ALTA Cebu Resort

Certainly not your usual place. Rather than having a hotel room on a certain floor and wing, you are assigned your own little nipa hut (though it is attached to others, so there can be some overflow noise if your neighbors are in a partying mood). As such, they have a limited number of units, so I recommend making your reservations well in advance, especially during peak season. They have a private vehicle that (for a fee) can transfer you to or from the airport or other places, or can shuttle you to the local beaches. Again, reserve in advance. They offered a standard Filipino or American breakfast plate, limited but okay. They welcomed everyone in my party with a complimentary glass of juice. I had some interesting conversations with the monkeys in the mini zoo out back. Internet access worked sporadically. Staff were pleasant and helpful. I cannot think of a better place for an inexpensive romantic getaway.

The place looked like a lost episode of Fantasy Island. In a word it was beautiful. The staff was warm and friendly, and i'm sure if i needed anything special it would have been provided. I didn't get to stay my whole vacation, but the 2 days I spent there it was quiet and tranquil. If your looking for a place to just relax this is the place for you. Of course I was there durring the "off season" so I'm sure thats why everything felt... uh, "closed". Not much excitement feeling around the hotel. Will have to try it again durring the "vacation season" see if it "picks up" a bit more of an exciting feeling.