Name: Villa Umi Panglao Resort
Address: Sitio Sapa Barangay Bolod Bagobo Regla Road, Panglao, 6340, PH

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Jesus

Yes and yes.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Jason

Friendly courteous staff, very clean, great views, quiet, and best of all, no surprises!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Timothy

Staff are friendly, rooms are comfy, food was good and the beach front was wonderful, especially for a family with young kids. Waves are calm, there are plenty of fish and critters to see and the hotel provides free kayaks, beach toys and snorkels.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Michelle

Highly enjoyed staying in this resort. We wanted a place that is away from noise and a party atmosphere and we got it. The staff are great, room is fantastic, beach amenities are awesome (they offer kayak and gears for free). I would return again. I miss it already.

Wifi can be weak at some spots, breakfast prep can be a little loud but its only for a short moment.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

Theresa

Off the beaten path resort. Beach front.
Access only from beach. Luggage carried by porters about 2 min down beach from Dumaluan Beach access point. Free tasty bkfst. Good WiFi.
Poor water pressure in rooms. Relaxing beach front resort but access is an issue

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

John

This is hotel is located in a relaxed quiet location with a beautiful beach front. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Food served here is also super nice. There is nothing I can fault.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Michael

Perfect for Us

This is a boutique hotel and while is doesn’t have pools and nightclubs it has a charm that is unique. It is beautifully peaceful and the beach in front of the hotel is as good as it gets. The staff are amongst the nicest people I’ve ever met. Despite its small size Villa Umi offers a wide ranging food menu and extensive breakfast and even a cute little bar. Couldn’t have wished for a nicer stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Cherry Andrada and Steven

We found exactly what we are looking for at Villa Umi. Beachfront and tranquility were achieved. We are extremely thankful to all the staff, they are very friendly and warm. We enjoyed the sunrise for 2 days, and all resorts (neighbor) are walkable if you want to see some crowds and try other foods and check other souvenirs or activities. Again, Villa Umi is kinda private and quiet, so if you want to avoid crowds, this is the exact hotel you want to stay. Also, they said its not the peak season, so we're good.
In addition, They don't have private drive, you will share entrance with other guests entering Dumaluan beach resort/ pavilions, it's only a 3 to 4 min walk to Villa Umi. It's not a big issue at all, the staff carried all our luggage to the hotel.
For all activites, you just need to ask the staff at front desk, we did our private tour around Bohol (like zipline, Loboc cruise, Tarsier viewing, Chocolate Hills) first before we checked in, so our 2nd day is all about the sea, sunrise viewing, swimming, snorkeling, walk, eat, take pictures, sleep.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Susan

A little piece of paradise

Beautiful beach front location with very friendly staff. Perfect place for some relaxation in a beautiful setting.
Weekends can be a little loud with the neighbours and their karaoke / parties but it didn’t go into the evening and weekdays were much quieter

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Catherine

Gorgeous quiet hotel in an outstanding location with incredible views.
Small property with few rooms so staffing is quick & efficient. Very friendly, attentive staff.
Location is unbelievable. From room 5 (ground floor sea view room) you literally walk out into patio area that rolls out onto the beach.
Included breakfast is good. You have about 7 options of a meal with fresh fruit & tea / coffee / hot chocolate.
Cocktails are ok in a cute setting.
Shame they don’t make more effort of evening dining at the hotel. Most people leave for restaurants along the beach. They should try to encourage guests to stay by offering deals or events as it’s a beautiful setting!
Room was nice. Rather basic for what you pay and spec isn’t amazing. Bed is super comfortable though! Cleaned daily.
Bathroom is great with lovely walk-in shower but pressure isn’t great & temperature very temperamental. Toilet isn’t great either and drains smelled at times.
It is expensive for the spec of the room and facilities (no pool) but I think the location is what you pay for!
I got a taxi to the property & it was really very confusing to get from the drop off to the hotel - I had to walk over the beach with a case!! They should really offer complimentary pick up both ways to be honest.
Also be aware you have to pay to be on Dumaluan beach (100) but make sure to get a receipt to get a refund from the hotel.

Would recommend based on incredible location & lovely staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Antonio

The hotel is clean, quiet, and private. The staff is very friendly, polite, and accommodating. They’re very helpful, and the service is excellent. We were assigned a front-view room with a stunning beach view and beautiful sunrise.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Oscar Andres Ayala

Amazing experience!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Charles Bernard

Staff is extremely helpful, friendly and accommodating! Very professional and go above and beyond to make your stay memorable and comfortable!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Gila

The staff are so friendly and helpful making my family’s vacation experience worth while! The property was very clean and they take their time to help each guest. The private beach front is like no other and quite relaxing. We appreciate Lovely, Raymund, Raven, and John Paul as well as the rest of the staff. 10/10 would come back to again to Villa Umi.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2024

Steve

Small little “boutique” hotel right in the beach. A short walk down the beach to the larger, higher end resorts (2) where you can use the restaurants and more extensive (and manicured) beach front.
Overall the hotel is great, if not overpriced. Recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

randall

If you like off the beaten path, this is a good choice. For the most part, staff was understanding and very helpful. Getting in and out of the resort area requires going through a gate and guard. Getting to villa umi requires a walk down the beach, but the staff comes out in force to help with bags. Meals were a little slow but worth the wait. Very clean and staff was very attentive.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

akito

Location is very quiet but a little far from downtown.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

Otacilio J Lacerda Dias

Very good service, very good food and a wonderful view!!

Family

2/10

Poor

24 Feb 2024

Patrick

They dont have road access. You have to walk dragging luggage 1 mile. My wofe is disabled and we cant walk they said to nad you still have to pay

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Jeffrey

Excellent

Lovely quiet place on the beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Marinelle

We liked the location as it felt secluded . We found next door was loud over the night however. The staff were very friendly !

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

MA ELMA

amazing!!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2023

Mark

Very nice spacious room with sea view. A short walk down the beach but very peaceful and relaxing.Very nice view and they have great food. They could use some work on the drinks but all in all the staff is wonderful and want you to enjoy your stay.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

rogel

It’s a small resort which I like,it’s quiet not crowded,our room was big enough for 2 the bathroom was huge with garden view.I recommend you book a room with the ocean view,all the food we ordered was good!
The staff was friendly,attentive specially Kim & Lovely from the front desk. The beach was fantastic!!you can relax at their lounge chairs while having your drinks.the only drawback was the property has no direct access from the street,you have to go thru another beach resort parking & pay (don’t worry they’ll reimburse you for the entrance fee)then you have to walk about 10 minutes along the beach to villa umi.Alona beach is about 15minutes ride from the hotel,airport 20 minutes.overall it was a great experience!!thanks villa umi!!
Rogel & Joy

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Stella

The staff made our stay memorable. They always went above and beyond, showed hospitality at its finest. I recommended this place to my friends.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2023

Jenelyn

We stayed in the property for four days—the place is beautiful and clean that my toddler calls it “our other house” -when we reached home my toddler said I want to go to “our other house” The staff were all amazing. I’ve never seen such teamwork in doing their jobs. They were all very hospital and accommodating that my mom said she misses the staff . She was sad to leave the property :) Overall we had a great and relaxing vacation. Again, thank you to all the amazing staff who made our stay a wonderful experience.

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Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2023

Iyu

Quiet, clean and serene with a very dedicated team! I would return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2023

Annika

Beautiful beach and quiet area

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2020

Christina

Highly recommendable stay

Perfectly located directly on Dumaluan beach but requires full mobility to access it in a small pick up truck. This small hotel offers a personal experience with a wide breakfast choice served at your table (no buffet). The staff are very attentive to all your needs. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful property located right on the beach.Staff were friendly and happy to assist with anything. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable (great pillows!) Aircon was good.

Only issue was that there wasn't a road to the property.. We had to park at Dimuluan Beach and have our bags carried over to the hotel.. Nevertheless the stay at the hotel was worth it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

good food and serene ambiance

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Great staff!! Very attentive!!!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2018

Jay

Villa Umi is certainly the best Boutique Hotel in the area. I had planned to go to Boracay for the white sand and crystal blue water, but due to the closure I had to look elsewhere. I’m quite honestly glad that I had gone to Panglao, but Villa Umi made my experience most enjoyable.

First, the location is perfect for those looking for a quiet getaway. I stayed for a week, and what I enjoyed most about the location was the proximity to the beach. I had room 5 on the ground floor which meant I could literally open my door and 3 feet in front of me was the white sand and crystal blue water I was dreaming of. The connection between the hotel and the beach felt like I had my own private beach! In combination with the low foot traffic, it made for quite peaceful moments relaxing in the sun.

They also serve as a restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food was delicious, of quality, and well presented. They also offered variety, from traditional Filipino dishes, to Western options like a cheeseburger and fries. I also enjoyed their fresh mango shakes!

What truly makes Villa Umi the best is the service, which I found to be top of the line. I had just flew in from a 5 star hotel in Manila (Fairmont Makati), and found how the quality of service was paralleled although Villa Umi isn’t rated as prestigious.

Because there are only 5 rooms, the staff went above and beyond. Thank you Villa Umi, I sincerely can’t wait for my return and wish you all the best!!!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Photos of views in expedia are accurate but needs updated pictures. Overall, very good experience with the hotel. Cost of hotel room is worth the stay. One quirk that needs to be addressed is the transportation to and from the hotel. Hotel needs to provide transport and to and from hotel

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay.

Fatima from the reception works really hard to make sure you are taken care of. Bryan one of the servers also makes us happy everytime. The hotel restaurant is the best around. The free use of the canoe is a welcome bonus. Great hotel overall.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2018

Julian

One of the best restaurant around.

Nice hotel. Great staff. Even better food from the hotel restaurant. Came during monsoon season so the beach was not so nice. Lots to do around if you rent the van or tricycle. There is currently no road going directly to the hotel. You have to do a 5 min walk on the beach and through other private properties. Welcome drink upon arrival was a nice touch. We got room no.5 on the ground floor. It’s a small room but clean and comfortable. Pillows are soft but could be bigger. Bathroom though is a little let down. Dirty grouts. For the price you would expect better condition. Otherwise, I have no problem recommending the hotel. I would come back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2018

Magda

Small, quiet and peacefull hotel just right on the amazing beach. Staff is friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

THOMAS

Situation et chambre parfaite, très belle plage.
Il serait temps de changer les transat.
Accès à l'hôtel compliqué par la plage, contribution à payer pour accéder à l'hôtel (celle- ci devrait être incluse dans le prix total.
Bar de plage peu dynamique et cocktails de qualité moyenne. petits déjeuner quelconque. Le prix des chambres nous laissait espérer mieux

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Yannick

Séjour agréable dans l’ensemble grâce à un emplacement exceptionnel, mais avec quelques points à améliorer.

Points forts :
La chambre est grande, confortable et offre une très belle vue sur la mer. La plage devant l’hôtel est magnifique, avec du sable blanc et une eau très claire — sans doute l’un des plus beaux atouts de l’établissement.

Points faibles :
L’accès à l’hôtel est assez compliqué. Il faut passer par un droit de passage pour accéder à la plage, ce qui pourrait être inclus ou facilité pour les clients de l’hôtel.
Le bar de plage est également perfectible : service parfois peu efficace et cocktails de qualité moyenne (présentation simple et boissons gazeuses parfois éventées).
Les transats de plage sont assez usés et mériteraient d’être remplacés. Enfin, les petits déjeuners sont corrects mais restent assez moyens au regard du standing attendu.

En résumé, un très bel emplacement avec une plage superbe et de grandes chambres, mais certains aspects du service et des équipements pourraient être améliorés pour être pleinement à la hauteur du lieu.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Simon

Amazing place located next to a white lovely beach (with good snorkeling).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Selina

Das Zimmer war wunderbar. Die Leute extrem freundlich. Und das Essen Hervorragend. Auch der Strand ist wundervoll. Wir haben diesen Aufenthalt sehr genossen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Yu ching

Fantastic experience ever!

Thank you for your hospitality. We loved this resort and recommend to everyone. Clean, friendly, always responds quickly. You can stay here all day. Enjoy their meal, room massage, beach and everything. We had absolutely fantastic memories here.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Lars

Quiet location at the beach.

Nice and quiet location.
The entrance to the hotel is speciel, you have to go 5 min on the beach before you reach the hotel.
The food and drinks are below average.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

YOHAN

This is one of my best resort or hotel ever
If your favor is just relax and walking beach, this is perfect for you
All hotel employee was superb friendly and always trying to help us during my stay
Highly recommend for family cavation

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2024

Min hyup

가족 여행에 정말 좋네요...

주변에 다른 유흥거리가 없어서 깨끗하고
조용한 휴가를 즐기기에 더 없이 좋은 곳 입니다.
또한 직원들 친절하고 좋습니다.
특히나 너무나 깨끗하고 조용한 바다가
매우 좋았습니다.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2023

Hojin

조용함. 편안함 좋음.
하지만 너무 외진곳에 있음. 찾아가기 힘듬.
미리 호텔에 연락하면 pick up 해줌.
원하는 곳(우린 탁빌라란 항구)까지 무료 drop 해줌.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2023

SEONGAH

이쁜 뷰 친절함에 감동

알로나비치보다 이쁜 비치
직원분들 모두 친절해요
다음에 보홀에 간다면 다시 묻고 싶은곳이예요

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2023

Jesper

Right on the beach

Great location right on the beach, had a nice clean room with beautiful sea view, service minded staff, good quality food - super stay at Umi

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Positiv: schöne Strandlage, grosse und saubere Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal, grosse Frühstücksauswahl (a la carte)

Negativ: keine wirkliche „Hotelanlage“. Diese besteht aus Hotelgebäude mit einer offenen Halle als Lobby, Zimmer im 1. Stock. Einer Restaurantfläche die öffentlich ist und 1 Zeile Sonnenschirme.
Lange Wartezeiten beim Frühstück (30-40 Min für Spiegelei, Toast, Speck und Früchte.

!!!!!!Achtung!!!!!!
Grosser Negativpunkt: Seit Herbst 2019 bis mindestens März 2020 baut das Hotel einen neuen Trakt. Das bedeutet Baulärm ab 7.00 Uhr morgens und unschönes Wellblech in der Lobby wo die Wand rausgerissenen wurde. Leider wurden wir nicht über die Baustelle informiert, somit war eine Umbuchung oder Stornierung nicht möglich.
Insgesamt ohne Baustelle ist das Hotel mit 220.- pro Nacht schon überteuert.... mit dem Baulärm und dem Abstrichen im Hotelambiente ist die Preisleistung aber eine Katastrophe.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2020

Yohann

Great place to stay

Very nice stay at this delicious boutique hotel just on a wonderful beach. The driver Raymond will help you to fully discover the enchanting island of Bohol

Friends_and_family Family