Donatela Resort & Sanctuary
Resort in Panglao
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this resort
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on Donatela Resort & Sanctuary's private beach or pampering yourself at the resort's full-service spa.
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.
Spend the day relaxing on Donatela Resort & Sanctuary's private beach or pampering yourself at the resort's full-service spa.
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Panglao resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Panglao
Available Rooms
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area
Beds not specified • 603 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Villa
Beds not specified • 1076 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Honeymoon Villa, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 1507 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Pool Villa
Beds not specified • 1351 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
peaceful. The villa is very spacious. Staff courteous and attentive. lanscape needs more work or updates
5.0 / 5.0
peaceful. The villa is very spacious. Staff courteous and attentive. lanscape needs more work or updates
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place nice folks
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place nice folks
5.0 / 5.0
Extremely relaxing with incredible service
5.0 / 5.0
Extremely relaxing with incredible service
4.0 / 5.0
We loved staying at Donatela resort. It is comparatively remote and not as busy as other resorts in Panglao, it was quite and enjoyable. We traveled with our two toddlers and the kids were always welcomed! The only negative thing about our stay was that one night for dinner we arrived on the later end, the hours at the paprika restaurant said it was open until 9pm, we came around 8:15 because our kids had a late nap from our country side tour. The entire time the wait staff was rushing us to complete the order, rushing us to eat, and rushed us to pay for the bill. When we left the restaurant it was 8:50pm. I know different countries have different customs, but typically as long as you order at last call you are not rushed because you are still within the time frame of the closure. I found it unacceptable for the amount of money we paid to be treated like that.
Other than that our stay was enjoyable. I would book again, but not loyal to coming to the resort again due to that one experience.
4.0 / 5.0
We loved staying at Donatela resort. It is comparatively remote and not as busy as other resorts in Panglao, it was quite and enjoyable. We traveled with our two toddlers and the kids were always welcomed! The only negative thing about our stay was that one night for dinner we arrived on the later end, the hours at the paprika restaurant said it was open until 9pm, we came around 8:15 because our kids had a late nap from our country side tour. The entire time the wait staff was rushing us to complete the order, rushing us to eat, and rushed us to pay for the bill. When we left the restaurant it was 8:50pm. I know different countries have different customs, but typically as long as you order at last call you are not rushed because you are still within the time frame of the closure. I found it unacceptable for the amount of money we paid to be treated like that.
Other than that our stay was enjoyable. I would book again, but not loyal to coming to the resort again due to that one experience.
4.0 / 5.0
This property is vast, unique and just very interesting to walk around!
4.0 / 5.0
This property is vast, unique and just very interesting to walk around!
2.5 / 5.0
Villa is excelent. Staff are friendly.
2.5 / 5.0
Villa is excelent. Staff are friendly.
2.0 / 5.0
The facility is somewhere between 2 and 3 stars. The service is definitely 1 star. The pricing, however, is fully 5 stars. The property is not worth the prices they charge
2.0 / 5.0
The facility is somewhere between 2 and 3 stars. The service is definitely 1 star. The pricing, however, is fully 5 stars. The property is not worth the prices they charge
2.5 / 5.0
First class in every aspect. If you want seclusion, tranquility, and peace then is the place to go. I opted for a villa with pool and was completely satisfied.
There is no beach but they do provide free transport to any that you want to visit.
No cons here...probably one of the best hotel/resort experiences I've had.
2.5 / 5.0
First class in every aspect. If you want seclusion, tranquility, and peace then is the place to go. I opted for a villa with pool and was completely satisfied.
There is no beach but they do provide free transport to any that you want to visit.
No cons here...probably one of the best hotel/resort experiences I've had.
2.5 / 5.0
This hotel is absolutely amazing! We booked at the last minute and ended up booking an extra villa because we were blown away by how beautiful and comfortable they are. The grounds are so lovely, the ocean view is incredible, and we had several delicious meals at Paprika. Above all, the staff was beyond amazing. Everyone was so friendly and went the extra mile to make our stay unforgettable. We wanted to stay longer but unfortunately had to leave!
2.5 / 5.0
This hotel is absolutely amazing! We booked at the last minute and ended up booking an extra villa because we were blown away by how beautiful and comfortable they are. The grounds are so lovely, the ocean view is incredible, and we had several delicious meals at Paprika. Above all, the staff was beyond amazing. Everyone was so friendly and went the extra mile to make our stay unforgettable. We wanted to stay longer but unfortunately had to leave!
5.0 / 5.0
Great rooms. Clean and new
Service was the best! Realy outstanding staff
Its an big property. You move around in their shuttle service
They have a great restaurant on property
5.0 / 5.0
Great rooms. Clean and new
Service was the best! Realy outstanding staff
Its an big property. You move around in their shuttle service
They have a great restaurant on property
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed 6 nights in the honeymoon suite at this beautiful resort. This beautiful, comfortable and spacious cottage has a private pool that is very nice, and it is just around the corner from the amazing onsite restaurant Paprika, yet far enough away from the 'community' pool to be quiet. The grounds are large and cottages are spaced quite well. The staff was the absolute highlight of our stay. They were so friendly and caring. From the moment we were picked up at the airport until our eventual drop off for departure, we saw so many kind smiles. We had all our meals at Paprika and every meal was very good. We very highly recommend staying at this property.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed 6 nights in the honeymoon suite at this beautiful resort. This beautiful, comfortable and spacious cottage has a private pool that is very nice, and it is just around the corner from the amazing onsite restaurant Paprika, yet far enough away from the 'community' pool to be quiet. The grounds are large and cottages are spaced quite well. The staff was the absolute highlight of our stay. They were so friendly and caring. From the moment we were picked up at the airport until our eventual drop off for departure, we saw so many kind smiles. We had all our meals at Paprika and every meal was very good. We very highly recommend staying at this property.
2.5 / 5.0
Stayed just one night for my Anniversary. Amazing service, complimentary upgrade and beautiful room and accommodations!!
2.5 / 5.0
Stayed just one night for my Anniversary. Amazing service, complimentary upgrade and beautiful room and accommodations!!
5.0 / 5.0
great view
nice and private room
very clean
staffs are kind
the best stay in Bohol
(the food at the restaurant was not the best though)
5.0 / 5.0
great view
nice and private room
very clean
staffs are kind
the best stay in Bohol
(the food at the restaurant was not the best though)
5.0 / 5.0
We initially booked 2 nights but extended for a 3rd night. This place is incredibly relaxing, lush and well maintained. We felt like we were the only guests in the resort, despite occasionally seeing others around the grounds. The staff were all very welcoming and attentive. If you love natural surroundings, this place is for you.
5.0 / 5.0
We initially booked 2 nights but extended for a 3rd night. This place is incredibly relaxing, lush and well maintained. We felt like we were the only guests in the resort, despite occasionally seeing others around the grounds. The staff were all very welcoming and attentive. If you love natural surroundings, this place is for you.
2.5 / 5.0
Exceptional all the way
2.5 / 5.0
Exceptional all the way
4.0 / 5.0
The layout is great.
The rooms are beautiful.
Breakfast is below par.
2.0 / 5.0
Very nice and quiet place, in a huge garden. The restaurant has a great view on the sea.
The road to access is a very bumpy, but there is apparently a plan for improvement.
2.0 / 5.0
Very nice and quiet place, in a huge garden. The restaurant has a great view on the sea.
The road to access is a very bumpy, but there is apparently a plan for improvement.
2.5 / 5.0
Very friendly, great views, super service
2.5 / 5.0
Very friendly, great views, super service
5.0 / 5.0
great place and services with nice views and surroundings
5.0 / 5.0
Nice view, great service and with all nice staffs.
Rooms are clean, pool and restaurants are all great.
A very peaceful environment with privacy. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely resort, great facilities and very friendly staff
2.5 / 5.0
I stayed in Garden Villa no.6 for 3 nights. The accommodation is as complete as the details and very well maintained. Although it is a little distance from Alona beach and the tricycle drivers of Panglao are price fixing so price is 3times expensive than tagbilalan tricycle. but if u stay at donatela, do not worry about it. because hotel operate shuttle vehicles every hour or two and it is better then uncomfortable expensive cheating tricycle. they always have no change.
The staff were very friendly and the massage facilities were excellent. / 2,000 pesos per hour.The management status of the pool is also perfect. u can see hummingbirds flying-drinking water at the pool. The sea view of the restaurant is fantastic experience. Best of the Wi-Fi I've had during my many trips to the Philippines
The Land sightseeing tour arranged through the staff was also fun.
The only negative factor is the taste of the restaurant. Prices are 2-3 times more expensive than Alona Beach, but not taste. If restaurant had a good taste, I would have eaten a lot here in spite of the price. Breakfast is also not that good. but not messy
Overall strongly recommended.
2.5 / 5.0
I stayed in Garden Villa no.6 for 3 nights. The accommodation is as complete as the details and very well maintained. Although it is a little distance from Alona beach and the tricycle drivers of Panglao are price fixing so price is 3times expensive than tagbilalan tricycle. but if u stay at donatela, do not worry about it. because hotel operate shuttle vehicles every hour or two and it is better then uncomfortable expensive cheating tricycle. they always have no change.
The staff were very friendly and the massage facilities were excellent. / 2,000 pesos per hour.The management status of the pool is also perfect. u can see hummingbirds flying-drinking water at the pool. The sea view of the restaurant is fantastic experience. Best of the Wi-Fi I've had during my many trips to the Philippines
The Land sightseeing tour arranged through the staff was also fun.
The only negative factor is the taste of the restaurant. Prices are 2-3 times more expensive than Alona Beach, but not taste. If restaurant had a good taste, I would have eaten a lot here in spite of the price. Breakfast is also not that good. but not messy
Overall strongly recommended.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Panglao?
The average price for a rental in Panglao is $56 per night. This rental is $240 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary. Enjoy the water!
Is Donatela Resort & Sanctuary pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Donatela Resort & Sanctuary?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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