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Soon-to-open South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection to showcase local culture & nature in enchanting Bohol
Inspired by Sirenna, the “spirit of the sea”, this new beachfront resort immerses travellers in a world of sustainable luxury and organic experiences.
South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection is set to open on August 8, 2025, marking a new chapter of luxury hospitality and regional storytelling in Bohol, a biologically diverse and heritage-rich island province in the Philippines.
Bohol, with its tropical scenery, cultural charm, and natural beauty, boasts vibrant coral reefs, the mysterious UNESCO-listed Chocolate Hills, and a tarsier conservation sanctuary. This makes it a prime candidate to become Southeast Asia’s next dream destination. South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection, situated on Bohol’s most beautiful beach and less than 5km from Bohol-Panglao International Airport, offers guests the chance to explore the island’s exotic wonders both above and beneath the waves.
Sustainable Luxury, Inspired by the Spirit of Nature
Inspired by the legend of Sirenna, the “spirit of the sea” and guardian of Bohol, South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection captures the cultural essence of this aquatic wonderland. The waters beyond the beach are crystal-clear, and guests can swim out among tropical fish and colourful corals that shimmer in the sunlight. Then, a mysterious sunken plane rests peacefully on the seabed – guarded, according to Boholano folklore, by local spirits.
Guided by these myths and legends, industry-leading architects and interior artists, including Patricia Ho of White Jacket, Philip Pond of Atelier Pond, and Patrick Keane of Enter Projects Asia, came together to craft a captivating design concept that tells the story of Bohol’s time-honoured traditions, folk tales, tribal roots, and agricultural heritage.
Having entered through a dramatic archway of entwined vines and branches, visitors are greeted in a light-filled lobby in the shade of a majestic banyan tree. Every low-rise building is crafted to respect…
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