Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel Review
Warm hospitality, contemporary Filipino-Spanish hotel design and accents, mouth-watering tropical drinks and grubs, exciting island activities, and few-steps-away access to the shores – all these and more are what awaits you when you stay at Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel, a 37-year-old beachfront hotel in Cebu.
I was so lucky to experience a stay in this beautiful Cebu accommodation during the Department of Tourism’s Region VII’s Outdoor Adventure Trails and Farm Fork Fitness Circuit, which featured places and food for those who love the outdoors and farms.
Hotel Location
Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel is located at Mactan Island in Cebu, about 15 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and less than an hour from Cebu City. If you’re looking for a hotel near the airport that offers a decent room and more, including the premium amenities experience, this one’s definitely it.
There are several beach clubs, specialty restaurants especially Korean ones, spas, food parks, and more within its vicinity. The area is bustling, but I bet you’d really stay at the hotel because Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel is a wonderful destination packed with things to do and experience.
Arrival Experience
We arrived at the hotel at around 7:00pm, and no other guests were lining up to check in. The whole process was quick and easy overall, but I had to re-confirm some details for our booking at the front desk. The guests also had to leave their IDs which we gladly complied with. I commend that even though it was already nighttime, the staff who helped us carry our luggage cheerfully assisted us.
In the morning and on my way to breakfast at La Marina, the lobby caught my attention with its beautiful ceiling details. The facade of the receiving area looks so elegant.
Rooms
In no time, we settled in our rooms to freshen up and rest for the night. Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel has 156 rooms, all designed ala Spanish with touches of Filipino which I think adds to its cozy ambiance. As a local tourist, I appreciate that it gives the vibe of a home-away-from-home where you can easily sleep like it’s your own abode. They have seafront view suites, sunset corner rooms, and poolside rooms.
We got a deluxe room with everything one needs for a comfortable stay. It includes a TV, free Wi-Fi access, a working station, towels and toiletries, a safekeeping vault, an iron and stand, complimentary tea and coffee, water, access to facilities, and a delectable buffet breakfast at La Marina. And that’s only the basics – they even give guests free 30-minute use of kayak and stand-up paddle board and complimentary use of bicycles for one hour!
Food
I enjoyed the buffet breakfast at La Marina, one of their restaurants, and even missed it until now! The buffet staff was very attentive to my needs. I love rice porridge or lugaw, and I love to have my own blend of it with condiments and ingredients, which they have all! I am surprised and impressed because not all buffet spreads include this.
I was even more amazed when I asked for chili oil, and the attendant happily got me a ramekin of it. That morning was a bit busy but I observed that they efficiently served and assisted each of the guests.
The food itself was flavorful, good, warm, and freshly made! There were bread, rice, eggs and omelet, fresh juices, pasta, bacon, sausages, and many more. We were seated next to the pancake and waffle station, and I can attest to how each is freshly cooked and quickly ready when a guest asks for one. On the 2nd day of our stay, we were also served Cebu chorizo, one of the many delicacies the province is known for.
Resort Facilities
An overnight stay at Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel would not be enough to be able to try all the things you can do at the resort! They’ve got 2 pools, an L-shaped pool and a free-form pool, both of which would quickly be filled with guests in the afternoon.
The lounge areas are nice spots where you can enjoy basking under the sun or having some cold drinks. The resort also has a mini gym with access upon reservation and the Lema Spa, where you can indulge in some good massages to complete your relaxing stay. A souvenir shop can also be found within the resort, so you can shop for takeaways in case you don’t have much time to go out and look for pasalubong centers.
Departure
All good and comfy things must come to an end, and as for our case, our relaxing 2-day stay was finished after the circuit tour. Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel is a hotel you’ll want to return to or extend some more nights at! The check-out process was also smooth, and the staff was consistently helping us until we loaded our things into the car and went to the airport.
If you’re looking for a great hotel where you’ll really feel comfortable and where you can truly experience an island vacation on Mactan Island, Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel should be one on the top of your list. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can also ask for assistance about the islands you can hop on to and the other water sports available!
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Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel
Buyong Mactan Island, Cebu 6015, Philippines
For reservations: +63 32 238 2700
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CostabellaTropicalBeachHotel
Website: https://costabellaresort.com
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