Santa Cruz

Cebu City

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Photo by Francis Redillas
Photo by Francis Redillas

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center featuring a garden

Ayala Center

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Magellan's Cross
Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
Philippines Taoist Temple featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Cebu Taoist Temple

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Sirao Flower Garden

Sirao Flower Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sirao Flower Garden

Things to do

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

RM323
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

RM493
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

RM435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

RM412
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

RM294
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Snorkeling in the islands of Mactan

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

RM357
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is RM791 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM791
RM971 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,032 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is RM385 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM385
RM434 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,045 reviews)
"location"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

5 out of 5
M L Quezon Highway, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is RM713 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
RM713
RM798 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect for family bonding."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is RM798 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM798
RM990 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
"Everything well organize and good atmosphere"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is RM271 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
RM271
RM330 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
"Excellent sauna and steam room as well as pool n resto bar on 3rd floor. Great job by Anthony and Jason overseeing the pool area and solid fitness center. Also wonderful check out experience by Mae! Very professional, friendly and quick. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM436 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
RM436
RM535 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The customer service was amazing. Parking was very easy. The room was clean, and they gave us a complimentary mango. the pool was clean, and the beach was perfect. The A/C in the room was very cold. I will stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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Cogon Ramos

While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cogon Ramos
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Sambag II

Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.

Sambag II
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Sambag I

When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sambag I
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Zapatera

While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.

Zapatera
Cebu which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Capitol Site

3/5(6 area reviews)

When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Capitol Site
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Camputhaw

If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.

Camputhaw

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