Cebu Airport Lounge: Buffet, Showers & 24/7 Comfort Access

Summary

Unwind in Cebu airport lounge with buffet & showers

You’ll slip into comfort at Mactan Cebu Airport’s lounge: hot buffet meals (don’t skip the local dishes), strong Wi-Fi for catching up or streaming, and quiet corners to nap or read while staff keep you posted on flights. Showers are there if you need to freshen up before your next leg — it’s a small pause that feels surprisingly good.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first thing I noticed when we walked into the Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan Cebu International Airport — it was this faint smell of brewed coffee mixed with something sweet, maybe those little pastries they keep refilling. It was just past midnight and my brain felt like cotton after a long day in Cebu City. The staff at the desk smiled and waved us in without fuss; honestly, I was half-expecting some kind of check-in drama but nope, just a quick scan and we were inside.

The seats are these big soft things you can actually sink into (I may have dozed off for a minute). There’s this gentle hum from people chatting quietly or watching TV in Tagalog or English — sometimes both at once. Our local guide from earlier had told us to try the arroz caldo if it was on the buffet, so I did. It’s not fancy food but it’s warm and tastes like someone’s kitchen. I grabbed a plate of fruit too because why not? The Wi-Fi worked better than my hotel’s, which made me laugh a bit.

Shower rooms are available if you ask — I lucked out and got one right away. Hot water, clean towels, even that generic soap smell that somehow feels comforting when you’re tired. There were families with little kids playing quietly in a corner room (I think it was set up just for them), and an older couple reading newspapers in silence. Every so often someone would check the flight info screen or ask one of the staff for updates — they always seemed to know what was going on.

I didn’t expect to feel so calm waiting for a flight out of Cebu. Maybe it was the endless tea or just having space to breathe before another long haul. Either way, I’d do this again — even if only for that arroz caldo and ten minutes of peace before boarding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Relax and enjoy airport lounge amenities

• Enter Plaza Premium Lounge
• Enjoy hot breakfast or light meals
• Drink coffee or alcoholic beverages
• Watch international TV channels
• Read newspapers and magazines
• Use Wi-Fi and charging stations
• Access shower, kids, and nursing rooms
• Check flight information updates

Top questions

Is there food included at the Cebu airport lounge?

Yes, buffet meals including hot dishes, salads, pastries, snacks, and desserts are included all day.

Does the Plaza Premium Lounge have showers?

Yes, shower rooms are available but subject to availability.

Is Wi-Fi free in the Mactan Cebu airport lounge?

Yes, high-speed Wi-Fi is complimentary for all guests.

Are alcoholic drinks served in the lounge?

Yes, alcoholic beverages are available on the buffet counter.

Can children use the Cebu airport lounge?

Yes, children can enter with an adult and there is a kids’ room available.

Is there 24-hour access to the Plaza Premium Lounge?

Yes, service is available 24 hours a day.

Are newspapers and magazines provided?

Yes, both international newspapers and magazines are offered for leisure reading.

Is entry wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the lounge is wheelchair accessible throughout.

What’s included

Your time here includes access to comfortable seating areas with high-speed Wi-Fi and charging stations; unlimited buffet meals from breakfast through dinner; freshly brewed coffee and tea plus soft drinks and alcoholic beverages; shower facilities when available; international TV channels; newspapers and magazines; plus dedicated spaces for families with kids—all while staff keep you updated on your flight status until departure.