Catching a Flight? Lounge muna! Our Plaza Premium Lounge Experience in Cebu (Domestic Terminal)

So here’s the thing—we were flying from Cebu to Bacolod with my kuya’s Xbox complete with steering wheel and other accessories in tow. Yes, an Xbox as hand-carry. Just imagine the curious looks.

Because of our rather unusual luggage, we decided to arrive at the airport earlier than usual just to be safe. And true enough, our bags were flagged at the scanner and went through manual inspection. Buti na lang, the process was quick and smooth. 🙌

The result? We were very early for our flight and suddenly had a lot of time on our hands. And let’s be real—we didn’t feel like spending two hours sitting on cold metal airport seats, hugging our bags, and pretending we weren’t getting hungry. Then we remembered...

Plaza Premium Lounge is right inside the domestic terminal. YES!

We had our Mastercard Travel Pass (one of our credit card perks), plenty of time, and the perfect excuse to treat ourselves. So off we went!

 

Where to Find It

You’ll find the lounge inside Terminal 1, just past security and before the boarding gates. There’s a dedicated elevator going down, and once you exit—voilà! You’re there. Super convenient and no need to walk far.

 

First Impressions

It’s not massive, but the space is well-designed and doesn’t feel cramped.

There’s a comfy mix of lounge chairs, café-style tables, and even work-friendly spots complete with charging outlets. The lighting is warm (aka flattering for selfies 😉), and the interiors are modern and clean.

Definitely way better than fighting for a seat by the charging station near the gate. 

Let’s Talk Food—Because of Course We Are

This isn’t our first time at Plaza Premium, so we already knew the food was going to be legit good. But we still got excited seeing the spread.

Let’s start with a hidden gem:

👉 Their pork humba. Not on the buffet table—but all you have to do is ask the chef, and they’ll gladly serve you a generous portion. Pair it with boiled eggs (also available on request), and you’ve got yourself a satisfying meal.

Also worth trying:

🍜 Chicken noodle soup (ask for it!)

🍚 Congee with toppings

🥗 Salad station

🍝 Pasta and pancit

🍖 Other meat dishes

🍉 Fresh fruits, snacks, and desserts

And of course—unlimited drinks: coffee, tea, juice, and sodas. No stingy portions here. Everything was warm, well-stocked, and most importantly—masarap!

This is miles better than sad sandwiches or soggy airport fast food. Promise.

 

Showers, Wi-Fi & Other Perks

We didn’t get to try the shower rooms this time, but yes—they have them. Clean, private, and ready if you need a quick refresh before flying.

Wi-Fi was fast and reliable (we managed to scroll, upload, and check updates without a hitch). There were also lots of charging ports, so no more awkwardly hovering near someone else’s plug. 😂

 

Worth it ba?

Absolutely.

Instead of dreading a long wait, it felt like we got a mini staycation inside the airport. Good food, comfy seats, strong Wi-Fi, aircon, and actual peace and quiet—sulit.