OASIS RESORT, Panglao

Oasis Resort is a beachfront property with an on-site PADI 5-star dive center offering daily scuba diving excursions to top reefs in the Asian Pacific. The resort has a dedicated pool for dive training and provides professional instructors for courses catering to all skill levels. Guests can also enjoy snorkeling and other water sport facilities available on site.

The Oasis Restaurant offers delicious meals with stunning beach views, and the breakfast buffet includes a live omelet station and fresh local produce. The cocktail bar serves a wide selection of classic and modern cocktails, and the in-house restaurant provides diverse meal options including vegetarian dishes. Guests report the quality of food and drinks in the resort is better compared to surrounding places for the same price.

The resort offers Superior, Deluxe, Standard, and Suite room categories, many featuring private balconies and spacious bathrooms. The property includes beautifully landscaped gardens with hammocks and chaise-longs for relaxation, plus two outdoor swimming pools, one with a shallow end. Rooms are part of newer buildings in some categories and provide a safety deposit box and a work desk.

The resort offers relaxing massages in a unique Gazebo Spa setting within the garden, focusing on the natural environment. Spa facilities are available and the tranquil garden provides a peaceful retreat away from Panglao's party scene. Guests can use sun loungers or beach chairs, sun umbrellas, and pool/beach towels throughout their stay.

Oasis Resort provides family-friendly amenities including babysitting services and cots available upon request. The front desk can arrange private island hopping tours, and the hotel offers convenient airport shuttle and car hire services. The property is located centrally on Alona Beach, with easy access to nearby attractions such as Chocolate Hills and Corella Tarsier Sanctuary.

Scuba diving: On-site PADI 5-star dive center with daily reef excursions

Dining: Oasis Restaurant with beach views and live omelet station

Wellness: Massages in a Gazebo Spa setting

Location: Beachfront on Alona Beach, steps from restaurants and shops

Family: Babysitting services, family-friendly amenities

Insider tip: Better food and drink quality than surrounding restaurants at same price