511 ReviewsCebu White Sands is a resort in Mactan Island, Cebu, owned and operated by Unchuan Development Corporation, a family corporation based in Cebu City, Philippines. Open since 1995, the resort was initially developed as an amenity to White Sands Resort Villas, a residential subdivision located just right across the street. It is now operating independently and has grown to be a favorite destination for locals and travelers alike.
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Maribago Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu City,Cebu,PH,PhilippinesCebu White Sands is a resort in Mactan Island, Cebu, owned and operated by Unchuan Development Corporation, a family corporation based in Cebu City, Philippines. Open since 1995, the resort was initially developed as an amenity to White Sands Resort Villas, a residential subdivision located just right across the street. It is now operating independently and has grown to be a favorite destination for locals and travelers alike.
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Ronna V on 05/02/2018 15:48
Spent 4 nights here.. The room 504 is great with view of pool and beach.. Double bed and its spacious enough..Clean room clean bathroom daily house keeping daily complimentary water, and toiletries and towels.
The main pool is awesome ! The other pool in the heritage area is ok too good for kiddos.
The kois are awesome ! They are huge !! I love them.
The staffs are very very accomodatiing and helpful and very courteous andhelpful.
The buffet breakfast has lots of choices, meat noodles, chicken, pancakes, omelets , breads, salad and fresh fruits...i enjoyed my breakfast here and leave with full tummy.
The rooftop bar has a stunning view in the area and the food is awesome! Really taste good. But a little pricey! But big servings !
The only downside is the beach area. Not so nice and no good for swimming lots of boats around and some boatmen irritating you that kept on asking for island tours.
Anyways...why stress your self.. Just relax eand enjoy...
Over all ...i enjoyed my stay. And probably comeback again:)
Anette F on 23/01/2018 11:34
We had booked a suite with seaveiw 85m2 to have a little bit space on our holiday. The room we got was not even close to 85m2, maybe 50m2. The room was renovated recently but the handcraft was terrible performed. The lamp on the wall come with heavy noises when it was on, the fuges between the tiles in the bathroom where broken and disgusting water came up when you walked on the bathroom floor. The shower was overflowing the floor and the bathtub didn't work. The smell on the bathroom was not roses. The facilities and area on the hotel was to small. The beach area is very small, the beach wasn't white and the tide difference where huge ( around 500meter). We tried to change hotel during the stay, but all hotels where full due to New Year. Try to stay away from the hotel if you can.
Thierry E on 28/12/2017 03:27
Visited the resort for 6 days. After a smooth check in we were given an extremely dated room at the heritage wing while an 'Grand Luxe room' of 42 sqm was booked. The room was very small and needed to be refurbished asap - these can simply not be sold as four star rooms. Anyway, after complaning we were transferred to a better room; the one week booked with is spacious. However, bathroom needs to be renewed, it is not what you might expect of a four staraccomodation. The big pool was very good but needs maintenance also. Food served in the restaurant is very good and this also counts for the 801 'room'. Breakfast is great. Also tried the spa which is (very) costly but very good. Would consider going back there if rooms/facilities are refurbished.
dadbod088 on 21/12/2017 03:21
Had fun during our Company's summer anniversary. The resort has a nice pool, beach, and clean comfort rooms. The resort has a jet-ski, and banana boat rides. You can also do snorkeling and go for a boat tour.
Gregory C on 27/11/2017 00:40
I must say the the staff at White Sands is amazing. Grace at the front desk went out of her way to accommodate us completely. We were leaving at 2 am to go to Oslob to swim with the whale sharks and she offered to have breakfasts prepared and waiting for us when we left! One of Porterâs named Noel also gave us incredible service and even gave us a little local history lesson while driving us to the Pier!
The servers at all the restaurants are Very accommodating and friendly!
The food prices are ok compared to US currency but high compared to local.
The restaurant on the 8th floor of the tower has amazing food! A VERY LONG WAIT but the view is beautiful! Regarding the quality of the food:
The American steaks they serve are âBETTERâ. than most Iâve had in the states! Be sure to also try the crab cakes!
The breakfast buffet is asian themed and some of it can be intimidating if itâs your first experience. Get there early for freshness...
The only problem we had originally was the fact that the internet sites are a bit misleading. They do not mention that you might end up in the old part of the resort ( NOT the tower). The old part is out dated and badly in need of repair. The manager was very apologetic and upgraded us when he could, but still the first few days were disappointing...
The KOI ponds are incredible !!! Some of the largest KOI Iâve ever seen!
The beach is so so but tons of excursions offered right there!
In short, stay here! You wonât regret it!
