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Hotels I actually stayed at in 2026

These are the properties where I actually slept in 2026. This is not an objective ranking: these are my personal impressions, stay by stay.

Hotels I actually stayed at in 2026

These are the properties where I actually slept in 2026. This is not an objective ranking: these are my personal impressions, stay by stay.

17 hotels shown

  • Burgos Reef Boutique Resort

    Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte

    10/10
    I personally stayed here in 20262026 favourite

    My second major favourite, on the same level as Chellie Rose. This small boutique hotel has superb rooms, excellent service, a very good restaurant and an absolutely incredible view. It also provides convenient access to Limasawa and Pintuyan, where whale sharks can be observed in the wild. I enjoyed the atmosphere so much that I extended my stay and regretted having to leave.

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  • Chellie Rose Resort Hotel

    Santa Fe, Bantayan

    10/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026My 2026 favourite

    My favourite hotel of the year. At around PHP 5,000–6,000 during my stay, it offered an exceptional location, rooms and setting. A genuine revelation.

    Price observed during my stay : Around PHP 5,000–6,000 per night during my stayPrice observed during my own stay: it is in no way a guaranteed current rate.

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  • Coron Westown Resort

    Coron, Palawan

    9/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    There are better hotels in Coron, but its value for money is exceptional. The rooms directly facing the pool are particularly worth the small supplement.

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  • Nouveau Resort

    Mahinog, Camiguin

    9/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    An excellent five-star hotel when available for around €100 per night. Beautiful rooms, a gigantic pool, several restaurants and very good service: a reliable choice in Camiguin.

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  • Scent of Green Papaya Resort

    Panglao, Bohol

    9/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    In my view, the best value for money around Alona. Excellent service, spotless rooms, a beautiful pool, pleasant surroundings and very competitive rates.

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  • TheSeaAndYou

    Siquijor

    9/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    A little-known address and one of my best surprises. It is more remote and its beach is less attractive than Coco Grove's, but the 110–140 m² rooms, restaurant and pool are exceptional. Personally, I prefer it to Coco Grove.

    On booking platforms the name is written as one word: TheSeaAndYou.

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  • Zuri Resort

    Coron, Palawan

    9/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    A very good five-star hotel with an exceptional view, superb pools and excellent rooms. Its price remains reasonable for this standard.

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  • Amorita Resort & Spa – Palawan

    Puerto Princesa

    8/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    I discovered it when it opened, with an exceptional promotional price of around €100 per night, compared with almost twice that now. It is a very modern five-star property with a boutique-hotel feel, extensive raw concrete design and remarkable service. I also enjoyed complimentary access to their sandbar, where you can spend an exceptional part of the day.

    Price observed during my stay : Around €100 per night as an opening rate during my stayPrice observed during my own stay: it is in no way a guaranteed current rate.

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  • Bakawan Hideaway Resort & Restaurant

    Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte

    8/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    A simpler property, similar to a good three-star hotel. The restaurant is excellent, the pool very pleasant and the other services are up to standard. Its main drawback is the small size of the rooms, which are designed more for sleeping than spending time in.

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  • Henann Tawala Resort

    Panglao, Bohol

    8/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    A reliable choice. Some travellers may dislike its very large resort atmosphere, but the location is exceptional. The food is excellent and the buffet is particularly renowned.

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  • Amihan Beach Cabanas

    Santa Fe, Bantayan

    7/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    It is the fashionable hotel in Bantayan and the service is good. However, I found it a little small and its beach was not always very clean. A good property, but not a personal favourite.

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  • Dakak Park and Beach Resort

    Dapitan

    7/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    A decent property, but rather disorganised during my visit. The beach restaurant is pleasant and several activities are available, including jet skiing. However, the beach appears partly artificial and the resort still lacked cohesion following its change of ownership.

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  • Mangodlong Rock Resort

    San Francisco, Camotes

    7/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    The rooms are simple and the property is beginning to show its age. However, it is particularly appealing for families, with its route through the rocks, beautiful beach and good food. In the Camotes Islands, it remains an address worth considering.

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  • Yellow Mango Resort Bohol

    Panglao, Bohol

    7/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    It belongs to the same company as Scent of Green Papaya and offers comparable prices. Overall it is perfectly acceptable, but I found it lacking in charm.

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  • Coco Grove Beach Resort

    San Juan, Siquijor

    6/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    The beach, food and service would almost deserve 11/10. Unfortunately, the rooms are ageing and prices have risen sharply: around €100 per night four years ago versus often €225 now depending on the dates. At that price, the value for money is no longer there.

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  • Fairways & Bluewater Boracay

    Boracay

    5/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    My lowest score in this selection. The resort is enormous, too far from everything and requires shuttle buses that are not always frequent. The main pools and beach are also far from the rooms. The layout is inconvenient, highly exposed to the sun and lacks shade. Probably worthwhile for golfers, much less so for everyone else.

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  • Villa Angelina Luxury Suites

    Dapitan

    5/10
    I personally stayed here in 2026

    During my stay, the hotel had just been taken over and was in poor condition. Several restaurants were closed, many dishes were unavailable and some facilities were poorly maintained. The rooms are very large, but even the terrace spa needed serious renovation. After refurbishment this hotel could become exceptional; at the time of my visit, it did not deserve a higher score.

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Every island on the map

The same content in text form: each island with its region, what defines it and a few of the recommendations I inspected on site.

Northern Palawan

El Nido

Limestone bay with lagoons, four tour routes and four very different places to sleep.

Hotels
Corong-Corong: sunset-facing boutique rooms, quiet after 22:00 · Lio Beach: resort comfort, five minutes from the airstrip · Town: only if you want restaurants at walking distance
Restaurants
Grilled fish on the town beachfront · Filipino-Spanish kitchens near Calle Hama
Beaches
Nacpan for length · Duli for surf and emptiness · Las Cabanas for sunset
Viewpoints
Taraw Cliff at sunrise with a guide · Las Cabanas zipline platform
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Busuanga

Coron

Karst lakes, WWII wrecks and the best sunsets in the country.

Hotels
Coron town for convenience · Busuanga north coast for isolation and luxury
Restaurants
Seafood grills near the public market · Vietnamese noodle houses in town
Beaches
Banana and Malcapuya islands · Black Island on a long boat day
Waterfalls
Concepcion Falls, easy half day
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Aklan

Boracay

Four kilometres of powder sand; the station you pick decides your holiday.

Hotels
Station 1 for space and sand quality · Diniwid for quiet with a two-minute walk to the beach
Restaurants
Beachfront fine dining at Station 1 · D'Talipapa market: buy fish, have it cooked
Beaches
White Beach Station 1 · Puka Shell Beach · Ilig-Iligan for shade
Viewpoints
Mount Luho · Paraw sail at golden hour
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Central Visayas

Bohol & Panglao

Hills, tarsiers and reef, with the easiest logistics in the country.

Hotels
Panglao for beach resorts · Anda for empty sand at half the price
Restaurants
Alona strip for variety · Roadside lechon in Tagbilaran
Beaches
Dumaluan on Panglao · Anda's east coast · Virgin Island sandbar
Waterfalls
Can-umantad Falls in Candijay
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Central Visayas

Siquijor

A scooter island of waterfalls, cliff jumps and very slow evenings.

Hotels
San Juan coast for sunsets · Maria for near-total solitude
Restaurants
Beachfront grills in San Juan · Local carinderias in Larena
Beaches
Paliton Beach · Salagdoong
Waterfalls
Cambugahay Falls before 08:00 · Lugnason Falls
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Central Visayas

Cebu

Canyoneering, sardines and the country's most useful airport.

Hotels
Moalboal for the reef · Mactan for a one-night airport stay · Bantayan for white sand
Restaurants
Cebu lechon in Talisay · Seafood dampa near the port
Beaches
Bantayan Island · Sumilon sandbar
Waterfalls
Kawasan Falls with canyoneering · Tumalog Falls near Oslob
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Surigao del Norte

Siargao

Surf, palm forest, rock pools and the best small-island food scene.

Hotels
General Luna for social · Pacifico for isolation · Malinao for design villas
Restaurants
Wood-fired kitchens in General Luna · Fresh tuna at Dapa market
Beaches
Daku Island · Alegria on the north coast
Waterfalls
Taktak Falls near Santa Monica
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Eastern Visayas

Southern Leyte

Wild whale sharks and empty reef walls, for travellers on their second trip.

Hotels
Dive resorts around Padre Burgos and Sogod Bay
Restaurants
Resort kitchens; independent options are very limited
Beaches
Kalanggaman Island sandbar · Cuatro Islas
Waterfalls
Busay Falls in Maasin
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Northern Mindanao

Camiguin

Seven volcanoes, hot springs and a white sandbar floating offshore.

Hotels
Mambajao coast; very limited quality inventory, book early
Restaurants
Small local kitchens; resorts handle dinner
Beaches
White Island sandbar at sunrise
Waterfalls
Katibawasan Falls · Tuasan Falls
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Central Palawan

Puerto Princesa & Port Barton

The Underground River, and the sleepy bay most itineraries skip.

Hotels
Port Barton beachfront guesthouses · Puerto Princesa city hotels for transit
Restaurants
Sunset seafood in Port Barton · Kalui in Puerto Princesa, reserve ahead
Beaches
White Beach Port Barton · German Island sandbar
Waterfalls
Pamuayan Falls, 40 min walk from Port Barton
Read the island guide

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