THISTLE INN, Panglao

Rated 8.8 out of 10 on Booking.com, this 3-star property in Panglao operates as a small boutique hotel with only ten rooms. Thistle Inn features free WiFi throughout, a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and pool toys, and a sun terrace set in a lush garden. Rooms include air-conditioned family rooms, junior suites, and twin rooms, all with private bathrooms, balconies, and either garden or pool views; each unit also provides a flat-screen TV, soundproofing, and tea/coffee making facilities. The on-site restaurant serves Asian and international cuisine with vegetarian options, plus a breakfast menu that includes local specialities, warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits; a pool bar and room service are available. Leisure options include a kids' pool, sun loungers, massage treatments (back, foot, full body, etc.), and arranged activities such as canoeing, snorkeling, and diving. Located 3km from Bohol-Panglao International Airport and a 15-minute walk from Momo Beach, Thistle Inn offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk with concierge services, luggage storage, and a tour desk. Business amenities include fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities, while family services include kids' meals, babysitting upon request, and a children's pool. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Thistle Inn, and the property also provides laundry, ironing, and daily housekeeping.

Rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and have high-quality beds and linens.

Owners and staff are exceptionally welcoming, often greeting guests at the airport and arranging transportation.

Quiet, rural location away from the busy Alona Beach area, ideal for relaxation.

Motorbike rental available on-site (400 PHP per day) for exploring the island.

The property is far from most tourist spots; guests need a scooter or trike to get around.

Some guests noted occasional noise from upstairs rooms and mosquitoes in the evening.