luxury Resort but your feature is for a Sheraton product.

[@FindingParadise]

Sheraton falls under the Marriott brand. I put Sheraton in the title as some may search Marriott.

[@lionhearted1969]

@Katrina....Sheraton brand has been under Marriott since 2016 when Marriott acquired its mother company Starwood. The resulting purchase make Marriott International the world's biggest hotel and resort company today.

[@youtubemonitor1720]

I Rob I wish you visit Tree house De valentine in Balamban I heard it’s a good place Hope someday you vlog it

[@FindingParadise]

Actually I have that on my radar. It looks amazing but also so so expensive 🙄

[@youtubemonitor1720]

@@FindingParadise think the three house number 2 is the less expensive I believe

[@FindingParadise]

I didn't realise there was more than 1. I guess that one with the river that flows next to it would be the most expensive one - and that's the 1 I want to stay ;) I will have to look into it more. Thanks for the info

[@lucasvaldehz6291]

will rather choose shangrila

[@FindingParadise]

Yeah I love the Shangri-la

[@lahamkooohspotlight4741]

We stayed there during weekend.The staff and service is perfect we booked for 3days but we disappointed and we only consume 1day then transfer to shangrila.They say they have wheelchair bad sadly they dont have.No extra bed set up as the reservation note all our concern prior to booking..We understand because its new but sadly price is not worth-it and sheraton is more pricey than shangri-la We love high end hotel So far the worst hotel we ever had

[@lahamkooohspotlight4741]

The problem is the reservation team dont endorse well to front desk.

[@FindingParadise]

When I stayed I didn't have any issues. It's still in soft opening phase so it's not running at 100%. Hopefully they will sort out issues like you had when they officially open.

[@lahamkooohspotlight4741]

@@FindingParadise the thing is bed is essential to have a good rest of ur family.We check in around 4pm and till 12am no extra bed provided.We booked 2 rooms.Rooms are very dusty we and newly paint haha.Aircon is sensitive and sound loudly.Were happy they buy new wheelchair for pwd that day and provide 1room free instead of extra bed.But at the end we decided to check out the next day and transfer to shangrila

[@NurHidayah-te2wq]

Sheesh! Another artificial beach full of pebbles! Ugh!

[@FindingParadise]

Welcome to Mactan!

[@packyho3218]

whats the problem. if artificial beach?