1521 Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (101 reviews)
3 M.L. Quezon National Highway, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas, 6015 , Lapu-Lapu , PH

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Front entrance ramp
Free beach shuttle
Free beach club on site
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast
Cons:
Limited amenities and attractions nearby
Room maintenance issues in some cases
High shuttle service cost

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel, with many mentioning the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
7.9
Service was generally praised by guests for being friendly and helpful, although some mentioned issues with shuttle services and staff responsiveness.
Location
6.7
The hotel's location received mixed feedback, with some guests finding it convenient for the airport, while others felt limited in terms of nearby amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms were generally comfortable and equipped with necessary amenities, though a few guests reported maintenance issues and unpleasant odors in specific rooms.
Amenities
7.2
Guests found the amenities satisfactory, though some mentioned the lack of a hot tub and live entertainment as drawbacks.
Value for Money
6.9
Opinions varied regarding the value for money, with some guests feeling the shuttle service was overpriced while others considered it reasonable.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast and food quality were generally positively reviewed, with some guests suggesting a wider variety of options.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others, citing cleanliness, friendly staff, and comfort as key highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-27 02:30

Property Description

Discover a tranquil oasis at 1521 Hotel & Spa, where luxury meets relaxation in the heart of Lapu-Lapu.

Indulge in Ultimate Relaxation
Unwind in our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages that will leave you feeling refreshed. After your treatments, dip into one of our two outdoor pools or lounge at the private beach, soaking up the sun.

Gourmet Dining Experiences
Savor exquisite culinary delights at Joey's Table and our other dining establishments. Whether it's a leisurely continental breakfast or a nightcap at the bar/lounge, your taste buds will embark on a delightful journey.

Comfortable & Modern Accommodations
Our 53 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with Smart TVs, minibars, and rainfall showerheads to enhance your comfort. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy the convenience of local calls from your room.

Escape to bliss at 1521 Hotel & Spa—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Health & Safety

    Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 101 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 7.9
Location: 6.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
A
Alexander
10
Pros:

Very clean and nice! 👍

2025-02-01 via Nuitee
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Rachel partner
8
Pros:

Clean and a quiet place

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
H
howard
10
Pros:

Room is clean and staff are friendly

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
A
alexandru partner
8
Pros:

Close to the airport, they have a good restaurant downstairs, but nothing else in the vicinity.

2025-01-23 via Nuitee
T
Timothy partner
6
Pros:

There was no sauna or spa services as advertised and only one pool. Breakfast was good, but expensive. The staff were very friendly. Continuous playing of the Sinulog song.

2025-01-21 via Nuitee
R
Ronald partner
10
Pros:

Friendly attentive staff, pool towels brought to us when we sat at pool very accommodating. Hot delicious breakfast buffet. Nothing to complain about at all. Excellent.

2025-01-18 via Nuitee
J
Jean family
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels I have visited in Cebu, I will be sure to return again and again

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
D
Drew
4
Pros:

First -- the staff and service are excellent. The restaurant staff are also excellent, as well as the self-serve breakfast buffet (small buffet but very good and included in the price of the room).

Not so good - the listing on Expedia shows pictures a beach property which is also owned by the hotel. However, this hotel is nowhere near the beach and is actually on a busy, noisy highway with unattractive surroundings. Also, the neighboring property has really loud karaoke, even late at night and it is difficult to sleep here. The noise woke me up at 1am. The property appeared under a search that was filtered for 4-star hotels, however, it is actually only a 2-star hotel. Expedia is at fault for this. Do not trust the Expedia listings.

2024-12-28 via Nuitee
K
K
10
Pros:

As expected for a hotel close to the airport. Clean, staff were friendly and helped arrange a ride to Maya Port (Vincent was a great driver). Room right beside the pool so no privacy if we wanted to open windows. Food options at on site restaurant were fair if not a bit pricey for dinner (we waited a loong time but given they had another 2 large parties dining). Overall would stay again if in the area.

2024-12-27 via Nuitee
D
Dillon
8
Pros:

The staff here were absolutely excellent. They were very kind, helpful, and accommodating. I enjoyed my stay. There is a wonderful restaurant, Joey's Table, attached with an international menu. I was missing home ordered some European and American leaning dishes: Caesar salad, calamari, chocolate croissant, linguine carbonara, and their breakfast buffet. All were executed very well with high quality ingredients.

The hotel has a nice simple pool and offer a free shuttle to their other property which has beach access and an additional larger, infinity pool.

The only thing I wish this place had was hotter water. I know Western's like hotter showers than most of the world. I am being nitpicky. They use a instant water heater like most of the places I stayed at in the Philippines. However, some places had adjustable heaters. To the best of my knowledge this one did not have adjustments.

This is a well managed property. You will enjoy your stay here.

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
R
Ross
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Picked for roof top terrace which was lovely but unfortunately no bar or food service there. Restaurant on ground floor was very good.

2024-12-22 via Nuitee
J
JIMMY WAYNE partner
8
Pros:

Advertised airport shuttle, but not available unless you schedule it in advance, and there’s other issues with the shuttle.

2024-12-21 via Nuitee
J
JIMMY WAYNE
6
Pros:

Rooftop lounge, but not available every night.

2024-12-21 via Nuitee
V
Vernon
6
Pros:

It's a room, that's about it.

2024-12-16 via Nuitee
V
Vincent
6
Pros:

Restaurant has limited menu

2024-12-12 via Nuitee
R
Richard
6
Pros:

Clean room. Remote was not operating properly
It would not affect the volume. Shower door is put in in an odd. The property is expensive in the restaurant. I would not recommend staying in the property. I would recommend staying at the other property on the beach

2024-12-12 via Nuitee
J
John family
10
Pros:

The food was excellent ! Actually the best hotel food i have had in many years. The staff and cleanliness was excellent also.

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
E
Edwar friends
10
Pros:

I was great place the staff is so friendly and helpful and the food it’s delicious

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
O
Owen friends
6
Pros:

This hotel has a strict no visitor guest policy regardless if you book a room for 2.

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Great hotel and Joeys Place was so good.
I think i ate every meal there while i was there.
Great staff and the rooms are so clean.

2024-11-19 via Nuitee