Saturday, February 2, 2013

Pitstop: PORTOFINO Resort

I can't remember if I've been here before prior to our recent escapade here, but I'll tell you that this beach really seem so familiar to me. Well, if the view appears familiar to you and you remember being here, then you must be right in saying "THAT'S PORTINO RESORT".


Last July, we celebrated the 28th birthday of my sister at Portofino Island Resort located in Mactan Cebu, Philippines. That's within a 10-15 minute ride from Mactan International Airport and 30-40 minutes from Cebu or Mandaue. 

RATES
GAZEBO (w/ 2 tables & 12 chairs) PHP 
1,700.00 
SHADE SAILS (w/ 2 tables & 12 chairs) 
PHP 1,400.00
Movable Tent w/ 2 tables & 12 chairs (first come, first serve only) 
PHP 1,400.00
Table Set w/ 1 table & 6 chairs (first come, first serve only) 
PHP 350.00
Extra table - PHP 140.00
Extra chair - PHP 35.00


Portofino offers different activities for its adventurous guests. 

ACTIVITIES/SERVICES

Jet ski rate 
3,000.00 per hour 
1,500.00 per 30 mins.
(maximum of 2 persons only)

Banana Boat ride
4,500.00 per hour
(maximum of 6 persons only)

Sunset Cruising in style
1,750.00 per head 
(minimum of 10 persons only)
Inclusion: barbeque or ihaw-ihaw on the spot (menu selections is available upon booking), 1 case of beer and 1 case of softdinks, free onboard entertaintment (serenade).
Travel Time: from 3pm up to 6pm

Aquanaut Seawalking
PHP 999.00 per head per hour and underwater photo is for PHP 350.00 only (optional). 

Island Hopping Destinations
Olanggo Island, Sulpa Island and Hilutungan Island

Dive shop/ Diving school
Different diving courses : from Intro Dive to Openwater Drive.
The happy dive shop is Japanese-owned shop and is composed of a team of professional Filipino and Japanese instructors. Rates are confidential. For inquiries, guest/s can directly contact the Marine sports In-charge. 


Here's a picture of the Aquapark Adventure that you could try out. :) 

Aquapark Adventure 
300.00 per hour per head.

Zipline
Rates: 150.00 per person
Distance: The zipline ride is 140 meters long (from end to end) and 20 ft (from the ground)

Island Hopping
Rates: PHP 3,500pesos (maximum of 20 persons only)
Inclusions: boat rentals only, BYOP (food and drinks not included)
Travel Time: from 8 A.M. – 4 P.M


My family while enjoying the rainy day of July at Portofino beach. Sorry for the small-sized photos. Our pictures are quite crappy because my sister edited the photos and I haven't found the original copies. Teehee   :)
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PORTOFINO BEACH RESORT
Mactan Island, Cebu
(032) 495-7768
Check site for more info: http://www.portofinobeachresortcebu.com/

GOOD

- Clean waters
- Offers many activities 
- the life guard can really be seen

Not-so-good

- Kinda crowded since the resort's already popular
- rocky shores(for me)
- Higher rates for gazebos and table sets compared to other resorts
- comfort rooms are not that clean

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