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Alona Gecko Inn

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Alona Beach

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Double Room | Room amenity
Laundry room
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Panglao Costal Road, Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, 6340
  • Alona Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • White Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dumaluan Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Room amenity

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Panglao

Alona Gecko Inn places you in the heart of Panglao, within a 10-minute walk of Alona Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Danao Beach. Highlights at this guest house include 20 beach bars and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Panglao guest house include Virgin Island and White Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Alona Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Danao Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Virgin Island - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • White Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Dumaluan Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Panglao (TAG-Bohol Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halomango - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Glebe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toto & Peppino Pizza Restaurant Italiano - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alona Gecko Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Alona Beach
As a guest of Alona Gecko Inn, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 20 beach bars. The business-friendly Alona Gecko Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and a water dispenser. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Alona Gecko Inn was completed in June 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panglao guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 20 bars on the beach
  • Built in 2016
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Alona Gecko Inn offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. This Panglao guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Alona Gecko Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 650 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: PHP 1000.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 650 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: GCash and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash, mobile payments, GCash and PayPal. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Alona Gecko Inn Panglao
Alona Gecko Panglao
Alona Gecko
Alona Gecko Inn Panglao
Alona Gecko Inn Guesthouse
Alona Gecko Inn Guesthouse Panglao

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alona Gecko Inn?

Alona Gecko Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Alona Gecko Inn?

Yep, Alona Gecko Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Alona Gecko Inn?

Yep, Alona Gecko Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Alona Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alona Gecko Inn?

No, Alona Gecko Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alona Gecko Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Alona Gecko Inn?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Alona Gecko Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to beach, true to name lots of Geckos
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! Priced was perfect, staff was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate Inn. Good location to alot around Alona. The main fault i had with the place was the very hard bed and rock like pillows. I believe there are similar places, price wise, around that offer free breakfast and maybe even a pool, so i will dig a little deeper before booking next time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Daron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

A.J., Marikina, Philippines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all satisfing and good location. Very conveniant.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alona Gecko is very clean, simple accommodation in a fantastic location. Great restaurants nearby and a short walk to the beach. There are no fancy extras - just a good place to stay with friendly staff, and a nice clean bathroom to shower after a day at the beach. Well worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and very helpful staff. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and quiet given the central location. This is a well-managed property where everything (wifi, A/C, etc) works as advertised. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple property with no TV or pool but very clean and professional service. WiFi works great. Did have fridge in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

10 days, no complaints- a great find!
We've been to Alona 5+ times and our most recent stay was the first time we stayed at Alona Gecko but wish we'd discovered before! The location, size, amenities, and staff are a steal! Hot water shower, fridge, kettle, lanai, great staff, and great location. Especially for this very quickly changing part of the Philippines, Alona Gecko still provides great value and service among bigger, over-priced resorts which are taking over. No complaints, just hope it's still here on our next visit!!
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VALUE FOR MONEY.
VERY GOOD. EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY. The room had good A/C, a refrigerator, decent size bedroom and bathroom. Extremely helpful staff. Very near main road but very quiet.. Good situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

masao

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice! Not far to beach
There is a quiet aria. The room was very cleaned. A crab nocked my room’s door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
The accommodation is in the heart of the action yet in a quiet street. The room was very clean, and staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

yumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
良かった点...スタッフが親切、フロントが24時間対応、ホテルで売っているビールや水の価格が安い、ビーチから離れているため夜は静か。 悪かった点...シャワールームの排水、エアコンの音。 だが価格が安いので許容範囲です。
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taekyoung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

YOUNGDAE

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
温かいお湯は数秒しかでませんが、ぬるま湯で問題無ければ良い施設だと思います。
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

YONGJOON

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immer wieder gern :-)
Reisen in Südostasien hat oft Herausforderungen: Langsames WiFi, lahme Klima, laute Bässe oder Kakerlaken. Im Gecko Inn war all das nicht vorhanden. Alles war in super Zustand, ordentlich und funktionstüchtig. Kann das Hotel daher nur wärmstens empfehlen, wenn man am Alona Beach Urlaub machen möchte und nachts dann doch seine Ruhe von der lauten Musik oder der nahen Straße haben will. Holger war dazu auch total nett bei der Begrüßung und ich hatte den Eindruck, ihn mit jeder Frage belagern zu dürfen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene-Reiner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Location. Ruhig aber nah zum Strand. Sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Perfekt boende i alona beach, fina rum och riktigt fräscha. Bra service ifrån personalen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023