Finally stayed the night, when previously I only visited their restaurant, twice. This review is for the night I stayed over:
Bohol Bee Farm Resort is located in Dao, Panglao Island, Bohol. Tucked away from the road, if not for the signage, you'd be sure to pass it. Best to use an offline google map to guide you there. If you do spot the sign, then its an easy peasy, yet kinda narrow drive on the road to the resort.
Once you arrive, the check-in area is a bit of a walk from the parking area. So if you have tons of luggage in tow, you might want to just check in first then ask for help. Otherwise, if you travel light as we did, sorta.. then you'll be okay! At first glance, you'll realize that they stay in theme throughout the property. "organic". There are some unfriendly slopes and steep steps around, so mind your footing. If you want to head down to the water, head pass the reception/lobby area. Then make your way down the steps, keep going past the lomboy restaurant, then head towards the right, and you'll run into 2 trees you can squeeze through or go around them to get to the descending path. Be careful, it is a steep descent (no worries there is a hand rail to help you along) and unapolagetic ascent back up (maybe I'm just out of shape) after catching the view and snapping some photos. You can also check out their dive shop down there as well.
Room: We opted to stay on the 2nd floor family room. We were 6 adults and 2 fur babies. Room had a nice view of the ocean. Ample space. Bathroom had a nice ambiance with picture windows all around. Beautiful. Water pressure was great, hot and cold. Only issue was that water would pool near the sink area because it couldnt make its way down the floor drain, but no biggie. Beds were comfy, room had a mini fridge and tv. Did I already say ample space? Yes indeed it was. Having stayed in numerous hotels in the States, you can say that this room was a good size considering the size of our group. Patio was great, I could picture myself having breakfast there. Awesome view!
Check In: speedy. We were each given a separate piece of paper containing log in information for their wifi. She said, "1 log in for 1 device". Cool!
Staff: Absolutely friendly and professional. Quick and approachable. Everyone always had a smile. Everyone was always eager to help. Bravo!!!
Pool: I believe the bigger pool was heated, so if you decide to swim in the evening you are good to go.
** There is an area where a foul smell lingered in the air, somewhere by the restaurant near one of the red building structures, just be warned incase your in that area as you will get put off, especially before eating, when the stench bombards your nose. **
Dinner: Dinner was great, we had the chicken dumplings for the appetizer. I ordered the honey roasted chicken meal. They say everything is from their farm or a locally sourced farm. Delicious. The staff was also kind enough to sing a birthday cheer for our birthday celebrant in our group.
Breakfast: Breakfast was served in the "Lomboy" restaurant/section, buffet style. Beautiful views of the sea and a lovely breeze danced around the dining area. They offered adobo, waffles, toast, scrambled eggs cooked with onions and tomatos, congee, juice, water, and some sort of chocolate coffee. I might be missing something else.. oh salad too. It isnt your typical breakfast. Lacked in variety. I ultimately ate eggs with toast and that carried me over to a late lunch. So it sufficed. They were also kind enough to allow me to bring some adobo left over pieces for the dogs we brought along.
I absolutely love the fact that this resort is pet-friendly. Love it, Love it!! Pets are treated like any human guest. Fabulous! We had a chihuahua mix and shih tzu mix with us, and they had a glam of a time!
Overall: I would and have been back to this place, probably twice before. This visit, however, was my first overnight stay. I would definitely return again. Love that its quiet and peaceful. Dig the staff, so nice and accommodating! I dialed for new towels and they brought it up quick, fast, and in a hurry. Awesome!
It is a "themed" resort to the extend that, for some, may mistaken it as run down. Its what gives the resort its charm, a taste of a different kind of life without completely leaving the modern world behind. My experience staying the night at this resort was great. Free Wifi, Free parking, PET-FRIENDLY, Quiet, and I like their UNtypical flavors of ice cream. read more