Kaohsiung Street, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, Philippines | (618) 248-8274
Central location for business and leisure
Easy access to the airport and ferry terminal
Comfy, contemporary, air-conditioned rooms
All units have mini-fridges, LED TVs, and rainfall showers
Suites add open-plan living room/kitchens
Barkada-class rooms feature bunk beds
Breezy restaurant/bar with free breakfast buffet
Fitness center and in-room massages available
Four meeting spaces for business or social events
On-site convenience store, open 24 hours
Free parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi
No pool
Only two elevators for 15 floors
Opened in 2014, the Bayfront is a centrally located upper-middle-range property that caters to business travelers and garden-variety tourists; however, proximity to both the airport and seaport (a seven- and 17-minute drive respectively) also make it a practical choice for folks who are just passing through. Befitting the hotel’s age, its 168 rooms—available in four configurations—tick all the boxes in terms of modern comforts and equipment. On-site you’ll also find a restaurant, multiple meeting rooms plus a fitness center but, alas, there is no pool. If swimming is on your to-do list (or you simply want to take advantage of the sunny weather), consider upper midrange alternatives like the Henry Hotel Cebu, the Quest Cebu, the Cebu Parklane International, or the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino instead.
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Scene
A modern choice that’s at once fashionable and functional
Despite the absence of a pool, this 15-story hotel has a certain edge over other properties with the same star rating thanks to competitive rates and a contemporary atmosphere. The building’s asymmetrical architecture—aggressively angular in some places, gently rounded in others—immediately sets a 21st-century tone that carries on into the slick lobby. Although the space isn’t huge, carefully placed mirrors help create the illusion of size, and stylized benches poised beneath a curvaceous tray ceiling provide seating for guests as they wait to check in or out at a pair of semi-circular reception desks—a process that’s typically quick and painless. That’s a boon to the on-the-go business travelers who tend to book in here, as well as to vacationers, many of whom have children in tow.
Location
Convenient for business and leisure travelers as well as in-transit types
Most vacationers view Cebu City—which is home to the country’s second largest airport and its busiest seaport—as a launch pad for other places, so the Bayfront’s location is a convenient one. After all, the Cebu-Mactan Ferry Terminal is only seven minutes away by car and Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 17; better yet, a direct bus to the latter departs from a station that is a mere one-minute walk from the hotel. Sightseers who plan on sticking around a bit will find that the top city-center attractions are easily accessed, too. For instance, reminders of the Spanish-Colonial legacy—including Fort San Pedro, the Basilica del Santo Niño and Magellan's Cross—are all within an eight-minute drive. SM City Cebu (arguably the region’s best mall) is closer still. Business travelers, meanwhile, will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to the Cebu International Convention Center and Cebu I.T. Park, both of which can be reached in 10 minutes or less. If you have your own car, free parking is available on-site; if not, rental vehicles can be arranged. - One-minute walk to the SM MyBus Terminal
Rooms
Stylish contemporary rooms that are well-appointed and well-equipped
Covering between 290- and 624-square feet, the accommodations here are more design-oriented than you might expect given the price point. Done up in attractive earth or sea tones, they have a clean-lined contemporary look that belies their mid-range status. All qualify as well equipped, too, with standard-issue amenities including air-conditioning, mini-fridges, coffee/tea-making supplies, free bottled water, laptop safes, 32-inch LED TVs with international cable channels, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add extra perks (like ironing equipment and a second 48-inch TV) as well as separate open-plan living room/kitchens plus upgraded matching bathrooms with both walk-in rainfall showers and tubs as opposed to showers only. This being a family-friendly spot, bunk-bed rooms are available and crib are provided on request.
Features
Expect an all-day restaurant/bar plus a fitness center and meeting rooms.
The Bayfront has no pool (always a welcome perk in such a balmy climate); nor, despite the name, does it have any direct water access. But there is a small fitness center on the sixth floor that’s outfitted with a serviceable amount of cardio- and strength-training equipment. In-room massages can also be scheduled to work out your travel kinks. As for dining, the hotel features a surprisingly stylish restaurant/bar—Cafe Breeze, located just off the lobby—which serves a mix of local and international cuisine. This all-day eatery also doubles as the breakfast room where a limited selection of buffet items is laid out each morning at no charge. An on-site 7-Eleven offers other edible options around the clock. There are also event spaces for business or social functions that can accommodate up to 495 people. Additional features include a 24-hour reception area, 24-hour security, concierge/tour desks, laundry/dry-cleaning services, room service, free parking, plus free Wi-Fi throughout.
