Must-see hotels in Palawan

  • Makulay Lodge & Villas

    El Nido

    On the headland between El Nido Beach and Caalan Beach, French–run Makulay offers convenience, privacy and wonderful views from the hilltop apartments…

  • Last Frontier

    El Nido

    On a particularly desirable slice of Corong Corong's beach, Last Frontier is flanked by casual beach bars and has outstanding views of Bacuit Bay. Rooms…

  • Sunz en Coron Resort

    Coron Town

    Coron has a dearth of quality at the midrange, but Sunz en Coron fills that void with its collection of compact but efficient rooms set around an elegant…

  • Villa Verde Safari & Pagi Dive Center

    El Nido

    Villa Verde Safari & Pagi Dive Center occupies lonely Dagmay Beach on El Nido's northern peninsula, about 2km north of Duli Beach the way the crow flies …

  • Pukka Beach Hotel

    El Nido

    Part of the growing Pukka Bar empire, this whitewashed, compact Miami Beach–style hotel on emerging Lugadia Beach is aimed at flashpacker couples. Rooms…

  • Bill Tourist Inn

    El Nido

    There's nothing fancy about the Bill (much like its name). It's just a clean, modern, business hotel that's quieter than most places in town – a classic …

  • Sophia's Garden Resort

    Coron Town

    Located 2km north of the centre, this is a quiet retreat with 22 rooms surrounding a lush pool and garden. The rooms are plenty modern but are done up in…

  • Frendz Hostel

    El Nido

    Frendz quickly became the hottest thing in El Nido town upon opening in 2019. Besides an eye-catching design, with rooms rising four storeys high around…

  • Matinloc Resort

    Bacuit Archipelago

    If you're looking for a private-island luxury resort that isn't quite as expensive as the competition, Matinloc Resort has you covered. It's in a…

  • Seahorse Guest House

    Coron Town

    This tidy, narrow high-rise houses six cool, crisp, four-bed mixed dorms and just two private rooms. The dorm beds, with personal plugs, lights and…

  • Caalan Beach Resort

    El Nido

    A nice mix of rooms and a knowledgeable and helpful owner make this a great all-around option towards the quiet far end of rocky Caalan Beach…

  • Princesa Garden Island Resort & Spa

    Puerto Princesa

    This huge holiday resort sprawls over 4 hectares on the eastern outskirts of Puerto. It lacks a beach, but six connecting pools (the back porches of some…

  • Spin Hostel

    El Nido

    The eye-popping design of this luxury hostel draws its inspiration from the nests of the local swiftlets. The prices are eye-popping as well, but you can…

  • Amakan Bed, Bunk & Breakfast

    El Nido

    Inviting stone paths show the way into this central hideaway a short walk from El Nido's beach. The common areas make the place. They consist of a lush…

  • Cafe Sabang

    Sabang

    Budget travellers finally have a go-to place to congregate in Sabang thanks to this warm and welcoming French–Filipino-run place a five-minute walk inland…

  • Corto del Mar Hotel

    Coron Town

    Tucked away at the end of a narrow road lined with sari-sari (neighbourhood) stores is this tasteful Spanish-style villa with a rambling pool in the…

  • Casa Linda Inn

    Puerto Princesa

    The meticulously maintained garden courtyard and pergola make centrally located Casa Linda feel like a country refuge. The surrounding wood-floored rooms…

  • Beach Shack

    El Nido

    Razed and rebuilt from scratch in 2017, the dozen cottages here, perched above the popular beach bar of the same name, have quickly become a prime place…

  • Pawikan Hostel

    El Nido

    A super-friendly, locally run hostel with a generous breakfast (for a hostel) in a three-storey high-rise a five-minute walk from Hama St. The private…

  • Acacia Tree Garden Hotel

    Puerto Princesa

    Puerto Princesa has a dearth of good midrange hotels, so this leafy compound is a breath of fresh air if you don't mind being a bit out of the centre. The…

  • Amphibi-Ko Resort

    Coron Town

    Most rooms here are set on a pier over the water, well-removed from Coron's notorious noise, making this the pick of the budget hotels. The bamboo-lined…

  • Happy Camper Hostel

    Coron Town

    This hidden place is like a wealthy uncle's living room converted into a spacious en-suite dorm room. Just seven single beds, each with its own nightstand…

  • Dayon Hostel

    Coron Town

    Set back from the main drag just east of the center, this hostel has an appealing contemporary feel born of brushed concrete, soaring bunk beds with…

  • Sheridan Beach Resort

    Sabang

    This contemporary, somewhat generic resort wouldn’t be out of place in Boracay. While it feels a tad orphaned here, we have to admit the 100m (or so) pool…

  • Hibiscus Garden Inn

    Puerto Princesa

    For those seeking a quiet sanctuary, well-managed Hibiscus will do the job. Large orange-toned rooms are in a low-slung building surrounding an attractive…

  • Lagen Island Resort

    Bacuit Archipelago

    Luxurious cottages, including over-water, forest and beachfront varieties, on an exclusive private island in Bacuit Bay. It offers good hiking in the…

  • Sunset Beach Resort

    Palawan

    A very simple and agreeable German–owned resort on a narrow beach near the airport, about 2km south of San Vicente proper. The six well-appointed rooms…

  • Fat Monkey Hostel

    Coron Town

    This simple, sociable hostel 2km north of town has some of the cheapest dorms on Busuanga, and guests are eligible to take the 'Fat Monkey Tour' of the…

  • Green Turtle

    Puerto Princesa

    Green Turtle's location near Puerto's hard-to-reach bus station is a huge plus if you have a morning departure the next day. It's a friendly hostel…

  • Las Cabanas Beach Resort

    El Nido

    A clutch of large cottages, spread out in a large, nicely landscaped garden, front the beach with great views of south Bacuit Bay. You'll need to walk…

  • Coron Backpacker Guesthouse

    Coron Town

    This place has nine basic rooms in a shack over the water near the centre of town. The shoes-off common area is pleasantly rustic, with a kitchen and lots…

  • Hammock Homestay

    El Nido

    A very chilled-out spot 300m off Nacpan Beach with a sociable vibe and a bit of reggae spirit. A diminutive place, it has a comfy common area and snug…

  • Pagdayon Traveler’s Inn

    Puerto Princesa

    Central but quiet, native-style Pagdayon has six well-kept rooms, each with individual verandahs, set around a thatched open-air common-dining area. It's…

  • Marley's Guesthouse

    Coron Town

    On the main road near the centre, Marley's is susceptible to street noise, but its arty kitchen and common areas are the best in town.

  • Crystal Paradise Resort Spa & Winery

    Palawan

    Rooms at this ambitious seafront resort range from motel-style rooms with so-called native art to villas with their own infinity plunge pools. It's not…

  • Hill Myna Beach Resort

    Sabang

    This place has a prime location in the middle of Sabang Beach and SUP, kayak and and mountain bike rental available. The cottages are on the tatty side,…

  • Entalula

    El Nido

    Family-run Entalula arguably has El Nido town proper's finest beachfront stand-alone cottages, with private porches, wood floors and nice bathrooms behind…

  • Lugadia Beach Cottages

    El Nido

    Old-school nipa huts hidden away down a hill on a razor-thin slice of Corong Corong's beach. The cottages cover little more than the basics – mattress,…

  • Chindonan Dive Resort

    Coron Town

    This Danish-owned place on Chindonan Island, halfway between Culion Town and Sangat Island, has spacious stucco rooms perched halfway up a hilltop. It's…

  • Balay Paragua

    El Nido

    A little refuge away from the chaos of Hama St, this seven-room two-storey inn has attractive wood and bamboo rooms. The 2nd-floor porch has a few small…

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