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Holiday apartment in Cebu

Find the perfect holiday apartment or ideal holiday house in Cebu (Philippines) – with more space, a private kitchen, and full privacy.

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When is the best time to visit Cebu?

The best time to visit Cebu is January to May (25-33 °C, dry and sunny). March-May is the hottest. Rainy season June-November with typhoon risk, but also cheaper prices.. In summer: 27-34 °C, hot and humid, dry season January-May ideal. In winter: 25-31 °C, rainy season June-November with tropical showers and typhoon risk.

Best travel time

January to May (25-33 °C, dry and sunny). March-May is the hottest. Rainy season June-November with typhoon risk, but also cheaper prices.

Summer

27-34 °C, hot and humid, dry season January-May ideal

Winter

25-31 °C, rainy season June-November with tropical showers and typhoon risk

Highlights

Dreamy beaches, Impressive nature

Is a holiday rental in Cebu worth it?

A holiday apartment in Cebu offers you the perfect combination of independence and comfort. Enjoy Dreamy beaches, Impressive nature and experience Cebu like a local – with your own retreat after an action-packed day.

Cebu is the tropical adventure paradise of the Philippines — a long island in the heart of the Visayas that combines turquoise lagoons, spectacular waterfalls, one of the most exciting underwater worlds in Southeast Asia, and the oldest European settlement in the country. The island province, with its capital Cebu City, is the second most important economic center in the Philippines after Manila and serves as an ideal starting point for island hopping in the central Visayas.

Swimming with whale sharks in Oslob at the southern tip of the island is one of the most famous experiences in Southeast Asia: Every morning, the largest fish in the world (up to 12 meters long) gather in the bay, and snorkelers and divers can swim closely alongside these gentle giants. Canyoneering at Kawasan Falls in Badian is the ultimate adventure: For several hours, you jump, climb, and swim through a gorge with turquoise natural pools, ending at the three-tiered Kawasan waterfall.

Moalboal on the west coast is a paradise for divers and snorkelers: The famous Sardine Run — a gigantic school of millions of sardines that circles permanently in front of Panagsama Beach — is reachable in just a few strokes from the shore. Additionally, the house reef offers turtles, coral gardens, and the diverse underwater world of the Tanon Strait, where dolphins also live.

Bantayan Island, three hours northwest of Cebu City, is a tropical postcard paradise: powdery white sand, turquoise water, and coconut palms, with hardly any tourists and the friendliness of Filipinos. Sumilon Island in the south has one of the most beautiful sandbanks in the Philippines: A narrow strip of white sand surrounded by crystal-clear water that changes shape depending on the tides.

Cebu City itself surprises with history: Magellan's Cross (1521), the Basilica del Santo Niño (the oldest church in the Philippines), and Fort San Pedro tell of the Spanish colonial period. The Carbon Market and street stalls offer Filipino street food in its most colorful form.

What are the highlights of Cebu?

Whale Sharks in Oslob

Swim with the largest fish in the world (up to 12 m): every morning, whale sharks gather in the bay, snorkeling possible up close.

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Ultimate adventure: hours of jumping, climbing, and swimming through a gorge to the three-tiered turquoise waterfall.

Moalboal Sardine Run

Millions of sardines in a gigantic school right in front of the beach: reachable from the shore, plus turtles and coral gardens.

Bantayan Island

Tropical postcard paradise: powdery white sand, turquoise water, hardly any tourists, and the unparalleled friendliness of Filipinos.

Sumilon Island Sandbank

Narrow strip of white sand surrounded by crystal-clear water: the sandbank changes shape depending on the tides, perfect for snorkeling.

Magellan's Cross & Old Town

Erected in 1521: the oldest European settlement in the Philippines with Basilica del Santo Niño and Fort San Pedro.

What should I look out for when renting in Cebu?

The best time to visit Cebu is January to May (25-33 °C, dry and sunny). March-May is the hottest. Rainy season June-November with typhoon risk, but also cheaper prices.. For the cheapest holiday apartments, we recommend booking early – especially in peak season, popular accommodations get booked up quickly. Pay attention to reviews from previous guests and check if final cleaning and bed linen are included in the price.

Is a holiday rental worth it for a longer stay?

Holiday apartments are particularly suitable for longer stays: From a week onwards, the price per night often drops significantly. Use the private kitchen to save money, and enjoy the freedom to shape your day at your own pace – without fixed meal times or hotel rules.

Which tools help you plan your Cebu holiday?

4 free tools help you plan your trip to Cebu: Holiday finder, Budget calculator, Packing list and CO₂ calculator. They work directly in your browser.

Where else are there holiday rentals in the Philippines?

Besides Cebu, there are more holiday rentals destinations in the Philippines with their own page and price comparison: El Nido, Palawan, Boracay and Siargao and 2 more.