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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed | Private pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Luxury resort near Alona Beach

Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in aromatherapy, a massage or a body treatment. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Paprika Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and a library.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Explore the area

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KM 16 Hoyohoy Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, 6340
  • Place, Dumaluan Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Alona Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, White Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Villa

Family Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pool Villa

Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 126 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Panglao

A luxury stay in Panglao awaits you at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary. You'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Alona Beach and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from White Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Paprika Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Panglao resort include Dumaluan Beach and San Isidro Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Dumaluan Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Alona Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • White Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • San Isidro Beach - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Hinagdanan Cave - 19 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Toto & Peppino Pizza Restaurant Italiano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coral Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Overgrown Café & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary

A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Donatela Resort & Sanctuary. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference 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 (limited 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
  • Dining venue
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Paprika Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Tarsier Botanika Hotel Panglao, Bohol
Tarsier Botanika Hotel
Tarsier Botanika Panglao, Bohol
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

What is the cancellation policy at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary on 14 May 2026 start from AU$275, including 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.

Is parking available at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

Yep, Donatela Resort & Sanctuary has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

The closest beach to Donatela Resort & Sanctuary is Alona Beach (1.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and body treatments.

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary have a pool?

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What makes Donatela Resort & Sanctuary a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a private beach, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary.

Does Donatela Resort & Sanctuary serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

No, Donatela Resort & Sanctuary does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?

No, pets are not allowed.

Donatela Resort & Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Tarzana

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Misleading, and not many reviews

We were tricked. We paid attention only to the high rating of this resort, and not the fact that at the time of booking, only 51 reviews were posted since 2016. Thus, very few people actually stay here. Description does not say that you need to book a whole shuttle (albeit free, but still inconvenient) to get to town or the beach, which is essentially required to get any affordable food. They do say they have laundry service...but its abhorrently expensive despite charging a high rate for the room already. Food is very expensive as well without discount again despite a high room rate. And our 3 year old accidently broke a plate. Understandable. But they pulled a low class move and charged us for the plate. You charge that high rate and still wanna nickle and dime parents? Its fine if you wanna charge a high price. But if you do, you have the responsibility to deliver amazing service. I wouldn't give you such a low rating if you didn't charge so much. And I wouldn't be mad at expensive laundry or charging 300 pesos for a toddler breaking a plate. But you charge that high a rate? The responsibility is on you. As a filipino american, I am deeply embarrassed for my own culture. Finally, no, there is no "beach" access. You do get a beautiful view. But there is no beach. Lesson learned: look for stays that have a high number of reviews. Be wary of places like this with a low number of reviews, since it means few people actually choose it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunho

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroaki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fe-Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa offers exceptional privacy, even without being beachfront. I appreciated the tranquility of the place and the sense of seclusion it provides. The property is impeccably clean, and the staff is outstanding—highly efficient and respectful. The place is very close to the airport which was also a big plus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, quiet. Food very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CHERRY J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Coty

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

4/10 Poor

Greg E

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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