[4k] NUSTAR and SM Seaside Cebu Aerial Tour - May 2025 - Cebu Developments

Main Buildings at NUSTAR
1. Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu
The flagship luxury hotel of NUSTAR

First 5-star hotel under a Filipino brand

Emphasizes Filipino hospitality and culture

Offers deluxe rooms, suites, and VIP accommodations

Seaside Tower
Height: 169 meters

Purpose: Designed as an observation tower offering 360-degree views of Cebu City and the surrounding areas


2. SM Seaside Arena
Seating Capacity: Approximately 16,000–20,000

Purpose: Multi-purpose indoor arena for concerts, sports events, and conventions

Construction Start: 2021

Estimated Completion: 2025

Location: Part of the South Coast City development, a joint venture between SM Prime Holdings and Ayala Land


3. SMX Convention Center Cebu
Total Floor Area: Approximately 52,000 square meters

Levels: 3

Facilities: Four exhibition halls on the ground level; function rooms on the second and third levels

Estimated Completion: 2026


4. Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod
Design: Features 100 walls symbolizing the 100 martyrs

Purpose: Serves as a spiritual center and popular venue for weddings
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5. The Cube
Description: A large metal sculpture at the mall's entrance

Symbolism: Represents the word "Cebu" and serves as a popular photo spot

2. Nustar Hotel (upcoming)
Another 5-star luxury hotel within the complex

Targeted at high-end international guests

Still under development as of 2025

3. Grand Summit Hotel Cebu (upcoming)
A lifestyle hotel catering to business and leisure travelers

Part of the Robinsons Hotels & Resorts portfolio

Designed to offer more affordable luxury

4. NUSTAR Casino
Housed within the main resort complex

One of the largest casinos outside Metro Manila

Features slot machines, table games, private gaming rooms

5. NUSTAR Convention Center
Massive event venue with a capacity of over 2,000 guests

Hosts conferences, weddings, concerts, and expos

Home to The Ballroom and The Stage performance hall

6. NUSTAR Mall (The Mall at NUSTAR)
Premium shopping and lifestyle center

Home to luxury brands, fine dining, and flagship stores

Features "The Strip" – a waterfront dining and leisure area