Philippines: The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

The hotel is situated in 11.4 hectares of secluded grounds yet only 30 minutes from downtown Cebu City, Plantation Bay offers one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world, with the clean elegance of colonial-plantation architecture. Decompress from life's pressures in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels "away from it all". If you have ever spent time at a tropical plantation, you know what we mean. If not, come and discover a refreshingly different Flavor of Life.

Whether you're traveling for a family vacation or romantic getaway, for business or pleasure, this is far and away your best choice in the Philippines.

The hotel rooms are a full 46 square meters (460 square feet), charmingly furnished with plantation-style furniture, oil paintings, and accessories; equipped with remote-control TV, mini-bar, electronic safe, and split-package air-conditioning.

And you'll love the bathrooms - spacious, with coral stone and marble finishes, separate shower and deep tub, hair-dryer, and extension phone.

In the area of food, most resorts under-perform and overcharge. At Plantation Bay we believe good food is an essential component of good hospitality, and work hard to offer our guests a stimulating choice of international dishes (see some of the dishes we're most proud of, and why) at reasonable prices (see sample prices).

Due to its unique geology and location in the inland Philippine Sea, totally surrounded by much larger islands, Cebu-Mactan is safer than most other resort areas in the world

At some hotels, there are a token few rooms with nice views (for the brochures!), while most guests get stuck with parking lot or "garden" views. At Plantation Bay you are assured of a splendid, take-your-breath-away vista from almost every room.

The most-acclaimed resort in the country is also the foremost Philippine spa. Plantation Bay's Mogambo Springs offers an ambience and treatment experience comparable to those of leading spas in Bali, Thailand, or California, at a fraction of the price.

All our guests receive the highest standard of personal attention without ever having to worry when, whom, or how much to tip. If you've never been in a No-Tipping resort, you just don't know what you're missing. Why not find out?

Many leading resorts offer extensive facilities, terrific food, and lovely rooms. But, regardless of the purpose of your visit, the one element that sets Plantation Bay apart from all the others is the absolutely authentic "feel" it recreates - like distilled Essence of Plantation Living, suffused with a sense of serenity and timelessness that you will remember and want to come back to.