The Travelling Mama: March 2023

South Palms Resort Panglao Island, Bohol ~ Review

We stayed at the South Palms Resort during our recent Bohol holiday.

It was truly a home away from home. Staying here and enjoying its clean, pristine beach is enough reason to visit Bohol.

Things we love about South Palms Resort:

1. All rooms are cabana/villa styled. You are literally steps-away from sand. The individual cabanas seem more private and exclusive. The resort was fully booked the day we checked in and we did not feel crowded at all.

We stayed in a Deluxe Room with pool view at the quieter side of the resort (which was a bit farther from the resort restaurant and day tourists). Room is basic, but clean and comfortable. We were outside most of the time wandering so ~ no room issues here.

2. South Palms ground is vast. If you have kids, they can spend hours within sight range safe, while you enjoy your glass of ice-cold freshly squeeze fruit juice.

South Palms have two pools, this one located by the restaurant area and gets crowded with day tours. We used the one for exclusive use of in-house guest.

3. Food at the Oceanica is very good ~ pleasing to the eyes and delectable to the palate.

Menu is a bit limited and may be a bit pricey for some, but serving portion is reasonable. We had our breakfast and dinner here. Buffet breakfast options is plenty.

Our dinner orders, meanwhile, were all spot on.

Let me show you.

Breakfast

Light Dinner / Cocktails for night cap.

4. Nightly live acoustics was perfect to cap the day.

5. Gorgeous sunset

6. Hospitable and friendly Boholanos. We love Bohol, but I think what really made the difference is the heartfelt welcome of the Boholanos.

TIPS

South Palms prides itself with its heavenly SPA and massage with the sound of the waves and birds as background. By all means, get one!
Book a room away from the restaurant, as this area gets busy with day tourists. We booked a room at the far end of the resort and the area is tranquil and beach front almost exclusive.
Take a dip by the beach at sundown and get an unobstructed view of the Bohol's gorgeous sunset.

For booking and reservation inquiries:

SOUTH PALMS RESORT
Address: Brgy. Bolod, Panglao Island Bohol 6340 Philippines
Mobile: +639 17 716 7609 / Telephone: +63 38 502 8288
E-mail: info@southpalmsresort.com

Click and read about our Bohol Holiday here:

>>>>Day 1 - Countryside Tour

>>>>Day 2 - Island Hopping

>>>>Day 3 - Panglao Island

Bohol, Touring Panglao Island ~ Day 3

Day 3 is Panglao Island Tour

This tour includes a visit to the Bohol Bee Farm, Hinagdanan Cave, Panglao Church, Watch tower, Dauis Church and Alona Beach.

Panglao Church and Watch Tower

My take home souvenir from Bohol...

Dauis Church

Hinagdanan Cave

The cave was accidentally discovered when the owner while clearing the area.

He threw a stone into the hole and heard a splash. The owner built a make-shift ladder to enter the cave, and henced its name "Hinagdanan" (laddered).