{"id":3551,"date":"2017-02-24T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T02:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=3551"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T05:55:20","slug":"from-simple-to-one-of-cebus-best-cebu-white-sands-maribago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/cebu-white-sands-resort-and-spa","title":{"rendered":"Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa in Cebu: A Relaxed Beachfront Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa<\/strong> is a modest beachfront resort <\/strong>located on the east coast of Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu<\/strong>. What began as a simple day-use destination with coastal cottages has evolved into a full-service property, now offering 86 guest rooms across three main wings<\/strong>, each designed to suit different types of travelers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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At the core of the resort is Anahata Spa<\/strong>, a wellness sanctuary inspired by Boracay\u2019s award-winning Mandala Spa<\/strong>. Its therapists undergo rigorous training under a former Mandala Spa consultant<\/strong>, ensuring consistent service quality. Signature treatments include the Anahata Signature Massage<\/strong>, exclusive to the spa, and the traditional Hilot<\/strong>, a deep-tissue Filipino massage rooted in pre-colonial healing practices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The resort emphasizes a home-like atmosphere grounded in Filipino hospitality<\/strong>, supported by a team of long-serving staff<\/strong> who contribute to a warm and personalized guest experience.<\/p>\n

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Its accommodations are spread across three distinct wings: Heritage, Courtyard, and Mabuhay<\/strong>, each reflecting a different design approach. The Heritage Wing<\/strong> highlights a traditional Filipino home aesthetic<\/strong>, while the Courtyard Wing<\/strong> features a minimalist layout<\/strong> and provides convenient access to Anahata Spa<\/strong>, ideal for guests seeking ease and comfort.<\/p>\n

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Facilities include two swimming pools<\/strong>, with one open to day-use guests<\/strong>, maintaining the resort\u2019s original offering. Dining options are led by Patio Gavino<\/strong>, serving international cuisine<\/strong>, and Buena Vista Restaurant<\/strong>, a beachfront venue that also functions as a sports bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Guests can also arrange activities such as island hopping, scu<\/strong>ba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, paddle boating, snorkeling, and fishing<\/strong> through the resort\u2019s in-house services.<\/p>\n

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For private gatherings, the resort offers access to Islas Tres Rosas<\/strong>, a privately-owned three-islet cluster located approximately 30 minutes from the resort<\/strong>, providing a more exclusive and scenic setting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa features 86 guest rooms across three wings, a well-regarded Anahata Spa, and access to water activities and private island experiences for a laid-back coastal stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3557,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,8,513],"tags":[4002,4004,4005,4006,4007,4009,4010,4012],"class_list":["post-3551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cebu","category-hotel","category-cebu-part-1-2017","tag-mactan-island","tag-cebu-white-sands-resort-and-spa","tag-lapu-lapu-city-cebu","tag-cebu-beachfront-resort","tag-mactan-accommodation","tag-spa-resort-philippines","tag-cebu-island-activities","tag-cebu-travel-guide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3551"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19340,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3551\/revisions\/19340"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}