Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG is a sound booking for travellers who want a reliable four-star base in Cebu Business Park, near Ayala Mall, with friendly staff and a pool. It is not the place for anyone who wants to walk to the old colonial sights, and it costs more than the city median.
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Business travellers and families are the natural fit. The hotel sits in Cebu Business Park, guests call the area safe and central, and the property lists family rooms, a pool, a gym, a restaurant and free parking.
If your trip is about the historic churches and the fort, you will spend time in taxis. And if you only need a clean bed for a night, our Budget pick costs about a third of the price.
Location and getting around
The address is Lot 5 & 6 Block 20, Samar Loop, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 and mention a short walk to Ayala Mall and local shops.
The historic sights are a different matter. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is about 2.5 km away, roughly 31 minutes on foot. The Basilica del Santo Niño is about 2.7 km, around 34 minutes, and Fort San Pedro about 2.8 km, around 35 minutes. All three are far in Cebu's heat, so plan on a taxi or public transport. These are straight-line estimates, not verified routes.
What guests say
The score is 8.9 out of 10 from 1,119 reviews. Staff come up again and again as friendly, helpful and professional. The location near the mall is the other frequent positive.
Opinions on value are split. Some guests find the rates reasonable, while others think the price is high compared with nearby options. Breakfast styles listed include Continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, Asian, American and buffet.
Price and how it compares with our other Cebu City picks
In our reference check for a 2-night stay in November 2026 with 2 adults, the price was about €69.57 per night. These are reference prices seen for those dates, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €59.72, so this hotel sits above the middle of the market.
Our Budget pick, NS Royal Hotel, scored 8.0 with 2 stars at about €24.76 a night. The Luxury pick, Fili Hotel at Nustar Cebu, scored 9.1 with 5 stars at about €136.51. The Holiday Inn sits between them, offering four stars, a pool and a high score for about half the five-star price.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible properties in Cebu City. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and the reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel. Holiday Inn's 8.9 put it joint third of the 14 on guest feedback, backed by more than a thousand reviews, at a price well below the five-star option.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, because that is not confirmed. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms were not assessed in our data.
Pool and gym opening times, and any fees, are not confirmed either. If you plan to see the old town, budget for taxis or check public transport options from the business park.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk from Holiday Inn Cebu City to Ayala Mall?
Guests say it is a short walk to Ayala Mall and local shops. Exact walking times are not verified.
How far is Holiday Inn Cebu City from the Basilica del Santo Niño?
About 2.7 km, roughly 34 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far in the heat, so a taxi or public transport makes more sense.
Does Holiday Inn Cebu City have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed by the property. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed, so check for your dates.
Is Holiday Inn Cebu City good value?
Guests are divided. At about €69.57 a night in our reference check it sat above the city median of €59.72, but it offers four stars and an 8.9 score.