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1521 Mactan Resort

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for 1521 Mactan Resort

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas
Front of property
View from property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Buyong, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, 6015
  • Jpark Island Waterpark
    18 min walk
  • Magellan Monument
    5 min drive
  • Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
    6 min drive
  • Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 62 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 86 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite (2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed)

2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite (2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed)

2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite (2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 84 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 78 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Lapu-Lapu

At 1521 Mactan Resort, you'll be 14.5 km (9 mi) from SM City Cebu and 17.2 km (10.7 mi) from Cebu Business Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The restaurant, Cabana Cafe Restaurant, serves Filipino cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Lapu-Lapu hotel include Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Magellan's Cross.

What's nearby

  • Jpark Island Waterpark - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magellan Monument - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mactan Town Center - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cebu Yacht Club - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allegro Restaurant in Cebu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La place - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cebu White Sands Resort & Spa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪JLounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

1521 Mactan Resort

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
1521 Mactan Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

1521 Mactan Resort also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lapu-Lapu hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
1521 Mactan Resort offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cabana Cafe Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at 1521 Mactan Resort.

Property is also known as

Nordtropic Resort Lapu Lapu
Nordtropic Resort
Nordtropic Lapu Lapu
Nordtropic
Nordtropic Resort And Residences Cebu Island/Mactan Island
Nordtropic Resort Residences
Nordtropic Resort Lapu-Lapu
Nordtropic Lapu-Lapu

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at 1521 Mactan Resort?

Yep, 1521 Mactan Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at 1521 Mactan Resort?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1521 Mactan Resort on 12 Dec 2024 start from NZ$160.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 1521 Mactan Resort have a pool?

1521 Mactan Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does 1521 Mactan Resort have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at 1521 Mactan Resort, but Jpark Island Waterpark is a short 18-minute walk away.

Does 1521 Mactan Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 1521 Mactan Resort?

No, 1521 Mactan Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at 1521 Mactan Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at 1521 Mactan Resort's onsite restaurant that serves Filipino cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at 1521 Mactan Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at 1521 Mactan Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

1521 Mactan Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 327 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilaine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, awesome time spent. I would recommend this for your future travel stay! Friendly, polite and professional manneted staff! Until next vacay!👍
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Goleta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property in itself is a 4.5 to 5 star. The area around the property especially at the front gate is maybe a 2.5. So stay in the compound if you really want that good vibe and enjoy what the Beachfront has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
***WARNING NOT SAFE 조심하세요 극도로 위험하다*** This resort is very unsafe and we were victims, either singled out or preyed upon by an employee.  He was either a peeping tom/sexual predator/thief or someone who would potentially extort us.  We are a Korean/Canadian couple.  The police and the Tourist police, Korean and Canadian Embassy have been notified.  We are also hiring a lawyer.  Both my 6 month pregnant wife and I are now suffering from PTSD due to this incident.  We were both victims of a worker who came through our 4th floor window through the ledge and opened the curtains and found us both naked.  Yes, he came through the 4th floor!!!  We were both shocked and now we are suffering through PTSD.  We had to leave early since we couldn't trust the hotel and the staff.  We felt unsafe in the Phillipines.   I was very scared.  Moreoever, the employee and hotel management didn't do anything to protect us and said that it was an accident.  They kept siding with the employee. Very common to not take responsibility. They defended the worker and they said these mistakes happen.  Thus, we filed a report with the Cebu Police and have also hired a lawyer.  We believe the employee was either looking to steal things or he was spying on us or filming us to sell overseas.  Please stay away and be very careful at these low end resorts.  It is true what they say when you have to be careful in the Phillipines.  Please be careful.  This resort also doesn't have CCTV. 
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The good and the bad
The room was clean but in poor repair. The shower did not work and had luke warm water. There was a problem with the valve that changed from shower to bath, which was a weird set uo since there qas no option to have a bath in the walk in shower. The bed was relatively comfortable. There was only one putlet (for two plugs) in the whole room. They did not have an outlet in the bathroom. They even had a lamp without a place to plug in. So weird. The staff was so nice and accommadating. They got us an extension with more outlets. They got us a ride to the airport. The views were nice. The pool looked beautiful but we did not go in. The breakfast was good as well. So, i wanted to highlight the good and the bad. In my opinion the good dod not outweigh the bads unfortunately. I would try somewhere else next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Pacifico Cajigas, Fontana

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff. Nice and quite oceanfront retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff exceeding pleasant, restaurant was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Edgardo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno, Binghamton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but no access to beach was a real shame.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's just an ok type of resort. Nothing special to write home about. The rooms are ok. Not really nice. Just ok. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dining options suck tho. The breakfast buffet is VERY limited on what you can eat. The dinner menu has options but not a lot. The best part of the entire resort is the pool since there isn't much of a beach. Particularly at low tide. The bathroom are really small and the shower just reeks of the smell of conditioned water. I just couldn't get the air conditioning right either. It was either to hot or to cold. What I hated the most is that NordTropic is just so isolated. You can't walk ANYWHERE. Nothing is close by. If you want to get away, you have to go by taxi or grab car. If you want other restaurant choices, again you have to drive out. There are much BETTER places in Cebu City Center. Close by everything within walking distance and in Cebu City Center, you have a lot more options.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark, North Brunswick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice small property. Everyone working there was very nice. Place was clean. Nothing else right around the resort. A 10 minute or so walk to the main street, or other larger resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Affordable Resort Experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Awesome Staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a great view of ocean and the folding glass doors opened completely sideways to expose the entire room. Food, friendliness and service fantastic. Grounds were manicured perfectly. I stay here all the time, and will be back soon. Everything in the room works and spotless. Bed was so comfortable I had a hard time leaving the room. I can go on and on, can't say enough, and nothing to say on the contrary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious condo unit. We got complimentary upgrade to sea view. Staff and service was excellent. Pool and grounds were clean and not crowded. Location is gated and not really walkable. Great stay overall!

6/10 Okay

ANALIZA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was old. Beddings are old especially the pillows smells like “used” . Staff are nice , area is clean. This hotel is average and just okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was astonished that cooking was not allowed unless extra fees were paid. No " News," channels on TV. Leather sofa and love chair/reclining chair had a pungent smell and old. No information posted at the lobby for local tours or waterfront beach activities. Breakfast was a great disappointment, very limited selections and amount. No stores in the immediate vicinity to buy basic items. Water beach front had debris. On the positive side, happy cheerful personnel ready to assist, quite and clean facilities, nice view of the beach. Overall satisfactory, C- on the report card.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Nordtropic Resort is a wonderful place to stay. The service is exceptional. I was treated like family. The rooms are lovely. The view of the beach from the balcony is spectacular. I enjoyed interacting with locals nearby and watching fishermen come and go daily. The chefs are outstanding and food affordable. I never left the resort to eat elsewhere, it was all so delicious and made with detail to match my preferences requested. I look forward to returning and bringing my daughter to explore more and play with the local kids. As an educator and author working from home online, the Nordtropic is exactly what I needed. I am forever grateful. ~ Paul F. Davis
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Menelea

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean, the staff were all very nice and friendly, it was quiet and comfortable. The only negative was all the house rules, it had cooking facilities, but would cost 1000 pesos to use, if you brought a 300 peso bottle of wine, you have to pay 1000 pesos to take it to your room as well as an additional 1000 pesos for any food you bring. I have stayed at many resorts and never experienced that, but the food in the restaurant was excellent, but the breakfast could use improvement. But all in all we had a good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023