We’ve visited Bohol quite a few occasions earlier than—with totally different companions, when LP and BG haven’t crossed paths but; as a pair, when our paths lastly did cross; and now as a household, with Child A in tow. Every go to was positively totally different. This time, we each determined to remain at Panglao’s Alona Seashore—a primary for us each—to see what this so-called Boracay-esque space of the island has to supply.
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| KID A AND BG ENJOYING BEST WESTERN PANGLAO’S POOL |
After spending 4 days within the sleepy city of Anda, we considered staying one other 5 days in Bohol earlier than going again house to Manila. Since we’ve beforehand toured the province’s vacationer spots, we considered doing nothing however frolic on the seaside, eat out, and revel in our resort. Nicely, possibly try the Chocolate Hills and see the tarsiers too, for Child A’s sake. However what we actually wished was a staycation by the seaside. And our staycation place of alternative, Panglao’s Finest Western Plus The Ivywall Resort.
ARRIVAL
Coming from Anda by peculiar bus, we have been dropped on the DAO Bus Terminal in Tagbilaran. From there, we boarded an air-conditioned bus that loops round Panglao Island. Fare was at ₱70.00, and journey time took about an hour. Not dangerous! And I used to be truly shocked that there’s now first rate and repeatedly scheduled public transportation that goes round Bohol. Positively an enormous enchancment over our final go to.
We went down simply earlier than the Alona Seashore junction, and from there, it was simply a few minutes’ stroll to Finest Western Resort Panglao.
Nicely, it could’ve been a simple two-minute stroll if we’re hauling backpacks, however since we’ve two rolling baggage with us, it took quite a lot of minutes because the street wasn’t paved. I assume it’s higher to name forward when you’re within the space so the resort workers may also help you along with your baggage, or you possibly can hail a tricycle to get you thru that final 200 meters—simply be sure to make clear the fare earlier than boarding as tricycles in Panglao can get fairly costly.
►MANILA TO BOHOL VIA 2GO TRAVEL
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| WAITING AT THE LOBBY |
An alternative choice is to avail of Finest Western Plus The Ivywall Resort Panglao’s shuttle service (₱900.00 per van, good as much as 9 individuals), which might fetch you straight from the airport, and even Tagbilaran, to the resort’s entrance door. Word that the airport is simply ten minutes away by automobile from the resort.
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| THE RESORT’S ELEVATOR AREA |
As soon as the workers noticed us coming, they hurriedly took over our baggage. One of many issues we’ve come to like concerning the resort is how genuinely sort and useful their workers is.
Examine-in was swift and painless, and we have been quickly heading to our room.
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ROOMS
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| LOVING THE ROOM DOOR DETAILS |
Finest Western Plus Panglao is a four-star resort that has 80 well-appointed rooms divided into 4 sorts—Superior Rooms overlooking the city, Deluxe Rooms with a view of the ocean, Premier Rooms, which have balconies with direct entry to the swimming swimming pools, and Household Rooms, which might accommodate as much as 4 adults and one youngster.
OUR ROOM: SUPERIOR ROOM
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| BEST WESTERN PLUS PANGLAO’S SUPERIOR ROOM WORK DESK, CLOSET, FRIDGE AREA |
We have been initially billeted in Ivywall Resort’s Superior Room on the fifth ground. The door opens on a mini lobby, the place the mini fridge, espresso and tea-making amenities, closet, baggage desk, and the doorway to the bathroom and bathtub are situated.
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| TOILET AND BATH |
The bathroom and bathtub are amply spaced and outfitted with scorching water and fashionable appurtenances—sure, it additionally has a bidet. We love how the resort is making an effort to be environment-friendly, not solely with their refillable physique wash, shampoo, and conditioners, but additionally with their plastic-free toiletries.
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| PLASTIC-FREE TOILETRIES |
The principle room is spacious and warmly embellished with wood flooring, comfortable lamps, and colourful banig motif above the beds. It has two double beds with a shared bedside desk, a workstation, a sitting space, and a 43-inch flatscreen good TV with cable channels and YouTube.
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| BEST WESTERN PLUS THE IVYWALL PANGLAO’S SUPERIOR ROOM |
It doesn’t have a balcony, but it surely does have an expansive floor-to-ceiling window that appears out over the city of Panglao.
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| ROOM GREETINGS |
We completely love how they made a Maayong Pag-abot greeting on the mattress, which suggests a heat welcome in Boholano, made out of coconut leaves—very island vibe, certainly. However what received Child A’s consideration although was the starfish plushie. A very nice contact for youths staying on the resort.
OUR ROOM: DELUXE ROOM
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| BEST WESTERN PLUS THE IVYWALL RESORT PANGLAO’S DELUXE ROOM |
We transferred to a Deluxe Room the subsequent day. It’s nearly precisely like our earlier room, except for having a balcony overlooking the ocean. It was improbable.
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| DAY TIME VIEW FROM THE BALCONY |
The balcony was our go-to place for early morning espresso, afternoon snack (and low, once more), and late-night beers. Plus, it’s a terrific place to dry our sea-drenched garments, lol.
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| NIGHT TIME VIEW FROM THE BALCONY |
FOOD EXPERIENCE
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| TERAZA VIEW DECK BAR AND LOUNGE |
Finest Western Panglao has two bars and one in-house restaurant—Teraza View Deck Bar and Lounge, Agos Pool Bar, and Alon Restaurant.
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| ALON SECOND FLOOR LOUNGE RESTAURANT |
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| AGOS POOL BAR |
We will normally be discovered at Alon Restaurant throughout the early mornings, partaking of their complimentary breakfast buffet. I like how vibrant the resto’s decors are, however we nearly all the time select to take a seat outdoors—there’s nothing like a hearty Filipino breakfast by the seaside.
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| ALON FIRST FLOOR DINING HALL |
I like their collection of Filipino, Asian, and Western fares. Just a few of the notable dishes we tried have been their Korean fried hen, soy braised beef, hen tocino, and pork sausage stew, amongst others.
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| BREAKFAST BUFFET EGG STATION |
Their beef giniling picadillo, by the way in which, actually goes properly with a sunny aspect up egg on a pandesal. Good to pair with brewed espresso, tea, or scorching chocolate. I normally gravitate to their scorching choco, which has a extremely wealthy taste that’s nearly just like Baguio’s Café Batirol.
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| KID A ENJOYING HIS BREAKFAST |
Child A, however, feasted on eggs, fruits, and waffles. Sure, he will get to choose his breakfast throughout buffets.
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| A HEARTY BREAKFAST BY THE BEACH |
Alon’s breakfast regulars, like their eggs Benedict, crisply fried bacons, danggit, and dilis, have been additionally actually good. We’re additionally a fan of their dim sums—are you able to think about feasting on siomais, braised pork, pinsec frito, crispy wantons, sushi rolls, and hen ft early within the morning? Lol.
HOTEL FACILITIES
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| KID A AT THE GAME ROOM |
Finest Western Plus Panglao has a spa, gymnasium, recreation room for youths, and an out of doors swimming pool. In addition they have a enterprise middle, ballrooms, and assembly rooms for occasions.
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| BEST WESTERN’S GYM ROOM |
What we actually loved at Finest Western Plus Panglao, properly, in addition to the meals and our room, was their pool. After our every day morning swim on the seaside, we’ll normally end it with a dip on the kiddie pool. Sure, the kiddie pool.
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| SWIMMING AT THE INFINITY POOL |
Whereas Ivywall’s pool is split into an grownup and kiddie pool, we normally keep on the latter since we have to accompany Child A, and properly, it’s simply extra enjoyable with its number of showers, water cannons, and water buckets, lol.
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| ENJOYING THE IVYWALL PANGLAO’S SWIMMING POOL |
I additionally love how Finest Western was in a position to resolve the solar drawback by putting in a movable solar shade that may be adjusted relying on the time of the day.
PREMIER LOCATION
However what actually makes resort nice is its location. And Finest Western Panglao certainly doesn’t disappoint on that facet. It sits proper in entrance of Alona Seashore, with eating places and bars unfold alongside both aspect.
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| AFTERNOONS AT ALONA BEACH |
The principle street is inside strolling distance, the place you could find extra locations to eat—from roadside hawkers and low-cost eateries to posh cafes and costly eating places; heck, there’s even a Jollibee and a McDonald’s proper subsequent to one another. The realm is so busy you possibly can even discover 7-Elevens and full groceries to buy on.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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| RELAXING STAY AT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS PANGLAO |
To say that we loved our keep at Finest Western Plus The Ivywall Resort Panglao can be an understatement—we loved our keep a lot that we forewent the Bohol Countryside Tour, lol. It was 5 days of nothing however consolation and rest.
~ BIG THANKS TO BEST WESTERN PLUS FOR HOSTING OUR STAY. VIEWS & OPINIONS ALL MINE
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Deal with: Alona Seashore, Panglao, Bohol
Contact Quantity: +63 (38) 412-1128 | +63 (917) 832-2248
E-mail: resa@bwplusivywall-panglao.com
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