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FEEL. Tired of “spas” that are just 4 walls in a high-rise? Discover one of Asia’s most elaborate spa complexes combined with caring hands. Mogambo Springs is a resort within the resort, a destination in its own right. Hot, cold, and saltwater pools, needle-shower, waterfall, sauna, steam-bath, manicure, hair-trim, and full range of therapies.

MORE space per guest than any other resort in the world anywhere near this price range. 11 has. (28 acres) for 250 rooms. Just a bit cooler, literally, than all other resorts in Cebu. The central lagoons act both as a heat sink and a solar reflector; dense landscaping provides shade and releases heat by evaporation.

Fewer insects than most tropical resorts. Environmentally-neutral bio-attractants and mechanical traps.

SMELL. Stop, and SMELL the roses (figuratively).

Tired of soul-less chain resorts of the “been to one, been to them all” variety? Then journey with us into the World of Plantation Bay.

Take the time to notice the many subtle and unexpected delights of a resort built to delight, rather than merely suffice – the cooling shade of a majestic Philippine acacia, original art and evocative architectural details in our dining outlets, quiet corners for smooching or meditation, a Lobby that whispers in travel metaphors, gargoyles hidden in rockwork, daily-changing theme breakfast buffets, custom bathtubs built for two, informative and witty building and botanical signage, a Margarita that’s better than any you’ll find in Mexico, a rare style of understated service no longer found except in aristocratic Old World homes. . .

And the actual changing fragrances of jasmine, dama de noche, frangipani, palo maria, and other flowering plants and trees.

Plantation Bay is a Non-Smoking property, but comfortable, lighted, ventilated smoking kiosks are conveniently located near key outdoor walkway intersections.

HEAR. Peace and Quiet. Tired of screaming children, thundering telephone talking, tinny electronic whining everywhere? Plantation Bay understands that you can’t relax with all of these noises assaulting you. In fact, you’re going on holiday to escape those noises, aren’t you? So why pick a “resort” that doesn’t care? Plantation Bay has strict policies against noise-making, and unlike most other hotels in the world actually enforces those policies. and isn’t fazed by threats of social-media retaliation.

Ill-behaved, self-entitled people, parents who can’t control their children, and the telephone-addicted, please take note: you will NOT be happy here. Please book somewhere else.

But for everyone else who wants a real break from your high-stress life, we’re the resort for you.

THINK. Tired of hotel “dynamic pricing”, surprise charges, and getting stuck in hotels that don’t look anything like their websites or have some major drawback they didn’t fairly disclose (but won’t give a refund)?

Choose Plantation Bay. Fixed, predictable prices. No price-gouging. And a money-back guarantee. Money-back guarantee? Yes. Keep reading.

Polished service from well-trained staff. Spacious, modern guestrooms with charming plantation touches. Extensive leisure facilities and activities for all ages. Lovely views from almost every room. Experienced travelers expect to pay US$ 800 or more per roomnight for a destination resort of this quality level, and are astonished at how moderate Plantation Bay’s prices are.

The explanation? Most hotels pay huge royalties to use a brand name. Most hotels are heavily-mortgaged. Most hotels are run by college graduates over-specialized in hospitality but less equipped for effective general management, and who move properties every three years. All of these factor into room rates.

Plantation Bay doesn’t belong to a chain. It has Zero bank debts. And its owners have business and economics master’s degrees from Columbia, Harvard, and Yale. They have extensive personal backgrounds in high-net-worth living on four continents, and now almost 30 years’ experience running one of the most distinctive 5-star resorts in the world — from the user’s (guest’s) viewpoint, not a chain’s.

We spend when appropriate (e.g., international training for staff), but don’t waste money chasing fads (e.g., pillow menus) or fighting with a labor union (management is so proactive about employee welfare, we don’t have one). These considerable savings are passed on to you, the customer.

Money-Back Guarantee! Only for Direct Bookings through this website, if upon arrival you decide you’re not happy here, say so within 4 hours of checking in, and YOU’RE OFF THE HOOK. We’ll give you your money back, help you book elsewhere in Metro Cebu, and take you there for free. (Not applicable to special offers explicitly described as non-refundable.) And, again only for Direct Bookings, if you need to cut your stay short, we will minimize your financial loss by giving you your choice of an equal number of roomnight credits, or a 50% refund for your unused days. I want more details.