Where to stay in Bohol & Panglao — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Bohol is a wonder of nature in the Visayas region, famed for its more than 1,200 Chocolate Hills that turn brown in the dry season, the big-eyed tarsier (the world's smallest primate), and cruises down the Loboc River. Right next door is Panglao Island, with the white sand and clear water of Alona Beach and excellent dive sites. It's perfect for families, couples and nature lovers who want both island and sea in one place.
Why stay in Bohol & Panglao
Chocolate Hills
Over a thousand grassy hills stretching to the horizon, turning chocolate brown in the dry season.
Big-eyed tarsiers
See the world's smallest primate at a sanctuary — an adorable, wide-eyed species native to the Philippines.
Alona Beach on Panglao
White sand and clear water, with diving for turtles and thresher sharks off Balicasag Island.
Loboc River cruise
Cruise the lush green river with a buffet lunch, taking in the forest and live folk performances.
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Local dishes to try in Bohol & Panglao
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Loboc River cruise buffet
A Filipino buffet served aboard a floating restaurant, with live folk-music performances.
📍 Loboc River - 2🦞
Fresh seafood on Panglao
Fresh prawns, fish and shellfish from the waters around the island, grilled and cooked to order by the beach.
📍 Alona Beach - 3🍢
Lechon and barbecue
Crispy-skinned roast pig and skewered grilled meats, boldly flavoured Visayan style.
📍 Local eateries - 4🍮
Kalamay
A sticky sweet of glutinous rice and coconut milk packed in coconut-shell tins — a standout Bohol souvenir.
📍 Souvenirs - 5🍧
Halo-halo & buko
Shaved-ice dessert and young coconut water to cool off, easy to find all over the island.
📍 Islandwide
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Chocolate Hills
Over 1,200 grassy hills that turn brown in the dry season — the symbol of Bohol.
📍 Carmen - 2🐒
Tarsier Sanctuary
A conservation reserve for the tarsier, the world's smallest big-eyed primate, native to the Philippines.
📍 Corella - 3🏖️
Alona Beach
The popular white-sand beach on Panglao, the launch point for dive and dolphin-watching tours.
📍 Panglao Island - 4🤿
Balicasag Island
A top dive site with coral walls, schools of fish, sea turtles and morning dolphin watching.
📍 Off Panglao - 5⛪
Baclayon Church
One of the oldest churches in the Philippines, a cultural treasure from the Spanish era.
📍 Baclayon - 6🌳
Bilar Man-Made Forest
A 2 km stretch of mahogany trees planted in neat rows, forming a strikingly beautiful green tunnel.
📍 Bilar
Things to do in Bohol & Panglao
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3 Bohol & Panglao hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.1Upper-midAmarela Resort
#8 art-led boutique · art house above Libaong Beach
★ 9.0LuxuryAmorita Resort
#1 Panglao icon · cliffside resort at the end of Alona Beach
★ 8.9Upper-midBohol Beach Club
#6 beachfront resort · Bohol's original family beach resort
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Henann Premier Coast Resort
#7 New modern-design resort · rooftop sky pool on Alona Beach
The Bellevue Resort
#4 best value · 420-meter white-sand beach + infinity pool
Donatela Resort and Sanctuary
#9 Design-led · mahogany villas in a botanical garden
Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa
#2 Exclusive · private-beach villas on a hillside
South Palms Resort and Spa Panglao - MGallery Collection
#3 best beach · MGallery on Bolod/Dumaluan sand
Henann Resort Alona Beach
#5 beachfront · longest beach frontage in the heart of Alona Strip
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🚆 Getting around Bohol & Panglao
Car with driver
The most popular way to tour the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and Loboc River all in one day.
Motorbike rental
Nimble for exploring Panglao Island and its beaches on your own.
Tricycle
Hired three-wheelers for short hops around Panglao Island and Alona Beach.
Fast ferry from Cebu
Ferries from Cebu port reach Tagbilaran City in Bohol in about 2 hours.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Bohol & Panglao
When do the Chocolate Hills turn brown?+
During the dry season, around February to May, the grass dries to a chocolate brown. In the rainy season they're lush green.
Which side of Bohol should you stay on?+
Stay on Panglao near Alona Beach for the sea and diving, while Tagbilaran is convenient for touring the Chocolate Hills inland.
What should you never do with the tarsiers?+
No flash, no loud noises and no touching — tarsiers stress very easily, and it can even be fatal for them.
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