Sophia Suites Residence Hotel
Location: Villa Alvarez, Montebello Court, Banilad, Cebu, Cebu City, ph
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Mountain Views and Sustainable Luxury
Sophia Suites Residence Hotel offers a unique experience with its terrace overlooking the mountains, providing a tranquil setting for guests. The property's sustainable practices ensure a guilt-free stay for eco-conscious travelers.
Modern Amenities and Accessibility
Each unit at the aparthotel is equipped with top-notch amenities including air conditioning, a kitchen with essential appliances, and a flat-screen TV. The 24-hour front desk and facilities for disabled guests cater to the diverse needs of visitors.
Convenient Location and Leisure Options
Situated just a short distance from key attractions like Ayala Center Cebu and SM City Cebu, guests can easily explore the city. For a relaxing time on-site, guests can unwind near the outdoor fireplace.
Book your stay at Sophia Suites Residence Hotel for a memorable and sustainable getaway.
Important Information
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Massage services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge service
- Grocery deliveries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Auditory guidance
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Secured parking
- Garage
- Charcoal grill
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Luxury Condo, Mountainside
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
1022.57-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, balcony/patio with mountain views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Memory foam bed, a down duvet, and a pillow menu
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, grab bar in bathtub, lever door handles, phone accessibility kit, hardwood flooring in room, accessible bathtub, visual doorbell notification, tile flooring in room, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, height-adjustable showerhead, wheelchair accessible, and visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Rice cooker
- Smart TV
- Toaster oven
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Visual doorbell/knocker notification
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
- Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Bathtub grab bar
- Shower grab bar
- Accessible bathtub
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - top floor
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious apartment features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Baby safety gates
- Adapted bath
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment features a balcony, dining area, kitchen and air-conditioned rooms.
Max Occupancy: 7 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Baby safety gates
- Adapted bath
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
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Executive Suite
This apartment has a balcony, kitchen and electric kettle. Each room comes with an private bathroom.
Max Occupancy: 7 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Baby safety gates
- Adapted bath
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- maria jose (10/5): -
- Oni53 (9/5): -
- SHIORI (7/5): -
- Christopher (9/5): - Nice and very spacious units Old bathroom and toilets. No swimming pool.
- Rio (1/5): -
- Raizza (10/5): - Water pressure đź”…
- Yu-Hsiang (10/5): -
- Eve.reme (10/5): - The apartment was really spacious. And I love the ambiance.
- Adrian (8/5): - Staff and security was good
- Roberto (9/5): -
- Victor (10/5): Great and comfortable place. - Many things the size of the unit. Comfortable and had everything you could want. WiFi wasn’t working as expected but seems could be an easy fix by upgrading the router
- Michael (10/5): It was relaxing and homey. - They are pet friendly.
I hope they will allow medium or large size dogs.
- Stephen (9/5): Great Apartment for our family of 5 - This 3 Bedroom apartment was perfect for our 3 night stay in Cebu with our 3 adult daughters. The rooms were comfortable with air con in each room and a well equipped kitchenette. It was a quiet location, with a shopping centre a 5 min walk away and also an easy walk to "Street scape" where there were lots of food options.
The Montebello Hotel was just across the road and we were able to go in there and pay for a day pass to use the pool (approx $12) and they had live music on a Thur & Fri night so we stayed for drinks and food one night which was very good. There was a 1500 peso security bond which was fine, but we couldn't put this on our credit card and it had to be paid in cash. This was not a big deal but as it was the end of our trip we were then left with excess peso's when we checked out and the bond was returned. Luckily one of our daughters was continuing her travels in the Philippines and was able to take the cash, but just something to be aware of
- Jan (9/5): Superb -
- Yalta (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nemie (10/5): It was our first time to have a staycation for Christmas eve, since we are from Cebu City only. It was all worth it. - The unit was very spacious. Though the building is old, the unit is very well maintained - very clean and neat.
- Joseph (10/5): - This is not a hotel. I loved it for that. This is an incredible experience, super spacious and comfortable apartment. Well maintained and close to shopping options ant transportation. We will definitely book here again.
- Rufino (10/5): Excellent! - The place is so serene & it is such a haven where utmost comfort have been experienced along w/ my family & sibling's family. It was an enjoyable stay. It feels like we are in the Manila Hotel in Intramuros. We will visit again sometime soon in this wonderful place.
- Donley (8/5): It was the perfect property for our stay; Location was great between Busay and Lapu Lapu. - The suite set up with the separate rooms and kitchen. Perfect for groups that want to be together but have breathing room. Perfect for families! Loved the water cooler and good air conditioning! Larger hot water capacity needed as well as a stopper for the sink. Needs updates (fresh paint), etc.
- Joveliano (8/5): - Lovely staff
- Joveliano (10/5): - Staff is friendly and attentive. Felt very safe walking around. The two bedroom suites are very comfortable.
- Latif (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gina (10/5): Exceptional - Good staff and accommodating 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
- Edelwina (9/5): All in all it was very good. We like the location and the unit was very spacious. - The location was very convenient. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Water pressure in the bathrooms.
- Kate (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hirotoshi (8/5): i think i want to go again. - unfortunately there is no breakfast i forgot my small wallet if so could you please save it until the next time you go. the contents are about 200yen in japanese yen.
- Kevin (10/5): Excellent, comfortable, and true to how it is advertised - Staff was very friendly and helpful
- Mark (8/5): Very good -
- Adrian (8/5): Very good -
- Wh63 (5/5): Nice interior - big room - very friendly stuff, but the sanitary rooms need urgent renovation. - Super friendly stuff, nearby is the mall, very big apartment with nice furniture The bath and the toilets. One bathtub was defect, the other one had no warm water. The staff came 3 times, then we had warm water, but the water jet was really weak, it takes very long to fill the bathtub (More than 1 hour).
Both bidet showers on the toilets didnt work properly, only drops came out. All the fittings were heavily calcified. Maybe we only had bad luck with our room (702)
- Kenneth (9/5): Superb - Staff were excellent and very flexible when we had a payment issue with a credit card. Main bedroom had a small balcony with a great view. Lots of restaurants (mostly Korean and Japanese) and supermarket nearby, also easy to order food deliveries.
As the room has a fairly well equipped kitchen, microwave, gas oven and toaster grill, large refrigerator, this is definitely recommended as a longer stay option and for families.
Good wifi connection and large TV in lounge area.
Both bedrooms had en suite facilities and the master bedroom's bathroom was very spacious, with bath and shower. Lots of cupboard space too.
Guests can use the excellent paid pool facilities at the neighbouring Montebello Villa property, and pool fee comes with F&B consumables (great menu selection and service). Payment system was a bit complicated (need to add GCash system!) but staff (esp Monette) were patient and superhelpful. Signage could be improved to help locate the building, we found existing sign a bit confusing esp when arriving at night.
- Ichinkhorloo (4/5): Disappointing - It is informed that there is a washing machine in the room. But actually nothing in the room.
- Nigel (10/5): The location was good, staff were just satisfactory. Need to check all equipment on taking possession of the premises - The location was good and everything was just great We were told that we took one fork and had to pay for it which was just about crazy. It’s our fault as we didn’t check what was in the room when we went to stay. We didn’t bother and didn’t even know what was supposed to be in there for cutlery
- Jonah (10/5): FANTASTIC! - personalised service. Monet and other receptionist are always at hand.
The property is ageing but well maintained and always clean. Size is also great and love the decor!
- Annielyn (8/5): - Hotel is nice and clean
- Jud (10/5): - Great for families!
- Glenn (9/5): Superb -
- Marius (8/5): Comfortable stay in residence type unit - Spacious, good reception support, facilities for cooking in place. Location a bit hard to find by taxis. Nearby shopping center is old with some questionable restaurants.
- Reuben (9/5): Superb -
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Slobodan (10/5): Exceptional -
- James (9/5): Superb -
- Slobodan (10/5): Amazing staff. Monnete is wonderful and Luis. Security very friendly. Thank you all so much - Spacious Outdated
- Zhanqi (9/5): Superb -
- Cheryl (10/5): Exceptional -
- Rondie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Diana (9/5): good stay! will come back - very homey some amenities were not available like the rice cooker but they were kind enough to lend us another one.. dispenser was not working for hot and cold
- Howard (10/5): Exceptional - Very spacious, close within walking distance of country mall, clean linen every othet day. No dislikes
- Jim (8/5): Very good - Nice big apartment. Close to a mall. Just seemed a little old. Needs a modern look.
- David (9/5): Superb -
- Dean (10/5): excellent will stay again. - This 2-bedroom apartment was beautiful, spacious, comfortable with everything you need to cook your own meals. It had 2 bathrooms and toilets. Fresh water was supplied by the way of a water cooling and heating machine included in the price. Staff were very friendly and helpful and respected your privacy. For the price of around 120 AUD per night this is far better accommodation than any hotel 4 or 5 star you could stay at. I also extended my stay, and the manager gave me a discounted price. 2 grocery stores and a large department store is only a quick 5-minute walk and plenty of restaurants, Jollibee, hairdressers, pharmacy all close by. Fantastic stay!!! There was nothing to complain about.
- Maria (9/5): Comfort and the location - Everything Nothing
- Andrew (10/5): Home away from home, perfect for a long stay - Very nice clean, spacious, upscale property in an upscale neighborhood, behind a mall with access to all.
Friendly, accommodating staff, lots of a/c, and a great kitchen some outdated fixtures, but no complaints.
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