Sophia’s Garden is a small, charming boutique in a quiet area a five-minute tricycle ride from Coron town. Its eight rooms have simple but cute decor with lots of wood accents and traditional Spanish-inspired details. Flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, air-conditioning and free bottled water are nice amenities, but rooms lack mini-fridges, phones, and safes. Free Wi-Fi is available in common areas, but is spotty at best. The restaurant serves excellent Filipino cuisine in a beautiful manicured garden, and the pool is a lovely spot for a relaxing morning with a book, or a dip after a day out diving in the area’s famous shipwrecks. Travelers looking to stay in the city center may want to compare rates at Corto del Mar Hotel.
Sophia’s Garden is a small, charming boutique in a quiet area a five-minute tricycle ride from Coron town. Its eight rooms have simple but cute decor with lots of wood accents and traditional Spanish-inspired details. Flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, air-conditioning and free bottled water are nice amenities, but rooms lack mini-fridges, phones, and safes. Free Wi-Fi is available in common areas, but is spotty at best. The restaurant serves excellent Filipino cuisine in a beautiful manicured garden, and the pool is a lovely spot for a relaxing morning with a book, or a dip after a day out diving in the area’s famous shipwrecks. Travelers looking to stay in the city center may want to compare rates at Corto del Mar Hotel.
The mid-range Coron Westown Resort is a contemporary, albeit generic, property set a 12-minute drive from the town center. The 80 rooms are spacious and outfitted with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and kettles, but in-room Wi-Fi requires a fee and some wear is evident. On-site features include three lovely outdoor pools, a restaurant serving buffet breakfast and international fare for dinner, and a lively bar with karaoke and live music. A small gym and spa are also on-site, and Wi-Fi is free in common areas. Overall, there's not a ton that sticks out here, so it's worth comparing rates with the more charming Sophia's Garden Resort, which is a five-minute tricycle ride from town.
The mid-range Coron Westown Resort is a contemporary, albeit generic, property set a 12-minute drive from the town center. The 80 rooms are spacious and outfitted with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and kettles, but in-room Wi-Fi requires a fee and some wear is evident. On-site features include three lovely outdoor pools, a restaurant serving buffet breakfast and international fare for dinner, and a lively bar with karaoke and live music. A small gym and spa are also on-site, and Wi-Fi is free in common areas. Overall, there's not a ton that sticks out here, so it's worth comparing rates with the more charming Sophia's Garden Resort, which is a five-minute tricycle ride from town.
The upper-middle-range Corto del Mar Hotel is a 32-room boutique property located in Coron Town, near the sea but in an area with a lot of shanties that some guests might find less than ideal. The rooms and suites here are modern and well-kept, with lots of lovely eco-chic touches including furniture made from reclaimed lumber and driftwood. Amenities include a restaurant with kids' and vegetarian menu, a small gift shop, a shaded hot tub, and a dive center, though the real standout is the huge saltwater swimming pool that weaves through the hotel's central courtyard. Travelers who don't mind being a bit farther from town may want to compare rates at the smaller Sophia's Garden Resort, an eight-room property about 20 minutes from the city center.
The upper-middle-range Corto del Mar Hotel is a 32-room boutique property located in Coron Town, near the sea but in an area with a lot of shanties that some guests might find less than ideal. The rooms and suites here are modern and well-kept, with lots of lovely eco-chic touches including furniture made from reclaimed lumber and driftwood. Amenities include a restaurant with kids' and vegetarian menu, a small gift shop, a shaded hot tub, and a dive center, though the real standout is the huge saltwater swimming pool that weaves through the hotel's central courtyard. Travelers who don't mind being a bit farther from town may want to compare rates at the smaller Sophia's Garden Resort, an eight-room property about 20 minutes from the city center.
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.
The 14-room Hibiscus Garden Hotel is a budget hotel in the center of Puerto Princesa, featuring lush gardens with carved wooden furniture and artwork at every turn. Traditional Filipino designs -- woven mats on ceilings and colorful artwork -- give rooms a welcoming vibe, though the tube TVs and bright yellow walls make them feel dated. Some rooms also have charming private gardens with hammocks. The hotel is a five-minute drive to the airport via a free shuttle service and there's an on-site restaurant with a wood-fire pizza oven and a bar. Guests wanting to stay at a property near the airport and with a pool may want to consider the three-pearl Floral Villarosa Pool.
The 14-room Hibiscus Garden Hotel is a budget hotel in the center of Puerto Princesa, featuring lush gardens with carved wooden furniture and artwork at every turn. Traditional Filipino designs -- woven mats on ceilings and colorful artwork -- give rooms a welcoming vibe, though the tube TVs and bright yellow walls make them feel dated. Some rooms also have charming private gardens with hammocks. The hotel is a five-minute drive to the airport via a free shuttle service and there's an on-site restaurant with a wood-fire pizza oven and a bar. Guests wanting to stay at a property near the airport and with a pool may want to consider the three-pearl Floral Villarosa Pool.