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South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection
by White Jacket

South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao - MGallery Collection

by White Jacket

Shortlisted: Hotel Design - Asia Pacific Award

The International Hotel & Property Awards 2026

White Jacket approached South Palm Resort and Spa Panglao in Bohol with a vision to create an immersive hospitality experience that celebrates the island’s culture, landscape, and community. The design treats the resort not as a collection of separate spaces but as a carefully considered journey, reflecting the perspective of a curious traveller connecting with both the destination and everyday local life.

From the outset, the owners’ respect for Bohol’s natural environment and community informed the project’s guiding principles. Cultural narratives were interpreted through spatial experiences rather than applied as decorative motifs. Local craftsmanship, materials, and traditions were integrated throughout the resort to highlight the island’s identity while supporting sustainable design practices.

The arrival lobby functions as a welcoming living space rather than a conventional reception. Positioned at the site’s highest point, it opens onto sweeping ocean views and acts as a hub for guest services, social interaction, and sustainability initiatives.

Throughout the resort, design elements such as indigenous tattoo-inspired murals, reclaimed timber, and village-style bungalow layouts express the spirit of Bohol while guiding guests intuitively through the property. Event venues and guestrooms are designed to allow flexibility, openness, and natural flow, promoting seamless connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The project offers a contemporary interpretation of Bohol’s island character, balancing authenticity, sustainability, and considered design. White Jacket’s approach ensures that each guest experiences a resort deeply connected to its location, culture, and community, creating a meaningful and memorable stay on the island.

Location: Philippines

Architect: SCSY Studio

Interior Designer: White Jacket
Team: Patricia Ho Douven, Hazel Wu, Yvonne How, Noppasin Buanart, Teerasak Bangkahment, Hoe Shu Shen, Nattanun Soeiyongka, David Watchorn
Area: Lobby, MICE, SPA, Swimming Pool, Guestroom

Hotel Group/ Developer: Panglao Shores, Alturas Group Of Companies

White Jacket has been shortlisted for Hotel Design – Asia Pacific Award in The International Hotel & Property Awards 2026.

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