If you are staying in a private villa in Panglao, grocery shopping matters much more than it does in a hotel. You may want bottled water, breakfast supplies, fruit, seafood for grilling, snacks for children, wine, imported pantry basics or just an easy store to visit soon after landing. The good news is that there is no need to rely on guesswork or simply ask for the nearest convenience store.
The better approach is to match the shop to the need. Some places are best for a full supermarket run, some are better for fish, vegetables and tropical fruit, and a few are particularly useful for imported food or late-night top-ups. The guide below focuses on the practical shopping options around Panglao and Tagbilaran that villa guests are most likely to use.
Quick grocery answers
• Best all-round supermarket on Panglao: Alturas Panglao supermarket.
• Best fresh local market on Panglao: Panglao Public Market.
• Best one-trip stock-up strategy: Tagbilaran City Central Public Market + Island City Mall in Dao.
• Best for imported food, cheese, wine and deli items: TipTop Hotel, Resto and Delishop.
• Best specialty stop for Korean groceries and snacks: Choi + Mart.
• Best late-night arrival option: A&V Convenience Store in Tawala.
Where to shop at a glance
• Stay on Panglao for speed: Alturas Panglao for the main basket, then Panglao Public Market for fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables.
• Do one bigger mainland stock-up: combine Tagbilaran City Central Public Market with Island City Mall in Dao.
• For imported food and deli items: stop at TipTop near Alona.
• For Korean pantry items and snacks: search for Choi + Mart Panglao.
• For late-night basics: search for A&V Convenience Store Panglao.
1. Alturas Panglao — the easiest full grocery run without leaving Panglao
A proper supermarket in Bolod near the airport
Google Map: OpenAlturas Panglao is the most practical first-stop supermarket for many villa guests because it sits on Panglao itself, in Bolod near the airport and the Fixrite complex. At the time of research, current published hours were 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
This is where to do the main supermarket run for bottled water, soft drinks, breakfast items, dairy, meat, rice, pasta, snacks, toiletries and household supplies. For many guests, it is the easiest answer after arriving in Panglao because it avoids a longer drive into Tagbilaran.
If you only want one straightforward supermarket stop on the island, this is usually the best choice. It pairs especially well with a second, smaller fresh-market visit to Panglao Public Market if you want seafood, fruit and vegetables as well.
2. Panglao Public Market — best for fresh fish, seafood, vegetables and tropical fruit
Fresh-market shopping in Panglao Town
Google Maps: search for “Panglao Public Market”.
Panglao Public Market is the most useful local fresh-market stop on the island. Current local listings place it along Dauis–Panglao Road in Panglao Town, with typical market-style hours around 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Come here for fresh fish and seafood, fruit, vegetables, eggs and local cooking ingredients. It is particularly useful for villa guests planning a grilled seafood lunch, a simple Filipino dinner or a fruit-and-breakfast restock without doing a full mall trip.
The market is more about freshness and local character than imported choice. For that reason, many guests use Panglao Public Market together with Alturas Panglao: one stop for fresh ingredients, the other for packaged groceries and household basics.
3. Tagbilaran City Central Public Market + Island City Mall — the smartest combined shopping trip
Do your wet-market and supermarket shopping in one area
Google Maps: search for “Tagbilaran City Central Public Market / Island City Mall”.
If your group is staying several days, cooking multiple meals, or traveling with family, the smartest shopping strategy is often one mainland trip to Dao in Tagbilaran. Start at Tagbilaran City Central Public Market for wet-market shopping, then continue to Island City Mall for packaged groceries, meat, dairy, imported items and household needs.
Current local listings show the Dao public market operating roughly from early morning to early evening, while Island City Mall supermarket generally keeps longer mall-style hours into the evening. Together, they give you a much wider choice than a single small stop on Panglao.
This is the best option for a serious villa stock-up: fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables from the market, then pantry items, kids' snacks, cleaning supplies and all the extras from ICM. If you only want to make one bigger grocery expedition during your stay, make it this one.
4. TipTop Hotel, Resto and Delishop — useful for imported food, wine and deli items
A convenient deli stop near Alona
Google Map: OpenTipTop is well known in Panglao as more than just a hotel and restaurant. It is also a convenient stop when you want imported pantry items, wine, deli-style extras and an alternative to a standard supermarket basket.
This is useful when your group wants something a little different for a villa lunch, aperitif or easy evening spread: cheeses, cold cuts, sauces, imported snacks, bread or drinks. It is not the place for the biggest bulk grocery run, but it is an excellent complement to one.
A practical approach is to do your main essentials shopping at Alturas or ICM, then use TipTop for the nicer finishing touches. For guests who enjoy cooking or grazing at the villa, that combination works especially well.
5. Choi + Mart — a good specialty stop for Korean groceries, snacks and pantry staples
Specialty grocery shopping on Panglao
Google Maps: search for “Choi + Mart Panglao”.
Choi + Mart is a useful Panglao stop if your group wants Korean noodles, sauces, snacks, drinks and familiar pantry staples that may not be the focus of a public market visit.
It is especially helpful for guests who like easy comfort meals in the villa, or who want a few specific Asian grocery items without driving into Tagbilaran. Current local listings show long evening hours, which adds convenience.
Think of Choi + Mart as a specialty add-on rather than a replacement for a full supermarket. It works best together with Alturas, Panglao Public Market or a Dao stock-up trip.
6. A&V Convenience Store — the useful answer for late arrivals and emergency top-ups
24-hour convenience shopping in Tawala
Google Maps: search for “A&V Convenience Store Panglao”.
A&V Convenience Store is one of the most practical answers for guests arriving late in Panglao. Current business listings show it as a 24-hour grocery and convenience stop in Tawala.
This is where to go for water, drinks, chips, basic breakfast items, toiletries, baby essentials or any quick top-up you need after a transfer or evening arrival. It is about convenience rather than full-range grocery shopping.
The best way to use it is simple: handle the immediate basics here, settle into the villa, then do the proper grocery or market run the next morning when you have more time.
Other useful supermarkets in Tagbilaran
• BQ Supermarket — a convenient downtown Tagbilaran option if you are already in the city center.
• Alturas Supermarket in Tagbilaran — another reliable full supermarket option on the mainland.
• Plaza Marcela — useful for shoppers who prefer another established grocery stop in Tagbilaran.
What to buy where
• Fresh seafood and fish: Panglao Public Market first, or Dao Public Market if you are doing a mainland trip.
• Fruit and vegetables: Panglao Public Market for convenience, Dao for a bigger combined stock-up.
• Main grocery basket and household supplies: Alturas Panglao or Island City Mall.
• Imported wine, deli foods and nicer extras: TipTop Delishop.
• Korean noodles, sauces, snacks and pantry items: Choi + Mart.
• Late-night water, snacks or emergency basics: A&V Convenience Store.
A practical grocery plan for villa guests
• Arrival day: buy only the immediate basics if you land late — water, snacks, breakfast supplies and toiletries.
• First full shopping run: choose Alturas Panglao if you want speed and convenience, or do Dao Market + ICM if you want the most complete selection.
• Mid-stay refresh: use Panglao Public Market for fish, fruit, vegetables and local ingredients.
• Special meal or aperitif: add TipTop for wine, bread, deli items and imported finishing touches.
• Comfort-food extras: stop at Choi + Mart when your group wants easy Asian pantry items or snacks.
Why this matters more in a private villa
In a private villa, your schedule is more flexible than it would be in a hotel. That freedom is exactly why grocery shopping becomes part of the experience. You can wake up slowly, prepare breakfast for the group, grill seafood by the pool, keep children’s snacks on hand, or enjoy a relaxed evening drink without leaving the property again.
For guests staying at Villa Sima or Villa Tawala, the best strategy is usually simple: do one smart stock-up, then top up fresh items as needed. With the right mix of supermarkets, markets and specialty stops, Panglao and nearby Tagbilaran give you everything you need for an easy and enjoyable self-catered stay in Bohol.