The 20 Cheapest Quarantine Hotels in Cebu, Philippines

The Philippines is not currently open to international tourists. However, the country is allowing the return of overseas Filipino workers, their families (as long as they are travelling together), foreign officials and diplomats as well as foreign citizens with Filipino citizenship. (See here for more information on the latest travel restrictions for the Philippines.)

When arriving in the Philippines, all travellers are required to quarantine for 14 days, with 10 of those being in a government-approved quarantine hotel. (Recently, the quarantine was shortened from 14 to 7 days for travellers who are fully vaccinated.)

Below, we take a look at the best value for money quarantine hotels in Cebu City for those who have international flights arriving on the island of Cebu. The hotels are listed from cheapest to most expensive and are all under 2,000 PHP or $40 USD per night. (Be sure to check out our “Top Picks” below for best value for money options!)

• See full list of hotels here via Philippine Airlines.
• See full list of hotels here via Mactan Cebu Airport.

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Quarantine Hotels in Cebu: Under 2,000 PHP ($40 US) per night

$USD to Philippines Peso: Approx. $1 USD = 50 pesos.

1. In and Go Hotel

• Single – 1,399 PHP per night 
• Double – 1,699 PHP per night
• Airport Transfer – 1,000 PHP per person / one way
• Includes – Daily packed meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner

A decent budget choice that’s good value for money. The In and Go Hotel, with a traffic light colour scheme of red, green and yellow, comes across as a very cheerful hotel with friendly staff to boot. For the price above, they offer a  bright, clean, AC room with cable TV, hot shower, kettle and 24-hour WIFI. There is also a 24/7 nurse available on-site.

• Contact In and Go Hotel via their Facebook page.

2. Hotel Pier Cuatro

• Single – 1,400 PHP per night 
• Double – 1,800 PHP per night
• Airport Transfer – 750 PHP for 1-2 persons / one way
• Includes – Full board meals

Hotel Pier Cuatro is a 2-star budget hotel that offers one of the most affordable full-board quarantine packages in Cebu. While it gets mostly good reviews, there are some reports of the rooms being rather old and in need of renovation. However, the staff are warm and welcoming and the breakfasts are good. At the beginning of 2021, they were accredited by the Department of Tourism and MCIA (Mactan Cebu International Airport) as one of the official quarantine hotels for travellers.

• Contact Hotel Pier Cuatro via their Facebook page.

3. St. Mark Hotel – TOP PICK!

• 1,500 PHP per night (superior 19m2)
• 1,750 PHP per night (deluxe 22m2)
• 1,950 PHP per night (deluxe plus 23m2)
• Additional 750 PHP per day for full board meals
• Airport Transfer – 800 PHP (car), 1500 PHP (van)

Marketing their hotel as ‘affordable luxury’, St. Mark Hotel is a little smarter than the previously mentioned hotels. They’re a 3-star hotel that normally attracts business travellers and have been welcoming returning OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) for several months. Their rooms follow a straightforward, basic design and come with AC, WIFI, coffee maker, LCD TV, hairdryer and spacious work desk. With wooden floors and comfortable furnishings, this hotel is a cosy and extremely affordable choice for your quarantine stay. 

• Contact St. Mark Hotel via their Facebook page.

4. Escenario Central Hotel – TOP PICK!

• 1,500 PHP per night (single room)
• Includes – Full board meals

“Best little basic hotel”, said one reviewer from Australia on Agoda.com. The Escario Central Hotel offers quarantine stays for a good price with spotless, stylish rooms and friendly, helpful staff. They have a so-called ‘red’ and ‘orange room’ set up for quarantine purposes. The room is 18m2 and has AC, WIFI, hot shower and TV with satellite and cable channels. It’s quiet at night so you can sleep easily after your flight and the hotel is just under 10km from Mactan Airport. Reviews on Agoda and Booking.com are excellent.

• Contact Escario Central Hotel via their Facebook page.

5. New Era Pension Inn (AKA Red Doorz near Landers Superstore Cebu City)

• 1,500 PHP per night (single room)
• Includes – Full board meals

This basic hotel is cheap and cheerful, offering clean AC rooms with flat-screen cable TV and desk for working. There is a private bathroom with a hot shower, free toiletries and clean towels. One thing to point out about this hotel is that some people have said that there is a lot of noise at night from doors opening and you can hear other guests because of the thin walls. 

• Contact New Era Pension Inn via their Facebook page.

6. Ford’s Inn Cebu

• Single – 1,650 PHP per night (Promo Price = 1,500 PHP per night)
• Double – 480 PHP for extra person
• Airport Transfer – 600 PHP per person / one way

Another very basic budget hotel in Cebu for quarantine is Ford’s Inn, which recently rebranded as OYO 465 Ford’s Inn. The hotel ensures a ‘sanitised stay’ with all staff wearing masks and practising social distancing and the property disinfected regularly. Rooms are bright, clean and spacious and the WIFI is strong. 

• Contact Ford’s Inn via their Facebook page.

7. NS Royal Hotel – TOP PICK!

• 1,799 PHP per night (single room)
• 1,899 PHP per night
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport Transfer – 1,200 PHP (car), 1500 PHP (van)

Quite a big, smart hotel right in the heart of Cebu with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. The rooms are ‘exceptionally clean’ as one guest put it and well equipped with everything you may need during your quarantine stay. The staff here are very friendly so if you need anything that you don’t already find in your room, be sure to ask. 

• See reviews on Booking.com.
• Contact NS Royal Hotel via their Facebook page.

8. Sky Blue Hotel

• 1,800 PHP per night (standard)
• 2,250 PHP per night (deluxe)
• 2,550 PHP per night (superior)
• Includes – Full board meals and airport transfer

Located in the heart of Cebu’s business district, this hotel is a basic, budget hotel that caters to quarantining guests. The rooms are bright and comfortable and the staff are very welcoming. Each room has AC, hot shower, fast WIFI, flat-screen TV and desk for working. The rooms are various sizes so be sure to choose depending on your requirements. Unlike other hotels on this list, the airport transfer is included in the price. They are also very prompt at responding to enquiries via their Facebook page. 

• Contact Sky Blue Hotel via their Facebook page.

9. Golden Valley Hotel

• 1,800 PHP per night (single)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport Transfer – 800 PHP (car), 1200 PHP (van)

Located in downtown Cebu, near Cebu Cathedral, Golden Valley is a very pleasant hotel with helpful staff and a friendly atmosphere. The rooms are tastefully designed and the food is varied with Filipino and Western options. Reviews are very good across all of the booking platforms and many customers comment on ‘value for money’. Some customers seem to have had a problem connecting to the WIFI, so if you need to ‘work from home’ at this hotel, maybe it’s not the best choice for you.

• Contact Golden Valley Hotel  via their Facebook page.

10. S Hotel and Residences

• 1,850 PHP per night (single)
• 2,200 PHP per night (double)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport Transfer – 800 PHP (1 person), 1200 PHP (2 people)

Rooms at the S Hotel and Residences are clean, basic and streamlined. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, kettle, desk, wardrobe, free bottled water and toiletries. Not all of the rooms have windows so be sure to request one for a more enjoyable quarantine stay. The staff are friendly and available to cater to your every need. All in all, a very good value for money quarantine hotel. 

• Contact S Hotel and Residences  via their Facebook page.

11. Yello Hotel – TOP PICK!

• 1,988 PHP per night (single)
• 2,688 PHP per night (twin)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport Transfer – 850 PHP (1 person), 1500 PHP (van: 2-5 people)

Calling themselves a ‘smart and design’ hotel, Yello is a fun and modern hotel located in the heart of Cebu. The rooms are clean, bright and spacious and there is a lot of greenery to be seen from the windows, making your quarantine stay more relaxing. The bed has a super comfortable 10-inch memory foam mattress. If you want more space and comfort, go for the 36m2 executive room with two large beds and a bathtub. The WIFI is also super fast.

• See reviews on Booking.com.
• Contact Yello Hotel  via their Facebook page.

More Quarantine Hotels in Cebu (2,000 – 2,500 PHP per night)

12. Rianne Hotel and Suites

• 2,200 PHP per night (single)
• 2,850 PHP per night (double)
• 3,650 PHP per night (family package)
• Includes – Full board meals and airport transfer (one way)
• Contact Rianne Hotel and Suites via their Facebook page.

13. Hotel Fortuna

• 2,000 PHP per night (single)
• 2,500 PHP per night (single deluxe)
• 3,000 PHP per night (single superior)
• Includes – Full board meals and airport transfer (one way)
• Contact Hotel Fortuna via their Facebook page.

14. MJ Hotel and Suites

• 2,100 PHP per night (single)
• 2,600 PHP per night (double)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport transfer = 1,000 PHP (one way)
• Contact MJ Hotel and Suites via their Facebook page.

15. Crown Regency Guadalupe

• 2,100 PHP per night (single)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport transfer = 1,500 PHP (one way), 3,950 PHP (van)
• Contact Crown Regency via their Facebook page.

16. Summit Circle Hotel

• 2,200 PHP per night (single)
• 2,800 PHP per night (double)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport transfer = 1,000 PHP (one way)
• Contact Summit Circle Hotel via their Facebook page.

17. Sarrosa International Hotel and Residential Suites

• 2,300 PHP per night (single)
• Includes – Full board meals and airport transfer (round trip)
• See reviews on Booking.com.
• Contact Sarrosa Internationl Hotel via their Facebook page.

18. Griffin Hotel and Suites

• 2,500 PHP per night (single)
• 2,900 PHP per night (double)
• Includes – Full board meals and airport transfer (one way)
• Contact Griffin Hotel and Suites via their Facebook page.

19. Summit Galleria Cebu

• 2,500 PHP per night (single)
• 3,100 PHP per night (double)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport transfer = 1,000 PHP (one way)
• See reviews on Booking.com.
• Contact Summit Galleria Cebu via their Facebook page.

20. Bayfront Hotel Cebu – North Reclamation

• 2,500 PHP per night (single)
• 2,950 PHP per night (double)
• Includes – Full board meals
• Airport transfer = 750 PHP (car) 1,600 (van) (one way)
• See reviews on Booking.com.
• Contact Bayfront Hotel Cebu via their Facebook page.

Terms and conditions of hotel quarantine in Cebu

1. All guests must pre-register before check-in and fill in the StaySafe Health Declaration Form before check-in.
2. Guests who are staying for quarantine must stay inside the room only.
3. Full payment must be settled upon check-in.