Secret Garden Resort & Villas Panglao Island

Hotels
8.9 (209 reviews)
BIKING STREET , Biking , ph

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Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Great pool
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality
Housekeeping issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
The place is clean, safe, and very private. However, there were reports of unclean water and poor housekeeping.
Service
9.3
The staff were really nice and accommodating, always helping us quickly with anything we needed.
Location
8.84
Peaceful location, but a bit of an inconvenience until we rented a scooter.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were clean and comfortable, though some note issues with amenities.
Amenities
8.82
The pool is great and well-maintained, with decent options overall.
Value for Money
9.08
Quality for price was noted as high, but some felt the food and service were lacking at times.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Restaurant quality was inconsistent; some items were enjoyable while others were disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a great stay; the positives outweighed the negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:09

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with modern facilities like a coffee machine, minibar, and flat-screen TV. Relax in the private bathroom with a bidet or unwind in rooms offering pool views and a patio.

Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet, à la carte, or continental options. Savor delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant or opt for convenient room service.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions like San Isidro Beach and Hinagdanan Cave. Benefit from free shuttle services and tour assistance provided by the hotel's friendly staff.

To experience luxury and convenience in Panglao Island, book your stay at Secret Garden Resort now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 209 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Susann • family_with_children • de
9
Ein erholsamer Aufenthalt in sehr komfortabler Atmosphäre
Pros:

Überragendes Personal, ein schöner Pool, leckeres Essen und Ruhe und Frieden!

Cons:

Absolut nichts, es war alles wunderbar!

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • ch
7
Erholsam
Pros:

- Super ruhige Lage, mit dem Töff in 20min in der Stadt vorne.
- Anlage sauber und gepflegt
- Nettes, Hilfsbereites Personal
- Töff Vermietung gleich unterhalb vom Hotel, kommen sogar hoch zum Hotel
- Günstige Wäscherrei unten an der Hauptstrasse

Cons:

1. Zimmer Wifi sehr schlecht. (Bar Wifi funktioniert besser - auch im Zimmer)
2. Touren welche Angeboten werden sind Qualitativ schlecht - sollten wieder mal über prüft werden, ob dies vertretbar ist. (Besonders die zu der Island Balicasag)

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • solo_traveller • es
10
Pequeño paraíso
Pros:

Es un remanso de paz a 20 minutos del centro en moto, las instalaciones estan bien cuidadas, se come bien, se duerme bien y te dan todas las facilidades como alquiler de moto excursiones o masajes. Las fotos hacen justícia, sin duda repetiría

Cons:

Lo unico malo es la falta de wifi en la habitación. Y para acabar de mejorar.. no siempre tenían toda la carta disponible pero lo que comimos estaba muy bueno. Y una pena que el cesped de la piscina estaba seco.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • hk
9
Mostly good, would stay here again
Pros:

Modern, well built villa, two bedrooms and a private pool for a reasonable price. Good air conditioners, although in the slightly larger bedroom it blows directly on to your head in bed, which is not ideal.

The staff are helpful and attentive and the grounds are well kept. The food in the restaurant is of good quality. The breakfast coffee is good.

The resort is peaceful, no noise and in a tranquil setting away from the road.

Cons:

At dinner the first night there were a lot of mosquitoes around dusk, which then abated once it got dark.

The “club mix” playlist was not appropriate for the restaurant setting. Luckily this was the first night only, then they played calmer music the following evenings.

Unfortunately, we were woken up at 6am on our first morning by a staff member opening the front door to our villa before realising he had the wrong one and left, leaving the door unlocked.

Airport transfer was 800php to arrive, then it went up to 1000php for airport transfer when we left (although this is due to rising transport costs/fuel costs in the Philippines due to the war in the Middle East).

WiFi in the villa is patchy and weak.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • kr
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Anton Nils Gunnar • extended_group • fi
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • ph
8
Pros:

It's a great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Dunia • couple • bh
8
Beautiful resort in a forest
Pros:

Beautiful little resort in the middle of the forest. We had the two bedroom villa with a pool. Beautiful and clean. In the morning you get woken up by the sounds of the nature. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

The AC in one room made some strange noise but cooled perfectly. The food was ok but not special .

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Raphaël • couple • fr
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • couple • fr
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • couple • fr
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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RM Toronto • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Of you just want to chill, the peacefulness of the resort is ok. But if you want action, go somewhere closer to Alona beach.

Cons:

A bit far from Alona beach. Resort policy is restrictive. Not allowing the guest to book their own choice of transportation pick up. We decided to walk to the road after being charged for 650 php for a car pick up for a 15 min ride to a resto. We only paid 219 php with Grab going back to the resort. I think the policy is too much of monopolizing the business. Also, not allowing the guests to bring in food that is bought from outside. What do you do if you have a left over from a resto?

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Manuela • couple • ch
9
Schönes Aufenthalt
Pros:

Sehr schöne Hotelanlage mit Pool. Zimmer sind sauber und schön, angenehmes Bett.
Superfreindliches Personal.
Strand ist in ca. 20 min zu Fuss gut erreichbar

Cons:

Wifi teilweise langsam

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • fr
6
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Nikolaos • couple • nl
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Прекрасная территория, бассейн, всё чисто

Cons:

Далековато от движух

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • family_with_children • be
9
Staff are friendly and hospitable.
Pros:

Cleanliness and a very calm place.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Dorina • couple • de
8
I enjoyed the stay, the resort is quite new and still has some areas for improvement but with high potential
Pros:

Very nice bungalow, nice breakfast, staff were very responsive and helpful for solving minor issues, motorbike definitely recommended and can be rented via Hotel

Cons:

Very strict rules on bringing drinks and snacks, restaurant serves mostly western dishes with medium quality

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Birte • couple • de
9
Pros:

Unglaublich nettes, zuvorkommendes hilfsbereites Team, sehr saubere gepflegte Anlage, tolle Villa mit viel Platz

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee