Most visitors are from Southeast Asia, and direct flights from Tokyo make it a popular holiday spot for the Japanese. Scuba diving is a feature at most resorts, and while serious enthusiasts may find the dives around Mactan pretty tame, there is some serious action further afield. The facilities include two splendid swimming pools, three restaurants, tennis courts and a gym with a sauna. Diving, water skiing and windsurfing are available. There is also a children's playground and babysitting services.
All rooms have a balcony and sea view.
No charge for children under 12. Most lack fresh water and restaurants, though, so it's best to ask the hotel desk to arrange an excursion. There is a small village on Olango Island off the coast of Maribago and a large lagoon that has been drained and declared a bird sanctuary. Depending on your luck and the season, plovers, sandpipers and egrets are to be found in abundance. There is enough on Mactan Island to keep you busy for an afternoon.