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Oceanica Resort Panglao

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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South Palms Villa | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Oceanica Resort Panglao offers a tropical retreat with a private beach and sun loungers. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts, treatments at Palm The Spa, boat tours, and kayaking. The property features an outdoor pool, complimentary in-room WiFi, and on-site shopping.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room with Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room with Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room Beach Front | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Beach Front

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room Beach Front | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double or Twin Room Beach Front

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 78 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beach Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Beach Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panglao Villa | Living room | LED TV

Panglao Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 152 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Panglao Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Beachfront Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Beachfront Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Beach Villa

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Bolod Beach, Panglao, Central Visayas, 6340

What's nearby

  • White Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dumaluan Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alona Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Danao Beach - 14 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Virgin Island - 21 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Costa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coral Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oceanica Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wonder Land - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose Pangloa - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Oceanica Resort Panglao

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Alona Beach
Consider a stay at Oceanica Resort Panglao and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a massage at Palm The Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Oceanica Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking, boat tours, and scuba diving. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coast Pool Bar
  • Oceanica Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,413 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 2500 per night
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 2500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

South Palms Panglao
South Palms Resort Panglao
South Palms Resort
South Palms
South Palms Resort
South Palms Resort Panglao
Oceanica Resort Panglao Hotel
Oceanica Resort Panglao Panglao
Oceanica Resort Panglao Hotel Panglao
Oceanica Resort Panglao formerly South Palms Resort Panglao

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanica Resort Panglao have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanica Resort Panglao pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanica Resort Panglao?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanica Resort Panglao?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oceanica Resort Panglao?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Oceanica Resort Panglao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Oceanica Resort Panglao located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panglao hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from White Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Dumaluan Beach. Alona Beach and San Isidro Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Oceanica Resort Panglao Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 608 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I've been nostalgic for the charming atmosphere of South Palms, the excessive traffic to the beach is making it feel like a public beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nely Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach resort is fantastic, offering friendly staff, tasty meals and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay wir wonderful location great staff and nice beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUI MIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

The hotel is very clean, comfortable, and beautiful. You can really relax and enjoy your vacation. The staff are very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and the service impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Place is perfect for distressing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the rustic aesthetics of the resort and that it is relatively close to Alona Beach and the airport. The ocean view rooms are very nice, you can walk straight onto the beach and into the water off the porch. As far as the negatives, not really a big deal, but the main pool is a bit small for the size of the resort. The day pass is very affordable in my opinion and a lot of people take advantage of it so it can get somewhat crowded at times. Also, for a 4.5 star resort, I think the furniture in the rooms should be improved. Great resort overall, would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT ! tick all the boxes !

10/10 Excellent

Lyneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the better resorts on the island. I recommend it. Long stretch of beach, good food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rizalyn

Liked: Cleanliness
I f you need to rejuvenate this is the place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Amenities
i love everything!..the property ; ( toiletries is not that great but it’s fine… we brought our own) Garden and lawns are kept clean and well trimmed. the restaurant is fine although they could improve the menu. the nightly entertainment is awesome! the staff are nice and very accommodating. the whole place is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
South Palms is an awesome place to relax. It’s not overly populated, peaceful and staff are great! One thing I enjoyed the most was the massage. The therapists were all great and friendly plus a wonderful view to savour after the treatment. The room was nice but the aircon inside our room was not as strong as my children’s room. An exhaust inside the bathroom would be a good addition 😁 Overall, it was an amazing stay! I can recommend this place to my family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jameson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: free water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding. Good service at the bar. The beach is nice. Concierge staff were very courteous. Food was decent. The bad: they told me they didn’t have space for a single person at the restaurant after checking and that they would call me if they could accommodate. Ridiculous for the price you pay to stay here. There were many open seats but I guess they wanted to save them for groups that probably never ended up coming. They owned the mistake the next day and the manager or whoever I talked to was very courteous in trying to smooth things over. Damage was done though, I felt like I wasn’t valued. The pool was super crowded. The bathroom design was not to my liking, after a shower there was water everywhere. Called a tuktuk from the front desk once and it took 20-25 minutes versus the 5-10 they told me. Maybe they are too busy to ensure good service, but things happen. I don’t think anything was malicious but the restaurant reservation thing put a sour taste in my mouth. Overall, some good. Some bad. But I wouldn’t stay here again. I paid less for Bohol Beach Club and it was much nicer in every way except for the water sports cost money. The food, rooms, resort, and service was much better there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I always love the place, however front desk staff were not effucent and had poor coordination. The failed to pick up my husband from the airport after all a series of email regarding his flight . In addtion, our villa suppsed to be private and they allow people to use tge beach gammock by some srunk customer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asuncion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
South Palm is an excellent place for vacation. It is quiet and the rooms were very clean in fact they make sure that you have a clean room all the time that they clean it 2x/ day. Never seen one with this service. The buffet breakfast in the morning was very good with variety of options for you to choose. They even offered to pack your breakfast when you go for day trip isn’t that amazing. The staf were all respectful and treat you well for all your needs. Their beaches were well maintained. They have staff that clean the sides of the beach each morning. I love their massage the therapist were excellent they do a very good cnn job and maintain your privacy. Over all this is the place to unwind and enjoy your vacation very done.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff was welcoming and very friendly. The resort was beautiful and well cleaned. It’s beautiful and I enjoyed my time. I highly recommend this resort for anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beachfront property, great staff, wonderful dining options, 11 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

yoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hirotoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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