BelleviewRock Resort Bohol
The BelleviewRock Resort Bohol is a newly developed dive resort situated on the side of a cliff in Panglao Island that commands a wide and panoramic view of the Mindanao Sea.
An intricate and carefully patched stairway leads to a quiet and clean shallow underwater world perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.
On the westside part of the resort you get a glimpse of Pamilacan Island which is well-known for dolphin and whale watching, and on the opposite side Balicasag Island, a dive spot.
The resort has 9 family suites, spacious, very clean, fully air conditioned and provided with queen-sized beds with all modern amenities for full comfort.
The resort is a dive center with complete dive facilities that offer scuba diving packages, scuba diving equipment rental, Philippine scuba diving safaris and PADI certification courses.
It boasts of a freshwater swimming pool and a kiddy pool with a round pool bar that offer refreshing cocktail drinks and delicious snacks.
The restaurant commands a fantastic view of the sea and caters, not only to guests, but also to parties and other big events.
How to get there
The BelleviewRock Resort is located at Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol, Visayas 6340 Philippines.
Panglao Island is considered as Bohol’s “Island Paradise”.
It is divided into two municipalities, Panglao and Dauis and connected to mainland Bohol by two bridges.
Bohol Island, the tenth largest in the Philippines, lies between Cebu to the northwest and Leyte to the northeast, to the south is the large island of Mindanao.
The Bohol coastline is three hundred ninety kilometers long and roughly 700 kilometers directly south of Manila and about 70 kilometers southeast of Cebu.
Residents are mostly Roman Catholics.
Panglao Island is the best jump-off point to other beautiful spots which the Province of Bohol is well-known of.
From Manila
It takes 2 hours of domestic flight from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tagbilaran City, the capital of the Bohol Province.
From Cebu City
It takes only 25 minutes of domestic flight from Mactan International Airport to Tagbilaran City.
By ferry boat, it takes one and a half hours on board a fast craft and four hours on board a much slower vessel from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City.
From Tagbilaran City
It takes more or less 30 minutes ride from airport or pier to the Resort.
Tour Options
Balicasag Island
Balicasag is a small island south of Panglao and is a favorite among divers primarily because of three famous dive sites that surround the island: Black Forest, the Balicasag Marine Sanctuary and Divers Haven.
Black Forest is a slight slope with black coral bushes teeming with small fishes, a large school of mackerels and barracudas. The Balicasag Marine Sanctuary is a steep wall located on the western side of the island and is teeming with schools of jackfish. Divers Haven is a steep wall with drift dives, has beautiful corals and a cathedral-like cave.
Pamilacan Island
Pamilacan Island lies at the heart of the Bohol Sea and is a 45-minute pump boat ride from the town of Baclayon.
The sea around the island is frequented by whales and dolphins.
The island is considered a jump off to an area where at least seven species of marine mammals like sperm whales have been sighted.
To reach Pamilacan, there are pump boats for hire at the Baclayon town port.
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills is world-renowned.
There are thousands of cone-shaped hills spreading out on a natural open plateau, looking like mystic mounds.
They look like chocolate kisses during summer when the grasses, that cover the hills, turn into brown.
There are two areas to visit to get a good look at the hills. These are at the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen town, and at the Sagbayan Peak.
The Chocolate Hills Complex at Carmen is an old tourist site with a hotel, restaurant, a swimming pool and a souvenir shop.
More than a hundred steps lead to the top of the highest hill where the complex is located.
And from there, you get a magnificent view of these unusual geological formations.
Sagbayan Peak
Sagbayan Peak also offers a good view of the chocolate mounds.
It is now being developed into a new tourist destination with a butterfly dome, a restaurant, a café and a souvenir shop.
A swimming pool is now being developed. Nipa huts are present displaying native products.
It commands a beautiful view of the sea and the neighboring island of Cebu.
Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
The Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is an approximately 134-hectare land that has been set aside as a protected area for the Philippine Tarsier.
Tarsiers are small and only weigh about 113 to 142 grams. They have big eyes and can rotate their heads to almost 180 degrees.
The tarsier trail starts at the municipality of Corella and ends at the Loboc River. Tarsiers in captivity can be found at Loboc town where you can touch them. They are quite friendly and harmless.
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Boats for hire are available at Baclayon town. The boats will bring you to the Pamilacan Island where the huge whale shark and the dolphins live. The whale sharks are friendly and a joy to see is the school of playful dolphins.
Waterfalls & Springs
The Mag-aso Falls in Antiquera is 20 km from Tagbilaran. The fall drops 10 m with lush vegetation around it.
Antequera also offers a wide display of all kinds of baskets at the market area on Sundays.
The Camogao Falls in San Isidro, Balilihan is another attraction and passable only by a motorcycle.
You will pass by rugged cliffs and ravines as you trek down the falls.
The Tontonan Falls in Loboc fall about 15 m in two stages at the base of a tropical forest valley.
A small falls can be found at Valencia town where the water is icy cold.
The place is called Badiang Spring, by the locals. Two pools have been developed and are favorite destinations for local and foreign tourist alike.
A spring pool can also be found at Garcia Hernandez town. The water is icy cold, too.
Hinagdanan Cave
Hinagdanan Cave is the most popular and easy to reach among the different caves in Bohol province. Classified as a karst cave, it is located in the town of Dauis in Panglao Island. The cave boasts of a large number of stalactites and stalagmites and leads to an underground pool where visitors can take a dip. Water is icy cold yet a bit warm at the outlet where the spring meets the sea.
Old Churches
There are lots of old churches in the province of Bohol. Almost all of the 47 towns of the Bohol Province have old, massive, stone churches with frescoes, product of Spanish colonization.
The Church of the Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion in Baclayon town is considered as one of the best preserved Jesuit-built churches in the region.
It was built in 1727 and is considered as the oldest church in the country. The church also has a museum which features cantorals, or large handwritten music books in Latin and other museum pieces that date back to the 16th century.
Facilities and Amenities
There are 9 bungalow type cottages or nipa huts (as the locals call it) with thatched roofing and an area of 25 square meters each.
For meetings, the resort’s hall area can accommodate up to 60 persons and have state-of-the-art audio, video, and stage equipments like LCD projector, sound system, microphones, desk top computer and laptop
The resort’s diving boat is the largest in the island equipped with all the gadgets and safety devices to make your diving adventure hassle-free and safe. The resort offers gear service, camera hire and liveboards.
A freshwater swimming pool and a kiddy pool are provided with a round pool bar that offer refreshing cocktail drinks and delicious snacks.
Dining at BelleviewRock
The resort’s mini restaurant serves very delicious food at reasonable prices. Food can be served on the terrace that commands a spectacular view of the sea.
Stocks are limited to maintain freshness. If you have a particular menu in mind, you have to inform the restaurant ahead of time for them to prepare it.
Choice of Menu
Family Serving
» Family A
- Native Chicken (Tinola Style)
- Spicy Shrimps
- Sliced Fish Sweet and Sour
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruits (Two Kinds)
- Orange Juice
» Family B
- Crab and Corn Soup
- Calamares Special
- Beef Broccoli
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruits (Two Kinds)
- Soft Drink (Soda)
» Family C
- Native Fish Sinigang
- Meat Balls Sweet and Sour
- Grilled Chicken
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruits (Two Kinds)
- Soft Drink (Soda)
» Family D
- Native Chicken (Tinola Style)
- Camamn Rebusado
- Sautéed Vegetables
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruits (Two Kinds)
- Ice Tea
Set Meals Plated
Set A
» Breakfast
- Coffee and Cream
- Egg Fried or Scrambled
- Bacon
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
» Lunch
- Cream of Chicken
- Sweet and Sour Fish
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
» Dinner
- Crab and Corn Soup
- Shredded Beef
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
Set B
» Breakfast
- Coffee and Cream
- Eggs Fried or Scrambled
- Bacon
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
» Lunch
- Cream of Corn Soup
- Fried Chicken
- Mixed Vegetables
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
» Dinner
- Cream of Mushroom
- Pork Steak
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
Set C
» Breakfast
- Coffee and Cream
- Scrambled Egg with Tomato and Onions
- Bacon
- Garlic Rice
- Fresh Fruit
» Lunch
- Vegetable Soup
- Beef Steak
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
» Dinner
- Sotanghon Soup
- Slice Grilled Fish
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
Set D
» Breakfast
- Coffee and Cream
- Scrambled Eggs
- Longganisa
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
» Lunch
- Sotanghon Soup
- Chicken with Pineapple
- Sizzlng Pork Chop
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
» Dinner
- Cream of Mushroom
- Grilled Pork Chop
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
Set E
» Breakfast
- Coffee on Native Chocolate
- Fried or Scrambled Eggs
- Bacon
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
» Lunch
- Cream of Chicken
- Sizzling Fish
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
» Dinner
- Crab and Corn Soup
- Shredded Beef with Chili and Onions
- Plain Rice
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice or Soda
Room Features
Rooms are fully air-conditioned with added feature of concealed fresh air louvers mounted at the front and back walls of the rooms to ensure fresh air exchange during hot summer months.
All rooms are provided with queen-sized beds made from the finest hardwood and covered with cotton bedcovers and linen. The rooms are spacious and can even accommodate another bed if needed.
Walls are painted white and the windows are covered with elegantly tailored curtains.
The rooms are provided with a roomy closet, study desk, chair, overhang lighting, a native style lampshade, and a spacious bathroom with shower. Outside the rooms you will find a table with 2 plastic chairs.
Overview
Minus the white sand beach, BelleviewRock Resort Bohol has it all: accommodations with modern facilities, beautifully landscaped property, delicious food, fantastic seaside view, guided tours and service that is superb!
Yes, the last one mentioned matters most, for without it, guests will never come back nor recommend the place to others even if you have five star facilities and amenities to offer.
BelleviewRock differs in that guests are treated with utmost courtesy, not only by the owners but by the staff, too.
Service is prompt and the well-trained staff, time and again, has been proven to be honest.
The owners are very professional and accommodating. They are easy to talk to and do their best to please.
The resort is the place for anyone in search of peace and relaxation, a perfect hideaway!
You will enjoy absolute privacy and freedom.
Try it! Book at The BelleviewRock Resort Bohol . . . . .now!
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