Disappointing stay at Hennan Tawala. Chose this place because it mentioned kids stay free, the pool…read morelooked inviting in pictures and thought we were allowed to visit the other Hennan pools in the same compound but were we wrong! Hennan Tawala pool appears large but is actually 4 pools divided in 4 sections that doesn't even connect. Our room was far from the beach and still had some walking distance. Had issues connecting my devices to their WiFi. The pool water was cold. They have 2 jacuzzis but all had cold water too. This place charge more than the other hotels in the area for sub-par service. I was charged extra for my 8year old who is considered an adult in their perspective. We were also charged extra for towels we never redeemed. This place will find every reason to charge their customers extra. They will charge you extra if you try to bring food from outside to your room too. I must say the best part of our stay was breakfast & the worst part was the extra charges, cold showers, cold water, and COLD treatment from their manager specifically the front staff/manager Jonabelle when trying to reason regarding extra charges. This place was definitely EXTRA (charges) and so OVER-rated. Not too kid friendly as they charged extra for 6years and older. They do not offer anything for the kids except to take a dip in their frigid pools. We will not be returning nor will we recommend. Save yourself the money & headache because the pictures shown on their sites are all just sugar coating. Note:. Had I known Hennan Tawala would be so shady, we wouldn't have stayed there at all. we are getting far better treatment, shown more honesty, and feel more relaxed at a 3 star actual beachfront hotel in Panglao. Do better Hennan Tawala!!

Well, this time I went for broke at Henann and rented a Villa that had a private mini pool and…read morepatio. The Villa has extra security and a cart service to drive you around the resort. It is not located on the beach, but it's in the center of the resort. You have three Henann hotels here's side by side. The service here at At Henann Alona, I think, is much better than any of the Henanns that I've stayed at in Boracay. The main negative here is that if you stayed at Henann before, you know they have some of the worst non-HD flat screen TV's of any major hotel chain in the Philippines. Also, the lighting in the bathroom is in need of more brightness at the mirrors, especially if you need to be looking at yourself shaving. Other than that, I think having a mini pool I didn't have to share was a plus.

Such a beautiful resort! It's calm, serene, and the resort staff and management is really good in…read moreEnglish and customer service! People seem genuinely happy to be there and work there! Our rooms (we booked two) are beautiful, comfortable, and pretty clean! The amenities are great, especially the free ones! And although we didn't make use of all of the free resort activities, I'm sure it would've been fun! The gym is decently sized, the pools are beautiful and warm water, the wash up showers outside are stocked, the secret beach is a plus, the Alina beach is literally walking distance, and their free breakfast buffet is sooooo good! Wish I could go back soon, highly recommend!

We stayed at Amorita for 3 days 2 nights and had a great time here. From the time they picked us up…read moreat the airport to the time they dropped us back. Upon getting there, they give you welcome drinks and some moist towel to freshen up. We had the Jr Suite, and it was spacious. The room came with a welcome fruit basket (with 2 sweet mangoes and banana) and a bottle of water that they always change. The staff are excellent, which makes me proud to be a filipino. The facility is well kept, updated, and clean. The Saffron Restaurant offers good food which we got to try throughout our stay. Some items on the menu are meh and some were good. We also went for a massage at the Sea Tree Spa. The massage was relaxing. They worked on our backs and felt relieved after. Overall, we will be back. It was a good first stay at Amorita. I HIGHLY recommend this resort to anyone wanting to go to Bohol

Very clean resort! It's a tiny resort but comfortable large rooms with a nice size pool. We…read moretraveled through several countries in the area and this resort had one of our top breakfasts! So fresh and delicious 10/10. The grounds and the pool were cleaned everyday. Our children enjoyed playing in the water with the owners son.

I was told to visit Bohol so I did some research and chose to stay in the Alona Beach area. This…read moreproperty had excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and Booking.com, so I took a chance and stayed here. I was weirded out by the booking process, which required submitting half the total cost of the stay via wire transfer or PayPal, which is something scammers do. Even more disturbing was that I messaged them via booking.com to accept that they recieved the deposit thru PayPal and they did not respond. In the US, this is discouraging for travelers since it is common practice to use credit cards since they are safer for the consumer. Luckily, it was not a scam and I was able to check in with no problem. It's worth noting that this property is cash only in every regard. They only accept cash, which means you need to bring a big wad of pesos with you. The bill on checkout is also paid via cash, as is the restaurant tab or any expenses you may incur. They should probably look into accepting at least Mastercard or Visa, since no credit card especially when reserving is a dealbreaker for cautious people. The resort is very small but very nice, with only a few bungalows. That meant we didn't really see many other guests for the duration of our stay. There is an onsite restaurant and a small but nice pool. There is a laundry service (3rd party, but handled by the property). They are also able to help you arrange tours and rides to and from the airport. They also rent motorbikes, if you are so inclined. I think the best way to describe this resort is, for private people who want to be left alone. The room itself was half of a duplex, with a nice bathroom and functional design. The air conditioner worked wonderfully, and I was able to have many nights of good sleep. The property itself is nicely maintained. We ate at the restaurant quite a bit, for breakfast and for dinner. The food is excellent quality and the prices are fair for the area. My only reservations about this property were that 1- It can be difficult to find, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. Even some drivers had no idea where it was (across the FilOil gas station). 2- It's at the end of a dirt road, and the road can be difficult to walk especially when it rains 3- The property has some strange rules, but they're obviously in place because some guests did something crazy and made a need for the rules. I personally had no problem with the rules, because I have common courtesy, but I can see some people getting offended by them. 4- Only handsoap and shampoo (had to ask) for toiletries. The only resort out of 5 I stayed in during my trip with incomplete amenities. The front desk person told me that they're having an issue with the vendor regarding it, so it was unavailable.

Talk about a hidden gem and probably the nicest resort on the island...0ur stay was absolutely…read morewonderful! I used a tour company to book our time in the Philippines as there is a lot of coordination with Island hopping. I trusted all their choices and this one surely didn't disappoint. Located in a gated area with multiple levels of security, it was quiet and peaceful. We stayed during ESEAN, and even with extra events going on, the place was incredibly relaxing. Our room had its own pool. It 2as shared with 3 other rooms, but pretty much private and open 24 hrs. The room was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. A refillable water station was right outside our door. The food here is delicious. Breakfast was included with our stay and had so much variety. We ate seven meals on site and enjoyed it all. The grounds were fantastic! A big pool that never felt crowded, a couple restaurants, pool bar/restaurant, nightly welcome show, and more. A quick 5 minute tuktuk into town to enjoy an evening out was easy and convenient. I would definitely stay here again.

It feels a like a hidden gem that you will only know about if you ask a local. After my experience…read moreat Alona Beach I asked my hostel receptionist where would she recommend I go for a calm and chill relaxing beach. She recommended South Palms Resort. At first u was hesitant because I thought I would have to pay for a day pass or something. She assured me that it's housed on a public beach and that the resort lets non guest enter. I spent an entire day here and I was in awe. The workers were so nice and kind. You can use their beach chairs too! You are encouraged to order something but it's not forced upon you. Honestly I wish I knew about this place before. I recommend everyone to come here. very relaxing with a real wide beach and space to move around unlike Alona. Also no beach sellers! Just pure perfection.

When I was booking for a hotel in Alona Beach , Panglao Island Bohol, I got several recommendations…read morefrom former work colleague who are also from Bohol but most of their recommendations where booked already or a little bit out of my budget. I found Panglao Regents Park , it was still pricey but compared to most resort in the area, it was the better alternative. The resort specifically stress that they are not a beach front resort, it takes about 10 minutes walk to reach the beach area which is fine with since it gets a little bit noisy near the beach at night. Rooms : Spacious enough. We booked the room in the main building with a pool view. The little boy who was with us was very happy to know that there is a pool right outside the room. Food/Drinks: Decent enough. My parents found it a little pricey so we usually eat outside. We did try some of their drinks and side dishes. Pinacolada definitely needs some more improvement. Staff : Very polite and friendly. The whole place is very well maintained. The rooms are cleaned everyday, so we get fresh sheets and towels. The water in the shower smells a little bit weird but nobody got any allergic reaction so it might just be the water treatment. Will I ever go there again ? Maybe. But for those who are planning to visit Alona Beach, I think this is a good and affordable place to stay.

I got this hotel through Expedia.com. The reviews was quite interesting and seem very legit…read more Although I don't usually go through the reviews but the feedback from the previous traveller was pretty engaging. I gotta be honest it was little expensive in my budget however it was one of the hotel in the area that has swimming pool. Thought it was a great amenities to relax after a long day at the beach. The hotel is located right at the heart of Brgy. Tawala and it's 5 minutes walk to the beach. I absolutely love where this place situated because its far from chaos and tourist. As much as I wanted to stay right in front of the beach I also like my quite time. The hotel is divided into two buildings. Its also has a gym and restaurant. Unfortunately the gym is not free. If you fancy dining in and feel tired; you can dine in at the pool area. The hotel also offers relaxation and tours. Convenient store and restaurants are just few steps away from the hotel. It was busy when I arrive at the hotel but the front desk was fast and efficient. I thought the room was clean and spacious. The bathroom and shower was fine. The bed was comfortable. Overall, the entire room was standard and it's exactly what you pay. What I loved the most about this hotel was the staffs are honest and polite. I like how they interact with their guest, the treated you like your at home. I love every single minute of it. For sure, I will definitely come back.

We stayed at Alona Vida Beach Resort for 4 nights in early November and I would probably stay here…read moreagain if we were to go back. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The location is right on the beach and the hotel definitely has the beachy vibe. The road does not go to the hotel, so be aware you will need to carry your bags a little bit down the road from where a car is able to drop you off, so this is not an accessibility friendly hotel. We spent 3 nights in the premium/large rooms and then due to the Typhoon had to extend by 1 night but had to move to the standard rooms. The premium room was large, lots of open area and had a larger bed, but the bathroom and overall room was more dated. We also had a patio with chairs and table, which was great for hanging suits out to dry. The standard room was cozier and did not have a balcony, but it was newly remodeled and the bathroom was much nicer. The restaurant was okay. The breakfast, which was included with our room, was great with multiple options and a huge list of fresh juices which was a great way to start the day each day. We also ate lunch here one day, and the food was okay, but I would recommend going into the main town area for lunch/dinner. Overall a decent choice for a place to stay on the water.

This review is for Coco Vida, the bar and restaurant that's part of Alona Vida…read more The customer service was decent, but that's the only praise I can give this place. I ordered a Rum and Coke, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Guacamole Crostinis. The rum and coke was prepared a little slow, considering I was the only person at the bar. The food -- which was ordered at the same time I ordered my drink -- took nearly forty minutes to be brought out to me. The salad was brought to me and was not a Caesar salad -- I thought it was a mistake at first, but when I looked at the menu, it didn't match any of the other salads that were listed. Everything from the incorrect ingredients and dry chicken made this a terrible salad. The crostini bread was supposed to be crunchy, but it wasn't even toasted, and the guacamole needed salt and pepper as there wasn't much flavor to it at all. When I finished my meal and asked for my check, the ladies who were working behind the empty bar didn't return with the check, so after waiting ten minutes, I walked up to the register and asked for my check. I definitely won't eat here again.

A grand resort vacation indeed! My family had a memorable three days-two nights at one of their 19…read moreexclusive and luxurious residential type villas. Four of us siblings stayed at the grand villa while my brother and his wife stayed at the dream villa, just across the man made lagoon from us. These lagoons surround all the villas. Each villa had high standard furnishings, and a terrace that leads to a lagoon. Our Grand Villa had two bedrooms, one with a king bed downstairs and two twin beds upstairs, each with a huge well-appointed bathrooms, and a large family room and a kitchenette complete with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, plates and utensils. Just as soon as we were settled in, after check-in, fresh juice in a real coconut along with a welcome platter of snacks was delivered to our respective villas. Snack plates were delivered to us every day. The entire resort is surrounded with lush vegetation, lots of flowers and remarkable landscaping. We had lunch at one of their five restaurants, this one with a cozy ambiance just a short walk from our villas with views of larger pools and the ocean. Lunch consisted of traditional Filipino dishes which were not only well presented but were delicious as expected of a top rated resort as well. The room service dinner we had was no different. We then explored the scenic white sand beach with a great view of the ocean. I actually spent some alone time in one of the many lounge chairs under the trees. Just like BE resort in Mactan, Cebu, the best feature of this resort are the tireless, friendliest, professional, helpful and most efficient people that worked there, specially the resort manager, Pearl Yang and staff member Uriel and others who we were lucky enough to be attended too, or who gave us a friendly hi. Thank you for pampering us!. We never had to wait long for anything we requested. I had high expectations when we planned this trip, and BE Grand resort not only surpassed all of them, we got more: we were treated like royalty!

Nice and quite place to go away from the parties and just relaxing atmosphere…read more Breakfast was mediocre, beach area wasn't as nice as other hotels but the pools was kid friendly and not too many people were there.

Location and view are beautiful. No beach access as it is on the cliff. I had double bed room which…read morewas spacious, nice size closet, modern, clean bathroom. Pros: View Rooms - small refrigerators with drinks for purchase, 2 free bottles of water daily. Drying rack, personal umbrellas, seating area outside of each room, television with a few channels Service - extremely kind, attentive staff Location - 15 minutes from airport, close to tourist attractions Resident cat - clean, friendly, healthy and neutered Pool - sizable, cool bar area with poolside seating. Pool chairs with large umbrellas. Receives sun during most of day so it's a nice temperature at night. Security guard Price Cons: Minimal amenities - I was there was 2.5 days, I received one bathroom kit which included a toothbrush and paste and 2 q tips. Never got anymore kits. Received shampoo, no conditioner. Small, thin bar of soap. No lotion Food - sweet crepes were good as were the shakes and fresh juices. Savory food was too salty and oily. I ordered spinach crepe, the spinach and crepe were fine but there were way too many onions. I gave up after a while with ordering food, perhaps if you're unfamiliar with Asian food or are accustomed to eating out this will be fine. Bruschetta bread was cheap, dry and the tomatoes no taste with way too much garlic. The menu is extensive with some offers from every continent however leads me to think most of it is frozen and reheated. Many options were expensive all things considered. Few options for food. No grocery nearby unless you call for a driver and no outdoor cooking area. There's a grassy place where I think a grill or 2 would be nice. Loud AC, but this is common with window unit ACs in the Philippines Received one key (actual key as opposed to keycard), I might have been able to ask for another but didn't check. Anyway I think providing one key per person is more appropriate. Takeaway: I had an overall nice time but won't be returning. The location and venue are quite nice but not being able to properly bathe or eat made it difficult.

We had an incredible week-long stay at The Bellevue Resort. Beyond its stunning luxury--from the…read morebeautifully designed lobby with its intricate attention to detail--the true highlight was the exceptional warmth and friendliness of the entire staff. Our room was easily one of the best on the property, offering a breathtaking, sweeping view of the beach, ocean, pool, and parts of the courtyard garden--simply unforgettable. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish, and we would absolutely stay here again.

Recently enjoyed my stay at the Bellevue Resort for our recent family reunion…read more I remembered a much different Bohol when we would visit as kids growing up, but with the new airport on Panglao... it's super convenient to fly in and just a quick ride to this resort. Hotel has a gate (w/guard) but you can easily walk out and find local laundry services (other than what is offered at the hotel). There's also a small shopping center that is walking distance with a few restaurants and shops. Staff and service were fantastic as everyone is super friendly and they almost seem to go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and are enjoying your stay. The infinity pool is fantastic (for kids and adults)..... nice to also have the beach option but this part of the island is more remote... as the other reviews state, you can find better beaches at other resorts, but here it is more quiet and family oriented. Breakfast Buffet was superb with a rotation of offerings for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Special request items (eggs cooked to order, etc.) are just an ask away.