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Maribago Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches you can reach quickly and directly from Cebu City. Depending on traffic, it takes 25–45 minutes from downtown to this beach on the offshore island of Mactan.
What awaits you at Maribago Beach on Mactan Island and how to get there is what we’ll cover in this detailed guide.
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Location & how to get to Maribago Beach
Maribago Beach is on Mactan Island, just outside Cebu. You can get to the beach by scooter or taxi; from the city it takes around 30–50 minutes, depending on traffic. Maribago Beach can only be reached through the Bluewater Beach Resort.
Address: Buyong, Maribago Mactan Island PH, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015, Philippines
Admission fee at Maribago Beach
Because Maribago Beach is, as already mentioned, part of Bluewater Resort, access to this private beach unfortunately comes with a fee. Anyone who wants to go to Maribago Beach has to buy a so-called Day Pass at Bluewater Resort. You can do this directly at reception, or book online via Klook* and, depending on the exchange rate, save a little.
Admission to Maribago Beach: 1,600 PHP per person on weekdays and 2,600 PHP per person on weekends.
Where to book: Directly at reception on site or here via Klook*.
What’s included in the price:
- 1,600 PHP credit to spend at the restaurant, or enrollment in the all-you-can-eat buffet
- Pool access
- Towels
- A sun lounger on the beach (if available)
- Various promo offers at the beach bar
What is there to do at Maribago Beach?
Maribago Beach is a very clean and well-kept private beach. On site there are a few sun loungers, a bar, a restaurant, and the Bluewater Resort hotel complex behind them.
The water at Maribago Beach is clear and clean, and the sandy beach is well maintained and completely free of trash. Nets have also been stretched across the bay at Maribago Beach, apparently to keep out much of the jellyfish that are more common at other beaches around Mactan Island.
Maribago Beach is also a good starting point for water sports, boat trips, and dive excursions. There’s a small dive shop on the beach as well as providers of snorkeling tours, jet skis, banana boats, and other water activities.
Is a visit to Maribago Beach worth it?
Because Maribago Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Mactan Island, we definitely think a visit is worth it. Especially if you plan to spend the whole day at the beach, the 1,600 PHP admission fee is reasonable. We advise against a weekend visit, though, because then another 1,000 PHP is added.
The beach is definitely very clean and well kept, and at least on weekdays it’s not too busy. So you can relax properly and escape the bustle of Cebu City.
Tip: Because of its proximity to Cebu Airport, Bluewater Resort is an ideal base for arrivals and departures. If you stay here for your first or last days, you can of course use the beach completely free of charge!
- Book Bluewater Resort Mactan on Booking.com*
- Book Bluewater Resort Mactan on Agoda*
- Compare prices for Bluewater Resort Mactan on our platform*
Additional reading tip
Mactan Island beaches, activities, tips & stays
Still have questions about Maribago Beach on Mactan Island? Feel free to leave a comment – we’ll definitely get back to you!