Tierra Azul

by webby on Oct.07, 2009, under Blog, Travel

Tierra Azul Beach Resort

We were tourists on a budget and so finding a decent place that is within our budget is our main concern. Tried to look online for resorts in Panglao Island and only Tierra Azul is the cheapest resort we saw. At first they offered us the standard room for 2 at 1,500php with breakfast, additional person is charged 300php. We planned to get 2 standard rooms for the 5 of us but then they gave it to a group who had deposited earlier and offered us the dormitory room for 8 at 2,000php per night with free breakfast.

Tierra Azul breakfast area

We arrived in Tierra Azul around 6pm or 7pm after our whole day tour in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Here’s a quick review on the good and bad points about Tierra Azul which we experienced during our stay.

Good points

- Friendly staff

- Free breakfast, food is good.

- Room, bed sheets, pillows are clean.

- Free use of towel, soap, and tissue.

- It is true that they are 20 steps away from the beach.

- Situated in part of Panglao Island where there is night life.

Outside Tierra Azul

Bad points

- Water interruption. We experienced this twice – (1) when we arrived, we had to take a shower but unfortunately no water would come out of it and so we had to ask for a bucket and dipper. (2) Morning on our last day, no single drop of water would come out of the faucet; we were not able to take a bath before heading to the airport.

- Problem with door lock, broken window, and no proper lights outside and within the vicinity.

- Narrow hallway on the 2^nd floor.

- Aircon not in good condition.

- Room locks and surroundings do not look that safe.

I would advise you to stay in Tierra Azul if you are on a budget trip and you just need a decent room for sleeping and a place to put your stuffs. But if you are on a serious vacation and you want a relaxing beach experience better find another resort that is a bit expensive and with better accommodation.

Tierra Azul beach front

TIERRA AZUL BEACH HOUSE
Alona, Danao, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
Tel # +63385029065
Telefax # +63385000694
Mobile # +639128952165 / 09085401784

14 Comments for this entry

borj
November 20th, 2009 on 5:20 pm
pwede po ko po b mlaman yung total n ngastos nio for ur trip in bohol..we’re plnning to there by jan for 4days..my tour package b kau kinuha..pshare nmn po ng mga contacts n pwede nio recomend smin coz we’re in a tight budget.tnx kindly email me, hope to hear from u soon..
webby
November 21st, 2009 on 10:14 am
hi, you may check out all our expenses in this entry – http://www.tripkolang.com/2009/09/bohol-tour-itinerary-30-aug-to-1-sept-2009/ thanks!
chuchi
July 19th, 2010 on 8:07 pm
may mga pix po kayo inside the rooms?
webby
July 19th, 2010 on 8:31 pm
hi, I didn’t upload it, magulo na kc yng room namin before maisipan mg picture… hehe… nwayz, the room was clean we had the room with 6 beds ata and 1 shower and 1 toilet room. simple bed with pillow, blanket and malinis naman yung room…it was okay.
jk
July 20th, 2010 on 6:15 pm
hi! thanks so much for your blog! we’re going to tierra azul.. fingers crossed

anyway, their contact number is 09228375184. I had a HARD time researching for that and it involved a lot of wrong calls. Hopefully this will be of help to others.
webby
July 20th, 2010 on 10:13 pm
you’re welcome! thanks for the update, guess they have changed numbers. enjoy panglao!
Mhen
September 9th, 2010 on 3:29 am
Indeed a very helpful blog…besides from the hotel you guys stayed at, what other hotels around alona would you recommend on a tight budget??Did you ever come by the Dumaluan Beach Resort or the Lost Horizon?
webby
September 9th, 2010 on 9:23 pm
Hi, Mhen

Thanks for your comment. Only Tierra Azul offers the cheapest rate along Alona beach… We didn’t see Dumaluan Resort, I think it was on the other side… not walking distance from Tierra Azul’s spot. Haven’t heard of Lost Horizon.. sorry…
Mhen
September 10th, 2010 on 10:22 am
Ok thank you anyways…Is alona beach the main beach where most of the tourists go? How’s the night life? What affordable restaurants would you recommend to me? price per meal?
webby
September 11th, 2010 on 10:01 pm
Yes this is the most popular beach. Hmmm… night life, few bars only not like Bora… as regards the food, usually they have the “paluto”, seafoods, meats, vegetables are displayed outside and you can just choose and have it cooked any way you want… this is a bit pricey, you just have to really look for the cheapest. But other meals cost 100php to 200php. You can check out my post http://www.tripkolang.com/2009/10/panglao-island/ Thanks!
Mamhen
September 12th, 2010 on 12:12 am
Nice..Like in Bora they have that place called “D’Talipapa” where you can buy seafood at a very affordable price..I gotta question for you about your tour at Balicasag island. Where you charged an entrance fee?..The P200 you guys paid for was for the use of the pool at the Balicasag resort right? and that was good for 5 persons? or was it P200/person?..
One more thing I found this website in which they showed pictures of the rooms and facilities of Tierra Azul http://tierraazulbeachhouse.blogspot.com/
Thanks..!!
webby
September 12th, 2010 on 9:32 am
Yes the 200php was for use of their pool. Hmmm… I can’t really remember but if ever there is, I think it was just a small fee of 20php or less and included already in the boat rent.

Saw the website, our room was the green room with many beds…
Carlo
November 22nd, 2010 on 6:03 pm
Hi Webby!

Kamusta po yung beach front sa Tierra Azul? how does it compare to, let’s say, sa Dumaluan Beach resort?

Thanks
webby
November 23rd, 2010 on 9:01 pm
hi, I haven’t been to Dumaluan, but I think their side is better than in Alona Beach… in terms of water and view. Thanks!