Manalo Extension, Bgy. Milagrosa, Puerto Princesa, Philippines | 63 48 434 1273
A five-minute drive via a free shuttle to the airport
Charming rooms feature minibars, air-conditioning and safes
Upgraded rooms have gorgeous private gardens with hammocks
Restaurant with a wood-fire pizza oven and a bar
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Souvenirs and gifts for sale in the lobby
Laundry service and massages available
Front desk arranges Honda Bay and Underground River tours
Rooms have dim lighting and dated decor, including tube TVs
Wi-Fi is spotty
No beaches near the hotel
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.
Scene
Tropical value hotel with lovely gardens and a quiet atmosphere
The tropical gardens at the Hibiscus Garden Hotel make for a serene setting in the bustling city of Puerto Princesa. This small two-pearl hotel offers travelers on a budget inexpensive rooms, plus nicely landscaped grounds with ample carved wooden benches and wicker hammocks placed throughout. Inside the lobby are traditional, somewhat quirky decorations that include colorful paintings of a toucan and fishes, bright lanterns strung from a thatched ceiling, and an array of objects for sale. Overall, the hotel's peaceful “Secret Garden” vibe and well-reviewed on-site restaurant make it an excellent value.
Location
In the heart of Puerto Princesa, a quick drive to the airport
This hotel is located on a quiet street with a few passing tricycles, just south of the Puerto Princesa International Airport -- a three-minute ride via the hotel’s free shuttle. There aren’t any beaches nearby, but the front desk can arrange trips to Honda Bay and the Underground River. Ugong Rock, known for cave hiking, is a two-minute drive away. The city center, where there are tons of bars and restaurants, is a 10-minute car or tricycle ride away. Getting to the Palawan Special Battalion WWII Memorial Museum takes about the same amount of time. The restaurants and nightlife on the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park are a 15-minute drive away, while Kalayaan Beach takes 20 minutes.
Rooms
Comfy, island-style rooms with minibars, some with charming private gardens
The hotel's garden theme continues in the 14 comfortable rooms. They feature woven-mat ceiling designs, harsh yellow and orange walls, terra-cotta tile floors, and hammocks in public corridors. Some rooms have gorgeous private gardens with wicker hammocks, tables, and chairs. Rooms feature Filipino artisanal decor items, glass-topped bedside tables with colorful beads, wooden wardrobes, and tropical artwork. Hibiscus flowers are placed on folded bath towels as a welcoming touch. All rooms have air-conditioning units, minibars, and safes, plus 29-inch tube TVs that make them feel dated. King Rooms also offer modest sitting areas. Basic bathrooms are clean and have showers and packaged toiletries. All rooms are designed for two people, except for one Family King Room available for up to six people.
Features
Restaurant serving excellent pizza, a bar, free but spotty Wi-Fi, and airport transfers
The Hibiscus Garden Hotel’s restaurant is open for all three meals and offers traditional Filipino cuisine, plus well-reviewed wood-fire oven pizza. The space has casual rattan chairs and seashell curtains hanging from the windows, as well as a bar area. Hand-made souvenirs, jewelry, and other gifts are for sale in the lobby. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the airport and free Wi-Fi throughout, though it can be spotty. Massages and tour reservations to Honda Bay and the Underground River can be arranged through the front desk.