Mactan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Magellan Monument
Visit this outdoor complex of statues to learn about the battle between two heroes of the Philippines with contrasting backgrounds.
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 relaxing area.
Jpark Island Waterpark
Bring the children to Jpark Island Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lapu-Lapu.
Cebu Yacht Club
Enjoy the view of the Cebu skyline and watch ships light up the water at night from this sailing club.
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 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.
Activities
Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Ferry Transfer
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Our pick of the best Mactan Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Excellent
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Great breakfast and beautiful resort
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Savoy Hotel Mactan Cebu near Newtown Beach
Affordable and clean. Perfect location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
The views of the property was amazing. The staff was super helpful and friendly. I love this resort!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Mercure Mactan Cebu
This is a very nice hotel. We had a room with a great view! Overall, we enjoyed this hotel and our room. There were some issues, but relatively minor. Water flushing at toilet was not strong enough. It took a long time to get the room cool the first day. There was a Pan Asia festival going on at ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
2 Bedroom Mactan Newtown Beach Condo
Room was so much in disarray and unidentified stains all over the sofa, I had to call and request a room change. They did however change me into a studio from a two bedroom. I am supposed to be getting 2/3 of my pay back, but that has yet to be seen. Every month and weekend there seems to be a festival ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mactan
Maribago
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maribago and surrounding area, you can visit Jpark Island Waterpark and Magellan Monument.
Bankal
While there might not be top attractions in Bankal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mactan Marina Mall and Jpark Island Waterpark.
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 Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Jpark Island Waterpark.
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.
Punta Engaño
Though Punta Engaño may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine.
Basak
While visiting Basak, you might make a stop by sights like Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Mactan Town Center.
