Warm tropical golf wrapped around white sand beaches and easy island hopping. A Gary Player layout in the hills, a 1928 classic in the city and a flat seaside loop near the resorts make Cebu a relaxed golf and beach escape.
Cebu is for the golfer who wants the round to be one part of a tropical holiday rather than the whole of it. The island is not a links pilgrimage, it is a friendly handful of courses set against white sand beaches, warm seas and some of the best value resort living in Asia. A morning round, an afternoon by the water and a fresh seafood dinner is the natural rhythm here, and the prices are gentle next to the headline destinations.
It suits couples, families and easygoing buddies groups who want sun, comfort and a little golf without a punishing schedule. Cebu also makes a fine base for a wider Philippines golf holiday, with quick flights to Manila's clubs or a short hop across to Bohol for more beach time between rounds.
Green fees below are indicative for the 2026 season and always confirm directly before booking. Cebu's courses sit at the value end of resort golf, so most trips play two or three rounds around plenty of beach time. See our Philippines green fees guide for the wider picture.
The headline course, a Gary Player design built in the hills above Cebu City. A par 72 of about 6,237 yards with some of the most picturesque, elevated holes in Philippine golf and long views over the city and sea.
More on Alta Vista →The grand old club of the island, founded in 1928, a mature parkland par 72 of about 6,800 yards from the back tees lined with tall trees. Private and traditional, best arranged in advance through a guest introduction.
More on Cebu Country Club →A flat, beginner friendly 27 holes on the coral island of Mactan, minutes from the airport and the beach resorts. Tight fairways, water and sand around the greens, and the most convenient golf on any Cebu trip.
More on Mactan Island →Most trips base on Mactan for the beach resorts and play a mix of the three, or add a short flight to Bohol or Manila for more golf and island time. We tailor the shortlist to your group, your pace and how much beach you want.
Tighter on time? A three night version keeps Mactan and Alta Vista. We can extend to Bohol or Manila for a fuller Philippines golf run.
The figures below are indicative third party ranges for the 2026 season, per person, excluding flights. Cebu is among the best value golf and beach destinations in Asia, with the resort tier the main lever on the spend. Always confirm directly before booking.
| Trip shape | Nights | Indicative per person |
|---|---|---|
| Two round golf and beach break | 4 | From ~$1,400 |
| Cebu golf and Mactan resort week | 5 | ~$1,900 to 3,200 |
| Cebu and Bohol island week | 7 | ~$2,800 to 4,500 |
Ranges depend on resort tier, courses and group size. A beachfront suite on Mactan is the main swing factor. We cost your exact itinerary to the head before you commit.
Play in the dry season from December to May for the most reliable sunshine, the firmest turf and the calmest seas, the window that makes Cebu such a dependable winter escape from the north. Cebu sits below the main typhoon belt, but the wetter months from June to November bring heavier afternoon showers and higher humidity, so morning tee times matter most then. Rates rise over the Christmas and New Year peak and around the Easter holidays, while the shoulder months bring quieter resorts and good value. Beach resort rooms on Mactan fill fast in high season, so book the stay and the rounds together and ahead.
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The headline course is Gary Player's Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in the hills above Cebu City, paired with the historic Cebu Country Club, founded in 1928, and the flat, beginner friendly 27 holes at Mactan Island Golf Course near the airport and the beach resorts.
As an indicative third party guide for the 2026 season, visitor green fees in Cebu run from roughly 50 to 130 dollars per round, and a four to five night golf and beach trip with rounds and a Mactan resort starts around 1,400 dollars per person depending on hotel tier. Always confirm directly before booking.
The dry season from December to May is the prime window, with the most reliable sunshine and the firmest conditions. Cebu sits below the main typhoon belt, but the wetter months from June to November bring heavier afternoon showers and higher humidity.
Yes, that is the natural shape of a Cebu trip. Mactan Island has white sand resorts, diving and spas just 30 minutes from the airport, and Cebu is an easy hop to Bohol and the wider Visayas islands for a fuller beach and golf escape.
Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative fees verified June 2026. Editorial policy · Last reviewed June 2026.
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