NUSTAR Resort Cebu Unveils Ultra-Luxury NUSTAR Hotel Cebu City, Philippines
Enjoy Opening Discounts - NUSTAR Hotel offers up to 25% savings on room rates from 08 May to 31 July
(Cebu Philippines May 1, 2025) The NUSTAR Resort & Casino announces the opening of NUSTAR Hotel on 08 May 2025, ushering a new era of luxury hospitality in Cebu, Philippines. The highly anticipated debut of the 223-room NUSTAR Hotel marks an important milestone for NUSTAR and embodies the hotel’s brand ethos, a characteristic blend of refined luxury, worldclass accommodations and authentic heartfelt service.
Cebu, known as the Queen City of the South, is a popular tourist destination with amazing hotels and resorts. Many of the luxurious hotels and resorts are located outside the city, on the breathtaking coasts of the province, where visitors can relax and have a great experience.
Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing, Ms Cristina Ong-Cruz visited Singapore to meet with media and travel agents to introduce the new development. At an exceptional lunch at Xi Yan @ Maxwell she provided details of the spectacular new destination.
“It is with great pride that we unveil NUSTAR Hotel to usher a new standard of luxury hospitality in Cebu,” said Mr. Sean Knights, Chief Operating Officer of NUSTAR Resort and Casino. “We aim to deliver a distinctive guest experience that brings the NUSTAR brand to life, blending worldclass gaming with premium accommodation, creative dining concepts and the renowned Cebuano flair for being natural hosts.”
The premier 5-star integrated resort, located on the South Coastal Road of Cebu City, is just 40 minutes from Mactan International Airport and 20 minutes to Cebu’s historic attractions and city center. Nestled in its own 22-acre peninsula, it is enhanced by views of the sea, Cebu City and the landmark CCLEX bridge. The Airport serves 14 international airlines, 16 overseas routes that include direct flights to Singapore. There are over 240 flights to Manila per week.
The ultra-luxury hotel is the second of three hotels to open at the NUSTAR Resort & Casino complex. Since the launch of the integrated resort in May 2022, it has become an icon among the most recognizable skylines in Cebu.
HKS Singapore, the concept architects behind NUSTAR, designed the resort to dominate the SRP waterfront: The Fili Hotel and NUSTAR Hotel towers rise above the integrated casino and luxury mall complex, sprawling over 22-acres of stunning ocean frontage.
Finest Food & Drinks
NUSTAR presents a world where grandeur meets sophistication. Mott 32 is one of the most awarded Chinese restaurant brands in the world, offering a wide range of favourites from various regions including Canton, Shanghai, and Beijing.
Cebu’s first ever Italian steakhouse Il Primo offers premium steaks and a curated selection of authentic Italian fare. Fili Café received Best of Cebu 2023 award, Best International Buffet.
The 113 seat Fina Authentic Filipino dining offers signature Filipino dishes and classic heirloom cuisine.
“New Heaven and Earth,” Xin Tian Di is where southern Chinese and southeast Asian specialties come together in both classic and fusion preparations, and in a casual dining restaurant that’s open 24/7.
Axis Entertainment and Sports Bar is the center of entertainment where guests can enjoy live performances and nightly shows while relishing one of the city’s best-curated selections of cocktails, wines, and spirits.
Enjoy fresh pastries, sweet desserts, good coffee, drinks, and sandwiches at the Fili Lobby Lounge.
MICE Facilities
Committed to unparalleled excellence, NUSTAR sets the stage for world-class conventions, professional conferences, and luxurious weddings. Whether you’re celebrating personal milestones or career achievements, our event venues exude timeless elegance to elevate every occasion.
Casino
NUSTAR is home to a two-level casino that spans 21,000 square meters, setting the stage for an unparalleled gaming experience. With a wide array of table games, slot machines, plus an electronic gaming stadium, exclusive VIP rooms, delectable dining options, and a myriad of events and promotions, guests can discover an exhilarating gaming experience and the thrill of winning.
The NUSTAR Butler
Stays at NUSTAR include the services of dedicated butlers specially trained by Heilbron Hospitality, one of the world’s most respected training institutions for hospitality service. Guests will appreciate the intuitive service and seamless arrangements -- from dining reservations, valet and transport services to tailored itineraries -- every detail is thoughtfully arranged, allowing guests more time to play, dine, relax and revitalize.
Rooms & Suites
Viewpoints were a key design driver for the project. The hotel towers were positioned to take full advantage of spectacular sea and Cebu skyline views. Guest rooms are generous in size and the largest in the city. Signature rooms start from 52 square meters while suites range between 77 and 225 square meters, all with full-length windows offering sweeping vistas of the sea or city.
Luminous marble bathrooms are swathed in natural light and feature a deep soaking tub, Guerlain hair and skin care products and leading-edge intelligent facilities. Bedrooms offer a calm sanctuary, with a soft palette of honey-toned wood offset by light earth colours and deep maroon accents. These complement the expansive views of azure seas and sunset hues of the island.
Club Lounge Privileges
Resident guests are welcome to enjoy a private breakfast, afternoon tea and early evening cocktails at the exclusive Fili Executive Club lounge, with compliments from NUSTAR Hotel. The Club Lounge is located on Level 23 of the Fili hotel.
The NUSTAR Villas
Three luxury villas offer unparalleled comfort, modern aesthetics and timeless elegance. Ranging from 435 to 670 square meters, each villa features expansive interiors, a private sea facing pool and a garden balcony, all designed with meticulous attention to detail.
Art Culture & Design
The NUSTAR Hotel pays homage to Cebu’s rich maritime history as an international trading port in Asia. The concept design of HKS Singapore references naval wayfinding, by serving as a landmark on the horizon. The 26-storey hotel tower is crowned by a glass-floored cantilevered viewing deck designed with principles of feng shui.
Set to open later this year, the open-air Skydeck with far-reaching unobstructed views of the sea and city will become a must-visit tour destination. Top designers from Hirsch Bedner Hong Kong created the hotel’s interiors with a central vision of timeless elegance and bold modernity, drawing inspiration from the architectural style of Compania Maritima, a neoclassical heritage building at the South Cebu port area.
The entrance opens to grand hallway with crystal chandeliers and leads to an expansive lounge with tall colonial columns and arches, cream-toned marble floors, antique-finish bronze mirrors and 5-meter-high windows with sweeping ocean views.
The bold interjection comes from Coral Reverie -- a dynamic installation featuring a burst of handblown glass corals in vivid ruby tones -- created by international Czech artist Petra Sošťáková. The luminous rare blue onyx wall and lace-inspired columns of light from custom made Ferruccio Laviani lamps add modern glamour. Artful and inspiring, the lounge easily becomes Cebu’s see-and-be-seen meeting point for business & leisure.
OPENING OFFER
To celebrate the opening, NUSTAR Hotel offers up to 25% savings on room rates from 08 May to 31 July. After-discount rates from PHP 12,750++ per night and comes with full benefits as butler service, breakfast and club lounge privileges throughout the stay. For reservations and key information, guest may visit the hotel’s new website:
Email: contactus@nustar.com.ph
T: +63 32 888 8282
