This tropical-island resort has to be seen to be believed. You’ll feel as if you’ve just set foot in paradise every minute of your stay at Panglao Island Nature Resort. The resort features a restaurant serving both Filipino and Western specialties in a laid-back environment. Take a dip in the pool overlooking the sea and grab a drink at the Seahorse Pool Bar while relaxing to the sound of the gently-lapping waves. You’ll never be short of things to do. Play a game of pool at the resort or go diving in the clear water of the island. This is a typical beach haven.
The Seaview bungalow has a veranda, with a relaxing view of the sea (Seaview nga, ano?) and it also has a jacuzzi which takes about 15-30 minutes to warm up. Room colors are heavy on yellows, greens, and orange — making it look sunny and cheery. The bed is huge! There are also large glass windows all around (even in the bathroom!) so even while in the bathroom, you can look out and see what the sea looks like outside. Comparing the room at Panglao Island Nature Resort and at Alona Palm, the rooms at Alona Palm are more spacious but the Seaview Bungalow in Panglao Island is much more attractive. The flooring at Panglao is also safer — wood — and is less slippery when wet. It’s more ideal for families with smaller kids.
You can walk around the resort to get to the different facilities and activities available. You can also ask the resort staff to bring you around using their golf carts. When you arrive in the resort, you will be given a resort map, as well as a list of available resort activities.
Being a nature resort, there are more trees/greens at Panglao Island than at Alona Palm. You also hear the sound of more crickets, birds, etc. While at Panglao Island, it was interesting to see boats of fishermen with lights at 4:30am in the morning (still very dark) and to look up and see lots of stars (and I mean lots!). There were tiny birds which kept flying by — and Michael, one of the resort staff there said they are called “sayaw sayaw” (which literally translates to dance dance) as when the birds fly, they do look like they are dancing.The Seaview bungalow has a veranda, with a relaxing view of the sea (Seaview nga, ano?) and it also has a jacuzzi which takes about 15-30 minutes to warm up. Room colors are heavy on yellows, greens, and orange — making it look sunny and cheery. The bed is huge! There are also large glass windows all around (even in the bathroom!) so even while in the bathroom, you can look out and see what the sea looks like outside. Comparing the room at Panglao Island Nature Resort and at Alona Palm, the rooms at Alona Palm are more spacious but the Seaview Bungalow in Panglao Island is much more attractive. The flooring at Panglao is also safer — wood — and is less slippery when wet. It’s more ideal for families with smaller kids.
You can walk around the resort to get to the different facilities and activities available. You can also ask the resort staff to bring you around using their golf carts. When you arrive in the resort, you will be given a resort map, as well as a list of available resort activities.
Being a nature resort, there are more trees/greens at Panglao Island than at Alona Palm. You also hear the sound of more crickets, birds, etc. While at Panglao Island, it was interesting to see boats of fishermen with lights at 4:30am in the morning (still very dark) and to look up and see lots of stars (and I mean lots!). There were tiny birds which kept flying by — and Michael, one of the resort staff there said they are called “sayaw sayaw” (which literally translates to dance dance) as when the birds fly, they do look like they are dancing.
Superb service and exquisite cuisine are natural complements to the paradise that is Panglao Island. Starting with a pristine white sand beach, we built around the natural contour of the premises and dotted the resort with high-ceiling, thatched roof huts.
Guest Room Amenities: Cable TV, Mini Bar, Private Hot & Cold Bath, Key Card Security Lock System, Safety Deposit Boxes. Each guest room has a veranda with drying rack, coffee table & chairs and is equipped with individually remote controlled air-conditioning, satellite cabled TV, IDD/NDD telephone facility, refrigerator, in-room coffee & tea, private bathroom with hot & cold shower, (bathtub in De Luxe rooms, outdoor jacuzzi in bungalow) hairdryer, personal cafe, 220-volt electrical points, key-card security lock system.
Services And Facilities: Room Service, Health Spa, Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Foreign Currency Exchange, Bar & Grill, Swimming Pool, Tour & Car Rental, Ample Parking Area.
The package at Panglao Island Nature Resort (you can check their website www.panglaoisland.com for their pricing) includes transfers, as well as breakfast and dinner which are usually served buffet-style if resort occupancy is high — which was the case when we were there. When you reach the resort, you are given a welcome drink and a cold towel to freshen up.
Panglao Island is a fifteen-minute trip by land from downtown Tagbilaran, and an hour and a half by fast ferry from Cebu City.
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Rates:
Room REGULAR RATES PEAK SEASON RATES
Category 01 April 2011–31March 2012 20-22 Apr;26-31Dec.2011;01Jan. 2012
- SUPERIOR ROOM
Single Php 7,260.00 Php 8,985.00
Per Extra Night Php 5,820.00 Php 7,545.00
Twin/Double Php 9,740.00 Php 11,465.00
Per Extra Night Php 7,365.00 Php 9,090.00
Triple Php 14,100.00 Php 15,825.00
Per Extra Night Php 10,285.00 Php 12,010.00
Quadruple Php 18,460.00 Php 20,185.00
Per Extra Night Php 13,205.00 Php 14,930.00
- FOREST GARDEN
Single Php 8,935.00 Php 10,985.00
Per Extra Night Php 7,495.00 Php 9,545.00
Twin/Double Php 11,415.00 Php 13,465.00
Per Extra Night Php 9,040.00 Php 11,090.00
Triple Php 15,775.00 Php 17,825.00
Per Extra Night Php 11,960.00 Php 14,010.00
Quadruple Php 20,135.00 Php 22,185.00
Per Extra Night Php 14,880.00 Php 16,930.00
- SEAVIEW BUNGALOW
Single Php 13,360.00 Php 15,360.00
Per Extra Night Php 11,920.00 Php 13,920.00
Twin/Double Php 16,215.00 Php 18,215.00
Per Extra Night Php 13,840.00 Php 15,840.00
Triple Php 20,575.00 Php 22,575.00
Per Extra Night Php 16,760.00 Php 18,760.00
Quadruple Php 24,935.00 Php 26,935.00
Per Extra Night Php 19,680.00 Php 21,680.00
- CHILD
(10 & under 18 y/o) Php 3,100.00 Php 3,100.00
Per Extra Night Php 2,656.00 Php 2,656.00
GETAWAY RATES
APRIL 2011 – MARCH 2012 (Except during Peak Dates)*
(Minimum 2Nights Stay required)
Room Category 3DAYS/2NIGHTS PER EXTRA NIGHT
- SUPERIOR ROOM
Single Php 8,916.00 Php 3,855.00
Twin/Double Php 12,310.00 Php 5,155.00
Triple Php 18,660.00 Php 7,725.00
Quadruple Php 25,010.00 Php 10,290.00
- FOREST/GARDEN COTTAGE
Single Php 11,816.00 Php 5,305.00
Twin/Double Php 15,210.00 Php 6,605.00
Triple Php 21,560.00 Php 9,175.00
Quadruple Php 27,910.00 Php 11,740.00
- SEAVIEW BUNGALOW
Single Php 17,850.00 Php 8,320.00
Twin/Double Php 21,876.00 Php 9,936.00
Triple Php 28,226.00 Php 12,505.00
Quadruple Php 34,576.00 Php 15,075.00
- CHILD
(10 & under 18 y/o) Php 5,756.00 Php 2,656.00
Amenities & Services:
- Lotus Lagoon
- Garden Square
- Canopied Verdant Pavilion
- Dream Islet
- Dining
- Mit-hi SPA
About the Author: WayPH
elow!!
do you have boat rowing service?
how much it is cost ?
tosia!
To whom it may concern:
Good day!
My family and I are planning to have vacation on October 4-6 at Panglao Island Bohol, with this i would like to inquire for the following;
Do you have available room/s that can accommodate 9 persons (7 Adults 2 Kids) and rate (and inclusions i.e. Meal, Tax and etc.)
Do you offer countryside package (and rate) and hotel transfers – rate (airport to hotel vis-a-vis)
How much it cost us per person?
Hoping for your immediate response.
Thank you very much!
Argen Dolliente