Basak Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Jinyoung Jeong
Photo by Jinyoung Jeong

Popular places to visit

Cebu Yacht Club featuring a bay or harbour and a sunset

Cebu Yacht Club

Enjoy the view of the Cebu skyline and watch ships light up the water at night from this sailing club.

Cebu Yacht Club
Mactan Marina Mall

Mactan Marina Mall

During your visit to Lapu-Lapu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mactan Marina Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.

Mactan Marina Mall
Magellan Shrine which includes a garden and a monument

Magellan Monument

Visit this outdoor complex of statues to learn about the battle between two heroes of the Philippines with contrasting backgrounds.

Magellan Monument
Cebu Yacht Club

Mactan Export Processing Zone

Mactan Export Processing Zone is just one of the places to see in Lapu-Lapu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mactan Export Processing Zone
Our Lady of the Rule Church showing a garden

Our Lady of the Rule Church

Learn about the cultural and religious significance of this intriguing church that overlooks a spacious plaza and a public market.

Our Lady of the Rule Church
Magellan Shrine which includes a garden and a monument

Mactan Shrine

Explore the great outdoors at Mactan Shrine, a lovely green space in Lapu-Lapu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Mactan Shrine

Activities

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Sea Turtles

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

AU$176
per adult
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$58
per adult
Cebu City Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

AU$139
per adult
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Snorkeling in the islands of Mactan

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

AU$129
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience with Transfer and Gear

Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

AU$70
per adult
Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience
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Our pick of the best Basak Hotel Deals

Mactan Grand Golden Hotel

Mactan Grand Golden Hotel

2.5 out of 5
131 United Nation Drive, Sitio Kagodoy, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$36 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$36
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions SM City Cebu and Magellan's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"The property is clean and updated, and it has a convenient location near the airport."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Mactan Grand Golden Hotel
Appleton Boutique Hotel - Cebu

Appleton Boutique Hotel - Cebu

3.5 out of 5
Basak Gate, Basak, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (664 reviews)
"Was in need of a place to stay, close to the airport, for one night. The hotel was a nice place and it fit the needs quite nicely for the night. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Appleton Boutique Hotel - Cebu
Vivien's Hotel

Vivien's Hotel

3 out of 5
MV Patalinghug Ave, Basak, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$81 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$81
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
"I have a night stay at this hotel and they gave me a good accommodation.. the staff are very gracious and polite . It it very close to restaurants and shopping places ."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Vivien's Hotel
Freddo Studio Apartelle

Freddo Studio Apartelle

2 out of 5
Ibabao-Gisi-Agus RD, Basak,, Lapu-Lapu
The price is AU$39 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$39
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions SM City Cebu and Magellan's Cross are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Very Nice
"Wide space in the room."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Freddo Studio Apartelle
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$290 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$290
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"My family stayed July 19-22, 2025. It was a good stay, plenty of opportunities and activity options. It is an older resort in comparison to what we were originally shopping for. The room was slightly smaller for our family but the Service staff in the pool, restaurants, and transportation staff were ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 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$346 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$346
21 Aug - 22 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! (314 reviews)
A great place to stay but needs minor improvement
"I have stayed in Sheraton Mactan a lot of times and have enjoyed every stay but for this trip there are some things I would like to say and comment. Room - before they provided rubber slippers which was very convenient since their beach is very rocky, now they only provide the typical room slippers. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Basak

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Gun-ob

While Gun-ob may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Our Lady of the Rule Church and Mactan Town Center.

Gun-ob
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Babag

Babag might not have many top sights, but Mactan Town Center and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Babag
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Bankal

While there might not be top attractions in Bankal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lapu-Lapu City Hall and Mactan Marina Mall.

Bankal
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Pajak

While Pajak may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jpark Island Waterpark and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

Pajak
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Agus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Agus and surrounding area, you can visit Jpark Island Waterpark and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

Agus
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Suba

While Suba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jpark Island Waterpark and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

Suba

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