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Abaca Boutique Resort

Punta Engano Road, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Abaca Boutique Resort
Ranked #1 of 25 hotels in Lapu Lapu
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
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Singapore
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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When you build yourself up to something it often turns out to be a disappointment and sadly this was the case with the Abaca. I feel a little churlish writing this in the light of all the other glowing reports, but if you allow the myth to persist it will not improve. The Abaca charge top dollar so be prepared... More

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Sydney
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
9
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I have been living in the Philippines for over 2 years and have travelled and stayed in many hotels here. Abaca is by far the best place to stay in the Philippines if you are after a small, relaxing place to stay. We just wanted a place to relax and unwind. This place was perfect for that. The service is... More

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Hong Kong
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
8
people found this review helpful

When researching where to stay in Cebu, I was debating between Abaca and more wallet-friendly places on other remote islands. We chose this because this was a clear, dominant winner according to tripadvisor ratings, and sure enough, it deserves nothing but "excellent" unless there was another category for "super excellent" Yes, yes you probably see from other reviews that service... More

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Palm Beach, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
8
people found this review helpful

Abaca Boutique Resort offers superb personalized service unseen in most exclusive hotels in the world, and with only nine suites and what seems more than a 1:1 ratio of some of the best trained and friendly staff I have ever encountered, its easy to understand why. From the minute you walk into this beautifully designed resort, you are personally greeted... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
9
people found this review helpful

If one wishes to experience what it must be like to live the life of a royal, then staying at the Abaca resort may give you an indication. Abaca sets the benchmark for true Filipino hospitality and absolute dedication to customer service. We booked a 7-night stay at the resort following a week in the hustle of bustle of Manila.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
7
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With all the research done, we knew we were going to be in for a treat. After a rather long flight to Cebu, we finally set foot in abaca. abaca is about 15 minutes from the airport and a world away from what you would experience at any other resort. Abaca is a 9 suite/villa boutique hotel with service that... More

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Manila, Philippines
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
6
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I came with very high expectations (heard a lot about the place and about the food) and they met all my high expectations. We stayed at Penthouse Oceanfront Suite 6 Room: it is love! very spacious, very comfortable, very cozy, very homey, very pleasant to the eyes. The only thing I didn't like was the chair they have there is... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
2
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We stayed 12 days in the Abaca resort and have never before met such a serviceminded team! Great accomodation, great food and above all fantastic service! More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
3
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We stayed 12 days in the Abaca resort and have never before met such a serviceminded team! Great accomodation, great food and above all fantastic service! More

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Makati, Philippines
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
5
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This is one of the best places to stay for a vacation not just in Cebu City but in the Philippines. It is very private, and their customer service is far better than the commercialized five-star hotels elsewhere. If you want a relaxing, pampered, and private vacation, Abaca is your best option. The rooms are spacious and very clean, complete... More

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Punta Engano Road, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
Price range (per night):* RM1,083 - 1,869

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