Golden Peak Hotel and Suites is a mid priced hotel located within walking distance of Ayala Cebu. The hotel has 140 rooms, some of the higher floors having great view of Cebu City. Rooms come with the standard amenities of a mid priced hotel including satellite cable TV, bath tub, telephone with IDD and NDD facilities. The larger Business Suite Rooms (50 sq.m.) come with a receiving area as well as panoramic views of Cebu City.
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This 10- story establishment is sited in F. Cabahug corner, President Quezon St., Villa Aurora, Mabolo, Cebu City which is approximately 40 minutes away from the airport and 15 minutes from shopping centers and other destinations. Book Castle Peak Hotel, Cebu Island on Tripadvisor: See 303 traveller reviews, 248 candid photos, and great deals for Castle Peak Hotel, ranked #76 of 370 hotels in Cebu Island and rated 3.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Prices are calculated as of 2020-12-07 based on a check-in date of 2020-12-20.
Golden Peak Hotel Cebu also offers its guests room service, laundry, massage, small gift shop, transportation rental, car parking and foreign exchange services. For business or pleasure, the hotel has function rooms ideal for executive conferences, social events and private parties which can accommodate up to large 200 people.
My Review of the Golden Peak Hotel in Cebu City
This was one of the first hotels I stayed at in Cebu City many years ago. Since then there has had a lot of new hotels that have been built in this area. This location close to Ayala Shopping Mall has become a popular area to stay in Cebu. With the likes of the Quest Hotel, Harolds Hotel, WellCome Hotel, Red Planet and Mandarin Plaza Hotel opening within the last 5 years or so. Golden Peak Hotel has been left behind by these modern hotels. The rooms look pretty much how they did when I first stayed with the exception of the LCD TV. Now they just look aged and tired looking. If that is not an issue, the rooms are an OK standard and they do offer fairly decent value. The higher floors giving some great views of Cebu City. It’s restaurant/cafe offers average food and with some room rates (depending on who you book it through) may offer breakfast with the room rate. Again the breakfast is fairly average. The location of the hotel is great (although on a busy intersection). It’s easy to catch a taxi and as mentioned before you can walk to Ayala Shopping Mall. Here you can catch find many restaurants with all types of cuisines in its lovely “Terraces” area. There are plenty of cafes, other specialty shops, department store, supermarket and places to change money.
Overall for the price, Golden Peak Hotel is OK. It is aging but still provides reasonable value for accommodation in Cebu in a great location. I would rate it as average.
For more things to do and see in Cebu please visit my blog BeyondCebu.
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From the powdery white sand beaches to the scenic mountain ranges, Cebu has quite a lot to offer in terms of weekend destinations.
As the Queen City of the South, a weekend or a holiday in Cebu is guaranteed to be exciting as well as invigorating.
More importantly, Cebu has become a rather feasible city to live considering the city’s accessibility insomuch that going to the beach or the mountainside and back would not take you more than an hour—depending on traffic of course.
In this regard, almost everything in Cebu City is within proximity making it a delightful city to live in or visit. While mostly known for its gorgeous beaches and delectable Lechon, Cebu also has a fair share of hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
Today, Cebu’s mountains are growing in popularity with more and more individuals participating in weekend hikes.
Known for its scenic mountains and breathtaking panoramic views, Cebu has become an ideal trekking destination for many.
But the best thing about the hiking trails in Cebu is that most of them are in proximity to the city ensuring that your drive or commute will last no more than a couple of hours in the least.
So, if you have decided to scale and trek the mountains of Cebu, here are some of the beginner mountain trails you should definitely check out.
Top hiking trails in Cebu
1.) Mt. Mago (Carmen)
Location: Barangay Santican, Carmen (Danao City)
Time to reach the summit: 3 hours
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Regarded as one of the easiest hiking and camping destinations in Cebu City, Mt. Mago is a trekking trail that promises a picturesque view of the clouds at its summit.
While suited for beginners, this peak is often frequented by hiking enthusiasts owing to the rewarding sea of clouds view at the end of the trail.
2.) Mt. Naupa (Naga)
Location: Barangay Cogon, Naga, Cebu City
Time to reach the summit: 30 minutes
Mount Naupa is known as one of the newbie-friendly mountains in Cebu which makes an excellent option for inexperienced hikers. A trail beloved by many, Mount Naupa is often traversed by both novice hikers and seasoned mountaineers.
With the panoramic views overlooking the town below complemented with a great backdrop, Mount Naupa makes for a very rewarding climb.
3.) Casino Peak/ Lugsanagan Peak (Dalaguete)
Location: Sitio Lugsangan, Barangay Tabon, Dalaguete, Cebu
Time to reach the summit: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Better known by its moniker, “Cebu chocolate hills”, the Casino Peak of Lugsangan has been attracting trekking and hiking enthusiasts from all over the country and the world. Known for its breathtaking view of green landscapes and peaks reminiscent of Bohol’s very own chocolate hills, Casino Peak is one of the most frequented trails in Cebu.
Be cautious though as while the terrain is classified as a beginner’s trail, it can get rocky owing to the vegetables planted in the nooks.
4.) Mount Mauyog (Balamban)
Location: Barangay Sunog, Balamban, Cebu
Time to reach the summit: 1 hour
While this is one of the rather difficult trails in this list, Mount Mauyog should definitely be one of the treks you should include in your bucket list as soon as you develop your skills and garner more experience. The climb might be adrenaline-inducing as well as heart-pumping. But you will soon be rewarded with extraordinary brain-like rock formations that could not be found anywhere else in the city. Hi
More importantly, the refreshing mountain breeze is incredibly rejuvenating—a refreshing escape from the perpetual hustle and bustle of the city.
5.) Ablayan Peak (Boljoon)
Location: Barangay Upper Bacceril, Boljoon Cebu
Time to reach the summit: One hour
Ablayan Peak is one of the trekking trails that is totally reachable by motorcycles—that is how easy and friendly the trail is. However, avid hikers and trekking enthusiasts will want to savor each moment of the climb and immerse themselves in the impressive panorama they would see along the trail.
Located in Boljoon, hikers are in for a plethora of surprises in Ablayan peak with one of them being the alluring rice terraces–which are rather easy to miss when riding a motorcycle to the top.
6.) Mount Babag (Cebu City)
Location: Cebu City
Time to reach the summit: 4-5 hours
Nothing short of breathtaking, Mount Babag’s summit treats and rewards its hikers to various jaw-dropping panoramic views. While the trail is challenging (with steep slopes and loose soil), the stunning views complemented by the adrenaline-fueled climb are more than enough to make up for the difficulty.
However, this trail is only meant for hikers who wish to take their adventures to another level.
7.) Kandungaw Peak (Dalaguete)
Location: Dalaguete, Cebu
Time to reach the summit: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Also referred to as its other moniker, “Candongao Peak”, this trekking trail in Dalaguete offers some of the most breathtaking views in Cebu. In fact, once you reach the summit, you are treated to 360-degree views of the city and its surrounding islands such as Bohol and Negros.
Even more, the trek to the summit has a wondrous cave along the way.
8.) Mt. Manunggal (Balamban)
Location: Barangay Sunog, Balamban, Cebu
Time to reach the summit: 4-7 hours (first timers), 2-3 hours (seasoned hikers familiar with terrain)
Known as the historic crash site of then-President Magsaysay, Mount Manunggal is also the highest mountain in Cebu City. As the trail is well-established, it is not difficult to trek if the weather cooperates.
9.) Osmeña Peak (Dalaguete)
Location: Barangay Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu City
Time to reach the summit: 20-25 minutes
Of all the listed trekking trails here, Osmeña Peak remains a favorite among many beginners considering how short the hike is from the jump-off point to the summit. Also known as the most popular hiking trail in Cebu, Osmeña Peak is the pride of Dalaguete.
As the hike is relatively short, most hikers visit during the day and head home by the time they are done or visit Kawasan Falls after.
10.) Sirao Peak (Busay)
Location: Sirao, Cebu City
Time to reach the summit: 5-6 hours
Also known as Mt. Kan-Irag, Sirao Peak is one of the more popular trekking trails in the list owing to its accessibility and level of difficulty. Reaching the summit can be accomplished with any of the hiking paths available.
However, the difficulty of your hike depends on the path you choose. For beginners, it is recommended that you reach the peak via Budlaan in Talamban but you need to be physically fit in order to do so.