Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu bags Agoda.com’s 2015 Gold Circle Award

Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

For another year in a row, Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu bags the Gold Circle Award from Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites. The award is given to accommodations around the world that embody the best qualities of an online hospitality industry. Now in its seventh year, the Gold Circle Awards are presented to properties based on aggregate customer reviews, competitiveness of pricing, utilisation of Agoda.com’s custom-built Yield Control System (YCS) and a deep understanding of the complexities of the online booking industry.

Lounging at Ibiza Beach Club

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is a five-star Mediterranean-inspired beachfront hotel, located on a lush tropical island, about six kilometres from the Mactan International Airport. This scenic destination is one of the most popular accommodations amongst visiting families, tourists, media personalities and celebrities such as Divine Lee, Ruffa Gutierrez, Antoinette Taus, Patty Laurel, Nicole Hernandez, Kelly Misa and Cat Juan-Ledesma, to mention a few. Fresh, fun and trendy, the hotel offers a myriad of choices, from accommodation, wellness, leisure activities and entertainment to culinary delights. Aside from comfort and ambiance, this hip and happening hotel is likewise known as a destination for gourmands in search of a unique and memorable dining experience. Each of the hotel’s four food and beverage outlets delights diners with its own selection of savoury and classic dishes, inspired by flavours from the East and West.

Meanwhile, with a stunning architecture and spectacular ocean views, Ibiza Beach Club is the hotel’s signature dining and entertainment space that offers authentic Mediterranean-inspired, signature 15-course grill and tapas à la carte. Guests can wine and dine under the stars, whilst watching exciting live performances of Latin, Brazilian, Broadway, movie musical, pop and retro-themed dance numbers.

Guests Enjoying Tapas at Ibiza Beach Club Indoor

“Our team is delighted with this latest recognition,” beams general manager, Mr. Harold Rainfroy. “Our hotel is committed to keep up with hospitality trends and meet the expectations and essentials of today’s savvy travellers. Aside from customer service, we put our focus on giving each guest a fun, memorable experience, as well as value for money.

“We offer a great variety of special deals for all types of accommodation. When we put together our room specials for a particular period, we consider value add-ons that are suited to the needs of our guests,” he adds. “We package our offers with dining privileges, benefits and discounts to selected facilities, which everyone can enjoy during their Cebu sojourn.”

Exciting activities and entertainment

Value for money

According to Mr. Rainfroy, the hotel wants to make sure there is something for everyone in the family. He continues, “There’s absolutely no room for boredom, with exciting adventures and activities happening under the sun, plus access to the Kids’ Club, where the little ones can play. Parents can also enjoy some downtime at Spa del Mar for that much-needed quiet and tranquil time.

“No one can resist hitting the waters, whether that of the pool or beach. And there’s a whole lot of outdoor adventures waiting for you. We have arts and crafts activities for kids and group exercises in the beach garden. Health is wealth, and our gym is open to all in-house guests. There are group exercises scheduled outdoors, and a selection of island tours and water sport activities is also available for those who are craving some thrills. If you are up for some indoor challenges, kids and parents alike are welcome at our game area, complete with a pool table, chess board, Xbox and foosball. Guests also get free chocolate treats at the lobby lounge during Chocolate Hour, from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm.”

Churrasco

Sunset sessions at Ibiza Beach Club run from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm, the golden hours, when guests can still get a good tan as they sip cocktails, relax to cool beats and chill out in the net pods. Dubbed the most hip and happening destination in the area, this beachside social establishment is set to impress and delight, with an unforgettable experience that is uniquely its own. Aside from its spectacular ocean views and architectural design based on today’s urban luxe, the night scene at Ibiza Beach Club takes its charm and sophistication from a combination of visual and musical elements. Here, guests are not only attuned to the latest and most danceable beats, but also treated to a wide variety of cocktails and a Mediterranean feast of meat and seafood, plus a showcase of world-class talents.

Chocolate Hour

The hotel offers limitless dining choices and created a special selection to cater to children’s taste and liking. Offered on à la carte menu at The Sails restaurant and also available for in-room dining, the “Power Bites” menu offers nutritious, surprising, smart and fun options for children. The menu is designed to meet children’s nutritional needs, whilst delighting them with creative and colourful presentations, cooked with ingredients that are naturally healthy.

“They’re all big on flavour and nourishment,” explains Mr. Rainfroy. “With our modified and extended menu, we have more to offer to every member of the family, including the little ones. We value our youngest clientele, and we are determined to providing them with fun and meaningful dining experiences. Aside from satisfaction, we put our attention on fulfilling the needs of our customers, especially the young ones. Kids nowadays are picky and observant. Some of them get bored easily. We want to spark their imagination and fuel not only their body, but also their mind with these quirky conversation pieces to make their plate look more interesting and enticing. Picture your kids biting into a caterpillar-shaped tuna sandwich with strips of bright and fresh vegetables.”

Kids Activity

Come dinner time, The Sails restaurant treats guests to a series of gastronomic feasts of different origins, with its nightly themed buffet. “It’s like sailing from coast to coast, with our selection of cuisines that span a variety of cultures, heritages and cooking philosophies from across the globe,” adds Mr. Rainfroy. “We prepare a different buffet spread according to the theme that’s set for each night.”

Family Fun

Book your next holiday now through www.movenpick.com/cebu or email hotel.cebu@movenpick.com. You may also call +63 32 492 7777. Get first dibs on the latest room and dining offers and follow www.facebook.com/moevenpickhotelmactanislandcebu, @movenpickcebu on Instagram and @moevenpickcebu on Twitter.