Intoy's Place Panglao near Beach

I booked a small studio for myself for a few days as I wanted a place to switch off and have some alone time. It was a good size and had more or less everything I needed. I had a little kitchen for cooking some dishes as I wanted to save on eating out. It had the basics - kettle, stove, pot, pan, plates. I had my own bathroom with a shower. I could also organize tours at this stay which was helpful. The staff were very nice and helpful here. They helped me when I wanted to take the local bus to Tagbilaran (the cheapest option to save on money). This stay is a bit out of the main town Alona, so if you don't mind to walk 20-30 mins or take a scooter, it's a nice out of town option!

One thing that I liked about the place was you will never be treated like a guest, instead they (Ate Mitch and Ate Hedda) will treat you like their own family member. A walking distance to the beach, which is a good site to watch the sun set. You can also walk to Alona centre, though can be a tad far, but can be your exercise for the day. But why walk, when you can rent their motorbikes, or even get driven by kuya Joseph to where you want on his tuktuk for a better price than the usual. A place for those on a budget, but wants to feel special and immerse on a local boholano family culture.

- lovely staff: Mitch was so helpful and friendly as were the other staff we encountered like the lady who cooked us breakfast every day and arranged a tuk tuk for us to the port - Katy the dog! Although it was sad to see her on her lead a lot of the time, but she was such a lovely little dog! - good sized room, with Netflix and AC! - moped hire - we had a great moped for 4 days - books downstairs to exchange - lovely dining area/common area space with plenty of chairs to relax - lots of convenient stores nearby, a yummy bakery and a local, affordable restaurant just opposite to the right with some lovely staff

Mitch was a great host! She gave me a lot of recommendations and was very lovely! They invited me to have a traditional Philippines snack which they eat during Holy Week! The first night I was in the Family Room which I’ll recommend as it’s spacious, have AC, have tables and a sofa! The second night I stayed in the Triple room which doesn’t have AC, only fan and it’s very simple. I guess if you are not traveling during March - May, fan would be enough. The beach close by is not great for swimming (but has a beautiful sunset!) as it has lots of boats but if you have a motorcycle or are willing to catch the tricycle, you can go to other beaches like Dumaluan which is lovely!

Staff was super friendly and helpful, they help you with booking tours and transportation and give good advice. Room was nice and comfortable. A lot of good and chill international restaurants and bars around. Breakfast was really good and at a very good price.