List of Affordable Beachfront Resorts in Panglao with a Short Guide on Famous Panglao BeachesFollow us on social media
You probably think that beachfront resorts in Bohol are expensive and you're probably right! Most luxury resorts in Bohol are located along the beach and I have listed them down in this separate entry: Luxury Resorts in Panglao Island with 2022 Prices and Short Reviews. But if you look hard enough, you should be able to find a few that won't cost you an arm and leg. Before looking through the list, note that there are 4 main beaches in Panglao - Alona Beach, Dumaluan Beach, Danao Beach and Doljo Beach. Each has its own pros and cons so before you choose the resort, it's best to choose which beach you prefer first. Do you want a beach with a night life, or would you rather lose the crowd? Do you want a beach near restaurants or maybe one that is nearer the airport? I've described these beaches as thoroughly as I can and listed down the affordable resorts in each. Alona BeachAlona Beach is the most popular, and if you have been to Bohol, you have probably set foot here because it was part of your Panglao tour, or because it was where your resort is located, or it was the meet-up point for your island hopping tour, or just because you wanted to go food tripping.
Pros: As the most famous beach in Bohol, it is easily the most crowded but if you want to be where the nightlife and fun happens, then this is the beach for you. Since it's the most well-known among beaches in Panglao, this is where the island hopping tours rendezvous and it's also one of the stop-overs of the buses traversing Panglao Island from the airport making it very accessible. You have several choices of eat-out places in Alona Beach. Apart from the resort restaurants, there are several other restaurants, bars and cafes by the beachfront. The most famous one would be the Buzzz Cafe owned by the Bohol Bee Farm. When you walk towards the national highway from Alona Beach (around 5-10 minutes walk depending on where your resort is located), you will also find Jollibee and McDonald's so you really have a lot of choices where to eat. Cons: For some people who want peace and serenity and hate crowds, this is not the beach for you. During evenings, it can be noisy because of live performances happening at the bars around the area. You can try getting rooms farther away from the beachfront but you have to check this with your preferred resort. Here are several affordable resorts by the Alona beachfront (photos and contact information are provided below):
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Dumaluan Beach Resort
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Villa Umi Panglao
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PJ Prime Beach Resort
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Dubay Panglao Beachfront Resort
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Bolod Beach Resort
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Panglao Grande Resort
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Doljo Beach
Doljo Beach is located at the farthest western tip of Panglao Island. This used to be a long stretch of virgin beach but has been recently developed when another 5-star resort and a mall were constructed. Of all the beaches in Panglao, I think this is the longest and widest. Since it's not as famous as Alona and Dumaluan, there are only a few resorts in this area despite its vastness but you will still find some good options here.
Pros: Since the construction of the Moadto Mall, Doljo Beach has also become a go-to beach especially among the locals who would like to explore new developments in Panglao. It's a mere 15-minute drive from the Panglao airport, a longer travel time compared to Alona and Dumaluan but still relatively near. It's almost always quiet except if there are bands playing at the Moadto Mall or in the Modala Resort, so you should still be able to find a decent amount of tranquility and peace in this part of the island if that's what you're after. Being near Moadto Mall also has its advantages as travelers would have a good number of restaurants to choose from. The sunset is also less obscured in Doljo Beach than in any other beaches in Panglao, although not entirely visible.
Cons: This beach is not ideal for swimming due to shallow waters but it should be fine for travelers who just want to lounge by the beach and stay dry. There are still some areas of Doljo Beach which are unkept since no establishment have taken over yet to maintain the area.
Here are several affordable resorts by the Doljo beachfront (photos and contact information are provided below):
Pros: Since the construction of the Moadto Mall, Doljo Beach has also become a go-to beach especially among the locals who would like to explore new developments in Panglao. It's a mere 15-minute drive from the Panglao airport, a longer travel time compared to Alona and Dumaluan but still relatively near. It's almost always quiet except if there are bands playing at the Moadto Mall or in the Modala Resort, so you should still be able to find a decent amount of tranquility and peace in this part of the island if that's what you're after. Being near Moadto Mall also has its advantages as travelers would have a good number of restaurants to choose from. The sunset is also less obscured in Doljo Beach than in any other beaches in Panglao, although not entirely visible.
Cons: This beach is not ideal for swimming due to shallow waters but it should be fine for travelers who just want to lounge by the beach and stay dry. There are still some areas of Doljo Beach which are unkept since no establishment have taken over yet to maintain the area.
Here are several affordable resorts by the Doljo beachfront (photos and contact information are provided below):
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Ananyana Beach Resort
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Palm Island Dive Resort
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Muro-Ami Beach Resort
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Castle King Inn & Dive Shop
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Freedive Super Home
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Homaja Beach Resort
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The Red Palm Resort
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Danao Beach
Danao Beach is located along the southwestern part of Panglao Island. It's also not too far away from the airport and will only take you about 12-15 minutes depending on which part of the beach you're staying.
Pros: I've noticed a lot of parked boats here which are used for island hopping tours and scuba diving. I've also heard that diving spots here are better than if you're towards the eastern portion of the island.
Cons: However, the beach here is not as swimmable as the others. The water is shallow and for a lack of a better term, not very clean, but it probably depends on the time of the year. There are also not many beach resorts here since most of this area is either deserted or a fishing village.
Here are several affordable resorts by the Danao beachfront (photos and contact information are provided below):
Pros: I've noticed a lot of parked boats here which are used for island hopping tours and scuba diving. I've also heard that diving spots here are better than if you're towards the eastern portion of the island.
Cons: However, the beach here is not as swimmable as the others. The water is shallow and for a lack of a better term, not very clean, but it probably depends on the time of the year. There are also not many beach resorts here since most of this area is either deserted or a fishing village.
Here are several affordable resorts by the Danao beachfront (photos and contact information are provided below):
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Linaw Beach Resort & Pearl Restaurant
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Solea Coast Resort Panglao
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Panglao Tropical Villas
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Bohol South Beach Hotel
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