NUSTAR Resort and Casino a Luxurious Integrated Resort in Visayas and Mindanao

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NUSTAR Resort and Casino, the first and only integrated resort in the Visayas and Mindanao, is the biggest luxury and lifestyle destination outside Metro Manila.


 

As the ultimate lifestyle and entertainment destination in the region, NUSTAR has been redefining luxury in gaming, entertainment, leisure, dining, and retail in Cebu and the rest of the southern Philippines with its comprehensive range of amenities.


 

Since its opening in May 2022, NUSTAR has established itself as a premier venue for various events, from the prestigious Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council III meeting to international boxing matches, box-office concerts, New Year’s Eve countdown parties, and the Sinulog, one of the grandest festivals in the Philippines.



 

Prime Location

 

NUSTAR is strategically situated on Kawit Island, off the spectacular coast of the southern district of Cebu, and right in the middle of the city’s emerging business and lifestyle district, the South Road Properties. Set against a backdrop of stunning sea views, lush tropical landscapes, and an ever-evolving city skyline, NUSTAR guarantees guests an unforgettable experience from the moment they arrive.


 

The sprawling resort complex, which has a gross floor area of 300,000 square meters, is about 30 minutes from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport via the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), making it a short and scenic ride to the resort for guests. Alternatively, water transfers will be available through the Wharf, the integrated resort’s 35-meter-long private dock.



 

Luxe Accommodations

 

NUSTAR offers an opulent experience with its exceptional accommodation options, from Fili Hotel’s suites and villas, the first ultra-luxury hotel outside Metro Manila. Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu, the country’s first authentic Filipino 5-star hotel, is where guests can experience the distinct luxury and warmth of Filipino hospitality. Guests can also indulge in therapeutic treatment, invigorating workouts, or simply unwind by the poolside, surrounded by the serenity of the resort’s idyllic setting.


 

Its spaces, including the 379 rooms, showcase local craftsmanship and celebrate artful pursuits through contemporary décor and Filipino accent pieces. Jef Albea sculptures, paintings by Lao Lianben, Edward Arce, Katrina Cuenca, Arnold Lalongisip, Hershey Casero, Erick Villarruz, and Fidel Sarmiento, as well as Vito Selma furniture, to name a few, can be seen around the hotel.


 


Decadent Dining


Guests can savor exquisite flavors around the world at NUSTAR’s specialty restaurants. Now open are Italian steakhouse Il Primo; Filipino casual dining restaurant Fina; Xin Tian Di, a southeast Asian restaurant that is open 24/7 on the casino floor; Axis Entertainment and Sports Bar, which hosts nightly live entertainment; and the first and only Mott 32 in the Philippines, renowned for its unique culinary flavors, innovative cocktails, and stunning interiors by Joyce Wang.


 

Also on offer are coffee, cocktails, and light bites at the Fili Lobby Lounge, as well as an extensive and scrumptious selection of local and international cuisines at Fili Café, which has several action stations, including the first and only live lechon roasting station in the country. In addition to Kazuwa Japanese Restaurant, Barcino, Good Luck Hot Pot, Abaca Baking Co., Café Laguna, Koshima by Nonki, Tom N Tom’s Coffee, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar, Starbucks, Taiwan Sha-bu Sha-bu, Yeonwha by Kaya, more dining options will be unveiled soon.


 


Luxury Retail


As the newest luxury shopping destination in the country and the first and only of its kind in the Visayas and Mindanao, The Mall | NUSTAR Cebu offers an exceptional retail experience tailored to the discerning taste of its esteemed clientele.


 

At The Mall, guests can explore a curated selection of top global luxury fashion and retail brand. From iconic fashion houses now open such as Bvlgari, CELINE, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co. to popular brands such as BOSS, Burberry, Ferragamo, Givenchy, KENZO, Loewe, Montblanc, Off-White, Porsche Design, RIMOWA, Tory Burch, multi-brand store UNIVERS and Versace, The Mall boasts a host of upscale boutique and specialty stores under one roof.


 

From designer handbags to statement-making apparel, each brand is committed to personalized service and premium quality, ensuring that every interaction exceeds expectations and every product meets the highest standards.


Customers who visit NUSTAR, can also browse the latest from Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, DiaGold, Estee Lauder, Eye Society, Luk Fook Jewellery, Jewelmer, Jo Malone, Open Source by Beyond the Box, R.O.X. Plygrnd, Seiko and Sole Republiq, with expert staff on hand to offer personalized service.


 

Whether customers are seeking the perfect ensemble for a special occasion or simply indulging in a well-deserved shopping spree, The Mall offers an unrivaled selection of luxury goods.


 

In addition, the NUSTAR Premier Cinemas are now open on the second floor. From the coziest leather recliner seat to the top-of-the-line audio and video technology, including a Christie laser projection system and all Dolby Digital cinema surround amplifiers and speakers, every detail has been designed to impress.


 


Level-up Gaming


NUSTAR is home to a two-level casino with a mix of gaming tables and machines peppered across 21,000 square meters of floor area, making it the largest and most varied gaming floor in the region. With a wide array of table games, and slot machines, plus a gaming stadium and exclusive VIP rooms, guests can discover an exhilarating gaming experience and the thrill of winning.


 


Exceptional Event Spaces

 

With its aggregate gross floor area of over 4,000 square meters, the meetings, incentives, conversations, and exhibitions (MICE) area at NUSTAR, with its flexible ballrooms, is the largest outside Metro Manila. The NUSTAR Convention Center alone can host up to 2,000 guests, making it the perfect venue for private, corporate, and entertainment events.


 

It has three banquet halls, a lobby, a pre-function foyer and hallway, an open-area lounge, and a bridal lounge. It also offers a range of dedicated spaces for different needs and an open area lounge that is perfect for casual gatherings, networking sessions, and after-parties for guests. Furthermore, the spacious lobby, measuring 179 square meters, enhances the overall experience for guests as they arrive at the venue, with its sweeping view of Cebu’s clear blue waters.


 


Topnotch Entertainment


Delivering on its promise of providing top-tier entertainment, NUSTAR will feature The Stage, a 1,300-seat ultramodern theater that will be a venue for exclusive productions, musicals, and concerts; a leisure and water park on the podium level of the property featuring three distinct pools and water features; and The Skydeck, a viewing deck that will highlight 180-degree views of Mactan Island and Cebu City, further cementing NUSTAR as an urban icon.


 


A More Rewarding Experience


Along with a leveled-up gaming experience at the Casino, NUSTAR is making guests' every visit more rewarding through its official lifestyle rewards program, NUSTAR Rewards. It allows guests to have tiered membership access to the resort’s exclusive perks such as discounts on rooms and dining, priority access to events and offers, as well as privileges designed for their ultimate leisure and enjoyment when they sign up and earn points. Members can earn or use their points every time they dine, play, shop, and stay at NUSTAR. The higher the tier, the more perks they can unlock.



 

The Proponent


NUSTAR is the flagship project of Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (UHRI), a privately owned corporation of the Gokongwei Group focused primarily on gaming and integrated resort developments across the Philippines.


 

For more information, visit the resort’s website at www.nustar.ph or email the property at contactus@nustar.com.ph.



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