Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel

The view: Ocean sunrises and endless horizons

Seek out the palm tree-flanked Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel and you’ll be instantly charmed by the property’s lemon-yellow decor and terracotta roof. Located on Mactan Island, this private beachfront resort has been a haven for sun seekers for three decades and serves as an ideal base from which to explore Mactan’s coral-filled water and meet its famed whale sharks.

The airy design of the rooms is inspired by both the Philippines’ Spanish heritage and local traditions – book the Sunrise Corner Junior Suite to see the sun break over the horizon from your terrace. And whenever you’re feeling peckish, grab a table at Luna, the resort’s tapas bar, or at , where you can try Filipino classics like sisig, kare kare and kinilaw – the latter being the Philippines’ coconut milk-based take on ceviche.

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