Henann Resort Alona Beach
by the TopOfHotel team
Henann is full Alona beachfront living — step out of your room onto white sand and the Bohol sea, then a few steps into the buzz of Alona Strip, leaning on the longest beach frontage in the area, several pools and a lively central spot more than quiet privacy.
Henann is full Alona beachfront living — step out of your room onto white sand and the Bohol sea, then a few steps into the buzz of Alona Strip, leaning on the longest beach frontage in the area, several pools and a lively central spot more than quiet privacy.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture a big resort spread across 7 hectares right on Alona Beach, the most famous stretch of sand on Panglao, holding the area's longest beach frontage at around 120 metres — that is the first image of Henann Resort Alona Beach, and it is part of why this is one of the island's most popular resorts. The first feeling on arrival is open and bright: the common areas are done in a contemporary tropical style, clean white and cream tones set against the blue of the long pools and rows of shade-giving palms. The roughly 400 rooms sit across several buildings, with garden, pool and sea views to choose from. Inside they are simple and comfortable in light tones, built around cleanliness and full function more than heavy luxury, with soft beds and balconies that open onto a pool or greenery in many rooms. What reviews agree on most is the wide, long beachfront and the several pools that make it feel like the swimming space never runs out.
Food and amenities
The heart of a stay here is time at the pools and on the beach. The resort has several pools across its 7 hectares to swim, do laps in or lounge beside all day, and the wide beachfront gives room to walk, swim and sit with a view. For food there are several restaurants serving Filipino food, seafood and international dishes, plus a breakfast buffet that many guests praise for its range and relaxed setting; if you want a change you can walk straight out to the beachfront places on the adjacent Alona Strip. To unwind there is an on-site spa with relaxing massage treatments in a tropical setting. For the active, the location's big draw is being close to the tour-boat departures, making it easy to book snorkelling and diving, water activities and island tours around Bohol.
Location and getting there
The core of Henann's location is sitting in the heart of Alona Strip, the liveliest part of Panglao. You get a full beachfront resort and the convenience of having everything a few steps away — step out of the grounds straight onto white sand and the Bohol sea, while the other side is Alona's road lined with beachfront restaurants, bars, massage shops, convenience stores and souvenir shops. That makes it easy to head out for fresh seafood at dinner, sip a drink to music by the beach, or shop in the evening. The real appeal is being a good base for exploring Bohol's sea and nature, since Alona Strip has the most tour boats — walk from the resort and board a boat to dive Balicasag, known for its coral walls, fish and sea turtles, or take a dolphin and nature trip around Pamilacan. For inland sights you can drive out to the Chocolate Hills, cruise the Loboc River and see the tiny big-eyed tarsiers the next day. From Bohol-Panglao Airport (TAG) the resort is only about 15-20 minutes by car.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. The first thing to understand is the mood: Henann sits in the heart of the busiest part of Alona Strip, and that strength comes with a lively, bustling area, especially in the evening when the beachfront restaurants and bars play music and the streets fill with tourists. If you are after a quiet, tucked-away private resort, this may feel crowded — picking a garden-view room set back from the road helps. Second is the crowds: as a large, very popular resort, in high season and on holidays the pools, beach and breakfast restaurant get fairly full, and some reviews say you need to grab a poolside chair early. Last, with so many rooms and constant guest turnover, service in spots can be less consistent than at a small resort and some rooms are starting to show wear, so choose a room type that fits your needs and check recent reviews to get the best-condition room.
Our take
After reading through plenty of real reviews, Henann Resort Alona Beach is a resort that sells full Alona beachfront living, the longest beach frontage in the area, several pools across wide grounds, and a spot in the heart of the buzz of Alona Strip. If your trip in your head is stepping out of your room straight onto white sand, letting the kids switch between pools and the sea all day, walking a few steps in the evening for seafood and music by the beach, then boarding a boat to dive Balicasag the next morning, this is a neat and very convenient choice, especially for families and groups of friends. But if you are after a quiet, private resort cut off from the bustle, or want the detailed service of a small boutique, the central setting and large size here may not be the best fit. Overall we give it 8.6/10, best for families, groups of friends and anyone who wants to be on the beach in a lively setting with everything a few steps away.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Full Alona beachfront location — step out of the resort grounds straight onto white sand and the Bohol sea, no stairs to climb or road to cross, and it holds the longest beach frontage in the area at roughly 120 metres.
- Wide grounds of 7 hectares with several pools spread across the resort, so there is somewhere to swim all day. Kids and families have plenty of room, and many reviews praise how many pools there are and how nice they look.
- Sits right in the heart of Alona Strip, the liveliest part of Panglao. A few steps takes you to beachfront restaurants, bars, massage shops and stores, so heading out for seafood or finding dinner is very easy.
- You can walk to the tour-boat departures, making it simple to set off on snorkelling and diving trips to see the coral walls and fish at Balicasag, or dolphins around Pamilacan, without travelling far.
- Bright, clean rooms come in several views — garden, pool and sea — with an on-site spa and several dining spots, covering families and larger groups all in one place.
- Because it sits in the heart of the busy Alona Strip, the mood is lively and bustling rather than quiet and private. In the evenings the area's beachfront restaurants and bars play music, so anyone after total peace may find it crowded. Choosing a garden-view room set back from the road helps.
- It is a big, very popular resort, so in high season and on holidays the pools, beach and breakfast restaurant get fairly packed. Some reviews say you need to claim a poolside chair early in the morning.
- With so many rooms and a constant turnover of guests, some reviews note that service in spots is less consistent than at a small resort, and some rooms are starting to show wear. Pick your room type carefully and check recent reviews before booking.
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Insider Tips
- If you want to wake up to the sea and the easiest walk down to the sand, ask for a room facing the sea or near the beachfront (sea view/beachfront); if you prefer quiet, pick a garden-view room set back from Alona Strip.
- High season is crowded, so grab a poolside chair or beach umbrella early, and book the Balicasag dive trip for the morning slot when the sea is calmer and the water clearer than later in the day.
- In the evening, walk out to the beachfront and seafood restaurants along Alona Strip next door — the atmosphere is good and it is often better value than eating every meal inside the resort.