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North Zen Villas

4.0 star property
Hotel in Panglao with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Bar (on property)
Zenses' Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Brgy. Doljo Panglao Island, Panglao, 6340
  • Place, Doljo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgin Island
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dumaluan Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Zen Deluxe | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zen Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Zen Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Zen Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zen Villa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 893 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Zenses' Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zenses' Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Zen Pool Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zen Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Panglao

North Zen Villas places you within a 10-minute stroll of Doljo Beach and Virgin Island. This 4-star hotel has 20 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Doljo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Virgin Island - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alona Beach - 20 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • White Beach - 24 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Dumaluan Beach - 25 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beni’s Karinderya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪迷霧 Mist - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mangaon Ta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ubeco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kamaya - ‬8 min drive

About this property

North Zen Villas

Hotel in Panglao with a full-service spa and free breakfast
North Zen Villas features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden.
North Zen Villas's 20 air-conditioned rooms provide minibars, coffee makers, and free bottled water. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bidets, and slippers. Safes and phones are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

North Zen Villas Hotel Panglao
North Zen Villas Hotel
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North Zen Villas Hotel
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North Zen Villas Hotel Panglao

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near North Zen Villas?

This hotel in Panglao is within a 10-minute walk of Doljo Beach and Virgin Island. You'll also find Alona Beach and Momo Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at North Zen Villas?

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Zen Villas on Dec 24, 2025 start from $254.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at North Zen Villas?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at North Zen Villas?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does North Zen Villas have a casino on the premises?

No, North Zen Villas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at North Zen Villas?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Is North Zen Villas a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant plus some guestrooms feature private pools.

Does North Zen Villas have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does North Zen Villas have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, North Zen Villas serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will North Zen Villas allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at North Zen Villas.

Are there connecting rooms at North Zen Villas?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from North Zen Villas?

The closest major airport to North Zen Villas is Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.), which is 5.2 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at North Zen Villas?

Yes, some guestrooms at North Zen Villas offer a balcony.

North Zen Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark Gerard, lakeside

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I had been
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kell

Absolutely phenomenal!! Staff was amazing from the moment we got there until our departure. Definitely plan to stay again. Only concerns we had (but did not affect our stay): 1) When we got breakfast with 5 ppl vs 4 ppl, one person’s meal was always forgotten and they had to wait an extra 10-15 min to get their food; 2) My family prefers breakfast buffets, but I loved their breakfast menu
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down a great choice if you prefer a relaxing, quiet stay. Staff very friendly and reliable, never a hesitation w every request or inquiry. Peter and Missy(?) from the restaurant side were excellent; Jayne from front desk was knowledgeable and attentive. Hotel also allows use of amenities at Oceanica, a sister hotel. Use Xpedia for experiences/adventures though to save.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remedios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariphe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liezel

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of grandparents, parents and grandchildren stayed for 4 nights at North Zen Villas in December 2024. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the grounds are attractive, especially the boardwalk through the mangroves, and the food at the restaurant was good. The staff were uniformly cheerful and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, relaxing resort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bamboo walk is amazing, and the staff is happy to help arrange for rides to different areas of the island and/or a scooter rentals for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and services was good.. it’s just that only bamboo and pool.. no activity.. aside from that the resto and bar only 9:30pm and nothing..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie APRIL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

North Zen Hotel

We love the rooms and the hotel itself with all the amenities around like the Mangroove, the big nice pool and the restaurant. Services are great, food is not the best for me because mostly are healthy, but for all, it was great!!! Crews were so courteous and they cleaned our room every day. Rooms were clean and smells great. I love this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the resort. The facilities are fantastic and the staff offered excellent service! It’s a bit away from Alona but that is what we wanted. Perfect if you prefer quiet. Would be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, relaxing, well-designed resort. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was great to have on-site, however, the service was very slow. Even when food was preordered for a certain time, we still had to wait for it for about 45 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zen villa was a great place for a short weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Resort with potential but significant let downs.

Resort with a lot of potential but let down by demotivated and untrained staff. While I am not a stiff person, I do not appreciate if staff members greet me with 'hey wassup'. That is just wrong. In addition, the staff has been trained to provide preferential treatment to external guest (paying through a day pass) versus actually staying guest. In one incident, i was asked to leave the restaurant since they expected a group of Koreans to dine in and they prefer to stay among them. So, I had to no choice but to take a tuktuk and eat outside after a 15 min ride. This was pretty ridiculous and after bringing this up to the manager, she simple asked me what she should do now... well, nothing as too late at that point. Overall, we would definitely not stay there again as the shortcomings are just larger than the benefits. For the price they charge, there is a bunch of better options out there in Bohol.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful facilities. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The Mangrove Walk Is Great

We were comfortable at Zen Villas, and the staff was very nice and willing to help us with whenever we needed. The hotel seems to cater more to families than those looking for romance. There's a great pool, but there were a lot of kids playing in the pool when we were there. At nighttime, you could usually relax at the pool in a more quiet atmosphere, for exercise or romance. Overall, the hotel is quiet, and the live music on the weekends was really excellent. We loved walking on the mangrove walk. That's a really nice feature of the hotel. The bed was comfortable but the chair in the room was easy for sitting and you have to take a shower really carefully to not splash water all over the floor. My suite had a nice little kitchen and refrigerator, which was great. The restaurant was okay, but they'ed bring breakfast to your room and breakfasts were really good. The restaurant had some tasty dishes but we were disappointed that there wasn't more local food to try and no fresh fish. A fresh fish of the day dish would have been nice. We liked staying at Zen Villas for a few days and would recommend it. Bohol is a great place to explore. We're glad we went there and loved seeing the Tarsiers at the official conservation center.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. They really helped us to feel safe and comfortable while lodging there. The food was 10/10 as well. It's a smaller size resort which is nice if you prefer the quiet. I highly recommend staying here. However as for exploring the surrounding area, it did not feel like a very walkable environment outside the resort. You need to set up transportation or rent a motorbike. They have both options at the resort and even the option to rent a tuk tuk instead of your average car. BONUS - Best happy hour in the world !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rizalyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Augustina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and quiet. The walkway through the mangroves is definitely a must see. Unfortunately, we came during the monsoon season so it was raining most of the time. The rooms were tastefully decorated and they have exceptional staff. All together our stay was quite pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023