Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino is a very large property in the Lahug entertainment district of Cebu City, with 561 rooms across three buildings and eighteen floors. It was built in 1997 and is rated as a four-class hotel. The casino is a one-minute walk away and has ten gaming tables, a hundred slot machines and five VIP rooms. Guests also have an outdoor pool and children's pool with a poolside bar, a full-service spa with a gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub, and ten on-site restaurants and a coffee shop, including Cafe Fortuna, La Gondola, Mizu, Tin Gaw and Uno. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 from over a thousand reviews. It is a good fit for travellers who want facilities, many dining choices and a lively atmosphere in one complex, and less so for those wanting a quiet boutique stay.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Lahug, within three minutes of Cebu IT Park, about twelve minutes from Ayala Center and twenty from Cebu Business Park. Osmeña Fountain Circle and Colon Street are nearby landmarks, and SM City Cebu is within about five kilometres. The airport is about thirty-nine minutes by car, and a shuttle runs on request for a per-vehicle fee. Free self-parking and WiFi are included.
Rooms and who it suits
The room list runs from Standard and Superior rooms through Deluxe, Premier and Executive categories to Junior, Executive and Ambassador suites. It suits groups, families, and business travellers who like having a pool, casino and many restaurants on site. Because the hotel is spread across three buildings, ask about your room's location and access if mobility matters. The minimum check-in age is eighteen.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3:00 in the afternoon and check-out is before noon. A nightly deposit applies, and a buffet breakfast is charged separately at a stated per-adult amount, so compare breakfast-inclusive rates. Pets are not allowed, and free cancellation is offered on select rates. Massage reservations are required at the spa. The hotel suits a city base for the heritage walk and highlands tour in our attractions, and its restaurants make dinner easy after a long day.
If you prefer a beach, split your stay and add a night on Mactan. With so many rooms and three buildings, the hotel can feel large, so ask for a room near the lifts or pool if that matters to you. The hotel's own restaurants and facilities reduce the need to go out, and the Lahug location keeps Cebu IT Park, restaurants and malls within a short taxi ride for evenings out.
Why stay here
- ✓561 rooms
- ✓Casino next door
- ✓Outdoor pool and children's pool
- ✓Ten restaurants and a coffee shop
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Sauna, steam room and hot tub
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How many rooms does Waterfront Cebu City have?+
The property page lists 561 rooms across three buildings and eighteen floors.
Is there a casino?+
Yes, with ten gaming tables, a hundred slot machines and five VIP rooms, a one-minute walk from the hotel.
How far is the airport?+
About thirty-nine minutes by car, according to the property page.
