Set on a private beachfront on Mactan Island, Shangri-La is one of Cebu's most iconic luxury resorts. The property features lush tropical gardens, multiple swimming pools, a world-class CHI Spa, and direct beach access to crystal-clear waters. Multiple restaurants serve international and Filipino cuisine.
Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa occupies a private beachfront on Punta Engaño, the northeastern tip of Mactan Island, roughly 20 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and a short drive from the island's dive shops and beach clubs. The resort dates to the early 1990s and has been renovated in stages, retaining a sprawling, garden-led layout of low-rise wings set among coconut palms rather than a single tower, giving it a resort-village feel typical of Shangri-La's flagship beach properties. Rooms span Deluxe Garden and Sea View categories up to Horizon Club rooms with private lounge access and oceanfront suites, all finished with rattan and dark-wood furnishings, marble bathrooms, and balconies. Dining runs across five outlets, including Tides for international buffet breakfast, Cowrie Cove for seafood on the sand, and Acquajade and Pier One for Asian and grill fare. The CHI Spa offers Balinese-influenced treatments in garden pavilions, and the grounds hold three swimming pools, a kids' club, tennis courts, a PADI dive center, and a full water-sports program on the resort's own beach. Service is geared toward families and couples seeking a full-service beach holiday, with a concierge desk, butler service in Horizon Club rooms, and an in-house wedding and events team.
Amenities
- private beach
- 3 pools
- CHI spa
- tennis courts
- water sports
- kids club
- 5 restaurants
- wifi
- dive center
Location
Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu
10.3128, 124.0058 View on map
Highlights
- Private beachfront with calm, swimmable water on Mactan Island
- CHI Spa set in garden pavilions overlooking the sea
- Three swimming pools including an adults-only option
- Five on-site restaurants spanning seafood, grill, and Asian cuisine
- PADI dive center with house reef access and excursions
Tips for visiting
- Book a Horizon Club room for lounge access and a quieter wing away from the main pool
- Cowrie Cove fills up for sunset dinner reservations, so book a table earlier in the day
- The resort is about 20 minutes from the airport, making it convenient for short stopovers
- Snorkeling gear can be borrowed for exploring the resort's house reef