Mactan Shangri-La Resort & amp; Spa is a 5-star resort owned by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts located on the island of Mactan, Cebu. It was once the largest resort in the Philippines, which covers 13 hectares and features 530 guest rooms and suites, its own private beach bay, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a 6-hole golf course and its own sea reserve covering 6 hectares that hold more of 100 species of fish and corals.
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu welcomes the "ASEAN Green Hotel Standard" at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2008 held in Bangkok, Thailand, in recognition of environmentally friendly energy conservation measures. For its 20th anniversary in October 2013, the resort underwent a three-phase renovation program with a new "sea to coast" concept.
Since its opening in 1993, Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa has won numerous awards from international institutions such as AsiaMoney, Business Traveler, Conde Nast, HotelClub.com, Smart Travel Asia Magazine, Time Travel, Travel Weekly ( for "Best Spa") and Best Hotel, Resort and Spa in Zagat World. The impact has been said to have "placed Cebu on the map when it opened in 1993" and is often cited as creating a tourist boom on the island, known as "Cebooom."
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Histori
The Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & amp; The spa was opened by Wolf Dieter Flecker on October 23, 1993. When it first opened, the resort was significantly smaller than it is now, when "the sea view is unobstructed." Additions over the years include Ocean Wing and fish shelters, as well as palm trees and lagoon pools.
In 2007, the resort announced a multi-million dollar renovation program to coincide with the implementation of the 14th ASEAN Summit at the venue. The 188 rooms at Ocean Wing have been renovated, while tents that can accommodate 1,000 guests are also added.
In the same year, the resort celebrates its 15th year with an art exhibition of Cebuano painters, with 50% of the proceeds of the sale of works going to charity.
The three-phase update program from 2012 to 2013 includes new room types, overhaul of existing rooms and new themes, at a cost of P718 million (US $ 16.5 million).
The resort remains very popular with tourists from Korea and Japan, but with an increasing number of domestic guests. It also hosts international events, including pre-contest Miss Universe, APEC Summit, and ASEAN Leaders Summit.
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Themes
During the resort's renovation for its 20th anniversary, a new theme, "ocean to shore," was announced. The resort maintains this concept partly through its own coastal sanctuary, which was first launched in 2007. Covering six hectares, the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary contains 160 species of fish, shellfish and coral, as well as two submerged ships placed there to form artificial corals. The hotel staff keep the asylum with Amores Charities, Inc., Scotty's Sports Action Network and Lapu-Lapu City Government.
Design and construction
The resort was designed by Francisco MaÃÆ'Â Â ± osa and Partners, who has the responsibility to create the first resort chain in the Philippines. The concept of "calling for structures that are located in nature," and MaÃÆ' Â ± osa decided to have the facade of the hotel's tilt to avoid the overly monumental feel structure among the palm trees.
Interior design developed by Dale Keller & amp; Associates. The furniture and decorations of teak and pearls in the room use Filipino craftsmanship, applied to headboards, wooden floors, and decorative chisel lights.
Landscape by Belt Collins International (HK) Limited was developed. The coastline itself has been reconfigured to create a sheltered man-made beach with a "naturalistic island in rafting distance." The palm trees are planted in groups with curved paths leading from the main resort to the beachfront, through tropical gardens and lawns.
Features
Rooms and suites
The resort has 530 rooms divided into two wings, Main and Sea Wing. Deluxe and Deluxe Sea View rooms are 36 square meters in size, while suites include Mactan, Panorama and Veranda Suites, combining contemporary Filipino craft furniture with abaca, capiz, banana leaf and original rattan. The Veranda Suites include a 30 square meter private corner terrace and was introduced during the first phase of renewal for its 20th anniversary of its opening. Rooms at Ocean Club also include a private concierge service and access to the Ocean Club Lounge.
A total of 354 rooms have been restored in the resort's main wing during a 3-phase remodeling program. New colors of golden sands and fresh turquoise are added to show the new concept of "ocean to coast", with the decoration of corals and sea shells. 8 Deluxe Family rooms for small groups were also added, measuring 45-61 square meters and containing two queen size beds.
The resort has two suites titled Shangri-La Suite located on the Main Wing. Measuring 136 square meters, they are equipped with a private balcony overlooking the Mactan Sea, living room, dining room, kitchen and butler service. The premier suite is the Presidential Suite at Ocean Wing, measuring 216 square meters.
Restaurants
The resort has four specialty restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, as well as bars, "Breeze," "Buko Bar," "Waves Bar," and Lobby Lounge.
- Cowrie Cove - Seafood Signature of Modern Day
- Spring Tea - Mandarin
- Acqua - Italy
- Tides - International
CHI, The Spa
CHI Spa Village opened in June 2005, with six private villas covering an area of ​​135 square meters, a treatment pavilion, and a garden suite. The Spa Village stretches over 10,000 square meters, containing herbal steam rooms and a spa pool. Services include "water park" and more than 30 therapies developed based on the yin and yang philosophy of China. Treatments include traditional Filipino Hilot, using warm coconut oil and banana leaves.
Awards
This property is a list of top recommendations by major media such as Conde Nast Traveler, Expedia, Asia Money and TIME magazine, winning awards every year. It was voted "Favorite Resorts Hotel in Asia" for three consecutive years from 2004 by readers of TIME magazine.
- Asia's Best Family Resort (Rank 3), Travel Leisure, 2013
- Reader's Choice Award - 15 Best Resorts in Asia (Rank 13), Conde Nast Traveler, 2013
- Travelers' Choice (x3) - Top Hotel/Luxury/Best Service, Trip Advisor, 2013
- Top 10 Best Overseas Hotels, Travel Leisure (China), 2012
- Inner Option Hotels Expedia, Expedia.com, 2011
- Top 25 Vacation & amp; Resorts, Smart Travel Asia.com best in Travel, 2011
- Best Asia Hotel in Philippines, Travel Leisure "T L 500" (USA), 2010
- Asia's Leading Beach Resort, World Travel Awards, 2009
- Asean Green Hotel Award, 2008
- Philippines Leading Resort, World Travel Awards, 2006
See also
- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
References
External links
- Mactan Shangri-La Resort & amp; Spa, Cebu - Official Site
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