Donatela Resort & Sanctuary

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront resort near Alona Beach

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Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed | Private pool
View from property
Terrace/patio
Family Villa | View from room
Pool Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
KM 16 Hoyohoy Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, 6340
  • White Beach
    9 min drive
  • Alona Beach
    9 min drive
  • Udzuki
    4 min walk
  • Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

Pool Villa

  • 1351 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Panglao

Beachfront retreat .You'll find Alona Beach and White Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this resort. Also, Dumaluan Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Danao Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • White Beach - 9 min drive
  • Alona Beach - 9 min drive
  • Dumaluan Beach - 11 min drive
  • Virgin Island - 11 min drive
  • Danao Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coral Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toto & Peppino Pizza Restaurant Italiano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco Vida Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiptop Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary

4.5-star beachfront resort near Alona Beach
Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. At Donatela Resort & Sanctuary, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Panglao resort.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Panglao resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Spa Village has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Tarsier Botanika Hotel Panglao, Bohol
Tarsier Botanika Hotel
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Tarsier Botanika Hotel Panglao
Tarsier Botanika Panglao
Donatela Hotel Panglao
Donatela Panglao
Donatela
Tarsier Botanika
Donatela Hotel
Donatela & Sanctuary Panglao
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary Resort
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary Panglao
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary Resort Panglao

Frequently asked questions

How close is Donatela Resort & Sanctuary to the airport?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary is 2 mi (8-min drive) away from the Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

As of Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary on Jan 2, 2025 start from $331.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary.

How close is Donatela Resort & Sanctuary to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offer free breakfast?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary have a pool?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary features an outdoor pool.

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary have a restaurant?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary is home to Paprika Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Village, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, facials, and massages.

How close is Donatela Resort & Sanctuary to downtown Panglao?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary is 0.9 mi away from Tawala.

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
peaceful. The villa is very spacious. Staff courteous and attentive. lanscape needs more work or updates
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice place nice folks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely relaxing with incredible service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Coty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Donatela resort. It is comparatively remote and not as busy as other resorts in Panglao, it was quite and enjoyable. We traveled with our two toddlers and the kids were always welcomed! The only negative thing about our stay was that one night for dinner we arrived on the later end, the hours at the paprika restaurant said it was open until 9pm, we came around 8:15 because our kids had a late nap from our country side tour. The entire time the wait staff was rushing us to complete the order, rushing us to eat, and rushed us to pay for the bill. When we left the restaurant it was 8:50pm. I know different countries have different customs, but typically as long as you order at last call you are not rushed because you are still within the time frame of the closure. I found it unacceptable for the amount of money we paid to be treated like that. Other than that our stay was enjoyable. I would book again, but not loyal to coming to the resort again due to that one experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

This property is vast, unique and just very interesting to walk around!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful villa
Villa is excelent. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reth Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Greg E

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is somewhere between 2 and 3 stars. The service is definitely 1 star. The pricing, however, is fully 5 stars. The property is not worth the prices they charge
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend.
First class in every aspect. If you want seclusion, tranquility, and peace then is the place to go. I opted for a villa with pool and was completely satisfied. There is no beach but they do provide free transport to any that you want to visit. No cons here...probably one of the best hotel/resort experiences I've had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply amazing
This hotel is absolutely amazing! We booked at the last minute and ended up booking an extra villa because we were blown away by how beautiful and comfortable they are. The grounds are so lovely, the ocean view is incredible, and we had several delicious meals at Paprika. Above all, the staff was beyond amazing. Everyone was so friendly and went the extra mile to make our stay unforgettable. We wanted to stay longer but unfortunately had to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 6 nights in the honeymoon suite at this beautiful resort. This beautiful, comfortable and spacious cottage has a private pool that is very nice, and it is just around the corner from the amazing onsite restaurant Paprika, yet far enough away from the 'community' pool to be quiet. The grounds are large and cottages are spaced quite well. The staff was the absolute highlight of our stay. They were so friendly and caring. From the moment we were picked up at the airport until our eventual drop off for departure, we saw so many kind smiles. We had all our meals at Paprika and every meal was very good. We very highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed just one night for my Anniversary. Amazing service, complimentary upgrade and beautiful room and accommodations!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We initially booked 2 nights but extended for a 3rd night. This place is incredibly relaxing, lush and well maintained. We felt like we were the only guests in the resort, despite occasionally seeing others around the grounds. The staff were all very welcoming and attentive. If you love natural surroundings, this place is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional all the way
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout is great. The rooms are beautiful. Breakfast is below par.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and quiet place, in a huge garden. The restaurant has a great view on the sea. The road to access is a very bumpy, but there is apparently a plan for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tjasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supertruper
Very friendly, great views, super service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place and services with nice views and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view, great service and with all nice staffs. Rooms are clean, pool and restaurants are all great. A very peaceful environment with privacy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bassam, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely resort, great facilities and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somewhere special in Bohol.
Fantastic resort in fabulous botanical gardens. Couldn't fault anything. Great staff good food, will definitely be back.