Since it opened to the public in 2022, NUSTAR Resort and Casino has become synonymous with luxury in Cebu, first with its Fili Hotel and elevated further with the recently-opened NUSTAR Hotel. Both hotels have made a name for themselves as a premier destination for travellers – both local and international, who want to experience an upscale getaway in one of the Philippines’ top tourist spots.
Because of this, both hotels have secured nominations at the 2025 LUXE Global Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the global travel industry. Fili Hotel is nominated for Best Luxury MICE Hotel, while NUSTAR Hotel Cebu is competing for Best Ultra Luxurious Hotel.
The LUXE Global Awards celebrate excellence across luxury hotels, spas, and restaurants worldwide, setting high standards for service, design, and guest experience. The nomination of Fili and NUSTAR Hotels signifies Cebu’s growing prominence as a world-class destination that blends Filipino warmth with international hospitality standards.
Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu is recognized for its leadership in MICE. The hotel boasts the most advanced convention center in Visayas and Mindanao, featuring a 2,449‑square‑meter grand ballroom and modern event facilities ideal for corporate conventions, government summits, and international gatherings.
Earlier this year, Fili Hotel also earned the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025, placing it among the top 10% of hotels globally for consistent guest satisfaction and service excellence.
Rising 26 stories along Cebu’s South Road Properties (SRP), NUSTAR Hotel Cebu is the second tower to open in the NUSTAR Resort and Casino complex, following the equally acclaimed Fili Hotel. However, the Hotel sets itself apart as the region’s first ultra-luxury property, with a vision rooted in refinement, exclusivity, and heartfelt service. Its expansive suites and villas, bespoke butler services trained by Heilbron Hospitality, and interiors inspired by Cebu’s maritime heritage set a new standard in Southeast Asia.
Its design, a contemporary tribute to Cebu’s maritime legacy, comes from the minds of internationally renowned architecture firm HKS Singapore. From the outside, the tower stands sleek and proud, modern but meaningful. Inside, Hirsch Bedner Associates Hong Kong (HBA), one of the world’s luxury hospitality design studios, created interiors that feel like a quiet celebration of elegance with subtle textures, clean lines, and spaces.
NUSTAR’s prime location provides convenient access to Cebu’s world-renowned attractions. The island offers pristine white-sand beaches such as Malapascua, Bantayan, Mactan, vibrant diving spots and marine sanctuaries, as well as heritage landmarks like the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and Magellan’s Cross.
Cebu is also famed for adventure tourism, with activities such as whale shark watching in Oslob, canyoneering at Kawasan Falls, and scenic mountain drives in Balamban and Busay, making it a versatile destination for both leisure and business travelers.
