Couldn't stay longer

The food selection was great and the quality of the food was amazingly delicious! This is truly a gem in a hideaway location! The chef 👨‍🍳 did does a great job!

Stayed in August 2025

The lighting is very dim, which makes me feel dizzy and uncomfortable. That's probably the only thing I'm not happy about; otherwise, everything is good.

Everything is great here. The vibes are good and the pool is clean. The staff are friendly and love helping. Also, it's great that they offer a free shuttle to Alona beach. It's a pity that the stay doesn't include free breakfast. BTW, the room lighting is quite dim. All in all, it was a pleasant stay. :)

Stayed in August 2025

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The best hotel of my entire trip to the Philippines. The owner and staff are absolutely amazing — it feels like a true paradise in beautiful Panglao. I definitely recommend staying here and will return in the future.

Stayed in August 2025

The customer service was outstanding! The food from their resto was superb!

Stayed in July 2025

The staff were very friendly, the food was delicious, the rooms were very clean.

Stayed in July 2025

The lighting in the villa needs to add more lighting because during at night it is dark because of the high ceiling.

I like the ambiance of the accommodation, lots of trees, with a pool view in our villa.

Stayed in July 2025

The only thing missing was a phone or intercom system to contact the front desk. Of course it was a very very short walk, but when it's raining or if it's just a quick question, it would be nice to be able to call over to the desk instead of walking there.

The resort is very intimate and quiet, which was refreshing after staying at a bigger , busier resort. Island World was quiet and calm, and the staff recognized us easily. Having our own little bungalow was spacious and comfortable. The pools were great, although the bubbles button was broken. There was a little bit of peeled paint around the pool edge, but the pool itself was clean and staff cleaned it daily. It also is lit at night, which makes a lovely vibe. The food was absolutely FANTASTIC! And for reasonable prices, too. The food is made fresh to order, so we could easily ask about avoiding our dairy allergy, and they could accommodate it. They do not have alternative milks for coffees, so I stuck to Americanos instead of my usual lattes. The coffee lounge upstairs might be the cutest coffee shop I've ever seen in my life. The massages were very affordable and pretty nice. The massage space near the pool has a cabana feel to it. Having the shuttle to go back and forth between Alona beach was really great! We could call it easily via WhatsApp when we were ready to return. The staff also was very accommodating about arranging rides for us to see only the Tarsiers instead of alone if their whole day tour packages. We really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay there again in the future! Thank you!

Stayed in June 2025

Other than more storage for clothes and hooks on the doors (mostly in the bathroom) for the price point you really can’t dislike much.

•The vibe, was just perfect for our family of 4 (11 & 13 year olds) •Great location (free shuttles into Alona beach are super useful) •Two swimming pools is a real bonus • Staff are so friendly, really next level! •Restaurant food was ALL fantastic (Breakfast, lunch & dinners) • Super prompt replies to emails • Arranged all of our transfers & tours. •Air conditioning worked almost too well! Rooms were always cold to escape the heat. Overall we loved our 5 nights and were sad to leave but if we were ever back in Bohol there is only one place we would stay and that is Island World. We had villa #1 with 3 bedroom areas.

Stayed in July 2025

The stairs to the mezzanine beds are very steep, you need to be fit and able and be very careful. Also gets quite warm up there but a minor issue in comparison to all the positives.

This place was a total gem, provided everything you need for a relaxed stay. Two pools, both lovely, its own little restaurant where the food was excellent. The drinks menu was extensive and my son fell in love with the vanilla frappes! Organising transport was a breeze We used the place as a chilled base, went out on dives and the returned for the remainder of the day, no need to go out again unless you really wanted to. Staff super friendly. Highly recommend.

Stayed in July 2025

All staffs are super Accommodating. They even let us stay after we checked out since our flight was delayed. We’ll surely come back. 👍🏻🙌🏻

Stayed in June 2025

This was our third hotel in the Philippines and our favourite! The location is perfect, just off the main road so nice and quiet but you’re able to walk to plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. The hotel also offer a free shuttle to and from Alona beach which was great for activities and food choices! The rooms are so comfy and cosy and the pool was our favourite part! The property is immaculate and really well looked after and clean! Our breakfast each morning was tasty and being able to have breakfast from 5:30am was great for the early day trips. The staff were so helpful, they helped organise our shuttles to and from the ports, helping us arrange our island hopping day trip and answer any questions we had. They were very kind and approachable and made Island World that extra bit special! I can’t recommend staying here enough!

Stayed in June 2025

Limited menu.

Good staff, good place

Stayed in June 2025

Really great property with two enormous pools and a free shuttle to the airport or beach. Only stayed here one night but had a very clean and spacious room. Would recommend!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in June 2025

It took too long to wait for an answer when we ask for the pickup from Alona area. We always had to get a tuktuk. When going out, no problem, but I wish they’d check the msgs more often. But overall, I loved my stay at the resort.

Great value, liked the atmosphere, the pool, and kind staffs. Also had a variety of breakfast menu available at a good price.

Stayed in June 2025

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we really enjoyed our stay here! the family villa was lovely, comfortable, and clean. the staff were nice. the food in their restaurant and their coffee was really good! they also provide free shuttle to certain locations and for other locations, they provide shuttle service for a minimal fee. everything was well-organized. fell in love with their pool also. will surely go back here!

Stayed in June 2025

Utilities are not complete, only towels and soap/shampoo. No coffee but there's a water heater.

The staff were accommodating. The food was superb, not pricey. The pool and view are awesome. Wifi is reliable. Free shuttle to and from Alona beach. And there's 1 free airport transfer

Stayed in June 2025

All was great!

Amazing staff- always available to help with any questions. Driver always on standby to drop us off to the centre and pick us up. One member of our group was injured and wasn’t able to walk by himself, and hotel staff was always happy to help us. Despite numerous trips, they didn’t make us feel like a burden. thank you! Also, great food on side and lovely breakfast! I also left the earrings behind and the hotel was very kind to post them to me to my next destination.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything, 10/10. Beautiful people

Stayed in June 2025

Clean, friendly staff and great location.

Stayed in May 2025

I think this is perfect value for money. And the restaurant food is restaurant quality so I was pretty will it. Stuff are lovely and helpful 24hrs. I would say this is above local standard for the price point.

Stayed in May 2025

The aircon wasn’t very powerful

Great pool very friendly helpful staff great breakfast

Stayed in May 2025

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Beautiful place to stay with peace and quiet and 2 lovely swimming pools.

Stayed in May 2025

The bathroom had a ventilation fan, which unfortunately also allowed hot air and a few mosquitoes in — I’d suggest adding a mosquito net to cover that opening. There was a small issue with the laundry service — which I actually recommended they change to a different provider — but to their credit, the young woman at the front desk (whom i should remember the name) handled the situation very professionally and kindly, and we weren’t charged for it. That level of care and responsibility really stood out.

We wish we had stayed more than one night — we absolutely loved it here! Right in the middle of the Alona Beach buzz, this place is a peaceful haven. The long pool is perfect for relaxing, and we had a lovely couple’s massage at the end of the day, which we really appreciated. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with anything we needed. We didn’t get the chance to try the food, but it looked amazing — we definitely regretted not having time for a proper meal there. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with both a fan and AC working perfectly. Overall, it was the perfect place to rest before our flight to Siargao, and the hotel even offers free shuttle service to the airport and Alona Beach, which is a huge plus. So i highly recommended for a peaceful stay in Panglao!

Stayed in May 2025