The Filipino Resort That Takes “Amuma” to Heart
Have you ever gone on vacation only to find a hint of homesickness in a hotel or resort that doesn’t quite feel like home? The next time you find yourself travelling to Bohol, head south to the island of Panglao and visit Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort, one of the best resorts in Bohol that marries the contemporary luxury of a premium four-star resort, coupled with the warmth of Filipino hospitality.
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Bluewater Panglao welcomes its guests with the philosophy of “amuma”—a Visayan word associated with warmth and care—and a promise to make every guest feel right at home. With all that the resort has to offer, you get to enjoy the charm of island living to the fullest as Bluewater Panglao offers amenities and activities that everyone will enjoy.
The 6-hectare resort honors Bohol’s natural beauty with its locally-inspired contemporary architecture and mostly outdoor facilities that highlight their eco-focused initiatives and environment.
Rooms That Feel Like Home
Staying in Bluewater Panglao’s accommodations makes you feel like you’re spending the weekend at your favorite relative’s house. And it’s no accident—the resort designs its 54 well-appointed rooms, lofts, and villas to feel like an upscale Filipino home.
Guests at the Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort have the option of picking a variety of accommodations: Premiere Deluxe Rooms, Family Lofts, One Bedroom Villas, and a Two Bedroom Villa. Each room is a blend of Filipino culture mixed with contemporary design. The result: comfortable and spacious rooms that feel like your own!
Those spending a night in one of the Premiere Deluxe Rooms will wake up to a lovely view of the main pool. Inside, every room is equipped with a skylit bathroom featuring a free-standing bathtub. Each room brings out the best in contemporary local taste, reflecting the natural beauty and culture of Bohol.
Bluewater Panglao proves they’re one of the best Bohol resorts catering to families as their Family Lofts are their bestselling accommodations. Featuring two storeys with bath and shower facilities on every floor, each of the resort’s four lofts can comfortably accommodate a family of four.
A more popular choice for couples on a romantic getaway is the One Bedroom Villa. Each of Bluewater Panglao’s three One Bedroom Villas has a private dipping pool and viewing deck that features a view of the resort’s vibrant gardens. Indoors, you and your partner can lounge in the private lanai with a cup of coffee made from the villa’s available espresso machine service, or snuggle up on the huge King bed and explore your viewing options in the room’s Netflix-ready TV.
And for the large family or group looking to spend quality time on the island, Bluewater Panglao has one Two Bedroom Villa that offers privacy while feeling just like home. The Two Bedroom Villa features one King bed and two Queen beds, a private dipping pool, a viewing deck that showcases the resort gardens, and an espresso machine and Netflix-ready TV to really make you feel like you never left your place!
A Feast of Flavors You Won’t Forget
You don’t have to leave Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort to find a delectable dining experience. The resort features a restaurant and a poolside bar to satisfy your cravings. Staying by its theme of “Amuma,” Bluewater Panglao believes in providing more than just a feast, but an exquisite moment that guests won’t forget.
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Bluewater Panglao’s restaurant, Aplaya, is named after the Filipino and Spanish word for seaside. Living up to its name’s origins, Aplaya offers local, international, and Filipino-Asian fusion, providing you with a menu that has plenty of options. Each dish is made with fresh local ingredients sourced from the farmers of Bohol. We recommend trying the local fare while basking in the restaurant’s view of the Bohol strait.
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By the resort’s main pool, the Baroto Poolside Bar offers refreshing drinks, alcoholic concoctions, and light snacks. Have a bite to eat and unwind with your favorite drink as you lounge by the pool and take in the scenic views.
Unwind and Destress at Amuma Spa
Let Bluewater Panglao pamper you with the relaxing ambience, warm hospitality, and a delightful blend of ancient and modern therapies from Visayan, Filipino, Asian, and Western cultures at the Amuma Spa.
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Choose from a number of signature therapies: from the Hilot Lamang where no two sessions are alike, to the Pikpik Kawayan Sa Siki that uses bamboo poles to relieve body pain and improve circulation!
Boundless Fun for the Whole Family
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Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort is 10 minutes away from the many white-sand beaches and other attractions on the island. But if you and your family prefer a staycation in Bohol, you’ll find that the resort has plenty of activities to keep you entertained.
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Enjoy the resort’s main attraction, its swimming pool featuring its own isle and bridge. Take a dip and cool off from the tropical heat, or lounge by the pool, relax, and work on your tan.
Take a trip with Bluewater Panglao’s team of certified diving instructors and go on a thrilling scuba-diving adventure. See what the shores of Bohol have to offer beneath the surface, or get on a kayak and learn how to paddle by the shore.
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Guests also have access to the resort’s many leisure activities. You can bond with your family or friends over board games like Jenga, Dominoes, Connect 4, table tennis, and DuckPin Bowling, or just lounge around at Kawayan Hall!
Time your visit right, and you can get a chance to experience some of the resort’s special activities. From mango picking, eco and adventure tours, dolphin and whale watching, and so much more!
Bluewater Panglao’s Travel Requirements & Safety Protocols
On top of Bohol’s new normal travel requirements and safety guidelines, Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort has additional health requirements to keep all their guests safe through its BlueCARES health and safety protocols.
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Bluewater Panglao has been recognized by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Health as one of the resorts on the island to comply with public health and safety protocols through its BlueCARES initiative. The resort has also been awarded the Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
- Guests must have a negative RT-PCR test from an accredited DOH lab or a saliva test from Red Cross taken not more than 72 hours from departure.
- Guests must have the following prior to arriving in Bohol:
- Confirmed resort booking
- Valid ID
- S-Pass Travel coordination permit
- Roundtrip airline or ferry ticket
- TRAZE Mobile App (required at the airport)
- Upon arrival at the resort, guests must use the handwashing stations, hand sanitizers, and sanitizing mats located at the entrance.
- Guests are required to either check-in through the StaySafe.PH app or through their online browser. Guests must observe social distancing at the lobby during check-in. Resort staff frequently sanitize common areas and touchpoints.
Safe Travel Reminders
Though Bohol has finally reopened to tourists, there are new normal procedures for leisure travelers before they can be allowed to come to Bohol for a staycation and enjoy everything the island has to offer. Be sure to read up on our comprehensive and updated guide to traveling in Bohol and take note of any additional requirements that you might need when visiting Panglao Island.
Book your Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort stay with Klook!
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Get great package deals, exclusive discounts, and special perks when you book your Bohol staycation at Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort with Klook. Choose from special prices for longer stays, an all-inclusive vacation package, or the best room prices you won’t find anywhere else.
Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort is a Klook Stay+ hotel! Klook is offering a 7-night package inclusive of a stay at the Premier Deluxe, 15% off food and drinks, 20% off Amuma spa services, complimentary BlueCAREs sanitation kit, free breakfast, and early checkin-in or late-check out perks.
Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort
- Address: Barangay Danao, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines 6340
- Contact details: +6338 416 0702 (Telephone), +63998 588 3439 (Mobile)
- Email: panglao@bluewater.com.ph
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
