We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Palawan, Philippines. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among couples. Set amidst lush greenery, Cauayan Island Resort offers luxurious and peaceful accommodation in El Nido. The resort features an outdoor infinity pool, and a restaurant on site. Offering views of the beach and garden from the private balcony, villas are furnished with modern interiors, a clothes rack, a flat-screen TV and minibar. Some villas include a daybed to relax in after a busy day. Indoor and outdoor shower facilities are also available. Guests can enjoy island-hopping or kayaking around the islands of El Nido. Diving activities at 15 different dive sites can be arranged at the Cauayan Activities Center. Guests may also rejuvenate with a pampering massage or wellness treatment at Cauayan Spa. Local and international cuisines are served at Cauayan Restaurant. The Cauayan Infinity Pool Bar offers a fine selection of cocktails, healthy drinks, and bar snacks.Show full description
This luxury resort is set in a beautiful cove. The spa has excellent massages, and you can look through a glass window at fish and tiny reef sharks swimming below!
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Vellago Resort offers accommodation with 24-hour solar power in El Nido. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. All rooms have sea views and a seating area where you can relax. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as island-hopping tours, kayaking and snorkelling.Show full description
The most charming, relaxing and romantic luxury hotel in Palawan. It is very popular among couples travelling to Palawan.
Resort. Located in Coron, Club Paradise Palawan is a one-hour drive from Calauit Safari and located on azure waters and an expansive 700 meter pristine beach. This beachfront property offers a 24-hour outdoor pool, water sports, and free internet in public areas. Rooms at Club Paradise are modelled after traditional wooden huts. Each air-conditioned room is fitted with a fridge and electric kettle. Rooms also have a balcony and living area. The resort can arrange island tours and beach activities, while Dugong Dive Centre offers diving courses. Other facilities include a spa, karaoke room and souvenir shops. Buffet spreads at Firefish Restaurant include local and international favourites. Diners can watch cultural performances on selected days. Wine and cocktails can be enjoyed at Dugong Bar. Club Paradise Resort can be reached via a one-hour flight from Manila to Busuanga, followed by a 30-minute jeepney ride to the port and a 30-minute boat ride to the island. A complimentary round-trip airport transfer is available for all guests.Show full description
This small resort, with a limited number of ocean-facing cottages, has a gorgeous white sandy beach and scenic views of Busuanga Island. It also offers AMAZING water sports choices!
Resort.Elegant. Popular among women. The 5-star Two Seasons Island Resort is a beachfront property located on Coron Palawan. It boasts luxurious bungalows, a restaurant, and a variety of recreational facilities. A free roundtrip airport transfer is provided, along with complimentary rental for select non-motorised water sports equipment. The stylish air-conditioned bungalows come with elegant modern interiors and warm lighting. All units are equipped with a private balcony, sofa seating area and a flat-screen cable TV. A bathtub and shower facilities are in the en suite bathroom. Guests can relax on the private beach, windsurf, banana boat or go on a diving trip. Other recreational choices include playing a game of billiards or indulging in a massage at the spa. The restaurant serves a spread of local and international dishes. Refreshing beverages and light snacks are offered at the bar. Two Seasons Coron Island Resort is accessible from Busuanga Airport via a 30-minute drive followed by a 45-minute boat ride.Show full description
The bungalows at this charming resort have a modern design and are located in front of a beautiful, tranquil beach. There is also plenty to do, from snorkeling to stand-up paddleboarding.
Resort. • Set in a cove bordered by thick forests, Lagen Island Resort is located in beautiful El Nido, Palawan. An on-site marine sports centre offers activities like diving, kayaking. • Guests can enjoy observing wildlife on the property or swimming with tropical fishes. Resort activities include hiking, snorkelling and mangrove or cave tours. The resort also has an outdoor pool, a spa and a library. • Feature antique wood floors and reclaimed wood furnishings, rooms come with a CD player and minibar. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open up to a private balcony overlooking the cove, bay or cliffs. Each room has a private bathroom with shower facilities and bath amenities. • The island is a sanctuary to a variety of birds and mammals. Guests can go hiking through Lagen Island's forest trail, which leads to a view of one of the coves on the other side of the island. • Buffet and à la carte meals are served at the air-conditioned clubhouse, while refreshments are available at the poolside bar. Picnic lunches can also be arranged. • Lagen Island Resort can be reached via a 75-minute charter flight from Manila to El Nido (LIO) Airport. Free transfers are provided from El Nido Airport, which is a 50-minute boat ride to the resort.Show full description
Resort. Located in Bacuit Bay with a tropical forest as its backdrop, El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island faces a 750-metres white sand beach. Featuring an outdoor pool, spa and restaurant with outdoor seating, the resort offers luxurious and spacious villas with free WiFi. Guests can go on a private sunset cruise, enjoy a romantic dinner by the beach or relax with a luxurious spa treatment. Each villa features modern Filipino architecture and has its own private balcony or patio. Villa amenities include a satellite TV, mini-bar, and coffee and tea- making facilities. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bidet and shower, with bathrobes and slippers provided. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. The area is popular for snorkelling and diving. El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island can be accessed via a schedules, 55-minute domestic flight from Manila to Lio Airport in El Nido, Palawan followed by a 45-minute boat ride to Pangulasian Island.Show full description
Resort.Good breakfast. Popular among women. Astoria Palawan is a beautiful resort located in Puerto Princesa. It boasts a private beach area, a 35 metre infinity pool and a children’s playground. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. Featuring elegant décor, stylish rooms are equipped with a DVD player, a seating area and a dining area with a microwave. Bathrooms are private and include free toiletries and shower facilities. Offering panoramic views of the Sulu Sea, the restaurant features a live kitchen where guests can watch their meals being freshly prepared. Options to dine indoors and outdoors are possible as well. At Astoria Palawan, guests can utilize the meeting facilities and games room. An array of water-sport activities can be enjoyed on-site. The property offers free parking. Located just a few steps away from the shores of Honda Bay, the accommodation is 62 km away from Puerto Princesa International Airport.Show full description
Unique. Beautiful. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Buko Beach Resort is a beachfront accommodation set in Corong Corong, El Nido. Free WiFi is provided in all area. Featuring native designs, all air-conditioned rooms come with a terrace and an outdoor bathroom with hot shower facilities. Guests can enjoy food and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar. Alternatively, room service is available. Guests may also relax with the in-room massages offered by Buko Beach Resort. There is a Front Desk open 6am - 10pm, where staff can assist guests with luggage storage and tour arrangements, and 24 hour security. Airport shuttle can be arranged at a surcharge. Nacpan Beach is 45-minute drive away while El Nido ferry terminal is 12-minute drive from the resort. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 20-minute drive from Buko Beach Resort.Show full description
Hip. Highly elegant. Great location.Opened June 2022. Located in El Nido, a few steps from Nacpan Beach, Nacpan Beach Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 1.4 km of Calitang Beach. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 15 km from Nacpan Beach Resort.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest and most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Palawan. It also has a great location and great affordability.
Very stylish. Trendy. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Boasting of an outdoor swimming pool and bar, Frangipani El Nido is a 2-star resort in El Nido, 3 km from El Nido town. All rooms are equipped with a terrace that opens up to views of the sea. The units at the resort are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and refrigerator. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bidet. A continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of Filipino and international dishes and also offers dairy-free options. Nacpan Beach is 45-minute drive from the resort while Matinloc Shrine is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 20-minute drive from Frangipani El Nido.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most STYLISH luxury hotel in Palawan. It also has very cosy rooms!
Cool. Rooftop pool. Comfortable beds. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII is set in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan Region. Free private parking is available the the property and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Decorated with vibrant patterns, the chic rooms are air-conditioned and are appointed with a cable TV and a personal safe. A hairdryer and shower facility with free toiletries are provided in the en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy daily buffet breakfast. You can relax by the pool or exercise in the fitness centre. The friendly staff at the 24/7 reception can assist you with tours and airport shuttle services at an additional charge. Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park is 4 km from Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII, while Puerto Princesa Airport is 2.9 km away.Show full description
Resort. Featuring views of the West Philippine Sea and an outdoor pool, Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort is located on Sabang Beach on the island of Palawan. Free WiFi is available in public areas and private parking is available on site. Each room at this beachfront resort is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and electric kettle. Private bathroom comes with shower facilities, hairdryer and free toiletries. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 5.2 km away. Puerto Princesa Airport is 53 km away. Airport shuttle is available at a surcharge. The 24-hour front desk staff can assist guests with currency exchange, luggage storage and tour arrangements. There is a shared lounge/TV area, library and games room at the property. You can play billiards and darts at the resort. Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort houses Pawikan Restaurant, which serves Filipino and international cuisines. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the on-site bar. Alternatively, room service and special diet menus are available on request.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. Featuring a bar, AL FARO Cosmio Hotel Palawan offers accommodation in Busuanga, 42 km from Maquinit Hot Spring and 37 km from Mount Tapyas. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. The resort also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Coron Public Market is 38 km from the resort. The nearest airport is Busuanga Airport, 28 km from AL FARO Cosmio Hotel Palawan.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Palawan. It also has outstanding views.
Resort.Beautiful. Great location. Featuring free WiFi and a spa centre, Matinloc Resort offers accommodation in El Nido, 4.2 km from Big Lagoon El Nido. The resort has a private beach area and water sports facilities. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Certain units have views of the sea or garden. Rooms include a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Other facilities include an infinity pool and library. You can play table tennis at this resort, and enjoy complimentary snorkelling and kayaking. The resort also offers boat hire to explore nearby islands. Matinloc Shrine is 3.2 km from Matinloc Resort, while Small Lagoon El Nido is 3.8 km away. Guests can enjoy buffet and a la carte meals at the in house restaurant, while room service is also available. We would like to gently remind you that the resort does not serve nor sell alcoholic drinks, however, you may bring your own without any corkage. *Boat transfers are not available after 05:00 PM from El Nido Town to the property. Kindly contact the property for more details. *Terrace Suites are located in the mountain cliff with 99 steps from the ground. *Guests are not allowed to fly any drone within the property's vicinity for guests' security and privacy. *Confirmation for airport pick-up is needed. Please contact the property for more details. *Guests must provide a valid form of government regulated identification (eg. passport, ID card, driver’s license, etc.) upon check-in.Show full description
A beautiful, secluded resort full of stunning natural features, like the coral reef right off the beach. Note that this resort offers free snorkeling and kayaking, lagoon tours, and other excursions.
Resort.Cool. Nestled in the tranquil south-western part of the island, Busuanga Bay Lodge boasts an outdoor infinity pool, a private dive centre and in-house wine cellar. Offering views of the ocean, modern air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a wardrobe, in-room safe, minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and shower facility. Besides diving and fishing activities, Busuanga Bay Lodge also has a fitness centre and a spa where guests can enjoy a pampering massage. The front desk can assist with sightseeing and travel arrangements, while laundry and child care services are available. Non-motorized water sports facilities are also available at no charge. Guests can enjoy relaxing, sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and beach games. Clubhouse is the in-house restaurant. Guests can enjoy a continenetal breakfast at the property. A variety of drinks are available at the bar, while meals can also be served in the privacy of guests’ rooms. Busuanga Bay Lodge is just a 5-minute boat ride to the Japanese wreck diving sites. Busuanga Airport and Coron Town are accessible with a 60-minute drive.Show full description
Resort.Rooftop bar. Great value. Located in Barangay Tagburos, Puerto Princesa City, Panja Resort Palawan features a welcoming outdoor pool and sun terrace which overlooks lush greenery and the islands of Honda Bay. The resort houses a restaurant, where guests can satisfy their palates with local and international cuisines served. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and the spectacular views on the rooftop bar. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and restaurant. The nearest airport is Puerto Princesa Airport, 8.5 km from the property. Decorated in neutral and beige colours, each room is air-conditioned. They offer a flat-screen TV for entertainment, while a kettle is available for convenience. Some units feature a seating area. En suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, wash basin and toilet. Slippers and free toiletries are provided. The resort offers the convenience of free private parking and a free shuttle service. Guests who are looking to rent cars can also do so at the property.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Set in El Nido, a few steps from Corong Corong Beach, Mahogany Resort & Spa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Lapus Lapus Beach and 2.3 km from El Nido Beach, the property provides a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at the resort also have a sea view. At Mahogany Resort & Spa all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 6 km from Mahogany Resort & Spa.Show full description
This resort has a highly rated breakfast and super comfortable beds.
Newly opened, August 2023. Located in Puerto Princesa City, 6.1 km from Honda Bay, Sotogrande Hotel Palawan provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 9 km from City Coliseum, 11 km from Mendoza Park and 11 km from Palawan Museum. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms at Sotogrande Hotel Palawan include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Skylight Convention Center is 12 km from the accommodation, while Immaculate Conception Cathedral is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Puerto Princesa Airport, 10 km from Sotogrande Hotel Palawan.Show full description
Resort.Opened November 2021. LIHIM RESORTS has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in El Nido. This 5-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and a concierge service. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. LIHIM RESORTS provides some rooms with sea views, and each room is equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at LIHIM RESORTS can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. You can play tennis at the resort. Caalan Beach is a few steps from LIHIM RESORTS, while El Nido Beach is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Popular among women.Opened December 2022. Set in El Nido, 70 metres from El Nido Beach, H Hotel El Nido - Vegan Friendly Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Caalan Beach. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at H Hotel El Nido - Vegan Friendly Hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a sea view. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 7 km from H Hotel El Nido - Vegan Friendly Hotel.Show full description
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