The nine-room Tapik Beach Park Guest House is light on conventional amenities -- including hot water and 24-hour electricity -- but it's a charming and secluded property with budget rates. Located along a sandy beach far from the tourist traps of El Nido, this two-pearl hotel is way off the beaten track. Guests can stay in spartan, but romantic, huts and cottages. All rooms face the sea, but not all have private bathrooms. A bar and restaurant serve Filipino fare, and water sports are available for rent. The staff can arrange excursions around the archipelago, as well as massage treatments. Guests looking for a quiet but more traditional hotel may want to check out the El Nido Cove Resort, set on the other side of the island.
The nine-room Tapik Beach Park Guest House is light on conventional amenities -- including hot water and 24-hour electricity -- but it's a charming and secluded property with budget rates. Located along a sandy beach far from the tourist traps of El Nido, this two-pearl hotel is way off the beaten track. Guests can stay in spartan, but romantic, huts and cottages. All rooms face the sea, but not all have private bathrooms. A bar and restaurant serve Filipino fare, and water sports are available for rent. The staff can arrange excursions around the archipelago, as well as massage treatments. Guests looking for a quiet but more traditional hotel may want to check out the El Nido Cove Resort, set on the other side of the island.
The eco-friendly Secret Paradise Resort & Turtle Sanctuary has 11 rooms in a remote location on Turtle Bay. It takes an hour by boat to get here from the mainland, so once you are here, you're here, making it less than ideal for those in search of action. It's a romantic choice for couples, thanks to four private beaches and the fact that most rooms are beachfront cabins with lots of dark-wood interior features. On-site amenities include a free breakfast at the restaurant, billiards, and volleyball, and the resort has kayaks and snorkeling gear that guests can borrow free of charge. There's no real alternative in the area and travelers looking for something livelier are better off staying somewhere more urban, such as at the mid-range Corto del Mar Hotel, a short walk from Coron Town.
The eco-friendly Secret Paradise Resort & Turtle Sanctuary has 11 rooms in a remote location on Turtle Bay. It takes an hour by boat to get here from the mainland, so once you are here, you're here, making it less than ideal for those in search of action. It's a romantic choice for couples, thanks to four private beaches and the fact that most rooms are beachfront cabins with lots of dark-wood interior features. On-site amenities include a free breakfast at the restaurant, billiards, and volleyball, and the resort has kayaks and snorkeling gear that guests can borrow free of charge. There's no real alternative in the area and travelers looking for something livelier are better off staying somewhere more urban, such as at the mid-range Corto del Mar Hotel, a short walk from Coron Town.
The luxury Princesa Garden Resort and Spa is located along the coast on the island of Palawan, a seven-minute drive from the airport. The 78 guest rooms are sleek and handsome, all with balconies and many with perks such as whirlpool tubs or direct access to the enormous lagoon pool. Other attractive features include a lovely spa with massage treatments available, free use of bikes and non-motorized water sports, and five bars and restaurants with international and local cuisine (plus room service). However, while the resort generally gets good feedback, there have been complaints of poor Wi-Fi and no hot water due to the reliance on solar heating. While its arguably the snazziest resort in the area, the Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa is another good option offering lots to do on-site.
The luxury Princesa Garden Resort and Spa is located along the coast on the island of Palawan, a seven-minute drive from the airport. The 78 guest rooms are sleek and handsome, all with balconies and many with perks such as whirlpool tubs or direct access to the enormous lagoon pool. Other attractive features include a lovely spa with massage treatments available, free use of bikes and non-motorized water sports, and five bars and restaurants with international and local cuisine (plus room service). However, while the resort generally gets good feedback, there have been complaints of poor Wi-Fi and no hot water due to the reliance on solar heating. While its arguably the snazziest resort in the area, the Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa is another good option offering lots to do on-site.
Bright, modern, and decorated with a quirky, hip flair, the three-pearl One Manolo Place Hotel is located a block away from the Puerto Princesa International Airport. The hotel’s courtyard houses a sleek swimming pool, which is overlooked by a well-equipped gym in a dramatically cantilevered room. All rates include a buffet breakfast, and dinner is also available. Rooms are presented impeccably, albeit a bit generically in the lower-category spaces, which are also a bit small. All come with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and kettle, but only suites come with a mini-fridge. Travelers looking to be away from the airport in a more rural, beachside spot should check out the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Puerto Princesa.
Bright, modern, and decorated with a quirky, hip flair, the three-pearl One Manolo Place Hotel is located a block away from the Puerto Princesa International Airport. The hotel’s courtyard houses a sleek swimming pool, which is overlooked by a well-equipped gym in a dramatically cantilevered room. All rates include a buffet breakfast, and dinner is also available. Rooms are presented impeccably, albeit a bit generically in the lower-category spaces, which are also a bit small. All come with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and kettle, but only suites come with a mini-fridge. Travelers looking to be away from the airport in a more rural, beachside spot should check out the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Puerto Princesa.