Henann Resort
Located at the cleanest and clearest section of Alona Beach, it is also one of the most popular resorts in Bohol. Advantages: Large room types, new facilities, suitable for family stays; especially the multiple pools, with the first-floor pool right by the sea, the second-floor infinity pool a bit further from the sea, and the third-floor pool right outside the room door, just a short walk away; excellent location, convenient for sea activities, and surrounded by various coastal restaurants, bars, dive shops, and massage parlors. Disadvantages: Crowded, mainly with Korean and Chinese tourists, and tour groups; because it is close to the beach, it can be a bit noisy; also, due to the crowd, service efficiency is not very good, and check-in and check-out are relatively slow.
Beach Club Hotel
The famous BBC hotel has its own private beach and garden, with dedicated staff overseeing it. Only guests and diners at the hotel can enter, making it an ideal place to enjoy peace and tranquility. Advantages: BBC's dining is highly praised, with a wide variety of buffet options and reliable à la carte dishes at very affordable prices; high service quality, with staff able to quickly address guests' needs; private beach with few people, quiet, allowing you to freely try various entertainment facilities or enjoy a leisurely moment. Notably, BBC has its own five-star diving center where you can learn OW and AOW certification right at the hotel entrance; the hotel offers a half-hour glass boat sea tour, allowing you to take the most popular island photos! Disadvantages: The location is relatively remote, with no shuttle service from the airport to the hotel or from the hotel to Alona Beach, requiring you to take a tuk-tuk back and forth, which can be quite expensive; few swimming pools, with only two pools, one for children and one for adults; if your trip involves participating in various activities every day, this place may seem too quiet, and island hopping tours from here can be much more expensive.
Southern Palm Resort
Also known as Chaw Palm Panglao Resort, abbreviated as SP Hotel, it is right next to BBC, sharing the same beach. Advantages: The hotel is larger than BBC, with a wider beach and fully equipped rooms; as the name suggests, there are large areas of palm trees, truly offering a tropical vibe with fewer guests, thus higher privacy; high service awareness, catering to guests' needs and urgency; about 4 kilometers from Alona Beach, but the hotel provides a free shuttle bus, departing at 3pm and returning at 5pm. Disadvantages: The restaurant is relatively expensive with limited variety, it is recommended to have lunch and dinner at BBC; similarly, due to its remote location, there is still a 1.5-kilometer distance from the hotel gate to the front desk, resulting in higher transportation costs. There are fewer pools, with one smaller infinity pool and a larger pool that is farther from the beach.
Belfort Resort Hotel
Located on the west coast of Panglao Island, it features an outdoor infinity pool and a private beach area. The hotel is relatively remote, but its high quality makes it worth a special trip to Bohol. Advantages: High-quality service, first-class environment, homely experience, giving you a reason to stay again; although remote, it offers free airport transfers and a free shuttle to Alona Beach; sea and snorkeling activities can be booked directly at the hotel and depart from the hotel, no need to go to the pier. Moreover, it only accepts reservations from hotel guests, so if you're lucky, you can have a family trip; there is a small infinity pool, but it is less crowded. Disadvantages: There are basically no restaurants and shops around, so dining and shopping need to be done at the hotel; booking a day trip to the sea from the hotel is convenient but expensive.
Bee Farm Hotel
Located in the cliff jungle about a 20-minute drive north of Alona Beach. Decorated with a strong farm theme, it feels like living in a forest. They offer many organic foods such as honey and salads. Pros: The hotel's vegetable salads and ice cream are very famous. The salads are made from home-grown organic produce and honey, and the ice cream has a branch in Alona; it has a cliff restaurant with an unbeatable sea view, making dining in the evening very romantic; it also offers cliff massage services, which are widely popular among tourists; you can experience snorkeling or crab boat trips right at the beach in front of the hotel; the hotel provides free airport pickup, boat pickup, and drop-off at the beach, but within fixed time slots. Cons: The location is remote, far from Alona Beach; there are many visitors during the day who come to visit and experience the massage, which can be a bit noisy; guests generally report weak WiFi signals; due to the jungle setting, there are more mosquitoes and insects.
