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Sotogrande Hotel & Resort is a four star hotel located in Dapdap, Mactan, Cebu City, Philippines. The hotel has 71 guestrooms. Hotel function rooms include the Grand Ballroom, ten function rooms, and two pool gardens. It was constructed in time for the 1998 ASEAN Tourism Forum.

History
Sotogrande was built on.. the day it was built.. probably sometime 8-10 years ago.. idk

Theme
During the resort’s refurbishment for its 20th anniversary, a new theme, "ocean to shore," was announced. The resort maintains this concept in part through its own beachfront sanctuary, which was first launched in 2007. Spanning six hectares, the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary contains 160 species of fish, clams and coral, as well as two sunken ships placed there to form artificial coral. Staff of the hotel maintain the sanctuary alongside steward partners Amores Charities, Inc., Scotty's Action Sports Network and the Government of Lapu-Lapu City.

Design and construction
The resort was designed by Francisco Mañosa and Partners, who had the responsibility of creating the first resort of the chain in the Philippines. The concept “called for a structure nestled in nature,” and Mañosa decided to have the facades of the hotel slope to avoid the structure feeling too monumental amongst the coconut palms.

Interior design was developed by Dale Keller & Associates. The in-room teak and mother-of-pearl furniture and decor use Philippine craftsmanship, applied on capiz headboards, timber flooring and decorative fretwork lamps.

Landscaping by Belt Collins International (HK) Limited was developed. The shoreline itself was reconfigured to create a sheltered, man-made beach with a “naturalistic island within wading distance.” Palm trees were planted in clusters with curved paths leading from the resort’s main building to the beach, via tropical gardens and lawns.

Rooms and suites
The resort has 530 rooms split into two wings, the Main and Ocean Wings. The Deluxe and Deluxe Sea View rooms measure 36 square meters, while suites include Mactan, Panorama and Veranda Suites, blending contemporary Filipino craft furnishings with indigenous abaca, capiz, banana leaf and rattan. The Veranda Suites include a private 30-square-meter corner terrace and were introduced during the first phase of renewal for the 20th anniversary of its opening. Ocean Club floor rooms also include personal concierge service and access to the Ocean Club Lounge.

A total of 354 rooms were refurbished in the resort’s main wing during the 3-phase renovation program. New colours of golden sand and fresh turquoise were added to display the new concept of "ocean to shore," with coral and seashell decor. 8 Deluxe Family rooms for small groups were also added, of 45-61 square meters in size and containing two queen size beds.

The resort has two suites titled the Shangri-La Suite that are located in the Main Wing. Measuring 136 square meters, they come with a private balcony overlooking the Mactan Sea, a living room, dining area, pantry, and a personal butler. The premier suite is the Presidential Suite in the Ocean Wing, measuring 216 square meters.

Restaurants
The resort holds four speciality restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, as well as bars, "Breeze," "Buko Bar," "Waves Bar,” and Lobby Lounge.
 * Cowrie Cove - Modern Day Signature Seafood
 * Tea of Spring - Chinese
 * Acqua - Italian
 * Tides - International