South Palms Resort
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Brgy. Bolod, 6340 Philippines
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#2 of 87 in Panglao Island
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.6
Value
4.3
Travelers' Choice
The longest stretch of natural white sand beach in the entire island- South Palms Resort Panglao stands out with its unique blend of spectacular seascape, cool private villas and warm Boholano hospitality. Discover architecture that highlights local craftsmanship and Boholano heritage. Just a few steps from the beach, each of our tropical-styled rooms frames a panoramic glimpse of the sea. And just beyond our sandy shores, marine sanctuaries teeming with aquatic life awaits you. First-class amenities cater to a wide range of activities including sports, business and recreation. Fresh produce and live catch from our farms are delivered daily straight to our kitchens for fabulous meals everyday.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Badminton
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Bicycles available
Canoeing
Diving
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Kids pool
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Foot massage
Full body massage
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bidet
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
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English, Filipino
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We stayed here for 3 days 2 nights. We stayed in Garden view room. The room is spacious and clean. There's a bar near at the beach which is great. The staffs are friendly and accommodating. Pure white sand beach with lots of palm trees. Overall, we recommend this place. Great for couples and family.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Ulan Y, In behalf of the entire South Palms Resort, we would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful stay with us. Please allow me to share your compliments to our team for their great support and services we provide to our guests. Thank you again for the kind comments that you have given us and we look forward to the privilege of welcoming you again in the near future. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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The resort is in a good location and the beach area is good. We booked a beach villa which was considered one of their premium rooms but it was right next to the main pool for walk-in guests and next to a live singing entertainment venue in the evening. It was loud! Also, since they accept walk ins who only uses the pool or dine at their restaurant , our veranda view has always been people running around, taking photos using the hammock and teepee next to our room and it was unbearable. There’s no privacy at all. The staff, although courtesy and friendly are not attentive and will disregard you even while you are seated at the table at the bar or restaurant waiting. The buffet selection was okay, but their facemask policy only at the buffet is so outdated and useless. We stayed for the whole week and most of the time it takes half an hour to get a drink. They seem to be running around like headless chickens all the time. Loads of kids screaming and playing and they have group bookings and events all the time. Will not come back!…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded 3 days ago
Dear renjd2020, We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback on your recent stay with us. We are truly disappointed to learn of the issues you encountered during your stay and thank you for your honest feedback on our services. Please accept our sincere apologies for we fell short of your expectations, and it is certainly not what we would like our valued guests to experience while staying with us. Your comments are taken in a constructive manner and efforts have been made to prevent similar issues from recurring in the future. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you the Bohol beach holiday should be. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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We love the location. It’s chill and quiet during the day. Very relaxing and satisfying. If you are looking for a getaway from the city, this is a perfect place. Water in the shower is salty. Service is very poor. Called guest services many times, no one is answering. My boyfriend (now fiancé) proposed to me last weekend at the resort. He booked a “PRIVATE” 5-course dinner (as advertised by the resort) for us by the beach for the proposal. When we arrived, the spot is full of leaves, branches and sea stuff. For the price he paid, they could have at least somehow tried to clear out or sweep the “private” area. He was also told they were gonna block off the area for us and that they will send security for crowd control. No security came and our dinner turned out not “private” at all. People kept passing through our area and the spot where they put us was also a bit near the bar hence we could hear the loud party music during our 1st-2nd meal. In the beginning, the intimacy was spoilt, good thing when he proposed during sun down (going for our 3rd meal), by God’s grace, people weren’t passing by and the loud party music was turned off. But this was already after he complained to the staff. Also, both our families arrived during the surprise proposal and they all ended up having dinner at the resort. They waited for more than an hour for the food and when food came, it was undercooked. They also finished eating dessert and their soup still hasn’t arrived. In the end, they found out that the f&b staff forgot to key it in their system. We also asked their staff to iron 2 tops and 1 dress. The lady said she will send someone at a specific time but the person didn’t arrive at the said time. We had to ring them twice for follow up and it took us 2 hours to get our clothes back.…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
Room Tip: Bring or rent a car for convenience.
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Stephanie S, We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback on your recent stay with us. We are truly disappointed to learn of the issues you encountered during your stay and thank you for your honest feedback on our services. Please accept our sincere apologies for we fell short of your expectations, and it is certainly not what we would like our valued guests to experience while staying with us. Your comments are being shared to the entire team for us to improve. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you the Bohol beach holiday should be. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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Spent 4 nights here with family and friends. What was great: - Beach area was the best. Fine white sand and swimmable even for kids. Loungers were all around and near the bar. - A very long happy hour - 7 AM to 7 PM! - The rooms were comfortable - spacious bathroom, cold A/C, cable TV, comfy beds and a small porch facing the beach. Great value! - The resort has 2 pools. The main pool beside the restaurant has a shallow and deep area, but the pool is not so big and gets quite crowded. The other pool on the other end of the resort is much bigger and with less people, but the downside is that it is far from the restaurant. What could have been better: - They could add more food options in the restaurant for more variety. - Service was a little bit slow - not sure if the staff were still trying to get back in the groove after the worst of the pandemic. - Not a fault of the resort but there were some sea urchins within the swimmable area of the beach during 1 day of our stay. I saw 1 guest get stung, but the staff attended to her very well. Best to wear beach shoes while swimming in the beach if the warning on sea urchins is displayed. Overall, I was satisfied with my stay and can stay again.…
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear cjbreg, Please allow us to thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review of your experience at South Palms Resort. We are really happy that you have enjoyed our happy hour, the rooms and the long white sand beach. Secondly, we are glad to inform you that we have recently revised and added more options on our restaurant menu so we hope to see you on your next beach holiday. Moreover, we sincerely apologize if we fell short of your expectations and it is certainly not what we would like our valued guests to experience while staying with us. Please rest assured that your comments on the slow service have already been shared with the team to ensure necessary actions are implemented for us to improve. At South Palms Resort, we are committed to provide the best guest experience. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you the Bohol beach holiday should be. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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If you want peace and quite, then go to South Palms Resort in Panglao. There is vast space of beach front that you can enjoy. The sand is not as fine as Boracay though. The water of the shower is salty. They need to improve on their service. Many times I call 0 or guests services, no answer. I think they are understaffed because of the pandemic. On our first night, the air conditioning in our room was not functioning well. We requested for a ro transfer on our second night and its was approved. Food is great in the restaurant. The shrimp pesto was a hit! I requested more pesto and served hot, they complied! Bravo for this. Food price is reasonable. The staff are very friendly and welcoming however its not Discovery Shores Boracay level. Will come back soon and recommend this resort to my friends and family. …
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled
Room Tip: Book early, rates went up easily
Even if they said that kids breakfast is 50%, they gave it to us...
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear cherylmZ1821JH, We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback on your recent stay with us. We are truly disappointed to learn of the issues you encountered during your stay and thank you for your honest feedback on our services and facilities. Please accept our sincere apologies for we fell short of your expectations, and it is certainly not what we would like our valued guests to experience while staying with us. Your comments are taken in a constructive manner and efforts have been made to identify what went wrong so as to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. For your future queries, you may contact me in my contact number +639452188923 or email me to fom@southpalmsresort.com for any assistance you may require. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you the Bohol beach holiday should be. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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We have just had a 4 day stay at south palms . On arrival our accommodation was not ready but as we were a little early it was not a problem we went for a drink at the bar. Our room was lovely set on the sands facing the sea. The room was perfectly furnished, kettle,tea,coffee, 2 large bottles of water provided. The bathroom was nice with soap, shower gel shampoo,toothbrushes and toothpaste provided. Lovely fluffy towels.bathrobes .umbrellas and flip flops provided. 2 comfy chairs and a table on outside area. The bed and pillows were the most comfiest I have ever encountered you could not fail to have a good nights sleep. There is even a list of different pillows you can request if you dont like them. Breakfast it amazing ,you name it you can have it. The omelettes are fantastic, freshly made to order. We ate out for lunch each day but ate at poolside bar in the evening, this is the only slight letdown quite a small choice and many items sold out. The beach is perfect ,clean. You can use kayak and paddleboard free , life jackets provided as well. No need to take towels the life guards will give them to you on request. There was a private party taking place on an erected area on beach but the resort left a note in room informing you of this and apologising for any disturbance it may cause and it would be over by 11pm ( in fact it was over by 10pm). Nice little touch were cookies deliverd6each evening. Beds were turned down and rubbish bins emptied each evening. Staff were amazing from reception, cleaners, gardeners bar,waiting staff, transfer drivers to life guards. Cannot fault the resort. It does what it says on the tin a totally relaxing time.would highly recommend …
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded Apr 16, 2022
Dear lesleygray, Please allow us to thank you for your recent visit and for choosing South Palms Resort. We appreciate learning that you had an exceptional stay with us and particularly enjoyed our services as well as the facilities and amenities we provide to our guests. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and we are glad that you will consider recommending us to your friends and family. We'll make sure to share all your kind words to the rest of the team as we continue to provide our guest exceptional service. We look forward to your next stay. Once again, thank you and stay safe. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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The last time we were here, South Palms was still part of the Bohol Beach Club. This was our first vacation trip as a family since the start of the pandemic so we were quite picky on where we would be staying given the many new resorts on Panglao. The food is good and the staff very attentive and helpful. But you go here because of the beach. It did not disappoint! They are child and senior citizen friendly, too. So it's really suitable for family getaways and to shake off that Covid-19 weariness.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Choose a beach front villa so when you get out of the room you're right there on the beach.
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Responded Apr 16, 2022
Dear d0ctrine, In behalf of the entire South Palms Resort, we would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful stay with us. Please allow me to share your compliments to our team for their great support and services we provide to our guests. Thank you again for the kind comments that you have given us and we look forward to the privilege of welcoming you again in the near future. Yours in hospitality, Mary Charmaine B. Geñoso Front Office Manager
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I haven't traveled since January 2020. But my experience with SPR was definitely worth the wait. The resort is so clean, my room spacious. The front row beach access gives a warm, safe feeling. My morning hot choco is an unforgettable experience. The friendly and accommodating hotel team echoes hope for the hotel industry. You deserve that rebound! You have the best nachos and dip and tarragon chicken caesar salad ever! South Palms Resort is definitely world class.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded Feb 28, 2022
Dear LuiBernabe22, Thank you for your kind review and your compliments to our team for their great dedication towards our guests post pandemic. Please allow me to share your compliments to our team, ensuring that we will continue striving for our Bohol best service standards on your next stay. Hopeful, that this will be the start of a fruitful and continuous reborn of our tourism and hospitality industry. We await to serve you once again. Thank you and stay safe. Yours sincerely, Duty Manager
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I’m giving this resort 5⭐️. If you are looking for a place to relax and take a time off from a stressful work then I could recommend this. Yes, price could be pricey (peak or lean seasons) compared to other resorts but you are getting what you paid for. Staff are polite & hospitable. You have this exclusivity because it has it’s own private beach and by the way, this resort is right beside Bohol Beach Club and I have learned that South Palms Resort used to be or was part of Bohol Beach Club. The best part of all, Happy Hours starts from 7AM-7PM #BangengeMode. We enjoyed our stay here (Feb 11- 15,2022) 😊👍. PS: There is a part of this resort that is very reminiscing of Holiday Inn, Maldives!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled
Room Tip: Drinks and Food Services have an early cut off, 9 or 9:30PM (probably due to the Pandemic)
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded Feb 16, 2022
Dear Warren D, Many thanks for your generous 5⭐️ rating. We are really happy that our Bohol's best beach and service has exceeded your holiday getaway. Please rest assured that your kind compliments will be passed to the team for their genuine hard work. We promise you that we will continuously pursue only the best for our valued guests. Thank you very much for choosing South Palms Resort Panglao and we hope to have another opportunity to serve you again soon. Yours in hospitality, Duty Manager
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As always, South Palms never failed our expectations. It has the best beach coast in the whole Panglao. We were booked right before Typhoon Odette hit Bohol. We stayed overnight, until at least 36 hours prior the storm when management decided to transfer all guests to another hotel with higher location. Thank you for keeping all your guests safe during and after the typhoon. We returned back to the hotel after 3 days, and despite the typhoon they made sure that all guests are well taken care of. Special thank you to to the General Manager personally handling our transfers and welcoming us back to South Palms and for making sure our toddler was super happy on her first trip in Bohol. Thank you also to Ms. Gluvy for coordinating with us and our driver who accommodated and helped us pass by the drug store to buy milk formula. Even after the tempest, ang ganda mo pa din Bohol. Ang ganda mo pa din South Palms.…
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Manager on Duty, Other at South Palms Resort
Responded Jan 11, 2022
Hi sayehh2015, Beautiful review! We are thrilled that your experience with us was such a success! Our team mates are our biggest assets and your kind comments will be shared with them especially to the general manager, the driver and to Ms. Gluvy. With this said, it was a real pleasure hosting you and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Until then, take care and best regards. Yours in hospitality, Manager on Duty
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PRICE RANGE
$142 - $210 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasBohol ProvincePanglao Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
90
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about South Palms Resort
Which popular attractions are close to South Palms Resort?
Nearby attractions include Dumaluan Beach (0.5 miles), Tarsier Botanika (0.4 miles), and Alona Beach (1.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at South Palms Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at South Palms Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at South Palms Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to South Palms Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Luna Rossa Vegetarian Italian Restaurant, Garlic 'n lemon bistro, and Vanilla Sky Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at South Palms Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does South Palms Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, South Palms Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does South Palms Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, South Palms Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does South Palms Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at South Palms Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.