The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cebu

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cebu

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Visiting Cebu, Philippines for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Cebu, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Cebu based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Cebu for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Cebu before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Cebu for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Cebu for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Due Lune Puntaldia Resort & Golf

San Teodoro, Philippines
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $505 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at Localita Puntaldia 1, Due Lune Puntaldia Resort & Golf has great rooms from $505 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11213.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


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Hotel L'Esagono

San Teodoro, Philippines
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A great place to stay is Hotel L'Esagono which has nice rooms starting at $235. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Via Cala d'Ambra 141. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, child care, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11216.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Il Viandante

San Teodoro, Philippines
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cebu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Il Viandante to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $191. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, golf, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Via Cala D'Ambra 8. You'll also find city views, a child pool, free parking, horse riding, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 11217 km from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool


Hollander Hotel

St. Petersburg, Florida
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $94, Hollander Hotel, at 421 4th Avenue North provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a spa. It's located just 14906 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection

St. Petersburg, Florida
4-star Resort with prices starting at $386 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cebu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $386 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 501 5th Avenue Northeast. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 14906.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Birchwood

St. Petersburg, Florida
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of The Birchwood is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $228, and it's located at 340 Beach Drive Northeast. We also love the a bar, parking, parking, city views, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 14906.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge


Amasea Resort

San Teodoro, Philippines
4-star Resort with prices starting at $522 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cebu

A cool place is Amasea Resort because it has great rooms that start at $522. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and a spa, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Via Ogliastra 13-15. Only 11216.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a child pool, free parking, evening entertainment, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel San Teodoro

San Teodoro, Philippines
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

Hotel San Teodoro offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $228 (before taxes). It's located at Località Badualga 8 and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a child pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11218.7 km from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool


Hotel Stella Marina

San Teodoro, Philippines
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Via Sardegna, Hotel Stella Marina has great rooms from $183 (before taxes). It offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 11217.3 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


La Casa de Los Patios Hotel & Spa

Sayula, Jalisco
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cebu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is La Casa de Los Patios Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $69. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Vallarta 89. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk. It's located just 13826.8 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Panglao, Cebu City, Moalboal, Lapu-Lapu City, and Oslob.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cebu, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cebu, Best Luxury Hotels in Cebu, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cebu, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cebu, Best Hotels for One Week in Cebu, Best Hotels for One Night in Cebu, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Cebu, Best Party Hotels in Cebu, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Cebu, or Best Business Hotels in Cebu.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cebu?

Cebu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$183

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Cebu, Philippines. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Cebu, Philippines based on data from 47 hotels is an affordable $183. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cebu.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $556
  • 4-star hotels: $213
  • 3-star hotels: $146
  • 2-star hotels: $111


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