Mabolo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mabolo
Carmelite Monastery which includes a statue or sculpture and a garden
Carmelite Monastery featuring heritage architecture and religious elements
Carmelite Monastery which includes a park and a statue or sculpture
Carmelite Monastery showing a garden, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

Carmelite Monastery featuring heritage architecture and religious elements

Carmelite Monastery

Learn about the intriguing political history entwined with this renowned religious structure and listen to the soothing voices of nuns singing.

Carmelite Monastery
Ayala Center which includes a park

Ayala Center

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Magellan's Cross
Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
Philippines Taoist Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Cebu Taoist Temple

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Activities

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

AU$199
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
Cebu Highland Tour with Dinner at Tops of Cebu

Cebu Highland Adventure with Dining Delights Tour

AU$152
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cebu Highland Adventure with Dining Delights Tour
Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

AU$276
per adult
Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo
Cebu City Private Tour with Transportation

Cebu City Private Tour with Transportation

AU$261
per traveller
Cebu City Private Tour with Transportation
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

AU$180
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
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Our pick of the best Mabolo Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$140 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$140
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"i liked the gym a lot and how nice staff was"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Bayfront Hotel Cebu - North Reclamation

Bayfront Hotel Cebu - North Reclamation

3.5 out of 5
Kaohsiung Street, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$88 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$88
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Convenient and close to a mall, bus terminal and just about 20 mins from the airport."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Bayfront Hotel Cebu - North Reclamation
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$315 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$315
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Good dining options. Staff were excellent with hospitality and service. Hotel was showing signs of ageing and the room carpets were a little dirty-daughter had rashes on her leg each time she sat on the carpet. Soundproofing in the rooms can be a little better too, could hear everything going on ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$359 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$359
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
"Staff were all fantastic and hospitality was great. Room was comfy and clean and reset daily. Breakfast was a highlight and managed very well. Dip Nikkei was the only disappointment. I had the Crab Causa, which was over powered by mayo and sauce. Ceviche and Nigiri was good but had hoped for more. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$140 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$140
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
"Excellent service, delicious food and amazing hotel ocean view. Perfect for my Ironman 70.3 LapuLapu race."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$287 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$287
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (700 reviews)
"All the staff are very very respectful and service is just remarkable, the whole resort is sparkling clean. However, restaurants are not in the phone directory or on their website so you had to dial and wait for the operator to transfer you which twice took me 3 redials to finally get the operator ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Mabolo

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Carreta

While there might not be top attractions in Carreta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Cebu Business Park.

Carreta
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Hipodromo

While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.

Hipodromo
Ayala Center which includes modern architecture

Luz

If you're spending some time in Luz, Ayala Center and IEC Pavillon are top sights worth seeing.

Luz
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Kasambagan

While Kasambagan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.

Kasambagan
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Tejero

While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Tejero
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Zapatera

While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.

Zapatera

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