The Qi is a small upper-middle-range resort located on a remote beach in northern mainland Palawan. Its seven rooms are housed in stand-alone cottages tucked away amid thick tropical forests and built around a charming pool with ocean views. Units are spacious and full of local charm, with bamboo walls, cogon roofs, rustic wooden furniture, and outdoor showers. Some may find the property a little too remote, but the free morning yoga classes, small spa, long sandy beach (beware of the sandflies, though), and free non-motorized water sports make it a great pick for travelers seeking peace and relaxation. The Qi is also one of the few wheelchair-friendly resorts in Palawan. El Rio y Mar Resort offers a similar experience at comparable rates.
The Qi is a small upper-middle-range resort located on a remote beach in northern mainland Palawan. Its seven rooms are housed in stand-alone cottages tucked away amid thick tropical forests and built around a charming pool with ocean views. Units are spacious and full of local charm, with bamboo walls, cogon roofs, rustic wooden furniture, and outdoor showers. Some may find the property a little too remote, but the free morning yoga classes, small spa, long sandy beach (beware of the sandflies, though), and free non-motorized water sports make it a great pick for travelers seeking peace and relaxation. The Qi is also one of the few wheelchair-friendly resorts in Palawan. El Rio y Mar Resort offers a similar experience at comparable rates.
Cadlao Resort is a quiet mid-range property located on a rocky beach a 10-minute walk from El Nido town. Its 25 rooms have cute traditional Filipino decor and terraces overlooking the lovely tropical grounds, but some may find the lack of TVs, minibars, and electric kettles a little underwhelming for the price. There are a small spa with outdoor cabanas, a solid restaurant, and two pools, but the property’s best selling point are the striking views of Cadlao and Helicopter Islands that can be had from a few rooms and most common spaces. El Nido Cove Resort offers a similar experience at lower rates, but its location a 20-minute drive from the El Nido town may not be as convenient to some.
Cadlao Resort is a quiet mid-range property located on a rocky beach a 10-minute walk from El Nido town. Its 25 rooms have cute traditional Filipino decor and terraces overlooking the lovely tropical grounds, but some may find the lack of TVs, minibars, and electric kettles a little underwhelming for the price. There are a small spa with outdoor cabanas, a solid restaurant, and two pools, but the property’s best selling point are the striking views of Cadlao and Helicopter Islands that can be had from a few rooms and most common spaces. El Nido Cove Resort offers a similar experience at lower rates, but its location a 20-minute drive from the El Nido town may not be as convenient to some.
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is an upscale property set amid lush tropical forests and stunning limestone cliffs on a remote island in northern Palawan. There are plenty of outdoor activities available here, including non-motorized water sports, hiking, and island-hopping tours, but the property also offers a quiet beach and a serene pool for those who just want to relax in the sun. Its 50 spacious and elegant rooms have plenty of local character and solid amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The spa, fitness center, and kids’ club allow for a relaxing vacation away from it all, but the restaurant, though serving a varied buffet for all three meals, gets mixed reviews. Sister property El Nido Resorts Apulit Island offers a similar experience at lower rates, but Lagen Island is more upscale.
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is an upscale property set amid lush tropical forests and stunning limestone cliffs on a remote island in northern Palawan. There are plenty of outdoor activities available here, including non-motorized water sports, hiking, and island-hopping tours, but the property also offers a quiet beach and a serene pool for those who just want to relax in the sun. Its 50 spacious and elegant rooms have plenty of local character and solid amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The spa, fitness center, and kids’ club allow for a relaxing vacation away from it all, but the restaurant, though serving a varied buffet for all three meals, gets mixed reviews. Sister property El Nido Resorts Apulit Island offers a similar experience at lower rates, but Lagen Island is more upscale.
Le Soleil de Boracay is a 70-room three-pearl hotel that sits directly on the beach in lively Station 2. There are all manner of bars, restaurants, and shopping nearby. The outdoor pool is the stand-out feature, housed in an attractive courtyard. There’s also a cute trattoria-style bar and a beach cafe serving free breakfast. This hotel has a wide spread of room styles, some of which are suitable for families, and all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. However, lower-end rooms are a little charmless, so it’s worth upgrading. Travelers looking for chicer rooms may want to check out the large Henann Regency Resort & Spa close by, though rates will likely be higher.
Le Soleil de Boracay is a 70-room three-pearl hotel that sits directly on the beach in lively Station 2. There are all manner of bars, restaurants, and shopping nearby. The outdoor pool is the stand-out feature, housed in an attractive courtyard. There’s also a cute trattoria-style bar and a beach cafe serving free breakfast. This hotel has a wide spread of room styles, some of which are suitable for families, and all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. However, lower-end rooms are a little charmless, so it’s worth upgrading. Travelers looking for chicer rooms may want to check out the large Henann Regency Resort & Spa close by, though rates will likely be higher.
The Surfside Boracay Resort & Spa is a small budget hotel right on the beach in relaxed Station 3, near dining and nightlife. It has a surprisingly good spa with a sauna and hot tub, along with an alfresco beachfront cafe and bar. However, the 16 simple rooms are old and dated. Even so, the rates are low for the area, and the reliable air-conditioning and furnished patios (some facing the ocean) make them highly competitive. Free breakfasts are included in the rates as well. If it's booked up, check the rates at the nearby 357 Boracay, which is also on the beach and has rooms with just a bit more island character.
The Surfside Boracay Resort & Spa is a small budget hotel right on the beach in relaxed Station 3, near dining and nightlife. It has a surprisingly good spa with a sauna and hot tub, along with an alfresco beachfront cafe and bar. However, the 16 simple rooms are old and dated. Even so, the rates are low for the area, and the reliable air-conditioning and furnished patios (some facing the ocean) make them highly competitive. Free breakfasts are included in the rates as well. If it's booked up, check the rates at the nearby 357 Boracay, which is also on the beach and has rooms with just a bit more island character.
The four-pearl Fairways & Bluewaters is a 500-room resort with a private beach, four pools, and an 18-hole golf course on Boracay's northeastern end. It's the island's largest hotel, with plenty of acreage for family-friendly activities including a cable car, zipline, horseback riding, and Segway tours. But the resort's sprawl also means that some rooms scattered around the property aren't within walking distance of key facilities. Rooms and apartment-style suites are large, clean and contemporary, with terraces overlooking the golf course and grounds. Inviting pool complexes, two overlooking the ocean, feature hot tubs, shaded swim-up bars, and shallow children's areas. Because the resort is expanding, there are complaints about construction noise and waits for the free breakfast buffet. Travelers seeking a more intimate property with ocean views may want to check out The District Boracay.
The four-pearl Fairways & Bluewaters is a 500-room resort with a private beach, four pools, and an 18-hole golf course on Boracay's northeastern end. It's the island's largest hotel, with plenty of acreage for family-friendly activities including a cable car, zipline, horseback riding, and Segway tours. But the resort's sprawl also means that some rooms scattered around the property aren't within walking distance of key facilities. Rooms and apartment-style suites are large, clean and contemporary, with terraces overlooking the golf course and grounds. Inviting pool complexes, two overlooking the ocean, feature hot tubs, shaded swim-up bars, and shallow children's areas. Because the resort is expanding, there are complaints about construction noise and waits for the free breakfast buffet. Travelers seeking a more intimate property with ocean views may want to check out The District Boracay.
The three-pearl Red Coconut Beach Hotel has a prime location on White Beach, a short walk from popular dining and nightlife stops in Station 2. Its 50 retro, island-themed rooms have solid amenities consisting of flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, plus most have furnished balconies facing the sea. A popular open-air cocktail bar adjoins a beachfront restaurant with outdoor terrace seating that stretches right onto the sand. Music from the bar can be an issue at night for some, as can the hotel's lack of an elevator. Guests willing to pay a little more should check out the Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, which has more modern rooms and a spa.
The three-pearl Red Coconut Beach Hotel has a prime location on White Beach, a short walk from popular dining and nightlife stops in Station 2. Its 50 retro, island-themed rooms have solid amenities consisting of flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, plus most have furnished balconies facing the sea. A popular open-air cocktail bar adjoins a beachfront restaurant with outdoor terrace seating that stretches right onto the sand. Music from the bar can be an issue at night for some, as can the hotel's lack of an elevator. Guests willing to pay a little more should check out the Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, which has more modern rooms and a spa.
The 36-room Boracay Beach Club is a mid-range, friendly, family-owned hotel right across the street from Boracay’s most stunning white-sand beach. Rooms are basic but clean, and feature good amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. The hotel has an airy restaurant, a rooftop deck with views, and a small but pleasant freeform pool, but the highlight here is the beachfront bar, which has a drinks and food menu and unobstructed sunset views. Affordable rates and location within walking distance of famous bars and restaurants make it a great pick for value-minded travelers. Those who want to be right in the heart of busy Station 2 might prefer the much larger and only slightly pricier Boracay Regency.
The 36-room Boracay Beach Club is a mid-range, friendly, family-owned hotel right across the street from Boracay’s most stunning white-sand beach. Rooms are basic but clean, and feature good amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. The hotel has an airy restaurant, a rooftop deck with views, and a small but pleasant freeform pool, but the highlight here is the beachfront bar, which has a drinks and food menu and unobstructed sunset views. Affordable rates and location within walking distance of famous bars and restaurants make it a great pick for value-minded travelers. Those who want to be right in the heart of busy Station 2 might prefer the much larger and only slightly pricier Boracay Regency.
The 273-room Henann Garden Resort is an upscale property with a central location in Station 2. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, with a subdued color palette and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and free bottled water; some rooms have direct pool access. However, there is a fee for in-room Wi-Fi and only one device can be connected at any given time. The restaurant serves a varied international buffet with Filipino specialties and the spa offers a wide array of treatments and salon services. With four large pools and access to the beach, the hotel draws mostly families and groups of friends looking to relax, but meeting space and business services are also available for those traveling for work. Those travelers looking for a beachfront location may want to check out the Boracay Regency.
The 273-room Henann Garden Resort is an upscale property with a central location in Station 2. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, with a subdued color palette and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and free bottled water; some rooms have direct pool access. However, there is a fee for in-room Wi-Fi and only one device can be connected at any given time. The restaurant serves a varied international buffet with Filipino specialties and the spa offers a wide array of treatments and salon services. With four large pools and access to the beach, the hotel draws mostly families and groups of friends looking to relax, but meeting space and business services are also available for those traveling for work. Those travelers looking for a beachfront location may want to check out the Boracay Regency.