I had very low expectations because of the mixed reviews and honestly a little worried about another “expectations vs reality” scenario.
When we arrived, we were all pleasantly surprised because the room and whole place looked exactly (or even better) than in the photos. Our room was HUGE, very clean with 2 large beds, a large bathroom, great ocean views, and a terrace. It was so nice!
Upon entering the front office, the staff on duty had already prepared the forms and we got to check in early! (10 or 11am?)
The beach in front of the property was clean and well maintained, and it was indeed at the “more peaceful” part of alona. (But we ended up always going to the busy parts of alona because the beach there was so much wider and had more options for food/drink.)
The restaurant though is super expensive for the amount and quality of food they serve. Food is okay but not amazing. At night they have a barbecue and if you’re on a budget and lazy to go anywhere else, have the php 60 hotdog/chorizo or the php 200 liempo. Because one palm sized fish is php 450 and above, one large crab (alimango) is php 1000-1900. Fried rice is php220 or ONE serving good for 1person (according to the wait staff)- actually good but inwish it was less oily. Service is fast and they have so many friendly wait staff around. Loved the little kids serenading with ukeleles.
PROs
Large, clean room & bathroom
Beautiful view
Easy hassle free check in (booked through agoda)
Friendly staff
Clean, well maintained beach
Peaceful part of alona
Accessible Restaurant downstairs
CONS
No laundry service (because their website says that they have, also no iron to borrow at the resort)
You’ll have to walk 50-100 meters from the drop off point to the resort (not too bad)
Very expensive restaurant
Small beach area
Overall an amazing experience and would probably stay there again if ever we get to visit panglao island next time.
Would i go back? YES
Recommend to family and friends? YES