Cebu, Philippines: Two ($142), Five ($354) or Seven Nights ($495) for Two on Beautiful Mactan Island with Daily Breakfast at Palmbeach Resort and Spa (Up to $990 Value)

The Philippines is officially the new holiday hotspot for beach-loving Australians. Overlooked for many years, travellers are beginning to realise that the pure white beaches and rich, vibrant coral reefs are about as good as it gets. Mactan is a coral island lying off the coast of the country’s second biggest city, Cebu. The island is paradise for divers, and also offers great snorkelling, sailing and island-hopping.

Get some sun with today’s Groupon for Palmbeach Resort and Spa :

• $142 for a two-night stay for two people ($284 value)
In a standard room with daily breakfast

• $354 for a five-night stay for two people ($708 value)
In a standard room with daily breakfast

• $495 for a seven-night stay for two people ($990 value)
In a standard room with daily breakfast



The Hotel
Palmbeach Resort and Spa is a tranquil, secluded retreat located on the exclusive peninsula of Punta Engaño, with beautiful views over the surrounding waters. Each air-conditioned room features a private bathroom, cable TV and WiFi internet. Groupies enjoy a tasty breakfast each morning, before lazing by one of the two stunning infinity pools or heading down to the beach. The resort boasts an excellent dive centre and offers a huge range of activities including water sports, island-hopping and golf. Pleasure-seekers could get a massage every day at the luxurious spa.



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The ocean is the star attraction in Mactan. Snorkelling and scuba diving are enormously popular, and it is well worth taking an island-hopping cruise on at least one day to explore the spectacular outer reefs. Daredevils could try diving with sharks, while non-divers get their fix of underwater creatures at the Mactan Island Aquarium. Scrub up on Filipino history with a visit to the statue of Lapu-Lapu, the 16th-century ruler of Mactan who is viewed as the first great national hero. Lapu-Lapu famously led the charge against the Spanish colonisation, and his statue is said to stand on the exact spot where the noble warrior was killed in battle.



Local Amenities
Palmbeach Resort and Spa is positioned among the beaches and luxury hotels of Punta Engaño. There is a great restaurant onsite as well as a gift shop and basic medical centre. From the resort, it takes about 20 minutes to get to the nearest Mactan shopping malls, and about 45 minutes to reach the bigger malls of Cebu City and Mandaue City. The airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Reviews
 

If you want a peaceful and very comfortable ambience for a vacation, this is the best place you are looking for
– jellyamitopao, TripAdvisor

We stayed at Palmbeach Resort & Spa for two weeks and it was definitely an unforgetable experience. the place is so private , relaxing for a couples and recommended for a family outing.
– princess40_12, TripAdvisor

A perfect place to relax and enjoy the sea and sun especially if you are a diving fan. The ambience is really great, what more with very accommodating and friendly staff. The room is massive and it feels like home. Most importantly, rates are very reasonable you can hardly find a similar package anywhere else
– Brenda R, TripAdvisor