1-Star Hotels in Cebu

If you're planning to explore South Cebu for a few days and want to avoid the crowds while experiencing authentic local and intimate beach vibes, this is definitely the perfect base. It's conveniently along the highway and roughly located at the midpoint of all the major activities and attractions in the south. The property isn't huge, and the limited number of guests creates the wonderful feeling of having your own private beach home. The owners are attentive and responsive to any requests, yet they give you plenty of space afterward, so you never feel watched or intruded upon which I personally dont like in big resorts. In the early mornings, you'll be treated to the sight of fish leaping from the water while local fishermen cast their nets nearby. The friendly golden retrievers who also loves to be pet are roaming around freely and can often be seen swimming playfully at sunset, really adds to the heartwarming homey vibes of the place. Food is great and has that comforting homecooked deliciousness with huge portions but still reasonably priced. You can also order and request a grill set up along the beach. I highly recommend trying one of the beachfront tents. Falling asleep and waking up to the gentle sea breeze and the soothing rhythm of crashing waves is a very relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

I needed a hotel for 10 hours transit between 2 international flights. The sakura capsule hotel is located in terminal 1 (domestic) of Cebu airport, around 3-5 mins walk from the international arrival. The walkway is actually an outdoor parking space between the two terminals and I felt safe walking even though it was 2 in the morning. Check in process was smooth, the staff are friendly and accommodating, there is locker to keep your shoes and luggage, their mattress was super comfortable, enough sockets / usb slots to recharge your devices, shower and toilet are clean with towel , slippers and tooth brush provided. There are also shower gel, shampoo and hair conditioner. I rested well all the way till the time to check in for my flight around 11 am (the staff also asked if I need a wake up call which I did not need but still,  cool!). There is also little area for coffee and tea to refresh your morning. I would come back here without hesitation. Thank you!

It was a nice a clean room with a comfortable bed. It has a sink in the room, other than the bathroom, I do not see use for it, but I could see it could be improved with a fridge and maybe even a microwave (then it can charge a bit more). They offer towels, toiletries but no slippers. My wifi never worked. A bit noisy as well. Still a good room. Downstairs there is a nice café were people can eat, play air hockey or billiards and work on their devices.

I stayed here this time mainly for remote work, but unfortunately the Wi-Fi was barely usable during my stay. Luckily I had my own backup connection, so it wasn’t a huge issue for me, but without one it could be difficult. I ended up working from a nearby café instead. That said, the location is excellent, which is why I keep coming back almost every month. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, so it’s very convenient and easy to stay around the area. As for the hotel café, I honestly wouldn’t really recommend it. The staff were friendly, but overall the menu and pricing didn’t feel worth it for the quality. There are definitely better restaurant options nearby.

The Hotel is located in front of the beach and walking distance to the Restaurants (MJ Square) and supermarket and laundry shop. Its also very well decorated, the hotel also provide a Netflix account. The only thing missing in the room is a Safe-deposit Box.

It is located on the road going up the mountain from the center of Cebu City. The area is developing and there are high-rise apartment buildings, but there are also many very peaceful houses (if you head towards the valley from the guesthouse site, you will see many dugout huts, and although it is not a slum, you will enter an area where people with low incomes live). There is a restaurant nearby, and the food is delicious. The living room and kitchen are on the first floor (shared with the staff, so it smells good at mealtimes). The beds are perfect, there is air conditioning, and the shower has good water pressure, so I think it is the best choice for backpackers. The photo shows the road going down to the valley area mentioned above in the neighborhood. It was a Sunday when I stayed there, so I could see the residents singing karaoke.

I have few things to say about my stay in RedDoorz New Era. First, I made a request for an early check in 4 or 5 weeks ago because my flight was scheduled to arrive at 8am. I reached at the hotel at around 9am but the reception asked me for an additional charge of 500 pesos which for me was such a big amount considering the cost of the overnight stay. I booked the hotel at US$14 (around 800 pesos a night) plus 500 pesos (around $9). The older receptionist just needs a lot of money. Second, the red pillows were very smelly. I guess they never wash or change it's pillow case cause the sweat of previous guests still stuck in them. Third, The hotel doesn't have slippers so you should bring your own. There's no hooks or anything that you can hang towel or something inside the bathroom as well. And lastly, the housekeeper keeps on shouting and knocking... no, it's banging the door in the morning at around 10:10am just to ask if I am extending my stay. It was very distracting and unethical. If a guest has plans to extend, I guess he/she is responsible enough to inform the receptionist, otherwise, it is understood that he/she is leaving. There's one thing though that this hotel is fair enough during my stay, the am shift guard was quite helpful. Overall assessment is not recommended. You can find a much better hotels (budget hotels) around Cebu city and mandaue.

I arrived a day before my whale shark encounter. The bus ride from Cebu took 4 hours there and 4.5 hours back. I didn't want to spend the whole day on a bus, so I decided to stay overnight at this hotel, and I'm very glad I did. I didn't expect much from the hotel, having read the reviews, but it turned out to be perfectly fine for my needs. It even had an ocean view, and they didn't ask for a deposit. I was prepared for the outlets, having bought an adapter in advance. The next day, I went to see the whale sharks at 4:30 AM, as the locals recommended, and was surprised to see hundreds of people already there, brought by tour companies. The organization wasn't entirely clear to me, but unexpectedly, a local volunteer appeared and guided me through the whole process. I got room 35, went back to the hotel, and returned by 6 AM. Then, everything happened. I'm thrilled, I didn't even expect it to be so good.

The hotel is nice but it needs elevator. And hot water. And also it needs soaps . And shampoo and toothpaste. The bed is nice too. It is enough for us family.