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Oasis Resort-Panglao

An established dive-focused resort on Alona Beach, Panglao, with bungalows, an on-site Seaquest Dive Center, two restaurants, and a beach bar. Well-rated and value-priced. Best for divers and couples wanting an Alona base with diving on tap.

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Oasis Resort-Panglao is an established, dive-focused resort on Alona Beach, built around bungalow accommodation and the on-site Seaquest Dive Center. It is a value-priced property — small, well-rated, and aimed squarely at travellers who come to Panglao to dive.

The combination is its strength: an Alona-area location, a serious dive operation on site, two restaurants and a beach bar, and rates well below the flagship resorts. It scores highly on the review sites, which marks it as well run despite the modest price.

The profile is divers above all, plus couples and value travellers who want an Alona base with diving on tap. The trade-offs are the small room count, which means it books out, and the busy Alona setting. Operationally it is run by Aquarius Watersports; the canonical entity here uses the DOT-listed name. ⚠️ VERIFY exact room mix.


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Accommodation is a mix of bungalows and rooms — OTA descriptions cite around 16 bungalows, several superior rooms, a honeymoon suite, and a few two-storey deluxe apartments, for roughly 21 keys in total. The bungalow style suits the relaxed, dive-resort character.

The two-storey deluxe apartments (bathroom on the ground floor, bedroom above) are the larger option, useful for couples wanting space; the honeymoon suite is the romantic pick. Bungalows are the value core.

Bed configurations vary by unit; confirm at booking. Because the mix is varied and the resort is small, ask about the specific unit and its position. Exact room sizes should be checked against the live Booking or Agoda room list before publishing. ⚠️ VERIFY room mix, count, and sqm.


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The on-site Seaquest Dive Center is the headline amenity — an established operation that makes Oasis a true dive base, with Balicasag and the Panglao reefs close. Beyond that, the resort has an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a beach bar, a beach lounge, and wellness facilities, with Alona Beach access.

For divers, having a full dive centre on site and the beach at the door is the whole pitch. The dive centre, beach bar, and pool are the conversion hooks. Confirm current dive packages and restaurant lineup before quoting specifics, as both are seasonal. ⚠️ VERIFY dive and facility details.


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Oasis sits on the Alona Beach area in Barangay Tawala, Panglao — the island’s busiest beach, with dining, bars, and dive shops within reach and the island-hopping boats leaving from the nearby sand. The location pairs naturally with the resort’s dive focus.

The airport is close on the island, and Tagbilaran is roughly 45 minutes north. The exact frontage relative to the main Alona sand should be confirmed. Coordinates are not yet confirmed and must be resolved before upload. 📍 COORDS_MISSING — resolve lat/lng on the Alona frontage before publishing.


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Bohol–Panglao International Airport is on the island, roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the Alona area by road. The resort can arrange a transfer; confirm the rate at booking.

On Alona, dining, dive shops, and the island-hopping boats are a short walk. Grab and taxis are limited on Panglao, so a pre-booked car suits arrival. Travellers via Cebu add a two-hour ferry to Tagbilaran plus the road south. ⚠️ VERIFY transfer rate and exact distance to the beach.


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Oasis runs two restaurants plus a beach bar — generous for a small resort — covering Filipino, seafood, and international plates. Breakfast inclusion varies by rate; confirm at booking. The Alona strip’s wider dining is also a short walk away.

For Bohol flavour, fresh reef seafood and calamay, the local coconut sweet, are easy to find nearby. ⚠️ VERIFY current outlets and breakfast inclusion.


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Diving is the draw: the Seaquest centre runs trips to Balicasag — turtles and wall diving [INTERNAL LINK: “Balicasag Island” → bohol-philippines.com/balicasag-island/] — and the Panglao reefs, with Pamilacan dolphin-watching from the same coast. Alona’s strip is steps away [INTERNAL LINK: “Alona Beach” → bohol-philippines.com/alona-beach/].

On land, the countryside loop — the Chocolate Hills [INTERNAL LINK: “Chocolate Hills” → bohol-philippines.com/chocolate-hills/], the tarsiers, and the Loboc River — is a day’s drive. The dive centre packages marine trips; the resort can arrange a van for the countryside.


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Divers should ask about room-plus-dive packages with Seaquest, which are usually better value than booking separately and are the reason to choose Oasis. The resort is small and well-rated, so reserve ahead in peak months and name the unit you want.

Green season (June–November) is quieter and better value, with good diving on calm days. Compare the OTAs against any direct rate.

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Book a dive package with Seaquest — it is the resort’s strength and better value than separate bookings.

For space, ask about the two-storey deluxe apartments; for romance, the honeymoon suite.

Go to Balicasag at first light when the sea is calmest and the sanctuary is quiet. Bring reef-safe sunscreen.

The Alona strip is a walk away for dinner variety beyond the resort.

Regional note: Panglao has dry-season water-supply pressure island-wide. ⚠️ VERIFY advisories at time of stay.


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Q: Does Oasis Resort-Panglao have a dive centre? A: Yes — the established Seaquest Dive Center operates on site, which makes Oasis a genuine dive base for Balicasag and the Panglao reefs. Ask about room-plus-dive packages, usually better value than booking accommodation and diving separately.


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Q: Is Oasis Resort-Panglao on Alona Beach? A: Yes — it sits on the Alona Beach area in Tawala, Panglao, with the strip’s dining, dive shops, and island-hopping boats nearby. Confirm the exact frontage relative to the main sand at booking. ⚠️ VERIFY exact position.


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Q: Is Oasis Resort-Panglao good value? A: Yes — it is priced well below the flagship Alona resorts while scoring highly, especially for divers using the on-site Seaquest centre. The trade-offs are its small size and the busy Alona setting.

Explore Panglao Island: Bohol's Beach and Dive Coast

Where this stay is located

Alona Beach on Panglao Island at golden hour, white coralline sand lined with dive shops and beachfront cottages, outrigger boats moored offshore above the reefIsland

Panglao Island: Bohol's Beach and Dive Coast

Panglao Island is Bohol's primary beach and dive destination, joined to the mainland by two bridges, home to Alona and Dumaluan beaches and some of the most species-rich reef diving in the Central Visayas.

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