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Sermon on the Mount Retreat Resort

Name: Sermon on the Mount Retreat Resort
Address: Transcentral Highway, Balamban, Cebu, Balamban, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$

Hotels & Resorts · Balamban, Cebu

Family-friendly mountain retreat 816m above sea level with panoramic views of Mt. Manunggal.

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Sermon on the Mount Retreat Resort

Perched at 816 meters above sea level along the Cebu Transcentral Highway, Sermon on the Mount Retreat Resort offers panoramic views of Mt. Manunggal and the surrounding peaks. It caters to families and groups seeking a cool-climate staycation with modern comforts. Amenities include dining, a pool and function spaces.

What's on offer

Amenities & services

RestaurantSwimming poolFunction hallMountain viewsParking

Wayfinder route

Getting to Balamban

Take a v-hire bound for Balamban over the Transcentral Highway through Busay, or drive the same route from JY Square.

The Transcentral Highway itself is the attraction for many visitors — viewpoints line the higher stretches.

Leaves from Cebu City (IT Park or Ayala v-hire terminals)

Journey time 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on where you stop

Typical fare around PHP 160 by v-hire

Getting around Habal-habal cover the highland barangays and the mountain trailheads off the highway.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu City (IT Park or Ayala v-hire terminals) and pick up the route above. Allow extra time for bridge traffic at peak hours.

Fares and journey times are indicative and change with traffic, season and operator. Confirm locally before you travel.

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