Luxury hotels in Panglao Island

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Panglao Island. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Blue Planet Panglao Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Hotel. Set in Panglao, 10 km from Hinagdanan Cave, Blue Planet Panglao offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Blue Planet Panglao all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Panglao, like hiking. Tarsier Conservation Area is 50 km from Blue Planet Panglao, while Baclayon Church is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Bohol-Panglao International Airport, 1 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 2559 PHP.

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• 2 Amorita Resort Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Surrounded by lush green gardens, Amorita Resort offers breathtaking views of Bohol Sea and the famous Alona Beach. Offering free WiFi access, it features an outdoor infinity pool and in-house dive shop. Tagbilaran Airport and Seaport are within a 40-minute drive away. Elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an in-room safe, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom includes hot/cold shower facilities and free toiletries. Operating a 24-hour front desk, Amorita Resort offers mountain bikes, kayaks and paddle boards for rent. Guests may also enjoy activities such as diving and snorkelling. Meeting and banquet facilities are also available. Saffron Restaurant serves Continental cuisine and Filipino favourites. Special dietary menus are also available upon request. Room service is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 14820 PHP.

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• 3 South Palms Resort Panglao Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Just steps from Bolod Beach, South Palms Resort Panglao features a spa, a gym and an outdoor pool. Complimentary WiFi access is provided throughout the property. The tropically decorated rooms are air-conditioned, and feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a personal safe, tea/coffee making amenities and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with hot/cold shower facilities and toiletries. Oceanica Restaurant serves local and international seafood delights, while East Pool Bar and Coast Pool Bar offers up a selection of refreshing drinks. Room service is provided. Guests can snorkel, play a round of indoor games in the games room, or shop for souvenirs at the gift shop. Staff at the 24-hour reception can assist with airport shuttle, laundry and use of meeting facilities. The beachfront property is a 10-minute drive from Alona Beach and a 30-minute drive from Bohol City and the Panglao Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 10127 PHP.

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• 4 The Bellevue Resort Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Situated on the coastline of Panglao Island, 6.6 km from Alona Beach and 10.4 km from Hinagdanan Cave, The Bellevue Resort boasts an outdoor infinity pool, a private beach area, and a complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The room at The Bellevue Resort features a balcony and a seating area, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a minibar. The en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer, bathrobe, and free toiletries. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk that can assist with luggage storage, laundry and babysitting services. A tour desk and business centre is provided for convenience. Guests can request for massage service and also rent a car to explore the island. International buffet or àla carte dishes are served at Lamian restaurant, while Flujo bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Room service is also available. Danao Beach is 6.1 km away and the property is a 35-minute drive from Tagbilaran Airport, while Tagbilaran Port is a 45-minute drive from The Bellevue Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 6968 PHP.

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• 5 Henann Tawala Resort Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Located in the Panglao Island, Henann Tawala Resort boasts several outdoor pools and a paid spa centre. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant or have drinks at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Rooms at the Henann Tawala Resort have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safe and a seating area. They also feature a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms come with a balcony and views of the garden or a patio with direct access to one of the swimming pools. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 7291 PHP.

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• 6 BE Grand Resort, Bohol Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Offering a Spa Centre and private beach area, Be Grand Resort Bohol is located in Panglao and offers elegantly furnished and sleek rooms. Complimentary WiFi and private parking is available for guests on-site. Contemporary-styled rooms are bright, spacious and airy. Fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, the various rooms each offer different views of the pool, garden and sea. Some rooms also come equipped with a private balcony or terrace where guests may enjoy the views from. En suite bathrooms are equipped with hot and cold rain showers and a separate bathtub. Daily housekeeping is also provided. The Food Hall - All Day Dining Restaurant serves American, Asian, and International cuisines. Guests may enjoy the myriad of facilities and amenities at Be Grand Resort Bohol. Besides an outdoor pool, the resort offers diving and other water sports facilities on their private beach. There is also a 24-hour front desk, where guests may obtain information of the surrounding areas. Airport shuttle services may be arranged at an additional cost. There is also laundry and dry cleaning services. Alona Beach is 750 metres and Danao Beach is 2.3 km away, and the nearest airport is Panglao Airport, 4.4 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 8571 PHP.

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• 7 Henann Resort Alona Beach Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Located in Panglao Island in the Bohol, Henann Resort Alona Beach boasts of several outdoor pool and spa centre. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant or have drinks at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a personal safe, and a seating area. The rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. Some rooms come with a balcony and views of the garden or a patio with direct access to one of the swimming pools. Some of the outdoor swimming pool offer views of the sea and a pool bar. There is also a fitness centre at the resort while guests can also simply relax on the sunbeds by the beach. The The 24-hour front desk and a business centre at the property are willing to assist guests with queries at any time of the day. Free parking is also available at the resort and airport shuttle services can also be arranged at an additional cost. Danao Beach is 1.4 km from Henann Resort Alona Beach while Hinagdangan Cave is 13.3 km away. Bilar Man-Made Forest is 48.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tagbilaran Airport, 19.2 km from the property. If booking falls on January 21 and 22 2023, effective November 29, 2022, Mandatory Chinese New Year Gala Dinner for 2 persons and 4 persons for Family Room are included in the room rate. Additional guests will be charged separately. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 9300 PHP.

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• 8 Donatela Resort and Sanctuary Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Resort. Situated in Bohol, 3.3 km from Alona Beach and 5.3 km from Danao Beach, Donatela Resort and Sanctuary boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a private beach area while assistance is available via the 24-hour front desk and WiFi is provided throughout the property. The air-conditioned villas at Donatela Resort and Sanctuary feature a balcony and seating area with a flat-screen cable TV. The units are equipped with a dining area, a tea/coffee maker, and a minibar, A private bathroom with walk in shower and free toiletries is also include in each room, while some rooms are fitted with a bathtub and a plunge pool. Paprika, the on-site restaurant, serves Asian and local specialties and guests can relax by the pool while sipping their favorite drink from the pool bar. Special diet menus are available upon request while in-room dining is also possible. Exotika Restaurant which is a few kilometres from the property and offers Asian and European fusion cuisine. At the property, an Olympic sized dressage arena and a covered 15 meter round arena may be utilized for pony riding. Water activities such as scuba-diving and snorkelling may also be arranged along with tours and other activities around Bohol. For guests who wish to try off-site dining, a private picnic to select locations may be arranged. After a day of activities, guests may relax at the spa and experience the Bohol Chocolate Scrub or the Traditional Filipino Hilot massage. Along with the activities available, the Hotel also offers airport transfer services and a car hire. The property has a gift shop and barber/beauty shop. Hinagdanan Cave is 12.2 km from the property while Loboc River Cruise is 43.9 km away. The nearest airport is Tagbilaran Airport, 18.8 km from Donatela Resort and Sanctuary. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 16820 PHP.

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• 9 Flower Garden Resort Panglao Island, Philippines

  

  Hotel. Set in Panglao, 1.6 km from Alona Beach, Flower Garden Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Hinagdanan Cave. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Baclayon Church is 21 km from Flower Garden Resort, while Bohol-Panglao International Airport is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bohol-Panglao International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 2400 PHP.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!