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title: "Amarela Resort vs Bohol Shores: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amarela Resort or Bohol Shores in Bohol? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Amarela Resort vs Bohol Shores

Both are in Bohol, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Libaong
## [Amarela Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amarela-resort-bohol/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 5 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1118834/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Dao
## [Bohol Shores](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bohol-shores-bohol/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1218826/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Amarela Resort

It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Amarela Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (110 m / 1.5 km)
-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Choose Bohol Shores if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 104 / 30)

### Why is Amarela Resort better than Bohol Shores?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8) (+1.2)
2.  1.4 km closer to the beach (110 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.4 km)
3.  Has a private beach
4.  Includes free breakfast
5.  Has free parking
6.  5 more listed amenities (23 vs 18) (+5)
7.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (30 vs 104 rooms) (−74)

### Why is Bohol Shores better than Amarela Resort?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0) (+15)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (104 vs 30 rooms) (×3.5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Amarela Resort | Bohol Shores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.9  (+3.4) | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+2.5) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5  (+1.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+4.7) | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 1,210  (+360) | 850 |
| Rank in Bohol | top 10%  (+80%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9  (+3.4) | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 2.0 km  (−330 m) |
| To the beach | 110 m  (−1.4 km) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 4.7 km  (−1.2 km) | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 870 m  (−920 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 30 | 104 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+5) | 18 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Private beach | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Bohol Shores prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bohol-shores-bohol/prices/)

## Location

1.6 km apart

Amarela Resort: city centre: 2.4 km, Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 4.7 km, beach: 110 m.

Bohol Shores: city centre: 2.0 km, Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 5.9 km, beach: 1.5 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bohol

[Bohol weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/philippines/davao-region/new-bohol/weather)

## Amarela Resort or Bohol Shores: common questions

### Which is better, Amarela Resort or Bohol Shores?

Amarela Resort leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Amarela Resort or Bohol Shores?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Bohol Shores is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Amarela Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Amarela Resort is 110 m from the nearest beach; Bohol Shores is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Amarela Resort and Bohol Shores?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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