2024 Mandaue City Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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🌟 Cebu's Hidden Gem: Bai Hotel Review 🌟
Hey wanderlust warriors! 🌍 Let's talk about the Bai Hotel in Cebu that's got everyone buzzing! 🐝
🛏️ First off, the rooms are your own slice of heaven - spacious, spotless, and oh-so-comfy. Need extra fluff for that pillow fort? They've got you covered, pronto! 😴
🍽️ Foodies, brace yourselves! The breakfast buffet is a mouthwatering marathon of flavors. It's like a culinary world tour, and you're the VIP! 🥐🍳
🛍️ Location is everything, right? Nestled near Park Mall, you're just a hop, skip, and a jump from retail therapy and a smorgasbord of eateries. Plus, the supermarket means you're never out of snacks! 🏪
🌇 And those views? Insta-worthy snapshots of Cebu await from your room's window. It's a vibe, folks! 📸
So, make a beeline to Bai Hotel Cebu at Quano Avenue cor. Seno Boulevard, Mandaue City, and tell 'em the travel guru sent you! ✈️
#Cebu #CebuHotel #CebuTravel
CultureChic
Café Hunting! 🩷
📍Café Elim
Address: The Space, A.S. Fortuna St, Mandaue City, Cebu
Café Elim is a Korean-inspired dessert cafe that serves quality coffee and desserts. They also offers breakfast meals and pastas which is great pair for your favorite coffee or dessert. Its a very instagrammable cafe thus you always find young adults here taking pictures of the place and the food too. Must try! 👍🏻
#cafe #foodie #awesomepic
Beans
5-star experience
From check in to check out it was a wonderful experience all the staff were friendly, smiling and always willing to help. room was clean and spacious and if you needed additional pillows or towels they would promptly bring it to you and also ask you if you anything else. The buffet breakfast staff made sure you were comfortable and ask you if they can help you get anything so you don't have to get up The buffet selection was just extravagant and delicious. The beds were super comfortable and it's proximity to Park Mall which where a lot of restaurants are and a supermarket. I really felt like a VIP even if it was my first time. The views from the rooms are also amazing. I give this hotel 10/10. You won't regret it! you're welcome.
#foodie#mytripvlog#urbanexplorer#tripblazers#awesomepic#cafe#summervacation#celebratewithtrip#passionpassport#bucketlistreboot#2023travelwish#couplestrip
Sweet e s c a p e
Our 5-star stay at Chatswood Residences
Great location!! Walking distance to everything downtown which is very accessible. The hotel is well maintained and the environment was pleasant and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and consistently making sure that guest were comfortable. I will definitely stay there when I come back! Just a charming place. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting downtown Cebu.
#yearofrabbit#newyearadventure#awesomepic#cafe#celebratewithtrip#2023travelwish
_TI***ib
“10 Dove Street” captures both the atmosphere and the taste
The shopping mall was so crazy, so I came to The Outlets mall near the hotel to drink coffee.
I found a cafe with a nice atmosphere, and the coffee tastes really good!
I enjoyed a cup of coffee with a nice atmosphere and taste💕 ☕️
#Mactan #CafeRecommendation #IcedAmericano #AtmosphereRestaurant
이상한 나라의 폴
Bai Hotel’s Premium Service
We were able to stay at Bai Hotel after we got invited by my cousin who sponsored our stay here. The hotel was quite new when we first visisted it and you can feel the exclusive vibe. It is like a whole new different place once you get inside. Located in Mandaue City, Cebu just across the Cebu International Convention Center and near Park Mall, it’s a busy street outside and this is a pure contrast of the street scene - a relaxing vibe, very welcoming atmosphere, not to mention the great food served at Cafe Bai. I love their buffet! Would love to be here again very soon.
Genevie Graham
Poolside Bar Kita, Bai!
Two days since I arrived in Cebu for a last minute business trip scheduled to last for a little more than a week, I was a somehow relieved knowing Friday finally came. I finally found some spare time to squeeze the tight scheduleand the rigid agenda of things to do, to finally step out of that mindset and allow myself a proper leisurely time to experience the hotel I am staying at for the duration of my stay here.
Address - Bai Hotel Cebu
Ouano Ave, corner C.D.Seno, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu
Ambiance/Facilities - I am staying at Bai Hotel, a 3 star hotel in Mandaue City in Cebu. For its facilities and ameneties, I think the hotel could be more.
First, the sheer size of the hotel is almost comparable to other 5 star rated hotels. They also have more than enough offerings, such as 5 in-house restaurants, which includes a special charcuterie bar and for the price tag at the menu, it is definitely not mid-range, but I think is fair.
Though the food and dining options might hit a bit heavy on the pocket, I think the rooms are very reasonably priced which allowed me to spare a few buck to try their Lobby Lounge and Poolside Bar and restaurants.
Highlights -Anyway, I think Bai Hotel's Poolside Bar located at the 21st floor is the highlight of my me-time Friday.
I first learned about the Poolside Bar when I checked in as I had to know the designated smoking area. I was given the option to go by the hotel's drop off area with people hanging around, or the Poolside Bar, which is an open air Bar and Restaurant by the Poolside location high up at the hotel's 21st floor. I chose that option, for obvious reasons.
I remembered the pool being nice an offers a panoramic view of Cebu city lights. Pool side also has ample sitting area if you prefer just to catch some fresh breeze and not get wet.
Most importantly, access is controlled and place is more private. It allowed me to have proper appreciation of the little time I spend for myself to be spent for and with my self.
Avg. Price per Person - 6,000 Pesos
Rating - 4.8 / 5.0
#resortstyle
raskolnikov
Bai Hotel: A Good Last Minute Choice
At around 3 in the morning yesterday, I received the confirmation that I need to fly to Cebu by noon. Though it has been planned that I fly to visit a client, we never got the proper confirmation as to when I would fly, until I have to.
Soon as trip was confirmed, arrangements have to be made and I ended up in Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, Cebu.
Address - Bai Hotel Cebu
Ouano Ave, corner C.D.Seno, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu
Ambiance/Facilities - My first thought: The hotel looks new and well maintained. Though I do not feel the same vibe as I usually do in my usual hotel of choice, that kind that makes you feel the air of luxury just by the smell of the air wafting throughout the lobby, Bai Hotel nonetheless did not disappoint.
The Lobby is pretty big and right away gave a contemporary urban vibe.
Highlights - It's Day 1 of many I supposed and coming from a delayed flight, all I wanted was to be in my room and rest. And that's exactly what I did soon as we arrived: I went straight to my room, took some pictures and a hot shower.
The room is pretty big, with a king size bed with fresh white sheets, a study table with desk lamps, a corner lounge and a full size bathroom.
That is all I need for now, until I find time to explore other things to do while I am here, indefinitely.
Avg. Price per Person - 6,000 Pesos
Rating - 4.6 / 5.0
#staycation
raskolnikov
Cho Sun Gal Bi
Address - 888 A.S Fortuna Street Mandaue City
Ambiance/Facilities - Casual, Spacious place good for small and large group functions.
Highlights - The restaurant space is huge they have capacity to hold more than 150 persons. If you want a more private dine in experience, the staff offers to have you in a room which can cater about 5-6 guests. When my bf and I went their it was lunch time on a weekday. Not a lot of people which makes the service even greater. The staffs were prompt and they are all smiles when they were bringing in the food. The price is very affordable to think that it’s unlimited pork belly and sides. The lettuce is also unlimited which I was surprised since in one of the Kbbq buffet I went in SG it wasn’t unlimited. I really recommend this place.
Avg. Price per Person - 350-600PHP
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#donnaheats #donnahtheexplorer #koreanbbq #samgyupsal #mandaue #cebu
Dawnahmaree
Dessert Factory (Not just Desserts!)
Address - J Centre Mall, Mandaue City, Cebu.
Ambiance/Facilities - casual, great for small group date.
Highlights - Affordable Food, great drinks, friendly staffs
Avg. Price per Person - 100-300PHP per person.
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food was great, I loved their grilled pork belly and their coffee frappe is so good! you can also have more caffeine as they offer additional espresso shots for only 50 PHP. I would definitely come back to try out the other food intheir menu! #donnaheats #dessertsandsuch #mandaue #donnahtheexplorer
Dawnahmaree
Christmas Tree Lightning at Mandaue Plaza
Mandaue Presidencia 85th Anniversary and Christmas Tree Lighting at the Mandaue City Plaza.
Merry Christmas, Mandauehanon.
A beautiful christmas lights here in Mandaue Plaza. Showing a lot of decorations before we end 2022.
Everyone in Cebu are celebrating the christmas tree lightning last night. #christmasseason #awesomepic #nationalpark #christmasdecoration #christmastree
GeeeLiXx
Ambel Cafe
Ambel Cafe is a Cafe located at 360 A. Del Rosario St, Mandaue City, Cebu PH.
The business is listed under cafe category. It has received 2 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars. Their services include Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in .
Ambel Cafe is headquartered in Central Visayas. The address of the Ambel Cafe is 360 A. Del Rosario St, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.. You can refer to a few comments below before coming to this place.
The frappe so creamy. #awesomepic #foodie #cafe
GeeeLiXx
Balay Nga Daku
The location might be challenging for parking but when you hear the singer coming in the place youll be fine. Nice but closes at 10pm. Offers a variety of budget friendly sumptous meals. Walking distance from the public road. Can accomodate motorcycle parking inside.
Great place to get together. The food is soo yummy and worth the price. #foodie #awesomepic #cafe
GeeeLiXx
Silogan sa Opao
The foods are so good but the service is no good. They are having favoritism. Quite pricey except for silog orders. Good place to chill but not so good for a hungry person. Serving time took almost 45 minutes. And condiments are not complete. Didnt able to savor the sisig no soysauce vinegar and calamansi no available.Recommended for drinking sessions and chill time but not for normal eating sesh due to serving time constraints.Good interior design but humid. Ventilation is not good. But wall designs are instagrammable.No plans of coming back. Waiters are having good treatment to regulars. New customers are not treated so well.#awesomepic #foodie #staycation
GeeeLiXx
BIG Hotel
📍Hotel located in the city of Mandaue, Cebu,Philippines across Parkmall Mandaue and Cebu International Convention Center.
The hotel is perfect site for leisure and business travelers. They have friendly staff and affordable rooms to offer. Check their site for availability. 😊
#celebratewithtrip
Ophil Lorico-Kennedy
Ramen Yoshuken
The son of the Ramen god, Koji Toshiro, the creator and producer of Ramen Champions trained the shop’s staff and contributed to the authentic Japanese ramen taste of the shop. Having almost the same level as his champion houses in Japan. A champion’s ramen in a champion’s house. Sounds appetizing, isn’t it? There’s more!
Ramen Yushoken is especially known for its trademark, particularly the rich broth. Most of all the ramen bowls have that same 12-hour boiled pork bone (Tonkotsu) broth. In addition, Each bowl certainly gives a mouth-watering aroma that fills the air. In fact, The shop has placed itself as one of the highest ratings of the best ramens in Cebu.
Ramen Yushoken is always on the critics’ list when it comes to the top ramen shops here in the city. The reason for that is that Koji Tashiro, a ramen champion where his recipe was the main basis for this restaurant’s flavorful ramen making it a topnotch choice.#foodie #awesomepic #ramen
GeeeLiXx
Weekend splurge at Bai Hotel in Cebu
had so much fun with family at Bai Hotel in Cebu City. Food is great as well as complete amenities.
This is also a very child friendly hotel since they have pools as well as play area. The rooms are well maintained. staff are accommodating and professional.
We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and 4 days for the first time. Foods are freshly prepared and really tastes so good. Their buffet has an array of food to choose from. I appreciate it that they have “Taho” and it really tastes so good. I’ve stayed in many hotels both local and international but I’ve never seen or had a “taho” except at Bai Hotel. They also have a nice gym with lots of equipment to burn some calories after eating so much from buffet. #baihotel #staycation #foodie
Yeng91
Ramen House
The son of the Ramen god, Koji Toshiro, the creator and producer of Ramen Champions trained the shop’s staff and contributed to the authentic Japanese ramen taste of the shop. Having almost the same level as his champion houses in Japan. A champion’s ramen in a champion’s house. Sounds appetizing, isn’t it? There’s more!
Ramen Yushoken is especially known for its trademark, particularly the rich broth. Most of all the ramen bowls have that same 12-hour boiled pork bone (Tonkotsu) broth. In addition, Each bowl certainly gives a mouth-watering aroma that fills the air. In fact, The shop has placed itself as one of the highest ratings of the best ramens in Cebu’s Tripadvisor and Sugbo.ph. Moreover, you know it’s good when the waiting line is long!
We wanted to get a taste of their best-selling ramen, the Shoyu and TanTanMen ramen coupled with the popular side dish, GYOZA. We also added in the Karaage as it was also one of their best-selling side-dish.
#foodie #ramen #restaurant
TTraveler
Yushoken
Yushoken simply means “House of Champions“
The son of the Ramen god, Koji Toshiro, the creator and producer of Ramen Champions trained the shop’s staff and contributed to the authentic Japanese ramen taste of the shop. Having almost the same level as his champion houses in Japan. A champion’s ramen in a champion’s house. Sounds appetizing, isn’t it? There’s more!
Ramen Yushoken is especially known for its trademark, particularly the rich broth. Most of all the ramen bowls have that same 12-hour boiled pork bone (Tonkotsu) broth. In addition, Each bowl certainly gives a mouth-watering aroma that fills the air. In fact, The shop has placed itself as one of the highest ratings of the best ramens in Cebu’s Tripadvisor and Sugbo.ph. Moreover, you know it’s good when the waiting line is long!
We wanted to get a taste of their best-selling ramen, the Shoyu and TanTanMen ramen coupled with the popular side dish, GYOZA. We also added in the Karaage as it was also one of their best-selling side-dish
#foodie #restaurant #ramenhouse
K-TravelMuse
Home is wherever we're with food! ❤️❤️❤️
Dig in to some delicious food and get your daily dose of coffee while catching up with your friends at Bali Cafe Plus.
You will enjoy a relax and cozy ambiance while laughing with your friends! 💜💜💜
#foodie #awesomepic #cebu #mandaue #yummyfoodies #goodambianceenvironment #foodie #foodies #friendshipgoals #momentswithfriends
DonMine_03
JJ Marketplace
Cebu’s newest and biggest open-air Food Park where you can shop, dine and unwind. JJ Market Place is another food park in Mandaue City, Cebu located across Shell Gas Station beside Holy Family Church in Maguikay, Mandaue City.
Also they have acoustic band and chill white eating our foods. So nice and affordable.
Eating by yourself sometimes isn't a viable option for various reasons. However, such inconveniences can be easily mitigated by using public food services.
#foodie #mytripvlog #cafe #themepark
GeeeLiXx
Over the horizons @ Oakridge!
📍Oakridge Horizons Café
Address - 5/F Block 88, Oakridge Business Park, 880 A.S Fortuna Steet, Mandaue City, Cebu, 6014
Ambiance/Facilities - Alfresco style of dining surrounded with a lush greenery that offers not only food but as well as a various selections of drinks.
Highlights - One of the best thing this cafe offers is a panoramic vista view of the city skyline.
Overall, this place is definitely a perfect spot for food and drinks with a very expensive view. The area has ample parking making it stress-free when your bringing your car. My rating for this place is 9/10! 👍🏻👌🏻🤙🏻
#foodie
#urbanexplorer
#awesomepic
Beans
PARKMALL
A one-stop mall where you can eat scrumptious meal, shop clothes, buy gadgets & accessories, and more. This is a pet-friendly mall where you can bring your pet for strolling and even join contests.
Recommended for family bonding and #foodie #awesomepic #themepark #cafe you can shop, dine, and stroll the mini park in front of the mall.
GeeeLiXx
Balai Cafe
Without a doubt, cafés have become an integral part of the “going out” culture in this day and age. But no matter how relaxing or comfortable most cafes are, only a handful manage to replicate the feeling of relaxing at home – Balai Plus Café, Cebu’s homey café.
Balai Café Plus humbly sits in a secluded part of AS Fortuna. Despite the fact that this highway is popular for its rush hour, once you’re inside the café, it never fails to make you feel at home.
And what good a home would be if shrubs and herbs are not present? Balai Café Plus is abundantly verdant, as plants are a primary decoration of their store. Guests can dine under the shady trees, complimenting a full stomach with a breeze of fresh air.
Speaking of food, the café offers an all-day brunch menu. Because let’s face it, waking up late on a Sunday morning only to get brunch is one of the homiest feelings, right? Balai Plus Café seeks to mimic that experience by offering a wide variety of pasta, sandwiches and other food that are perfect for brunch.
#staycation #gooutside #foodie #cafe
K-TravelMuse
Recommended restaurants in Cebu famous for their King Chocolate Parfait
#SummerIwaSummer
🍫Location: GF-2 "THE SPACE", P.Remedio St, Mandaue, Lalawigan ng Cebu, Hangout-NOBUSHI
🍫Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 every day
Hello! This place sells ramen/steak,
but it actually became famous because of the giant dessert!ㅋㅋ
I also went to try the giant dessert!!
I was really surprised when the parfait came out ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
The chocolate parfait in a glass that was at least 30cm tall was amazing..
The taste was just an ordinary chocolate parfait ㅋㅋㅋㅋbut it was fun to laugh and share with friends. !!
#Philippines #Cebu #UniqueDessert #GiantDessert #CebuTravel #CebuRestaurant #HotPlace #PhilippineTravel #CebuCity #PlacesToVisitInCebu
초코누나
Buffet 101
Buffet 101 is one of the most popular eat-all-you-can in Cebu. It is located at City Time Square, Mandaue City, Cebu.
The place is luxurious with high ceiling and is quite big, could fit upto 500 customers at a time. Favorable for huge groups. They also have areas where you can have a semi-exclusive venue.
Aside from being popular, it is also one of the largest buffet table. It serves wide arrays of international cuisine which includes Mediterranean, Western, and Asian. My personal favorite is their Japanese cuisine section, where a number of people are lining up too. They have a number of maki and sushi flavors to choose from.
#buffet #restaurant #foodie #gooutside #buffetdeals #asiancuisine #westerncuisine #mediterranean #urbanlife #city #cityvibes
merylgee
Hi-Fi Family KTV
Hi-Fi Family KTV can be found at City Time Square, Mandaue City. It is one of the most modern KTVs here in Cebu. It brings out the latest innovation in KTV entertainment. It also boasts its unique lively interior and high quality equipments. It uses touch screen which is more convenient in finding songs. They also have a wide selection of music from different languages such as Japanese, Chinese, ans Korean. Other aisian friends of our can also enjoy here.
Their rooms are quite spaceous. Their biggest room can fit upto 30 persons if I'm not mistaken. They also have consumable deals. Pefect for celebrations.
Service is also great, their staff are accomodating and friendly.
merylgee
Yushoken, a Japanese ramen restaurant in Cebu City
#여름이와여름
A Japanese ramen restaurant located in Oakridge Business Park.
There are various side dishes such as hot ramen and cold ramen,
I ordered ajitamago and half-boiled egg in addition to the tantanmen!
For my taste, the soup was very rich overall, but a little salty.
There was a lot of meat in the tantanmen, and I ate a bowl full. (As for the dumplings.. I expected them to be soft on the outside and soft on the inside..)
I think the price was similar to Korea..!
It's Cebu, but the price range is reasonable here.
There's a Starbucks right next door, so it's good to go straight for dessert ^^
#Cebu #CebuTravel #oakridge #CebuRestaurants #CebuJapaneseFood #JapaneseRamen #Yushoken #CebuCity #Philippines #OverseasTravel #LivingInCebu
초코누나
Makchang restaurant review in Cebu
#SummerIwaSummer
I went to Hwangso Makchang Makchang restaurant in Cebu City because people around me recommended it as delicious.
I liked the fact that it was grilled over charcoal.
But it seems like they use frozen ones. And overall, the portions are small..
The makchang wasn't chewy and just felt mushyㅠ
The tripe was better than the makchang,
and the duck meat I ordered later was tastier...sob..
But if you miss grilled makchang in Cebu,
Please visit once!!
#Cebu #CebuTravel #CebuRestaurants #CebuKoreanFood #OverseasTravel #HwangsoMakchang #SummerCapture #SummerVacation #HotPlace
초코누나
Comma Bakery, which feels like you're in a Korean bakery
#SummerIwaSummer
MJ1106 Comma Bakery Cafe in Cebu Mandaue City.
The exterior looks new, and the parking lot is well-maintained.
Actually, I don't like bread, so I don't eat it often.
But sometimes I bought walnut cream cheese bread at Paba.
But I'm glad that there's walnut cream cheese bread here too! Hehe
The peach ade wasn't too sweet and was delicious.
It's a good cafe to study^^ There's a nail shop and massage shop next door, so it's good to do various things.
#Cebu #CebuTravel #CebuCafe #CafeRecommendation #Mandaue #MandaueCafe #CebuMassage #CebuPhilippines #OverseasTravel #SummerVacation