| Excluding Borocay, Alona Beach in Panglao Island, Bohol is probably the
finest beach resort we have visited. We liked it so much we've come here
twice. There's more to see and do here within close proximity than most
any other places we have visited in the Philippines. You can fly to
Tagbilaran, Bohol directly from Manila via Asian Spirit Airlines or you can fly almost any airline to Cebu and take
one of the fast ferries (1-1/2 hours) to Tagbilaran.
Asian
Spirit Flight Schedule
|
Tagbilaran to Manila |
| 6K981 |
Daily |
0600 |
0800 |
| 6K985 |
Mo/Fr/Su |
1145 |
1345 |
|
Manila to Tagbilaran |
| 6K980 |
Daily |
0900 |
1100 |
| 6K984 |
Mo/Fr/Su |
1340 |
1540 |
Fast Ferry Schedule
| Cebu
to Tagbilaran |
| Ocean Jet |
0530 |
| Super Cat |
0800 |
| Ocean Jet |
0930 |
| Super Cat |
1100 |
| Super Cat |
1530 |
| Ocean Jet |
1730 |
| Tagbilaran
to Cebu |
| Ocean Jet |
0730 |
| Super Cat |
0830 |
| Ocean Jet |
11:15 |
| Super Cat |
13:30 |
| Super Cat |
18:00 |
| Ocean Jet |
19:15 |
Supposedly Laoag Inernational Airlines also has an afternoon from
Tagbilaran to Manila on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but I
could not verify this. You'll have to give them a call. I
have taken both Super Cat and Ocean Jet ferries. Their service,
price and crossing time are just about the same, so it's six of one and
a half dozen of the other. When you arrive at the dock, you will
be surrounded by dozens of van and taxi drivers trying to grab your
luggage (just like every dock in the Philippines). If you're
smart, you'll find some fellow travelers on the ferry that are also
going to Alona Beach that will share the ride. The van ride to
Alona Beach should cost you about P300.
Cletus's & Mavel's Alona Beach Hotel
Recommendations:
Fanciest Hotel: - Bohol Divers Lodge
Right on the beach facing the pool their rooms run from $40 to $55 with
one family room going for $140. The Alona Beach Resort is also run
by Bohol Diver's and is upstairs from the main resort. These
are mostly non air-conditioned rooms that rent for $24-$32.
Best Budget Hotel - Pete's House
This is a 3 story nipa hut style building with about 8 rooms
without air-conditioneding. This is a really unique and cozy
hotel. This is one of the least expensive hotels on the beach with
fan rooms going for P800 per night.
Best Bargain - Tierra Azul
Walk out of your hotel room and down
about 15 steps and your right on the beach. This hotel has about 8
rooms, 2 of which are air-conditioned. The rooms cost P600 to P1200
depending upon the season. They do not have TV or hot water.
We have stayed here twice. They will pick you up and drop you off at
the dock or airport ... sometimes free, sometimes not. Mavel does
her normal bargaining so we paid less than P900 for the air-conditioned
room.
Our Absolute Favorite: Isis
Bungalows
This "hotel" only has 2 rooms
and they both are right on the beach. The rooms are very modern,
with all the amenities. They rent for $40 to $50 depending upon the
season, but sometimes they will rent for as little as P1500.
Alona Beach Hotel Map 1.
Kalipayan Beach Resort (63) 38-502-9121
2. Alona Beach Resort (part
of Bohol Divers)
(63) 38-502-9005
3. Tierra Azul Hotel
(63) 38-502-9065
4. Bohol
Diver's Lodge (63) 38-502-9005
5. Alona Dream Resort (63) 38-502-9121
6. Isis Bungalows
(63) 38-502-9049
7. Playa Blanca (63) 38-502-9053
8. Swiss Bamboo
House (63) 38-502-9070
9. Aquatica - no phone
10. Alona Kew White Beach (63)
38-502-9027
11. Pyramid Resort (?)
12. Peter's House (63) 38-502-9056
Other Alona Beach Hotels (not on map)
AlonaLand (63) 38-502-9007
Alona Palm Beach (63)
38-502-9141
Alona Tropical (63)
38-502-9024
Casa Nova Garden (63)
38-502-9101
Crystal Coast (63) 38-502-9001
Flower Garden Resort
(63) 38-502-9012
Sun Apartelle (63) 38-502-9063
Sea Breeze (63) 38-502-9036
Trudie's Place (63) 38-502-9043
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Mavel and Mavelita in front of
Tierra Azul
Obviously I need rowing lessons.
Alona Beach. Peter's House on right.
Chocolate Hills.
Some more Chocolate Hills
Baclayan Church, built 1596
Tarsier Monkey? Looks like a
rat to me.
Mag Aso Waterfalls
Mag Aso Falls are about 1 hour north of Tagbilaran
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