Whether staying on the island for a day or three, discover what Mactan has to offer. Home to some of Cebu’s best beach resorts and the  Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Mactan also houses two export processing zones with  manufacturing companies and thousands of workers that drive the island’s economy. The urbanized island has modern residential and mixed-use developments and diverse dining options.

MACTAN IN NUMBERS

8 WORLD-CLASS HOTELS AND RESORTS

• Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

• Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

• Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort (grand opening in September 2022)

• Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown

• Crimson Resort and Spa (re-opening in December 2022)

• Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Cebu

• Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort

• Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

2 EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES

MEPZ 1 and MEPZ 2

3 BRIDGES TO CONNECT TO THE MAIN ISLAND OF CEBU

• Mactan-Mandaue Bridge

• Marcelo Fernan Bridge

• Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway

1 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Mactan-Cebu International Airport

1 CITY IN THE ISLAND

Lapu-Lapu City

MACTAN PRIMER

MACTAN NEWTOWN

Driving from the airport towards the coast where the top resorts are located is a new development with several tall structures. At the fork of the road that leads to Punta Engaño, veer off to the right and continue on to a wide road announcing The Mactan Newtown. Designed with a live-work-play-learn lifestyle concept, the 28.8-hectare development brings together residential condominiums, office buildings, commercial establishments, restaurants and even a school to its township community where a two-level beachfront mall will soon rise. Disrupted during the pandemic lockdown, Mactan Newtown has picked up its pace, and is a lively center with lots of walking areas and dining options.

Created by one of the country’s top developers, Megaworld Corporation, The Mactan Newtown boasts of its own hotel within the complex – the 18-storey Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown. With over 500 sparkling new and stylish rooms, the hotel is within easy walking distance to the beach and is perfect for guests looking to mix work and leisure.

THE OUTLETS AT PUEBLO VERDE

This outdoor mall was developed by Aboitizland to answer the needs of the employees of nearby MEPZ 2 (Mactan Export Processing Zone 2). Favorite international brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma and many more sell their products at discounted outlet prices all year round. Peso Store, a dollar-store concept, also has an outpost here and is worth the visit if you are familiar with single price shopping similar to the US. One wing also has dining spots like the popular Zubuchon and 10 Dove Street, a dessert place known for its cakes.