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Oasis Balili Heritage Lodge, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
7 Hotel Rooms The Balili Heritage House is a home in Tagbilaran City, Bohol that holds worth of history and has a grand interior and exterior that will surely satiate a couple’s love for the arts. The house was constructed sometime in 1920s when Don Eladio Balili was still a bachelor. The house served as the venue of grand social functions of Tagbilaran City which were attended by prominent political and social personalities from both local and national levels. One of those grand gatherings was the meeting of then President Roxas with Elpidio Quirino, a senator then, former governor Perfecto Balili, the brother of Eladio and some other important local political personalities. In March 1942, the war (WWII) reached Bohol. Tagbilaran was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army. Almost everyone evacuated the town. The fine Balili house was requisitioned for use by high ranking Japanese officers where social gatherings were still held. The house which still stands today, still carries the marks of its past grandeur that manifests how the Tagbilaranons lived their lives in the past.
This lovely heritage house is opened as a budget hostel with minimal intervention respecting the historical fabric of the edifice. The Balili Heritage House story started many years ago but because of its beauty, resiliency, and new found purpose, it gives couples new memories that add to its narrative. The house charm doesn’t just lie in its rich history, but also in the endless possibility it offers. Beauty, resiliency, and love are the very ingredients that keep the Filipino spirit alive.
PROPERTY DETAILS
• 7 bedrooms – composed of fan and aircon rooms
• Free coffee and water
• Breakfast available upon request
• Secure parking space
• Wi-Fi available
• the only ancestral house in Bohol with a Secret Tunnel
SPECIAL NOTES
• Karaoke open from afternoon up to 10:00 PM
• Extra bed is $8 per pax, maximum of 2 pax per room
• 18 minutes from Hinagdanan Cave
• a few kilometers away from Chocolate Hills and Tarsier Sunctuary
• 20-30 minutes away from the airport
Tagbilaran City, the vibrant capital of Bohol, is a dynamic blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. As the gateway to Bohol's stunning attractions, Tagbilaran offers historical landmarks like the Blood Compact Shrine and St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral, alongside modern amenities and a bustling urban center. Visitors can explore nearby natural wonders such as the Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and Panglao Island's pristine beaches. The city's lively food scene, marked by traditional Boholano cuisine, and its warm, festive community make Tagbilaran a must-visit destination. With its mix of urban convenience and scenic charm, Tagbilaran provides a perfect base for discovering the heart of Bohol.
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Don Eladio Balili was a history teacher of Bohol National High School and a businessman of dried fish, lumber, furniture, transport, and construction. When he was neither teaching nor making money, he retreated to this incredibly beautiful villa that he had built for himself sometime before 1934 as a bachelor. He later on married Ms. Pancrasia "Caring" Castro. The house is now managed by their youngest child, Architect Gloria Balili-Katz.
