Bohol Dolphin Bay Resort suits visitors who add Bohol to their Cebu trip and want a base within walking distance of Alona Beach. It stands in Danao on Panglao Island, about 0.2 miles, roughly a three-minute walk, from Alona Beach, and the Panglao airport is an eight-minute drive away. It is a four-class property with an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a lifeguard, a restaurant called Resto serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a cafe, a rooftop terrace, a spa offering Thai massage and a convenience store. Rooms are Deluxe Rooms of about 280 square feet, sleeping two, with pool-view or pool-access options. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 from a small number of reviews, so treat it as a practical, value-minded base rather than a luxury resort.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Panglao Island, connected to Tagbilaran and the mainland by road. Alona Beach is a short walk, and the property page says beaches are nearby rather than on site. The Chocolate Hills and tarsiers lie inland and are usually visited on a day tour or hired car, so ask the resort about tour and ticket help, which it offers. If you arrive from Cebu by fast ferry, expect a transfer from the port as well.
Rooms and who it suits
Deluxe rooms include air-conditioning, a laptop-friendly workspace, rainfall showers, bidets and televisions. The resort offers free WiFi, free self-parking, laundry, a concierge and coworking spaces, and a free manager's reception is offered daily. It suits couples and small groups who want to be near Alona Beach, divers and snorkellers, and anyone who wants Bohol on a moderate budget. It is not aimed at travellers wanting a beachfront resort with extensive grounds.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 2:00 in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, with fees for early check-in or late check-out. Buffet breakfast is charged separately. Pets are not allowed. Reviews mention construction noise next door and a few criticise the pool's cleanliness and the bathroom setup, so read recent feedback when choosing your dates. Combine a stay here with the Bohol countryside day tour in our attractions or with the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, and allow two nights at least so that the ferry crossing does not dominate your trip.
Because the resort is near Alona Beach, you can reach cafes, dive shops and the sand on foot in the evening, and the resort can help arrange tours and tickets. The review count is small, so check the latest photos and comments for the room you plan to book, and request a quieter room if construction nearby is a concern.
Why stay here
- ✓About a 3-minute walk to Alona Beach
- ✓Outdoor pool with lifeguard
- ✓Resto restaurant
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Thai massage spa
- ✓8 minutes from Panglao airport
- ✓Free WiFi and parking
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
How far is Bohol Dolphin Bay Resort from Alona Beach?+
About 0.2 miles, around a three-minute walk, according to the property page.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and an on-site lifeguard.
How far is the airport?+
The Panglao airport is about an eight-minute drive away.
