Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan is one of the island's polished beach resorts, set on a private beach in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu. Its biggest practical advantage is proximity: the airport is about a ten-minute drive away, which makes it an easy choice for a first or last night, or for anyone who dislikes long transfers after a flight. The resort is rated as a five-class property and has 290 rooms, from Deluxe rooms to garden-view Signature rooms and large Villa Signature suites that sleep four. It offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool and an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, beachfront dining and sun loungers, five restaurants, a poolside bar, a coffee shop and the AUM spa. Guests currently rate it 9.2 out of 10 from about a thousand reviews, with staff and service scoring highest.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Mactan Island, close to the airport, with the Mactan Shrine and Magellan Monument roughly an eight-minute drive away. The Mactan Newtown Beach area is a walk of about seventeen minutes. Cebu City's heritage sights lie across the bridges, so allow time for traffic when planning a downtown outing. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the simplest way to move around, and the property offers free parking if you hire a car.
Rooms and who it suits
The Deluxe rooms start at about 388 square feet, the garden-view categories are a little larger, and the Villa Signature, at around 1,147 square feet, is the family or group option. Rooms feature rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, large televisions and round-the-clock room service. It suits families, thanks to the children's pool, playground and supervised childcare for a surcharge, and couples, thanks to the infinity pool and beachfront dining. Water activities such as kayaking, parasailing and motorboating are on offer, and Jpark Island Waterpark is listed nearby for children.
Good to know
The resort's location score is lower than its other scores because it is a resort stay rather than a walkable neighbourhood, so plan your outings. Check-in starts at 3:00 in the afternoon and runs until midnight, early check-in carries a fee, and check-out is at 11:00 in the morning. Pets are not allowed. Free cancellation applies to select rates, so check the terms when you choose.
Guests score the staff and service highest of all the categories. If you are travelling with young children, ask about the supervised childcare surcharge and hours when you plan your days, and consider requesting a room near the pool. It is a convenient base for the Mactan island hopping trip in our attractions, and a sensible pairing with a night or two in the city or in Moalboal if you want to see more of Cebu.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Infinity pool and children's pool
- ✓Five restaurants
- ✓AUM spa
- ✓About 10 minutes from the airport
- ✓Water activities
- ✓Supervised childcare (surcharge)
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
How far is Crimson Resort from the airport?+
The property page gives about a ten-minute drive to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Does it have a private beach?+
Yes, it is described as a private beach resort with beachfront dining and sun loungers.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in starts at 3:00 in the afternoon and runs until midnight; check-out is at 11:00 in the morning.
