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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Maggie • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

It was amazing 😍

Cons:

Nothing to fis clsd

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Melis • solo_traveller • cy
8
Recommended in case you dont mind the distance
Pros:

The resort seems new, nice pool with a bar. My room was by the pool and was more than enough for one person

Cons:

Do not underestimate the distance to town (20 minutes each way). It was easy to find a grab but it isnt so close / walking distance to anything.

I was also double charged by mistake but the staff fixed it asap.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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GOURIMATE • couple • fr
10
Super séjour
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

La piscine ferme un peu tôt et les petits déjeuner ne sont pas bons on vous conseille de ne pas les prendre à l’hôtel.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Nitzan • family_with_children • il
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

They don’t know how to clean make the room

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Camille • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

Super séjour au Secret Garden Resort, notre meilleur logement aux Philippines !
Le personnel est très gentil, serviable et toujours disponible pour aider. Ils nous ont aidés à réserver tuk-tuk, scooter, voiture et excursion très facilement et rapidement.

Les chambres sont confortables, la clim fonctionne très bien et la piscine est grande et agréable.

L’hôtel est un peu excentré donc très calme, mais il vaut mieux avoir un scooter ou une voiture pour se déplacer.

Nous recommandons sans hésiter !

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Luke • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Pool and friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Alba • couple • es
8
Estancia tranquila
Pros:

El personal muy agradable y servicial. El hotel muy grande y muy tranquilo , unas zonas comunes preciosas con piscina y la cafetería muy bonita. Nos gustó mucho el desayuno. Habitaciones grandes.

Cons:

Quiza el baño algo más limpio están algo anticuados y huele a tubería a veces

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Nina-B • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Très joli lieu, un havre de paix, très bon choix pour se reposer. Belle et grande piscine (profonde), calme le soir, possibilité de louer un scooter sur place

Cons:

Excentré, pas de commerce de proximité.
Il faut laisser une caution en cash pour la chambre et attendre la vérification du personnel pour le check out mais le processus est rapide :)

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Erty • couple • es
8
Correcto
Pros:

Esta bien. Tal vez como veniamos de un super resort, este nos parecio un poco mas sencillo.
Esta muy limpio todo y cuidado pero las habitaciones tienen detalles que falta mantenimiento o algo de decoracion con gusto. Reservamos villa con piscina y la zona exterior estaba muy bien. Cama bien.
Nos parecio que el precio es un poco elevado comparado con otros resorts, por lo que recibes.
Personal muy amable.

Cons:

Habitacion un poco anticuada o basica por el precio.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Harry • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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mourad • couple • fr
7
À part le petit déjeuner l’hôtel est bien propre jolie et la piscine est très bien
Pros:

La piscine et la sympathie du personnel

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner très limité je conseille de. E pas réserver avec petit déjeuner inclus car on n’a vraiment pas de chois c’est limité à 2 plats café ou jus pas le droit d’avoir les 2 bref très dessus pour ça

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Maia • couple • es
8
Pros:

Great quiet location with garden and pool!
Breakfast was decent with everal Options to chose from and coffee was good too
You will need a scooter to easily move around

Cons:

Their restaurant menu for lunch/dinner is westernized and average

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Klaudia • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Maresa • couple • de
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Das Zimmer mit direktem Zugang zum großen Pool.
Kompetenz des Personals. Alles schnell und unkompliziert.

Cons:

Die Lage ist etwas weiter weg vom Geschehen, aber mit gemietetem Scooter optimal.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • gb
9
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Vic Austin • solo_traveller • us
4
Will not return
Pros:

The room was nice. Size was good.
Food was good
Pool was nice and clean... not private as claimed
Im sure if you want the basic rooms with the pool access u might like it.
But I paid way more than I should have for a private pool that wasnt

Cons:

1. The private pools. Are not private. People can see thru the bamboo fence easily and see yiu clearly and if the neighbor cottage goes on their loft. They can see u also. We had trouble with pool cleaners invading space and passerby can see the pool clearly.
2. If you use yiur daily supply of 2 coffee and 2 waters. U must pay for more. This is the only hotel ive ever been they charge you for water.
3. Although above I said food was good. It was slow to be fixed. I thought they were waiting for my potatoes to grow.
4. Secret garden is so Secret cause location is pretty much away from everything.
5 food... at your meals. You're only allowed 1 cup of coffee or juice. No refills each cup u pay... again. Something else ive never encountered

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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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