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Along the rustic streets of Buyong Maribago in Lapu-Lapu City lies a four-star-rated tropical resort that offers luxurious accommodations, good food, top-notch spa services, and a relaxing swim to both day visitors and guests.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, that's what it is, continued to be called by the all-Filipino-owned corporation that conceptualized it in July of 1989.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
We were blessed enough to be there in December 2011, and with that indigenous Christmas tree as a centerpiece, I immediately knew that it would be a stay worth remembering for years to come.
Comfy Reception Area at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
It was the second time the whole Luistro clan had gone out of town, and quite interestingly, it was our family's first plane trip within the Philippines after a decade or so.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
I loved the resort's signature drink: Lemongrass Juice, which was served as soon as we arrived. It was so refreshingly good!
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Interestingly, after checking in, we were billeted to our room, a mere three-minute walk from the reception area. A kind staff member was on standby with an umbrella to protect us from the sudden rain.
Lovely Cabanas at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
When I saw the rooms' beautiful facades, I suddenly wanted to run upwards and see what our assigned room looked like.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
A private veranda welcomed me and the Balingkis.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
When I turned to the right, I saw a half-opened Capiz shell door, which teased me into taking a peek.
There it was! Our elegant home away from home for the next three days!
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
The room was filled with indigenous-styled furniture in soothing earth colors.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
A mini bar...
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
And a fairly large closet to boot.
Free coffee and tea. Well, as expected, the snacks weren't.
There was a vanity set on the right...
...and the door beside it led to the posh bathroom in cream and gold.
It features the standard freebies: Bottled water and some toiletries.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
A charming shower plus a bathtub invite me to take a hot soak.
...with a towel holder hanging on top.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Here, Tutapel is shown doing what seemed to be his favorite pastime during our stay—never-endingly opening and locking the door. Toddlers!
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
A fantastic view overlooking the private veranda.
Bala and Tutapel are having a grand time at Maribago!
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Not a bad thing to wake up to every single morning...
Several dark, indigenous beach lounge chairs accented the garden wing, complementing the rooms' signature brown hues.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Since we were there during the Christmas season, several lanterns were put up in this portion of the resort.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
During the day, these decorations looked festive enough.
Tutapel with his Kuya RJ and Ate Erika
But at night, the lanterns provided a veil of mystery and a degree of solemnity to the area.
My stay there was marked with some rare alone time, which I treasured very much.
When I saw this fixture, I remember being fascinated by its symmetry and form, which somehow created the illusion of a tunnel with a unique and traditional twist.
The resort also contained several marine wildlife lagoons, which always made me smile.
Tutapel loved running around the resort as a true toddler, much to Bala's exhaustion.
Allegro Restaurant @ Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Aside from running, Tutapel also loved the food there. There was even an overflowing buffet breakfast, which piqued the interest of the rest of the family. I will separate this into a separate post to prove this.
Beside the Allegro Restaurant was another lagoon-shaped pool with a cascading waterfall-inspired fixture. It was really cool! I don't know why, but it reminds me of the pool in a Thai hotel featured in my all-time favorite Korean Drama, Full House, featuring Rain and Song Hye Kyo.
The whole clan @ Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
The best part for me was seeing Tutapel having the time of his life swimming with his Dad and cousins in the kiddie pool!
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Although not that elaborate, the kids, Tutapel, RJ, and Erika, still had fun at the playground.
They even demonstrated a flair for the arts when they visited the resort gallery!
My wonderful nephew Rj with sis Erika @ Maribago
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
A few meters from the playground, I saw a private island that was accessible only to resort guests and not to day visitors. I don't know why, but it resembled Beach Resort in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, which we had visited years before.
Anyway, here's my version of the private island caught on video. Please press the HD button for better enjoyment.
Timeless Confection YouTube Channel
Moving along, I also saw the resort's Amuma Spa, which offered a variety of signature therapies like Hilot and several Western and Eastern Massage techniques such as Water Shiatsu (WATSU), Swedish, Namikoshi Shiatsu, Duot, Hot Stone, and Travel Revive Fusion.
For some reason, a generous foreigner gave Bala three gift certificates that she couldn't use, so she generously gave them to the first person she saw—who else but my hubby, who was just running after Tutapel. That night, Bala and his siblings R & R availed themselves of the freebies. When Tutapel and I met with Bala an hour later, he looked more relaxed. Oh, bless that person, whoever she was.
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort
Address: Buyong Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Cebu 6015
Phone: (63-32) 492-0100
Fax: (63-32) 492-1808
Email: maribago@bluewater.com.ph
Overnight Stay:
Internet & Promo Rates:
Between PHP 4,000 and PHP 9,000 per room/night
Day Tour: Entrance Fee with Food
Sunday to Wednesday: PHP 1,200
Thursday to Saturday: PHP 1,500
Day Tour: Entrance Fee only:
Sunday to Wednesday: PHP 700
Thursday to Saturday: PHP 800
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I've been to Cebu so many times, but I've never been to Mactan. it looks nice. Will bookmark this :)
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This places seems nice! Especially if you seek for privacy. The price list is also reasonable. I've never been to Cebu (yes, how unfortunate >__<) but I'll definitely consider staying here. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ayzee! Oh I'm sure you'll enjoy the privacy and the food! Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteA beach vacation can be a rewarding and soul inspiring experience. A day at the beach provides the opportunity to experience being in the moment. You would also enjoy the physical pleasures of the sun and wind while on your beach vacation. So just go for it..
ReplyDeleteGood day Kaye, just wondering? did you stay at the Garden Deluxe Wing? Iam planning to go to Maribago soon but not sure about the bathroom pictures that I saw from other travelers. But when i saw your pictures.... i was kinda relieved.... what floor did you stay so that i can request for the same room/floor.. dont want to get the room with the ugly bathroom.. thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures. if it weren't for these pictures, i wouldn't have know that they have renovated rooms. good thing!
ReplyDeletehad a wonderful time and the staff there are very friendly and accommodating. would highly recommend for tourist to book on weekdays.... weekends there are a bit too noisy because of the events at the beach area. poor tourists who want a quiet stay. stay there pref. mondays to fridays,......