Plantation Bay Resort and Spa has been named a winner in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026 for the Philippines, securing top honors in the “Beach Island Upcountry Resorts” category. The accolade positions the resort as a leading destination that combines coastal sophistication with a strong sense of local character.
The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 recognize outstanding properties across the region through a combination of editorial curation and reader voting, with winners determined by discerning travelers. Plantation Bay’s selection highlights its distinctive ability to deliver an immersive escape that extends beyond conventional luxury offerings.
Set across 11 hectares of private grounds on Mactan Island, just 30 minutes from Cebu City, Plantation Bay is distinguished by its expansive saltwater lagoons—among the largest privately-owned waterways in the world—and its colonial-plantation architectural style. The resort has consistently earned favor for its attentive service, immaculate facilities, and tranquil environment.
The property’s Mogambo Springs Spa, designed as an 18th-century Tokugawa Japanese village, features treatment menus that integrate global wellness practices with Filipino healing traditions such as the hilot massage. This attention to holistic well-being complements the resort’s broader commitment to crafting meaningful guest experiences.
This latest recognition adds to Plantation Bay’s established track record of excellence. The resort has previously appeared in “Best Resorts in Asia” lists from leading publications, including Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, and has regularly been cited among the top resorts in the Philippines and the Mactan/Cebu region.
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