Set in Batuan, Bohol, The Soul Center is a hotel. Located within 8.7 miles of Tarsier Conservation Area and 19 miles of Chocolate Hills, The Soul Center provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Batuan. Batuan is an inland Bohol town near the Chocolate Hills and Bilar’s Man-Made Forest, better known as a countryside-tour waypoint than a beach base. It suits travelers wanting a straightforward, centrally located base. On Booking.com it holds a Excellent rating of 8.8/10 from 81 reviews as of 2026-07-15. Availability and rates are viewable directly on Booking.com. Most visitors combine a stay here with a countryside tour of the Chocolate Hills and Loboc River, alongside time on Panglao’s beaches. The province is reached by air via Bohol-Panglao International Airport or by ferry from Cebu into Tagbilaran City. Bohol’s main draws — the Chocolate Hills, tarsier viewing, river cruises, and reef diving — are all feasible as day trips from most parts of the island.
Explore Batuan: A Carved Baroque Church Among the Chocolate Hills
Where this stay is located
municipalityBatuan: A Carved Baroque Church Among the Chocolate Hills
Batuan is a central Bohol municipality within the Chocolate Hills zone, home to a secondary viewpoint into the karst formation and one of the province's most ornate Baroque stone church facades.
Best: Dec–Apr
Nearby attractions
Things to see and do near this stay
- Bonogan Cave — Bonogan Cave in Barangay Upper Cabacnitan, Batuan, has two sections measuring 78 m and 106 m in length, with a river up to 1.5 m deep flowing through, bat guano deposits, and rock formations. Entry is dangerous at high tide.
- Chocolate Hills Close Encounter — A unique way to be fascinated by the magnificence of the Chocolate Hills as visitors will get the opportunity to hike up two hills. Local guides will take visitors to the back roads of Barangay Garcia where numerous hills surround the area.
- Janlud Cave — Visitors will reach this cave after a 5 to 10- minute walk from the barangay road in Janlud. It is a large cave that has numerous stalactites and other interesting formations.
- Kansagipot Falls — The site is approximately a 15-minute drive from the Batuan Public Market. Then, visitors will walk a few meters and pass through scenic trails and lush vegetation to reach the natural attraction. Amidst the mountainous landscape, the waterfall drops through a run of rocky cliffs.
- Makapiko River — This natural attraction is not just for relaxation and outdoor activities but more importantly, it is an integral part of the local community.
- Rizal Cave — This site is a famous spelunking attraction because of the interesting rock formations, challenging chambers and the large population of bats inhabiting the cave.
- ShipHaus — The ship exterior of this attraction makes it very eye-catching. Visitors are welcomed into a nautical-themed house complete with simulators. They also have rooms for guest accommodation. During the tour, visitors will have the chance to dress up in marine uniform top and cap.