Travel
We are located on Panglao Island, a small island linked to Bohol by two bridges, a short 20 minutes away from Tagbilaran City.
Our delightful and quiet oasis is only 200 meters from Alona Beach.
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If you fly by Manila, a direct flight to Tagbilaran City will bring you just 20 minutes away from Alona Beach.
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Zest Air fly there many times a day.
If you land in Cebu, you will have to take a taxi to the pier (Pier 4 for SuperCat and Weesam Express boats, Pier 1 for OceanJet), from where a fast ferry will lead you to Tagbilaran city on Bohol Island (1h40 travel time, 15 US$ roundtrip).
You can get the latest schedules at schedules.ph
If you need a pick up at the airport or at the pier, please contact us and we will arrange one for you.
We are at your disposal to help you organize your travel, just ask us :D
Safety
A few islands in the Philippines have security problems due to islamist extremists (Abbu Sayaff) and communist extremists (NPA). There are more than 7’000 islands in this country and Alona Beach is quite far away from these troubles and there haven’t been any independence claims or community / religion-related problems in the area. So you should spend your holidays with us without any worry!
General Information
Climate
Tropical, hot and humid all year round, from 25 to 32°C (77-90 °F). Water temperature is between 26 and 30°C (78-86 °F)
Time
8 hours away from GMT.
Language
Tagalog is the national language (104 languages and dialects are spoken in the Philippines) but English is spoken by almost everybody.
Visas
21 days free visas upon arrival at the airport with a valid passport (must be valid at least 6 months after date of departure). 59 days visas can be obtained in advance at your local Philippines consulate or embassy. Visa extensions are possible.
Money
The currency is the Philippino Pesos (PHP), the changing rate of which regularly changes often (daily rate on the website : www.xe.com/ucc) and change can easily be made without extra charge at the airport moneychangers and in town. Cash withdrawal with major credit cards are now possible in Alona Beach from the BPI bank's ATM.
Electricity
220V, 60Hz, American type plugs, bring a converter in case.
Health
There is no Malaria on Panglao Island and we recommend the use of specific medicine in case of a crisis (Malarone © for instance ). However, you should avoid any mosquito bites, for some other diseases can possibly be carried by mosquitoes (Dengue Fever).
Do not drink mineral water from an open bottle. Ice and vegetables are safe in Alona Beach, but it is recommended to avoid shells and snails in the other places you could visit (risk of parasites-related diseases). Swimming in fresh and stagnant water should be avoided for the same reasons.