Travel & Accommodation

Everything you need to know for your trip to Cebu

Ceremony Venue

Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod

Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod

South Road Properties, Cebu City

Reception Venue

The Ocean Pavilion at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa

The Ocean Pavilion at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa

Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

Recommended Hotels

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa

Our reception venue with special rates for wedding guests

Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City
+63 32 231 0288
Special wedding rate available - mention 'Gideon & Joyce Wedding'
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Belmont Mactan

Affordable mid-range hotel close to Shangri-La Mactan

Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu City
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Approx ₱2,000 - ₱3,500 per night
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Be Resort Mactan

Resort hotel near Punta Engaño Road — good value option

Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City
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Approx ₱3,000 - ₱5,000 per night
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Savoy Hotel Mactan

Comfortable hotel in Mactan Newtown close to the venue

Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu City
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Approx ₱2,000 - ₱3,500 per night
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C Suites 8 Newtown

Budget apartment-style hotel in Mactan Newtown area

8 Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu City
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Approx ₱1,500 - ₱2,500 per night
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Getting Around

From Mactan-Cebu International Airport

  • • Exit the airport and head to the taxi/grab pickup area
  • • Travel time to Shangri-La Mactan: ~15 minutes (₱200-300)
  • • Travel time to San Pedro Calungsod (SRP): ~30 minutes (₱300-400)

From Cebu City Hotels

  • • Take the Marcelo Fernan Bridge or Mandaue-Mactan Bridge
  • • Travel time to ceremony venue: ~20-30 minutes
  • • Travel time to reception venue: ~30-40 minutes
  • • We recommend arranging transportation 1.5 hours before ceremony

Travel Tips

  • • Book your hotel early as February is peak season in Cebu
  • • Bring light, breathable clothing - Cebu weather is warm and humid
  • • Don't forget sunscreen and comfortable shoes
  • • Try local delicacies: lechon, dried mangoes, and danggit
  • • Visit nearby attractions: Magellan's Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño, and the beautiful beaches of Mactan