If you are planning to unwind this weekend I personally advise Vista Mar. A Spanish-inspired resort situated at Mactan, Lapu-lapu City. The place is very accessible either from Cebu City or from Mactan International Airport. The place is swarmed with brilliantly smiling staffs whom is very grateful to accommodate your needs. They have a lot of promotions that will surely fit your budget.
Personally, I had lived in Mactan for about 2 months but I really have no idea this paradise exist just a walking-distance from our apartment. When we went there with my fellow Toastmasters for a day-tour for our team building I was very mystified by the place.
They have number of pools. The dining place is very likely. The beach is blessed with fine grain of white sand. The seawater is so crystal blue that is comparable to the pools they have. While swimming on the pool, you can enjoy the beauty of the horizon. The famous Olango Island is also visible from the place.
If you are asking for the price for the day-tour, I suggest to visit the place by weekend since it's much cheaper compare to weekdays. the fee is inclusive with a buffet and the usage of the pool.
Weekdays : P 600 / person
Weekends: P 500 / person
The food is also Spanish - inspired. Well I'm not very good at food tasting but I guess it's somehow taste like Spanish just basing the spices they use. If you are in a team, it's more advantage if your numbers is about 30 - 50 since they will prepare an inclusive buffet and they prepare an exclusive place for you. Our experience was we are only around 20 pax so our food are served in plates already but we are still entitled of place exclusive for us. They also prepare the stage and the sound systems.
How to get there? If you are from Cebu City, ride a jeepney from Hi-way Mandaue which route is going to Mactan or Soong. Then, ask the driver to drop you by the Mactan New Town. There is a small road beside the Mactan New Town where you can ride Tricycles going to the entrance of the resort. If you prefer less struggle, then hire a taxi! Have a great stay there!
