Roberto's Resort

We stayed here because most other hotels/rooms were either fully booked or cost too much. Alona Beach/Panglao Island is a real beautiful area and it was no surprise there was a high demand for hotels/rooms in the area. Roberto’s is quite a way from Alona Beach, about 20 mins walk or 5 mins by bike/trike. The hotel is also in a dark area, with little in surrounding areas. We were able to rent a moped from the hotel, and the moped we had proved to have minor faults. The hotel has a nice courtyard with a large tub, and the staff were quite friendly. As for the room, you get what you pay for. The room perhaps lacked decor/furniture and there were a few safety concerns (wiring next to fridge), but everything worked ok. Air con was perhaps poorly positioned, so the room was quite hot at times. We weren’t sure whether to give this hotel 2 or 3 stars, but gave it 3 stars as we didn’t experience any real big problems. Chocolate Hills took about 2 hours each way, and we’ve had a lovely day out on the moped with friends.

Robertos Place is 2km approx from Alona Beach (where all the action is) so a but to far to walk in the heat. Robertos will hire you a moped for 400P (if you shop around in the town you can also get 400P), the moped will get you there quicker. Tricycles also pass by who will take 2 people for 40P (they will ask 100P). The rooms are a good size clean with AC (they have local fan room no bathroom for 800P). There is a jacuzzi which is a nice relief after a day travel. There is no food yet (they are building restaurant), there is a bar. There's is security 24hrs. The staff and Robertos (who hangs around sometimes) are friendly and very helpful. The downside is building work is ongoing but it starts 8am (not before).

Roberto's place is a clean and comfortable budget accommodation in a quiet spot but not too far away from the action of Panglao. The location is good (2km walk to Alona beach) but I do think a scooter is necessary to get around which can be arranged for 400-500 peso per day. This place got all the basics 100% right which is why I give a high rating, I had the best sleep here that I could remember, a really nice big and comfortable bed with just the right amount of bedding and with an older AC unit that seemed to keep the room at just the right temperature (for me). The room was cleaned daily, good hot water, and good wifi (not inside the room). I stayed in a double but they also have a dorm room which I didn't see inside, overall this place is a great budget option.

The bathroom was flooding with water for the whole stay and the toilet didn't flush. Otherwise everything worked out really well in our room and it was nice to have dinner on our own terrace. The food was good. There was loud music in the lobby until 10pm so if you want to go to bed early.. It's easy and really cheap to get to the beach. Extra towels provided when asked!

The resort is very reasonably prices, nice AC room for approx 1000 Peso and 10 minutes from Alona beach is really a good deal in Bohol. Just rent a scooter and you have everything within few minutes from you. The rooms are basic but clean and you will get all the required support from the staff. The service is also very nice. Make sure you negotiate for scooter and pay max 400 Peso also shoo away the vendors you find everywhere trying to see you trips. Overall a very value for money resort for couples or back packers.