Shangri-La celebrates Yuletide Bliss

Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu soars through mesmerizing galaxies and glimmering cheer as it celebrates the holidays with ‘Yuletide Bliss’, a generous bundle of five-star dining experiences and exhilarating recreational fun.


Inspired by the dreamy journey through starry skies, the seaside resort transforms into a whimsical oasis adorned with blue and gold, and accentuated with miniature hot-air balloon décor.


Yuletide Bliss commenced with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 24 at the Main Wing Lobby. Led by General Manager René D. Egle, the event was graced by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Hon. Paz Radaza, together with clients, guests and media partners. The ceremony featured an enthralling performance by Ballet Center and a jazz repertoire of Christmas songs by John Walt & Axel.


The holidays call for a feast and guests have a variety of options. Tides will have a Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at PHP2,650++ per person and a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet at PHP2,450++ per person. It includes free-flowing red, white and sparkling wine, plus a meaningful serenade by a Christmas Choir.

Italian restaurant Acqua and seafood al fresco Cowrie Cove will both have Christmas Eve Set Dinners available at PHP2,250++ per person and PHP2,650++ per person, respectively. Both are 4-course set menus inclusive of a celebratory glass of Prosecco.

For a breezy seaside nightcap, Waves Bar intensifies the enjoyment with Flair Tending Shows by its very own bar talents on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. and 9 p.m. Christmas Day in a tropical wonderland is all about fun under the sun. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, who will be coming at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day on a thrilling parasail ride to the beachfront.

As the resort welcomes 2018, tantalizing celebrations graciously abound. Tides will have a New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at PHP2,650++ person and a New Year’s Day Sparkling Dinner Buffet at PHP2,550++ per person. Both are inclusive of free-flowing wine and performances by a Flash Mob and Strolling Band.

Acqua’s New Year’s Eve Set Dinner is at PHP2,450++ per person while Cowrie Cove’s New Year’s Eve Set Dinner is at PHP2,950++ per person.

As the midnight of the New Year draws nearer, guests may dazzle the night away in lustrous glamour and astral wonder at the Under the Stars Countdown Party. It starts at 11 p.m. at The Marquee with door charge at PHP2,500 net per person. A spectacular fireworks display follows at the beachfront.

For inquiries or reservations, guests may call (63 32) 231 0288 or send an email to fbreservations.mac@shangri-la.com. For online updates, guests may also like and subscribe to facebook.com/ShangriLaMactan and follow @ShangriLaMactan and #AlwaysMerryHere on Twitter and Instagram.

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