Lapu-Lapu

My nine-year-old son and I signed up for a bamboo rice cooking class. It was located by the beach, and over the weekend, many local Filipino families were there swimming and celebrating birthdays, creating a joyful and chill atmosphere. The process of making bamboo rice wasn't difficult, and the seasoning was quite familiar to us Taiwanese. A big thank you to our guides, Necian and Philip, for their kind and detailed explanations. They didn't just teach us how to cook but also shared a lot about Filipino culture, which was very interesting! The finished product was delicious. My son especially loved the coconut milk shrimp, and I found the chicken Adobo dish to be incredibly tasty. The rice cooked in the bamboo was also perfectly done and fragrant. The portion size was very generous for two people; I really wished I had a bigger appetite! While waiting for the bamboo rice to cook, we took the opportunity to play in the ocean. For dessert, we made halo-halo using fresh coconut. The process was simple, and the taste was incredibly comforting. Thank you to both guides for giving us such a wonderful time. This experience is perfect for tourists who enjoy learning about local culture and hands-on activities. The guides have also hosted families who aren't proficient in English, and they manage just fine using translation apps. The beach itself doesn't have many facilities, but there's a simple convenience store and a coffee shop. We didn't use the facilities this time, only walked along the beach, but the water at Hadsan Park looked very clear and beautiful. You can also take the opportunity to enjoy the beach after the class. We didn't mind that the beach was crowded. Seeing large local families enjoying their Sunday with abundant food and drinks actually felt lively and interesting. Although the guides were a bit concerned at first and specifically explained the Filipino Sunday family day culture to us, for us, it was all part of the experience.

Our second stay at JPark Island Resort & Waterpark was just as amazing as the first—if not even better! This time, we booked three rooms (1 Deluxe and 2 Mactan Suite Rooms) to celebrate our son’s 3rd birthday with the whole family. Everything went smoothly from check-in to our entire stay. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable—perfect for a family celebration. What made it extra special was seeing how happy our son was. He truly enjoyed all the resort amenities, especially the pools and waterpark areas. It was a memorable and fun-filled experience for all of us. Thank you for helping us create such a joyful celebration—we will definitely be back again!

Good location for quick beach getaway before going home to Manila. The ambience is nice, good breakfast. Nice room, everything is seamless. Highly recommended!

such a beautiful place to celebrate my kids birthday 🎂 and definitely had a great time with them 😍😍😍 cleanliness: a whole trip was made very memorable and enjoyable for the family 😍

we had a really great experience with the Resort. the staff are so warm and helpful. the amenities are superb! the room is spacious and super clean. we enjoyed the huge bathtub. a really good choice if you want relaxation!

one of the best resorts in Cebu. the pool side offers a good view of the sunset. and the resort is gym is huge with a lot of equipments. one thing i noticed is the room floor has moisture but im not sure why. overall, its a great resort

A truly wonderful stay! The resort was so clean and the rooms are very spacious and spotless. I loved waking up to such a beautiful view of the sea — it’s absolutely stunning. The staff were incredibly friendly, kind, and very helpful with everything we needed. What I also appreciated was how convenient it was — if you need a bus, there’s just a button outside your room that you can press. Super hassle-free! Highly recommend this place if you want a clean, relaxing, and comfortable beach getaway.

The hotel was good; the room had a slight musty smell, but opening the window for a few minutes resolved it. The lobby offering ice water was a nice touch. When checking out, the front desk staff actually forgot to refund my deposit... Luckily, I hadn't left yet; I went back to the front desk to process the deposit refund... (This was a bit unreasonable). The SPA price was combined with the check-out bill, and later I felt it might not have matched the prices on the menu. I didn't have time to go back and ask for an itemized receipt. Next time I stay at a hotel, I won't skip printing an itemized receipt at checkout just to save paper or time.

We had a fun time during our stay. There were multiple pools and activities like pool zumba, foam party, fire dancing that we enjoyed. Room was decent and clean. I was glad the room had amenities like washing machine, iron, kitchen appliances. It's more of an airbnb but you won't get charged for ridiculous hidden fees. Overall, it was a pleasant staycation.