Alona Beach Poolside Hotel Panglao

Ok, this property is not a resort, just a few rooms behind the bar. I liked it due to location, right on Alona beach, within steps of multiple dive shops, restaurants and suri suri next door. Room was clean, newly remodeled, beautiful bathroom, roomy with sink, mini fridge and hot plate. Pool looked ok, but never used it. Staff is the owners family, very attentive and helpful. The owner Chris is friendly, and has great connections to set up tours or private cars almost any time of the day. Only downside is that the bar up front is different ownership, and has his House Band (Hard Rock/Heavy Metal) play every night of the week except Tuesday. The Best Western next door has loud techno music or band from 6-9 and the House Band, just steps away, plays from 9-11. If you’re there to party, or plan on being out every night till 11, it’s probably not an issue. If you want a quiet peaceful place, it’s not for you. Actually even difficult to watch television it’s so loud. Make sure to bring earplugs if you want to sleep before 11 pm. As stated everything, is excellent, except for the noise level, and if you’re a late night person, that’s probably not an issue. By the way, the band is fantastic, very talented.

Overall stay was pretty convenient. It's a few steps from the beach, but make sure to be dropped off on site if you can, because it ruined my suitcase from being dragged from the parking area to the hotel and back. The pool could use a bit of thorough cleaning, but we still enjoyed it. We stayed in a family room, and it was very comfortable for a pax of 8. We will stay again.

So the room itself was great. Spacious for 2 adults and two kids. Hot shower. Location is on the beach. But that’s where the good ended For the price I expected an actual hotel. Actual service of some kind. Cleanliness. What we got was a pool that hadn’t been cleaned in a very long time. Algae growing. Lots of things in water. And then all of the local kids use it for their own pool so right by our room, lots of screaming and yelling from seriously, 20 local kids. Then the street vendors set up right by the pool and drink and eat. Literally blocking our entrance to our room. Between 2-8 people at a time. This isn’t a hotel. It’s a locals hangout spot. The manager, an Australian I believe, just walks around and drinks. The band plays late so you can’t sleep so when you wake up early to go diving, you’ll be exhausted. On top of that they are doing construction on things so lots of noise. Their ads don’t mention that. It could be a totally great place on the beach. But it’s very far from it. And especially NOT for the price. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else!!!!

Great value, right on the beach, in center of Alona Beach, the band (Frank and Birdwatchers big band) plays best rock & roll I have heard in a very long time, great selection of beer at best price. I've stayed at B&D Bluestone, and South Beach Bohol hotels, but keep coming back to Birdwatchers, great staff and fun place to stay. Highly recommend.

PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW! 1. Please check check-in, out time. There will be NO staff 2. There's a rock band playing stage at the first floor. And they are playing until 11~12PM, and it's really loud so you might not have a rest. 3. Water, electricity sometimes don't work 4. It's currently expanding, and construction point is right next to your room Staff are kind, though.