So, since hubby is not so thrilled with boat rides, we chose Bohol for our honeymoon. We got a very nice place to stay and enjoy the September sun.
We had a great time in Bohol during out short period of staying there. As short as it seemed, I cannot cram the whole experience in just one article so I will be posting it in two to three installments.
To start off, let me show you our hotel.
The Hotel
We loved Amorita Hotel! It is a hotel at the Panglao Island that exudes cozy and relaxing ambiance. The staff is great! Polite and always available to cater to your needs. We loved the warmth that they showed us. It is amazing how it sort of rubs off with everyone - tourists and locals. All the people around seemed to be happy and kind in Bohol.
The Food
It was lunch time when we arrived so the first thing we did was eat. Their food at the hotel is simply delicious. The food is reasonably priced and when they brought it to our table, it was a pleasant surprise!
The crab cake is glorious! The patty is full of crab meat and the combination of greens, ripe mango, and what seemed like hollandaise sauce was marvelous. The candied walnuts and goat cheese added dimension to the dish.
We had smoked tomato soup served with mozzarella toasts. The classic pairing of tomato and cheese is very good and appeals to me very positively.
Hubby loved their Beef Salpicao - perfect partner for beer. :) Its delicious tender beef and juicy mushrooms topped with generous amount of toasted garlic is great.
The classic fish and chips is kept simple and true to its nature. I like how hot and crispy it was when served.
For dessert, we decided to go with their local turon, though, it is very similar to our Manila version.
Our breakfast on the following day was a feast! We got too excited to eat we forgot to take photos of everything. It's a buffet and the selection is great. They have quite a spread from cereals to bread and patries accompanied with a selection of cheeses, jams, and butter, to rice, bacon, and danggit to arroz caldo. They also have a waffle and omelette station. Free flowing coffee and fruit juices are also served. One of the waiters came over to offer me their native chocolate drink. It was good - thick and authentically Pinoy! Just like how my grandma used to make at home.
The Room
After lunch, we went ot our room, it was quite far from the lobby and the Saffron restaurant but considering the size of the property, it is quire reasonable. Though, they apologized to us that their golf carts are not available at the moment. I believe they are in the midst of expansion because there's a secluded area with ongoing construction. The area, where our room is, is fairly new as per management.
I love the interior of our room! It is spacious and cozy. I wouldn't mind having a home patterned to this. :)
The dining and kitchen area is what we've stepped into. It is small and minimalist which is good because we don't normally need a lot of kitchen room when in a vacation.
Here's the view from the inside.
The living area is spacious for just the two of us! We lie and relax comfortably on the big L-shaped sofa mainly to watch TV.
When we got in, the bedroom was set up especially for us. Petals of yellow and red flowers greeted us bidding to enjoy our honeymoon. The bed was huge even for us two! I can freely roll over on my side of the bed and still have a few inches from the edge. Two thumbs up for that!
I love that the shower and toilet has their own separate spaces each with separate door too. Then a bath tub is here at the corner invitingly so we were tempted to have a nice warm soak. :)
Hubby and I really loved the Amorita hotel. But I believe what made our experience a great one is the people. Every staff is so kind and attentive it makes you feel special. From the receptionist to gardeners to electricians, everyone that we bump into will greet us warmly with smiles that truly reaches their eyes.
We would love to be back to enjoy not only the beautiful place but also to see these beautiful people again.
Bonus: I saw this just as we are leaving. They do have free yoga class every Saturday. So if you are a yogi, or want to try yoga and you happen to be in Amorita, just go ahead and sign up.
