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Alona Beach, Tawala
Panglao Island
Bohol, Philippines
(038)502-9141 telephone
(038)502-9142 fax
info@alonapalmbeach.com

Alona Palm Beach Resort and Restaurant stands out for its hushed elegance, cozy ambiance, and is known particularly to cater to the needs of travelers who are looking for the finest amenities, services, and accommodation in the area.

Accommodations

Almost all villas offer a refreshing view of the pool, the coconut palm grove, and the sea. The open restaurant, overlooking the pool and sea, offers excellent Filipino and international cuisine, prepared by an experienced German chef.

A big and attractive swimming pool (450 m²) with fresh water and an integrated pool bar forms the central part of the resort. Sun beds, towels and umbrellas are available. Recreational facilities, such as outdoor chess/checkers, table tennis, and badminton are located near the area.

All the villas are elegantly furnished, either with a king size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two double-sized beds (140 x 200 cm). The spacious bathrooms offer hot and cold shower and are equipped with two lavabos, toilet and a dressing table.

Accommodation is available for a Nanny or a babysitter accompanying a family in a separate building. Please refer to the Rates for the conditions.

All the villas have the following amenities:

• Split-type air-conditioner and ceiling fan in the room
• Ceiling fan on terrace
• Cable TV
• IDD, NDD Telephone
• WIFI internet access
• Personal safety box
• Minibar
• Tea/Coffeemaker
• Hairdryer
• Terrace with sun beds, table, chairs

Restaurant

The menu offering – ranging from entrees, salads, fish, seafood, poultry and meat main courses to desserts – are all carefully prepared and cooked to please even the most discriminating palate. The regular menu is supplemented by daily offers of fresh gastronomic delights, depending upon market availability of the ingredients.

A romantic candlelit dinner by the poolside area is enticing. Plenty of seats are available. In case of rainy weather, the indoor restaurant is still perfect for an intimate dining experience. Well-ventilated with overhead fans and open at all sides; the charming restaurant has a capacity for over 90 people.

A well-furbished wine list, with an international selection of white and red wines, allows you to accompany your meals with the best of beverages.

Before and/or after dinner, take time to sit at the pool bar. Inside the pool or in the dry, savour one of the excellent cocktails or drinks prepared by our bartenders.

Resort Activities

For those who may wish for some sport and recreational activities, the following facilities are currently available:

• Big fresh water swimming pool (450 m²)
• Badminton
• Beach Petanque
• Table tennis
• Outdoor chess/checkers (160 x 160 cm)
• 9-hole miniature golf course (lawn)
• Kayak rental
• Mountain bike (and helmet) rental
• Massage
• Local tours, Dolphin watching, etc.

Alternative facilities offered by nearby establishments along Alona Beach include dive centers with schools, restaurants, beach bars, billiards, and many others.

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Descriptions of Lost Horizon Resort

Lost Horizon Resort provides an ideal escape from civilization, but if one needs to remain in contact with the outside world, DSL free internet, satellite TV in every room international phone, fax and e-mail services are available. Lost Horizon Resort also offers an excellent gardens, conference room, Swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

Type of Rooms

Family Executive Sun View Room
Ideal for honeymoon or family room, with large private bathroom, Aircon, mini bar, ref, satellite cable TV, WI-FI, fresh hot and cold water shower and private balcony commanding pleasant view of our tropical garden and beach.
Deluxe Room
Private room for two, with large private bathroom, fresh hot and cold shower, Aircon, mini bar, ref, satellite cable TV, WI-FI, with private balcony overlooking the beach.
Standard Room
Private room for two with Aircon, mini bar, ref, satellite cable TV, WI-FI balcony fresh hot and cold water shower and private bathroom.
Economy Room
Classy yet economical room for two with Aircon, mini bar, ref, satellite cable TV, shared toilet and bathroom and balcony.

Location / Map of Lost Horizon Resort

Lost horizon Resort is situated on the beautiful tropical Island of Panglao. With clean air, stunning panorama and unspoiled white beach. Views from the balconies catch a glimpses of the day across miles of ocean and white sand beach.

Contact Person: Judith Bomediano (manager)
Address: V.P. Inting st. Mansasa Seaside 162, 6300 Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Phone: +63 38 411 3893, 411 3883
Fax: +63 38 411 4143
Website: http://hotel.bookings.org/alzhun.ph.en.html

Rates

Inn (10 rooms)

Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn, providing a 12 room accommodations under the roofs of an old mansion which was renovated for this purpose. The mansion is well maintained and lies amidst a beautiful garden with one side having a seaside view of Tagbilaran Bay and the island of Panglao.

Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn has a wide pool which is located at the back of the Inn and separated from the beach by a decorative wall full of hanging orchids. An open reception area overlooks the sea. With its rural setting, the Inn is quite alluring and exudes a warm and welcoming aura.

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Babysitting/Child Services, Souvenirs/Gift Shop.

Located at 162 V.P. Inting Street, Mansasa Seaside, 6300 Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. The Inn is situated at the outskirt of the city, far from the noise and crowd of the city proper, a few minutes drive away from Tagbilaran’s domestic airport and seaport, and near to the Blood Compact Shrine and Panglao Island.

A famous and elegant inn in Bohol, Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn & Restaurant, has affordable room rates and attractive facilities.

Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn & Restaurant is a renovated mansion established in a quiet area of the province. The facilities at the inn are well maintained so travelers have nothing to worry about the architecture and design of the place. It has a beautiful garden where travelers can enjoy viewing the island of Panglao.

The hotel has an alluring pool that is near to Tagbilaran Bay’s seaside. Its visitors can also have fun at its bar and restaurant that offers mouth-watering seafood dishes. The hotel also has function halls where it holds cocktail parties. Before leaving the hotel, guests can buy some souvenirs at the souvenir shop of Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn & Restaurant to remember their stay in Bohol.

Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn & Restaurant has 12 well-lighted rooms. The hotel rooms are fully air-conditioned, have private bath and toilet, telephones and cable televisions. The room rates vary on the type of room guests occupy. Hence, guests at Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn & Restaurant should prepare at least Php 1,500 per day.

Situated along Carlos P. Garcia Avenue within the municipality of Tagbilaran in the province of Bohol, Wregent Plaza Hotel is a well-loved place amongst travelers and tourists alike. Aside from its outstanding first-class amenities, its high quality service provides enough help to earn the place the respect and admiration of the entire eco-tourism sector, not only in the province, but also all over the Philippines. In the next few years or so, this place will continuously add glory to the growing tourism in Bohol.

Wregent Plaza Hotel offers excellent services for various purposes. In terms of business, the place can hold special events like seminars, meetings, and conferences within its elegant conference room as well as its innovative function hall. To accommodate the different needs of its guests and customers, the hotel features an extensive room service, laundry, as well as van rental. Furthermore, a coffee shop is ready to serve clients with great food, hot and cold beverages, and excellent services.

In terms of room accommodations, Wregent Plaza Hotel is always on top of the competition with its super trendy and highly tasteful room designs. Guests can choose from any of its Standard, Deluxe, and Suite Rooms, most of which feature outstanding amenities like cable television sets, bathtubs, and telephone lines. A very cheap rate of 800 pesos is needed to avail the amenities of a standard single room. Furthermore, Wregent Plaza Hotel guests can avail of a standard double room for only 900 pesos, while a deluxe single unit costs 1,100 pesos overnight. For people with bigger budgets, they can enjoy better service and greater accommodations at the 1,200-pesos deluxe double unit and the 1,400-pesos suite.

From Wregent Plaza Hotel, some important locations in Tagbilaran City are just within reach for its visitors and guests. They can easily go to special places like shopping malls, government offices, and other commercial establishments. At the same time, this wonderful place can serve as excellent starting points for people who want to visit and explore the different tourist destinations in Bohol. Furthermore, the friendly staff at Wregent Plaza Hotel is very much willing and accommodating to help guests book at special tours all over the province.

With all these wonderful features and services, it is easy to say that Wregent Plaza Hotel is truly one of the finest places to rest, relax, and enjoy whenever traveling within the province of Bohol. This special hotel always takes care of its guests and visitors, making sure that they are always provided with utmost care, modern convenience, and total comfort right within the privacy of the rooms.

Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Avenue
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Philippines, 6300

Tagbilaran    :Tel. (6338)411-2599
Fax (6338)411-5866
Cebu        :Tel. (6332)254-0449
TeleFax (6332)253-9827
Manila         :Tel. (63 2)724-1051
TeleFax (63 2)724-0538
Email         :metroctr@metrocentrehotel.com

A gracious sanctuary in the heart of the commercial district, with commanding
views of Tagbilaran City. Equipped with the finest facilities for business
and relaxation, the MetroCentre Hotel and Convention Center is ready to
redefine service in the City of Friendship.

Highlights

• An 8-storey Standard Hotel, located in Tagbilaran City’s financial and commercial district.
• Each guest room is equipped with individually remote controlled air-conditioning, remote controlled TV,IDD/NDD telephone facility, refrigerator, private bathroom with hot and clod shower, 220 volt electrical points, key-card security lock system, smoke and heat detectors, sprinkler system. Most rooms have two single beds (39×78 inches), some with double bed (54×80 inches), table and chairs.
• Health club features exercise facilities, sauna, jacuzzi, and massage treatments.
• 24-hour service at The Lounge with Filipino and Continental cuisine.
• 18-hour service at Asiatika serves Asian fusion cuisine.
• Disco every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Ballroom Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at The Atmosphere.
• Wi-Fi Internet Available
• Conference and Wedding Banquet Facilities.

Services and Amenities

In The Hotel

• 24-hour Front Desk Service
• Asian Cuisine
• Continental/Complimentary Breakfast
• Express check-in/out
• 24-Hour Sundry Shop
• Smoking & non-smoking rooms
• Asiatika bar & grill
• 24-hour Lounge/Coffee shop
• Atmosphere’s ballroom, disco & ktv rooms
• Major credit card accepted
• Local foreign currency exchange
• Tour & car rental services
• Internet station
• Safety deposit boxes
• Roundtrip transfers (seaport/airport-hotel-seaport/airport)
• Convention & Banquet facilities
• Baby sitting service at extra cost
• massage service (advance request) at extra cost
• Parking area
• Umbrellas

In the Room

• Mini bar
• Remote controlled air-conditioned rooms
• Remote controlled Cable TV
• IDD/NDD telephone facilities
• Private bathroom w/ hot & cold shower
• Personal safe on some rooms (superior & deluxe)
• 2 Complimentary bottled mineral water
• 220 volt electrical points
• Key card security services
• W/ Bathtub on De luxe rooms located at the expansion & penthouse suites
• W/ bathtub & jacuzzi on Presidential Suite
• 24-hours housekeeping serving
• Slippers

Recreation

• Swimming pool
• Fitness gym & sauna, jacuzzi
• In-door games: Billiards, chess, darts, table tennis

Business Services:

• 24-hour business services
• Boat & airline ticketing services
• Overhead projector
• VHS player & TV Monitor
• Photocopy Machine
• Laser Pointer
• LCD w/ computer
• Computer w/ printer
• Facsimile Machine
• Whiteboard marker & eraser
• PA system w/ microphones
• Rostrum
• Easel Board w/ stand
• Conference microphone

Room Rates

Overview

Situated 5 minutes away from the airport and seaport, Hotel La Roca is right at the quiet outskirts of Tagbilaran City. A 2 storey economy hotel with 25 well appointed rooms equipped with amenities designed to fit the standards of budget travelers on business or leisure.

Located along Graham Avenue in the beautiful city of Tagbilaran within the province of Bohol, La Roca Hotel is one of the prides of the Philippines in providing super affordable and excellent service to all its visitors and guests. Aside from the outstanding accommodation that it provides, this place is a favorite among guests because of its proximity to key ports and airports, allowing them to travel with ease and convenience. In addition to its beautiful and clean surroundings, people can appreciate the friendliness and utmost hospitality of hotel staff and personnel.

Facilities & Amenities:

Café de Bohol – Lobby                               Grand Babaylon Restaurant
Sakayan Poolside Patio                              Isla Convention Hall
Swimming Pool                                            Car Park (max 30)

Accomodation

Package Inclusions:

• 3 Days/2 Nights Chocolate Hills & Countryside Holiday at Hotel La Roca, a budget hotel in Tagbilaran City.
• Daily Breakfast.
• One (1) Time River Cruise Lunch per person during the tour included.
• Roundtrip Transfers (seaport or airport – resort & vice versa).
• All Entrance Fees & Permits.
• Air-conditioned Transfers during the tours.
• Tour Guide (during the tour).
• Whole Day Chocolate Hills & Countryside Tour on the 2nd day.
• Government Tax included

Peak Season Dates:

• April 6-12, 2009 (Holy Week)
• December 22 January 7, 2010 (Christmas/New Year)
• Major/Legal Philippine Holidays

Hotel La Roca, a renowned hotel in Bohol, offers comfortable and affordable rooms to travelers. Aside from the relaxing ambiance in the rooms, this hotel has other attractive facilities such as a convention hall where business meetings and cocktail parties are normally held. In addition, Hotel La Roca has a restaurant known as Grand Babaylon Restaurant and a coffee shop named as Café de Bohol. Guests at the hotel can also stay and relax at the hotel’s poolside patio.

There are three types of room at Hotel La Roca which are DeLuxe double, DeLuxe twin and Family. The rates of the rooms differ on their amenities and guests at this hotel should prepare at least Php 3,000 to Php 5,000 for room accommodations. However, all the rooms at Hotel La Roca have air-conditioning units, hot and cold showers and colored television.

Hotel La Roca offers special packages to its guests. These packages include transportation service from the airport of Tagbilaran to the hotel, daily breakfast and a tour at the tourist spots of Bohol. Those who will avail of the packages will also have free lunch at the hotel’s Loboc River Cruise.

Hotel La Roca is located at Graham Avenue in Tagbilaran City. This establishment is near to many tourist attractions in the capital of Bohol such as Clarin Ancestral House, Baclayon Church, Tarsier Sanctuary and Chocolate Hills. To get discounts from the hotel, guests must book in advance and it is better that they stay at Hotel La Roca during off peak season dates.

For guests who want to stay in a hotel in Bohol that has comfortable, relaxing, clean and organized rooms and facilities, the best place to visit is Hotel La Roca. Aside from the good ambiance at this hotel, its room rates are affordable so travelers will enjoy and remember their visit to one of the famous provinces in the Philippines, Bohol.

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Bohol Tropics Resort
Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City
6300 Bohol, Philippines

PLDT - (038) 4113510 to 14
Globelines - (038) 5018990
- (038) 5018992
Cruz Telco - (038) 2355667

Fax PLDT - (038) 4113019

Email Address: boholtropics@boholtropics.com
info@boholtropics.com
Website: www.boholtropics.com

Overview

Come to a place where genuine Boholano hospitality and charm go hand in hand with meticulous service. Bohol Tropics in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, offers elegantly appointed guest rooms, including luxurious suites overlooking Tagbilaran Bay. Rooms feature spacious bathrooms and decorated with custom furnishings and beautifully designed fabrics that complement the open, airy feeling of the Coast.

Accommodation

Choose from any of our fully air-conditioned conference rooms. Whether for an intimate group of 12 (Presidential Conference Room) or a theater set-up of 1,200 people (Sandugo Grand Ball-room), our experienced hotel meeting planners are readily available with no job too small or too big to handle.

The Flamingo Function Rooms (1 & 2) provide a view of the pool and each room seats up to 50 people. The Harbour View offers a scenic pano-rama of Tagbilaran Bay that can seat up to 300 people. Each room has its own facilities, equi-pped with modern conveniences of communica-tions and multi-media presentations.

From corporate meetings to unique celebrations, Bohol Tropics has the flexibility to arrange acco-mmodations to suit any occasion. Our professio-nal staff is on hand to arrange all of your busi-ness and special event needs. Where else in Tagbilaran can you have a THEME party out-doors near the ocean, as you can at the Bayside Area?

Bohol Tropics offers diverse meeting spaces and configurations. For your group’s special needs, you may also utilize the Grand Ballroom, any of our excellent restaurants, as well as our distinc-tive pool area. A professional catering staff offers extensive experience in coordinating your special occasion with services inclusive of flowers, decorations, audio/visual equipment and enter-tainment.

Room Rates

Facilities:

• 3 Swimming Pools w/ Jacuzzi
• Tennis Court
• Basketball court
• Volleyball court
• Karaoke Bar
• Disco/Ballroom
• Live music nightly
• 3 Restaurant outlets
• Children’s Playground
• Dive Shop
• Water Sports
• Game Hall
• Souvenir Shop
• Water falls
• White Sand Park
• Convention Center
• Boardrooms
• Function Halls
• Bridal Cars

Amenities:

• Air-conditioned Rooms
• WiFi Internet Connection
• Cable TV
• Personal Fridge
• Hot & Cold Water
• PABX telephone system
• Jacuzzi / Bath tub
• Safety Deposit Box
• Free Airport/Seaport Transfer
• Free Entrance Disco/Ballroom
• Free Entrance Karaoke Bar
• 24 Hour Room Service
• Computerized wake-up call
• Internet Access
• Fax/copier Machine
• Laundry Service
• Foreign Currency
• Massage Services
• Travel & Tour Services

Dining

Bar and restaurants·savor al fresco, our delectable cuisine in-house. Where else would one enjoy a true seafood cuisine other than right next to the sea? Seglim Seafoods and Ihaw-Ihaw offers fresh, sumptuous grilled seafood dishes and native Filipino cuisine. Enjoy nightly entertainment with a live band and delight in the bouquet of your drink at the Cafe Atanacio bar & restaurant located on the top floor. It offers a breathtaking sea view of the city harbour and Tagbilaran Bay. The fully air-conditioned Le-Eng Chinese Cuisine serves delectable traditional Chinese and oriental cuisines.

Surrender to that heady feeling as you dine and wine amidst the romantic landscape of the island against the surreal hue of the setting sun or twinkling lights of distant fishing boats.

Activities

Sing out at the Club J videoke in one of its 6 private rooms or swing the night away on 2 dance floors at the laser disco and ballroom dance floor. Seek from a broad range of activities for all your guests of any ages. From the kiddies playground, leisure swimming in any of the 3 pools, or playing tennis.

Plunge into the more exhilarating jet skiing or scuba diving. Experience the thrill of an underwater adventure in Balicasag Island-one of the best dive sites in the country, with our professional divers at one of our 3 dive shops.

Just unwind as you please, work out at our fitness center, play billiards, or video games in our game room.

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