South Palms Resort Panglao
South Palms Resort Panglao is a hotel on a quiet part of Panglao Island with direct beach access and surrounded by coconut palms. The buildings have a simple style using local materials, rooms offer either ocean or garden views, and there is a large pool overlooking the sea plus a restaurant serving fresh local ingredients.
The hotel has been part of the local scene for many years as a consistent place for guests to enjoy the surroundings. Over time it became a popular destination for travelers seeking to explore Panglao Island.
The name references the coconut palms that frame the resort and connect it to the local landscape. Staff share stories about Boholano traditions, and visitors can learn about local crafts like making special sea salt by filtering seawater through ashes.
The hotel is about five minutes by car from Bohol-Panglao International Airport making transfers quick, and visitors can also arrive by ferry in about twenty minutes. Staff are happy to help plan excursions or activities like snorkeling and island tours.
Near the shore lies a sunken plane wreck that is now home to many fish and can be explored by snorkelers. This underwater site is known for displaying impressive marine life diversity.
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