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Cebu is where I begin my trip, question is where to stay, never been there, Cebu City or Mactan Island, looking to be close to the action of med city but not the hassle of large crowd and bustling streets and noise. Accom would be guesthouse somewhere, looking for the best of both worlds, beach and city, where would you stay?
#1 Posted: 8/1/2013 - 05:59
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i suggest Mactan Island. Lots of shops and restaurants and very near the beach. You can check out Cordova Homes in Cordova. It's a nice place with cheap accommodations.
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Brilliant thanks xyle, do you know the distance between there and Cebu City, hard to tell using Google Earth, could it be a short cab ride?
#3 Posted: 8/1/2013 - 16:13
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approximately 30-45mins depending on the traffic situation.
#4 Posted: 9/1/2013 - 09:24
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For me, Mactan is the better choice... Cebu City is crowded and polluted while Mactan is quieter, more peaceful and has fresher air. There are also lots of nice beach resorts, seafood restaurants and tourist spots Mactan.
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Mactan Island is better as it gives one a country-side living experience. There are a lot of hotels in the area and Plantation Bay as well as Imperial Palace are my favorites. If you're looking for a cheaper stay, Ace Pension across Gaisano Mall Mactan and is just 5 minutes ride from the airport through the cab (fare is 7 Php). Just ask where the multi-cabs are and you will be guided to those in front of international departure area.
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When will you visit Cebu? The airport is in Mactan, and Cebu City is quite a long way from there. Unless you want to visit the other coastlines (e.g. Malapascua), then I suggest Mactan.
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