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Sunday, May 11, 2025

🌴 Staycation at Savoy Hotel Mactan + Mactan Newtown Beach: Affordable, Chill, & Near the Airport!

If you're looking for a quick getaway in Cebu that’s near the airport, affordable, and Instagram-worthy, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown is a solid choice. We recently stayed there and explored the nearby Mactan Newtown Beach, and here's the full scoop!

🎥 Watch our full vlog here:

👉 SAVOY HOTEL Mactan Room Tour 🏨 | Mactan Newtown Beach + Walk Tour | Cebu Travel Vlog 2025 🇵🇭
 




🏨 Savoy Hotel Mactan: First Impressions

Located in Lapu-Lapu City, just 15–20 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Savoy Hotel is ideal for both locals needing a staycation and travelers with early or late flights. It’s also within Mactan Newtown, a modern mixed-use development filled with restaurants, shops, and a beach—yes, a beach!


💸 Affordability

What surprised us the most? The rates were very budget-friendly considering the quality of the hotel. For around ₱2,500–₱3,500 per night, you get a clean and cozy room with good amenities. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, or even digital nomads looking for a work-friendly space with WiFi.


Pros

  • Near the Airport – Around 15–20 minutes away, depending on traffic.

  • Great Location – Inside Mactan Newtown: restaurants, 7-Eleven, cafes, even Jollibee within walking distance.

  • Access to Mactan Newtown Beach – Guests get exclusive access for a small fee (around ₱150–₱200).

  • Good for Remote Work – WiFi is decent and the lobby has chill coworking vibes.

  • Affordable Luxury – You get clean rooms, a pool, gym, and friendly staff without breaking the bank.


⚠️ Cons

  • No direct beach access from the hotel – You’ll need to walk or take a shuttle to the beach area.

  • Some construction nearby – Typical of a developing area, but not too loud during our stay.

  • No breakfast included in the base rate – You can order from the café or eat nearby.


🏖️ Mactan Newtown Beach Experience

This private beach isn’t the most pristine in Cebu, but it’s still a nice spot to unwind. The water is clean enough for a swim, and there are beach huts, tables, and even some food stalls during weekends. It’s not a resort-style beach, but for the price and convenience? Worth it!


📌 Final Thoughts

If you're on a budget but want a hotel that feels a little more upscale, Savoy Mactan delivers. The combination of location, affordability, and beach access makes it a great spot for a weekend escape or even a first-night stop after landing in Cebu.


Friday, August 19, 2016

The Hideout in the city

What?

  • Papa's 64th Birthday


We opted to do away with our usual birthday lunch or dinner celebration today for our dear old man so we decided to look for a new place to celebrate. Glad we didn't have to go far away to find the perfect venue... 

pardon us! i know its pop's birthday -- just wanted to share a poolside snap hehe

Where?

  • The Hideout - a residential house located in hillsview drive subdivision in Lahug which is just within the city. 
Place rental: Php 1800.00/8 pax (good for 8 hours) wow!

Inclusions:
Free use of swimming pool  
Free use of kitchen 
Free use of dining area
Unlimited Karaoke

Add-ons:

Php 150/pax for additional guests over 8
Php 500 = use of 1 room
Billiards table = Php 350.00 (whole day)
Php 150.00 = use of gas range



The swimming pool is not that big but is perfect for small groups with a depth of 3ft - 6ft.


You can cook your meals at the location but we just brought with us our own food provisions since we found it more convenient.


They have a number of song choices for the oddballs like me who go cray for karaoke... I must say among all of us, there's no doubt it was ME who enjoyed it the most haha! 


We had the place for ourselves from 10am - 6pm today -- which was actually the best part! The hideout is a private place for you and your loved ones to chill in the city and enjoy each other's company as if you're in one of those out of town trips.