Bohol Beach Club

Bohol Beach Club sits in Bolod on Panglao Island, in the province of Bohol in the central Philippines. Its pride is a long private stretch of soft white sand, with plenty of room to spread out away from the busier beaches of the island.

The resort reopened after a major renovation, with 88 rooms in all: 80 deluxe rooms looking over the pool and beach, and eight Beachview Suites facing the Bohol Sea. Interiors mix modern colour with wooden furniture and local handicraft, and the layout keeps everything close, so guests are never far from the sand.

The Courtyard is the natural ceremony spot, an open air lawn ringed by coconut palms looking straight out over the beach and the sea. It works just as well for sunset cocktails or a dinner under the stars. Right beside it, the Taclobo Pavilion is the largest function room, set on the beachfront next to the pool, and seats up to 100 for a reception. The venue tells us it hosts weddings of 20 to 120 guests, and a dedicated banquet and weddings coordinator handles enquiries. Ask the team about legal ceremonies, menus, styling and the music curfew.

With 88 rooms on site, most wedding groups can stay together, and there are easy access rooms and pet friendly deluxe rooms. Food runs all day at the Agotata coffee shop, from Filipino favourites like adobo and crispy pata to international dishes. For guests with spare days, the in house Club Aquasports team runs diving, island hopping, dolphin watching and whale shark trips. Bohol-Panglao International Airport is the nearest gateway, so ask the team about transfer times.