A 24-Hour Luxury Staycation at NUSTAR Cebu

Day 1 — NUSTAR Hotel, Dining & Skydeck

Keep the stay centered on NUSTAR Hotel and its connected mall. The creator’s visit included afternoon tea, dinner, evening lounge service, breakfast, the pools and gym, casino and shopping areas, and the Skydeck. Lounge service times given during the visit were afternoon tea from 2:30–4:30 p.m. and evening cocktails from 5:30–7:30 p.m.; breakfast was offered at the Executive Club Lounge, with the widest selection reported at Fili Cafe, which can be busy at peak hours. Check current availability…

1. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   Check into the Signature Seaview Room. The review describes a 54-square-meter standard room, 24/7 butler service accessed through the phone, complimentary coffee, tea, and water, and a room rate of about PHP 15,000–20,000 per night. Ask the butler about the in-room dining menu and the bubble-bath service.

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2. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   Afternoon tea is served at the lobby lounge. The creator found a modest selection of tea, coffee, soft drinks, and finger food, included with the room during the visit; the stated service window was 2:30–4:30 p.m.

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3. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   Explore the mall’s dining directory before choosing a meal. The creator noted a Taiwan shabu-shabu restaurant, several named restaurants, and a level-three food court with more affordable options. The mall also has a Timezone beside the food court.

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4. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   The creator singled out Yeonwha by KAYA for premium Korean barbecue. The meal described included charcoal-cooked short ribs, rice, sides, sauces, iced tea, pumpkin porridge, white and regular kimchi, potato salad, cucumber salad, and pork meatballs with vegetable pancake. The quoted set price was PHP 2,850 for two.

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5. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   Other named dining choices listed at the mall were Cafe Laguna for Filipino classics, Lemongrass, Texas Roadhouse, Koshima by Nonki for Japanese food, Lucky Lantern for Chinese food, and No Mah for pizza and pasta. Treat these as options rather than a single meal stop.

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6. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   Starbucks was also identified among the mall’s dining options. Use it as a coffee stop if it suits your plans.

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7. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   The level-three food court was described as having varied food at a more affordable price point than the premium restaurants. Timezone is next to it.

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8. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   Timezone sits beside the food court, making it an easy add-on while exploring the mall.

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9. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

   The Executive Club Lounge is on the 23rd floor. During the visit, evening cocktails ran from 5:30–7:30 p.m. and included cocktails or mocktails, beer, fruit, sandwiches, sweets, salad, sushi, chicken, quiche Lorraine, pizza, and other hot and cold selections. The lounge can fill up, so allow time for seating.

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10. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

    Breakfast was available in the lobby lounge, Executive Club Lounge, and Fili Cafe. Fili Cafe was described as having the widest selection, though it can get busy during peak hours. The buffet items named included Korean braised chicken and fish, pork lechon, pork homba, seafood with peppercorns, beef chow mein, steamed and garlic rice, congee, pastries, mango pound cake, cold cuts, cheese, pancakes, bacon, tocino, sausages, hash browns, bangus, cereals, juice, and coffee.

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11. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

    The hotel has multiple pools: the creator described an infinity pool facing the sea, another pool on the opposite side, and a larger, busier pool on the fifth floor. The fourth-floor pool was described as shallow and suitable for a quick dip.

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12. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

    The hotel gym is beside the pool and was described as open 24 hours, so guests can fit in a workout at any time.

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13. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

    The casino was described as large, busy, and open 24/7. Filming inside was not allowed during the visit.

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14. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

    The mall includes luxury retail. Brands specifically seen or named during the visit were Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Bulgari, and Dior.

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15. NUSTAR Hotel CebuNUSTAR Hotel Cebu, Kawit Island, South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines

    The Skydeck is on the 26th floor and has panoramic Cebu views and a glass walkway. The introductory price during the visit was PHP 500, and staff said online booking was usually required, although they could also assist on site. The creator visited at noon and found the exposed deck very sunny; the allotted visit was 15 minutes, though the experience itself was brief.

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