Basak, Cebu City

Basak (Basak Pardo) is a fast-growing waterfront district in Cebu City, on Cebu's South Road Properties (SRP) reclamation area — not to be confused with the similarly named barangay near Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Mactan Island. This Basak is home to some of Cebu's newest entertainment developments, and is connected to Mactan Island directly by the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) toll bridge.

What Basak is known for

Basak/SRP is anchored by SM Seaside City Cebu — the second-largest mall in Cebu, with an observation tower and marine-themed attractions — and by NUSTAR Resort & Casino, an integrated resort with its own hotels, dining and entertainment. IL Corso, a newer open-air lifestyle mall, and the Cebu South Coastal Road waterfront round out the area's appeal.

Getting there

Thanks to the CCLEX bridge, Basak is roughly 20-30 minutes by car or Grab from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and about 15-20 minutes from Cebu City's older uptown core. There's no direct flight from Australia to Cebu; connect via Manila or another Asian hub.

Where to stay in Basak

Fili Hotel – NUSTAR Resort & Casino Cebu — a 5-star hotel inside the NUSTAR integrated resort, with an infinity pool and direct access to the resort's casino and dining.

NUSTAR Hotel Cebu — NUSTAR's other on-site hotel tower, for travellers who want to be inside the resort itself.

San Remo Oasis Serviced Apartments and Amalfi Oasis — more affordable apartment-style stays for a longer visit or a family group.

What's nearby

SM Seaside City Cebu and IL Corso are both walkable or a short ride from most hotels in the area; Mactan's beach resorts are a 20-30 minute drive away via CCLEX.