Enjoy your visit to Lapu-Lapu with a stay at 1521 Mactan Resort. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cabana Cafe Restaurant, which serves Filipino cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol allowed onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
On the beach
Services
24-hour front desk
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Cabana Cafe Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Filipino cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Nordtropic Resort Lapu Lapu
Nordtropic Resort
Nordtropic Lapu Lapu
Nordtropic
Nordtropic Resort And Residences Cebu Island/Mactan Island
Nordtropic Resort Residences
Nordtropic Resort Lapu-Lapu
Nordtropic Lapu-Lapu
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 1521 Mactan Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at 1521 Mactan Resort?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Waterfront Cebu City Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at 1521 Mactan Resort and nearby?
1521 Mactan Resort has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near 1521 Mactan Resort?
1521 Mactan Resort is located a short 18-minute walk from Jpark Island Waterpark.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Great service
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
Janice
Janice, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Very nice place
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Ilaine
Ilaine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Excellent staff, awesome time spent. I would recommend this for your future travel stay! Friendly, polite and professional manneted staff!
Until next vacay!👍
Ilaine
Ilaine, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
MARY
MARY, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
This property in itself is a 4.5 to 5 star. The area around the property especially at the front gate is maybe a 2.5. So stay in the compound if you really want that good vibe and enjoy what the Beachfront has to offer
John
John, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 13, 2024
***WARNING NOT SAFE 조심하세요 극도로 위험하다*** This resort is very unsafe and we were victims, either singled out or preyed upon by an employee. He was either a peeping tom/sexual predator/thief or someone who would potentially extort us. We are a Korean/Canadian couple. The police and the Tourist police, Korean and Canadian Embassy have been notified. We are also hiring a lawyer. Both my 6 month pregnant wife and I are now suffering from PTSD due to this incident. We were both victims of a worker who came through our 4th floor window through the ledge and opened the curtains and found us both naked. Yes, he came through the 4th floor!!! We were both shocked and now we are suffering through PTSD. We had to leave early since we couldn't trust the hotel and the staff. We felt unsafe in the Phillipines. I was very scared. Moreoever, the employee and hotel management didn't do anything to protect us and said that it was an accident. They kept siding with the employee. Very common to not take responsibility. They defended the worker and they said these mistakes happen. Thus, we filed a report with the Cebu Police and have also hired a lawyer. We believe the employee was either looking to steal things or he was spying on us or filming us to sell overseas. Please stay away and be very careful at these low end resorts. It is true what they say when you have to be careful in the Phillipines. Please be careful. This resort also doesn't have CCTV.
Brian
Brian, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 8, 2024
The good and the bad
The room was clean but in poor repair. The shower did not work and had luke warm water. There was a problem with the valve that changed from shower to bath, which was a weird set uo since there qas no option to have a bath in the walk in shower. The bed was relatively comfortable. There was only one putlet (for two plugs) in the whole room. They did not have an outlet in the bathroom. They even had a lamp without a place to plug in. So weird.
The staff was so nice and accommadating. They got us an extension with more outlets. They got us a ride to the airport. The views were nice. The pool looked beautiful but we did not go in. The breakfast was good as well.
So, i wanted to highlight the good and the bad. In my opinion the good dod not outweigh the bads unfortunately. I would try somewhere else next time.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Friendly and very helpful staff. Nice and quite oceanfront retreat.
Roberto Pacifico Cajigas
Roberto Pacifico Cajigas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2024
Staff exceeding pleasant, restaurant was excellent
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 3, 2024
Edgardo
Edgardo, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Beautiful property but no access to beach was a real shame.
Bruno
Bruno, 4-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 10, 2023
It's just an ok type of resort. Nothing special to write home about. The rooms are ok. Not really nice. Just ok. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dining options suck tho. The breakfast buffet is VERY limited on what you can eat. The dinner menu has options but not a lot. The best part of the entire resort is the pool since there isn't much of a beach. Particularly at low tide. The bathroom are really small and the shower just reeks of the smell of conditioned water. I just couldn't get the air conditioning right either. It was either to hot or to cold. What I hated the most is that NordTropic is just so isolated. You can't walk ANYWHERE. Nothing is close by. If you want to get away, you have to go by taxi or grab car. If you want other restaurant choices, again you have to drive out. There are much BETTER places in Cebu City Center. Close by everything within walking distance and in Cebu City Center, you have a lot more options.
Kevin
Kevin, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2023
A nice small property. Everyone working there was very nice. Place was clean.
Nothing else right around the resort. A 10 minute or so walk to the main street, or other larger resorts
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 24, 2023
Fantastic Affordable Resort Experience
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
Awesome Staff
TONI
TONI, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
The room had a great view of ocean and the folding glass doors opened completely sideways to expose the entire room. Food, friendliness and service fantastic. Grounds were manicured perfectly. I stay here all the time, and will be back soon. Everything in the room works and spotless. Bed was so comfortable I had a hard time leaving the room. I can go on and on, can't say enough, and nothing to say on the contrary.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2023
Clean and spacious condo unit. We got complimentary upgrade to sea view. Staff and service was excellent. Pool and grounds were clean and not crowded. Location is gated and not really walkable. Great stay overall!
Anna
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2023
Room was old. Beddings are old especially the pillows smells like “used” . Staff are nice , area is clean. This hotel is average and just okay
ANALIZA
ANALIZA, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2023
I was astonished that cooking was not allowed unless extra fees were paid. No " News," channels on TV. Leather sofa and love chair/reclining chair had a pungent smell and old. No information posted at the lobby for local tours or waterfront beach activities. Breakfast was a great disappointment, very limited selections and amount. No stores in the immediate vicinity to buy basic items. Water beach front had debris. On the positive side, happy cheerful personnel ready to assist, quite and clean facilities, nice view of the beach. Overall satisfactory, C- on the report card.
Daniel
Daniel, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2023
The Nordtropic Resort is a wonderful place to stay. The service is exceptional. I was treated like family. The rooms are lovely. The view of the beach from the balcony is spectacular. I enjoyed interacting with locals nearby and watching fishermen come and go daily. The chefs are outstanding and food affordable. I never left the resort to eat elsewhere, it was all so delicious and made with detail to match my preferences requested. I look forward to returning and bringing my daughter to explore more and play with the local kids. As an educator and author working from home online, the Nordtropic is exactly what I needed. I am forever grateful. ~ Paul F. Davis