Pros
- Coastal location, a short drive from the airport
- Gorgeous white-sand beach with lounge chairs and calm waters
- Wide selection of rooms and suites, all with balconies and rainfall showers
- Villas with private pools or whirlpool hot tubs available
- Huge water park with numerous pools and waterslides, plus go-kart track
- Multiple restaurants include Korean fare and Asian-Mediterranean fusion
- Spa offering massage treatments, plus decent-sized gym
- Extensive indoor and outdoor meeting facilities plus wedding services
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Free on-site parking
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Cons
- Some room decor is a bit staid
- Complaints of spotty Wi-Fi
- Certain rooms have unimpressive views of other buildings
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Bottom Line
The upscale JPark Island Resort & Waterpark (formerly the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa) is a family-focused beachfront resort, a few minutes' drive from Mactan-Cebu International Airport.The 556 rooms are large and have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and balconies, though some have unimpressive views. Upgrades include Villas with private pools or whirlpools. The main attraction for most guests is the water park, complete with slides, swim-up bars, and lounge areas, though the white-sand beach is nothing to complain about either. There are also plenty of restaurant options, including Korean cuisine. Travelers without kids, or those wanting something a bit more luxe, should compare rates and amenities at the Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu, which still offers plenty of activities for kids and adults alike.
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Amenities
- Casino
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Kids Club
- Pool
- Spa
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Oyster Awards
- Best Luxury Hotels in Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island
- Best Beach Hotels in Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island
- Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island
Oyster Hotel Review
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Cebu
Hotel Class:Upscale
Scene
Upscale, family-focused water park resort
Renovated in 2015, the JP Park Island Resort & Waterpark (formerly known as the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa) is an upscale, family-focused resort that's particularly popular with Korean tourists. Rooms and suites are spread out across three large white buildings that surround the property's central attraction: A mid-sized water park with numerous pools and a handful of tall waterslides surrounded by landscaped gardens and palm trees. Inside, the lobby is grand, with marble floors and a huge centerpiece chandelier, though low ceilings make the space feel a bit dark and there aren't many places to sit.This hotel is huge and bustling, so couples should probably look elsewhere.
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Location
On a white-sand beach in an area dominated by resorts
JPark Island Resort is located in Lapu Lapu, on a white-sand beach overlooking the Hilutungan Channel. The area is predominantly occupied by hotels and resorts, though there is a cafe and a Korean restaurant right by the hotel, as well as a supermarket a seven-minute walk away. Getting to the airport takes around 25 minutes by car, while Cebu City is closer to a 50-minute drive away.
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Rooms
Wide selection of well-appointed rooms and suites with balconies
Rooms at the JPark Island Resort come in a variety of configurations, starting with 38-square-meter (125-square-foot) Deluxe Rooms and running the gamut clear up to 80- to 97-square-meter (262- to 318-square-foot) stand-alone Villas, each with its own private plunge pool or whirlpool hot tub. Decor varies a bit depending on room type, but most units have patterned carpets and dark furniture with earth-tone upholstery or woodgrain paneling. Villas have dark-wood flooring and brighter decor, with lots of white furniture and peach-colored or grayish-blue walls and accents. The overall look is contemporary and sophisticated across the board, but linens and carpets could use an update.
All rooms have balconies or decks, and while some have great pool views, others look out onto surrounding buildings. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs with cable and DVD players, minibars, safes, and kettles, plus some suites add kitchenettes. Bathrooms are sleek, with long black-marble countertops, separate walk-in rainfall showers, and soaking tubs, plus hairdryers and toiletries are provided.
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Features
Huge water park with slides, white-sand beach, and lots of restaurants
The JPark's extensive water park is its star attraction and consists of a series of lagoon pools surrounded by palm trees. The water park extends from the hotel to a white-sand beach, complete with shaded lounge chairs and calm waters for swimming (during the dry season). Kids will likely appreciate the park's huge waterslides, which drop off into flat landing areas rather than dumping guests into pools, making them ideal for people who don't know how to swim but still want to experience the slides. There are also numerous swim-up bars for older guests and an adjacent go-kart track for older kids.
JPark Island offers tons of dining options, from The Abalone -- a buffet restaurant with four live stations featuring Japanese, Western, and East-Asian food plus desserts -- to the elegant Coral Seaside, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and seafood at dinner either indoors or on a lovely ocean-facing deck. Other options include Maru, focusing on Korean food, Olive, which serves an interesting blend of Filipino classics and Asian-Mediterranean fusion fare, and Ching Hai, which offers Chinese food. There's also a lobby lounge for coffee and pastries. Breakfast is included in room rates and room service is available.
A spa offers massages and the gym is decently sized. Business facilities include five indoor event spaces, and many of the outdoor areas can be rented out for events. Weddings can also be arranged on the grounds, out on the boardwalk, or right on the beach. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel (though there have been complaints of slow speeds) and there's plenty of free on-site parking.
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Things You Should Know About Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Cebu
Also Known As
- Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa
Address
M. L. Quezon National Highway, Brgy. Maribago, Lapu Lapu 6015, Philippines
Website
Oyster Hotel Review
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Cebu
Hotel Class:Upscale
Scene
Upscale, family-focused water park resort
Renovated in 2015, the JP Park Island Resort & Waterpark (formerly known as the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa) is an upscale, family-focused resort that's particularly popular with Korean tourists. Rooms and suites are spread out across three large white buildings that surround the property's central attraction: A mid-sized water park with numerous pools and a handful of tall waterslides surrounded by landscaped gardens and palm trees. Inside, the lobby is grand, with marble floors and a huge centerpiece chandelier, though low ceilings make the space feel a bit dark and there aren't many places to sit.This hotel is huge and bustling, so couples should probably look elsewhere.
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Location
On a white-sand beach in an area dominated by resorts
JPark Island Resort is located in Lapu Lapu, on a white-sand beach overlooking the Hilutungan Channel. The area is predominantly occupied by hotels and resorts, though there is a cafe and a Korean restaurant right by the hotel, as well as a supermarket a seven-minute walk away. Getting to the airport takes around 25 minutes by car, while Cebu City is closer to a 50-minute drive away.
See MoreLocation
Rooms
Wide selection of well-appointed rooms and suites with balconies
Rooms at the JPark Island Resort come in a variety of configurations, starting with 38-square-meter (125-square-foot) Deluxe Rooms and running the gamut clear up to 80- to 97-square-meter (262- to 318-square-foot) stand-alone Villas, each with its own private plunge pool or whirlpool hot tub. Decor varies a bit depending on room type, but most units have patterned carpets and dark furniture with earth-tone upholstery or woodgrain paneling. Villas have dark-wood flooring and brighter decor, with lots of white furniture and peach-colored or grayish-blue walls and accents. The overall look is contemporary and sophisticated across the board, but linens and carpets could use an update.
All rooms have balconies or decks, and while some have great pool views, others look out onto surrounding buildings. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs with cable and DVD players, minibars, safes, and kettles, plus some suites add kitchenettes. Bathrooms are sleek, with long black-marble countertops, separate walk-in rainfall showers, and soaking tubs, plus hairdryers and toiletries are provided.
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Features
Huge water park with slides, white-sand beach, and lots of restaurants
The JPark's extensive water park is its star attraction and consists of a series of lagoon pools surrounded by palm trees. The water park extends from the hotel to a white-sand beach, complete with shaded lounge chairs and calm waters for swimming (during the dry season). Kids will likely appreciate the park's huge waterslides, which drop off into flat landing areas rather than dumping guests into pools, making them ideal for people who don't know how to swim but still want to experience the slides. There are also numerous swim-up bars for older guests and an adjacent go-kart track for older kids.
JPark Island offers tons of dining options, from The Abalone -- a buffet restaurant with four live stations featuring Japanese, Western, and East-Asian food plus desserts -- to the elegant Coral Seaside, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and seafood at dinner either indoors or on a lovely ocean-facing deck. Other options include Maru, focusing on Korean food, Olive, which serves an interesting blend of Filipino classics and Asian-Mediterranean fusion fare, and Ching Hai, which offers Chinese food. There's also a lobby lounge for coffee and pastries. Breakfast is included in room rates and room service is available.
A spa offers massages and the gym is decently sized. Business facilities include five indoor event spaces, and many of the outdoor areas can be rented out for events. Weddings can also be arranged on the grounds, out on the boardwalk, or right on the beach. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel (though there have been complaints of slow speeds) and there's plenty of free on-site parking.
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Amenities
Air Conditioner
Airport Transportation
Babysitting Services
Balcony / Terrace / Patio
Basic Television
Beach
Business Center
Cabanas
Cable
Casino
Children's Pool
Dry Cleaning
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Full Kitchen
Golf Course
Internet
Kids Allowed
Kids Club
Laundry
Meeting / Conference Rooms
Mini Bar (with liquor)
Pool
Poolside Drink Service
Room Service
Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
Spa
Supervised Kids Activities
Swim-Up Bar
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