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Reviews of HIGALA Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Purok 7 San Isidro, 6339 Panglao, Philippines

#16 of 158 hotels in Panglao

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 103 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Value for money, home away from home 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The owner Peter & his partner were so very accommodating with our requests. They made us feel at home even for just a short stay. Their dog Nero was one of the highlights of our stay. Will definitely come back here :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful Stay – Everything You Need Is Here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staying here was such a wonderful experience! The vibe is amazing and makes you feel right at home. The owner was incredibly kind and always helpful with everything we needed. Breakfast was really good, and the common areas are wide open and very comfortable to relax in. The room was big, clean, and perfect for a great stay. The location couldn’t be better – close to everything you’d want to see. Honestly, this place has everything you need, and I would totally come back. Highly recommended

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet oasis to relax and recharge. Beds were super comfy and the hospitality was amazing. Thank you for a lovely stay and making us feel so welcome.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great accommodation Clean and spacious room Nice swimming pool Good breakfast Peter and his family were very friendly and gave us lots of interesting advice and tips about traveling around Bohol.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The gym is not a part of the resort (wrongful information from booking), so it is extra cost.

    Amazing owners and lovely vibe and energy! Would recommend - 10/10!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peter and his wife were great hosts, taking care that everything went smoothly for my stay. The place was quite and 20min away motorbike from the city area. The room was clean and had all the amenities.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room didn’t have a fridge, our room had very uncomfortable hard pillows which impacted our ability to sleep well, would be good to have some extra pillows in the room, nothing much around so you will need a scooter

    Lovely pool, big rooms, great hospitality, friendly dog, easily hired a scooter from the host, we loved it here and found it very relaxing - it was exactly what we needed

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely wonderful experience, made our trip to bohol perfect. The scooter we rented worked great at a fair price, the hosts Peter and Anna were extremely helpful and accommodating. Would certainly come back next time we’re in bohol.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt like home, I wish I had booked all my nights in Panglao here. Lovely place, great pool, and incredibly friendly hosts

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    It was a relaxing stay for both of us with my partner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is very accomodating☺️

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit out of the centre. We didnt want to be in the centre because its really touristic so for us this place was perfect.

    Great stay. Its nice that you can rent a scooter at the hotel for a good price. The gym is next door and has a fair price.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Very short stay for us but the room was great, very clean and the grounds were outstanding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little out of the way but with motorbikes it wasn’t a problem.

    Beautiful property and grounds, our hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Nero the family Doberman is just the best.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Higala Resort is an absolute gem in Panglao – peaceful, beautifully maintained, and run with so much love and care. The rooms are spotless, stylish, and have everything you need for a relaxing stay. The real highlight, are the hosts: Peter and his wife Anna are simply amazing – warm, helpful, and always ready with great tips for your stay. You immediately feel at home. And of course, Nero the lovely dog adds even more charm to the place! We also really appreciated the super convenient scooter rental directly through the hotel – the perfect way to explore the island on your own. The pool area is great for relaxing, breakfast is tasty, and the overall vibe is calm and welcoming. You can really tell that everything is done with passion and care. We’ll definitely be back – highly recommended for anyone looking for peace, style, and genuine hospitality!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Best stay in the Philippines
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got a lot of rain during our stay, but luckily, we had a great place to relax. A cozy and comfortable spot, perfect for enjoying some peace even in bad weather!

    We spent 3 unforgettable nights at Peter and Ana’s guesthouse, and the experience exceeded all our expectations! Staying with them feels like visiting friends abroad—they do everything to make you feel at home. The room is surprisingly spacious, much larger than the usual standards in the Philippines, and equipped with everything you need: a comfortable bed, a nice shower, and a cozy veranda to relax. The pool is large and inviting, perfect for a refreshing swim. Breakfast in the morning is truly delicious, and there’s also a fridge where you can buy beers and soft drinks. You can rent excellent scooters on-site, which allowed us to explore the famous Chocolate Hills and visit the nearby Tarsiers. I also have to mention Nero, the sweetest dog in the world, who made our stay even more special. And of course, Peter deserves a big shoutout—he is a fantastic host, with whom we had a great conversation, and he even took us to Alona Beach. Personally, this is exactly why I prefer guesthouses like this over resorts or big hotels. An authentic and warm experience that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a home away from home!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 20 nights

    The owner was very helpful and nice. Everything was as it should be. The accommodation exceeded our expectations. We made new friends and a friend Nero

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Super friendly owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were ants in my room

    Owners are so nice and willing to help Resort is at quiet location You can rent scooters here

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Clean and comfortable stay, chilled and cold beer!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower wasn’t great, a dribble of water most times

    Clean and spacious rooms, different breakfast each day which was very good! Anna and Peter were helpful and knowledgable about where to go and what to do, and Nero the dog was fun! Pool was cool and clean and a definite bonus.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice resorr with big swimming pool. Bed is comfortable, air condition is very fine, not going directly to bed. The host are very caring, can help you with anything you need. And the dog Nero is rhe best.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ana and Peter were super kind, they provided for us all the things we needed to enjoy a perfect experience, and also the information about local places to go and activities! The place is quiet and welcoming, and don’t be scared by the big black dog because he’s so sweet!! Highly recommend this place to anyone! Last but not least Ana is a superb chef!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Resort needs reconstruction, rooms are very old and looks much better on the photos.

    Owners of the resort are very nice, breakfast was delicious, everything was going smooth.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and Quiet. Great Staff. Comfortable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    We highly reccomend higala resort everything was amazing from the hosts!! Thank yous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have nothing to complain about the property, they were there to help with everything, once u have a scooter everything is easy access, 7 min bike ride to the centre but there is a beach quiet beach close by and some restraunts close by also.

    The property is a small family ran business, I feel these type of hotels service is always better than the corporate company’s Anne and Peter are absolutely amazing hosts !! We felt so safe and comfortable they organised trips for us bike rental and everything else in between.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing within reason

    The owners and staff were all very friendly and personal. The breakfast was good. Anna bought fullgrain bread upon request. We really felt very welcome. The pool was good as well. All in all very happy with my decision to stay here. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were outstanding—friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. From the warm welcome at check-in to the quick assistance with any requests, the service truly exceeded my expectations. Very good breakfast , nice location, clean room and friendly animals

    Stayed in January 2025

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