Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort placed third in the Philippines’ Beach, Island + Upcountry Resorts category at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, reaffirming its place among the country’s leading resort destinations.
The beachfront property is part of the Robinsons Hotels and Resorts portfolio, the hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC). Located within the Amisa mixed-use development in Mactan, Cebu, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort ranked highest among the Cebu properties included in the category.
Organized by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau, the Luxury Awards Asia Pacific recognize leading hotels, resorts, spas, pools, airlines, cruises, travel agencies, and other travel experiences across the region. Nominees are selected by the publication’s editors and expert contributors, with winners determined through reader voting.
“We are honored by this recognition from Travel + Leisure’s readers, whose support reflects the care and consistency our te
ms bring to every guest stay,” said Barun Jolly, Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. “Our service ethos is Hospitality by Heart, and at Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort, that promise comes to life through heartfelt service, a strong sense of place, and experiences shaped by Cebu.”
Laurent Betourne, General Manager of Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort, said the honor also belongs to the resort team. “Our colleagues bring warmth, attention to detail, and genuine care to every guest experience, and this is what defines Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu,” Betourne said. “We are proud to share the beauty of Cebu in a seaside setting that brings together Thai-inspired graciousness, Filipino hospitality, and moments our guests remember long after they leave.”
Set on the northern tip of the Punta Engaño Peninsula, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort gives guests a front-row view of Magellan Bay and a relaxed gateway to Cebu’s coastal and cultural attractions. Guests can enjoy the resort’s 100-meter infinity pool and sandy beachfront to quiet time at Namm Spa, sunset drinks at The View or Sunset Sports Bar, and dinners that range from international and local flavors at Tradewinds Café to Thai cuisine at Benjarong.
The property also offers 272 rooms and suites for leisure and business travelers, wellness and leisure facilities, a fitness center, kids’ Fun Zone, and event spaces led by the pillarless Dusit Ballroom for conferences, weddings, and social gatherings. Its location in Mactan places guests in one of the country’s best-known island destinations, with access to Cebu’s tourism, business, and cultural attractions.
The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 ranking adds to Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort’s international recognitions, following its Michelin Key distinction in 2025. Together, these honors affirm the resort’s growing reputation among the region’s renowned luxury resorts.
Through Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort, Robinsons Land and Robinsons Hotels and Resorts continue to strengthen their hospitality portfolio with properties that draw from their destinations, service culture, and memorable guest experiences.
