We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Palawan, Philippines. We have also included hotels in resorts and historic villas. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. Atremaru Jungle Retreat features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Puerto Princesa City. The property has a bar, as well as a private beach area. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Atremaru Jungle Retreat also provide guests with a sea view. All units include a safety deposit box. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. You can play billiards and darts at Atremaru Jungle Retreat. The nearest airport is Puerto Princesa Airport, 55 km from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC small hotels in Palawan. It also has amazing staff and outstanding views!
Beach front location. Delightful property. Superb interior design. Located in Busuanga in the Palawan Region, 70 km from Coron, La Estancia Busuanga boasts an outdoor pool and views of the sea. The resort has a barbecue and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. Some rooms include views of the mountain or pool. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at this resort, and bike hire is available. Busuanga Airport is 53 km away. Shuttle service is available at a surcharge.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND WELL DESIGNED resorts in Palawan.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Comfortable beds. Situated in El Nido, a few steps from Nacpan Beach, Nacpan Beach Glamping features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 3-star resort offers room service and a tour desk. Guests can enjoy American and local dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Calitang Beach is 800 metres from the resort. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 15 km from Nacpan Beach Glamping.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most LUXURIOUS AND STYLISH resort in Palawan.
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Coron, 300 metres from Dicanituan Beach, Asia Grand View Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 6 km from Maquinit Hot Spring and 1.3 km from Mount Tapyas, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a garden view. All rooms have a safety deposit box and some rooms will provide you with pool views. At Asia Grand View Hotel the rooms are equipped with a seating area. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and bike hire is available. Coron Public Market is 1.4 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Busuanga Airport, 21 km from Asia Grand View Hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and great affordability! It is very popular among couples travelling to Palawan.
Beach front location. Charming. Superb breakfast. Located in Busuanga, 47 km from Mount Tapyas, Cocovana Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Every room comes with air conditioning, and certain units at the resort have a balcony. Cocovana Beach Resort offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. You can play billiards and darts at this 3-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Coron Public Market is 48 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Busuanga Airport, 25 km from Cocovana Beach Resort.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most COSY resort in Palawan. It also has a highly rated breakfast!
Luxurious. Cosy rooms. 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
Opened July 2023. Bebeladan Beach Resort, In The Last Indigenous Corner features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in El Nido. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is a restaurant serving Spanish cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the resort every room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a sea view. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Bebeladan Beach Resort, In The Last Indigenous Corner can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and canoeing. The nearest airport is El Nido, 38 km from Bebeladan Beach Resort, In The Last Indigenous Corner, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Situated in Puerto Princesa City, 22 km from Honda Bay, Banlaw Garden Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Guests can enjoy local and Asian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Selected rooms also boast a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at the resort. You can play table tennis and darts at Banlaw Garden Resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Speaking English, Spanish and Filipino at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. City Coliseum is 25 km from the accommodation, while Mendoza Park is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puerto Princesa, 26 km from Banlaw Garden Resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
• 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
Miniloc Island Resort is set in a peaceful cove in El Nido, Palawan. Designed like a coastal village, the resort offers a wide range of tours and beach or water activities. Built with native materials, rooms feature thatched roofs and wooden flooring. Each air-conditioned room comes with a minibar, a wardrobe and a vanity area. Private bathrooms provide shower facilities and a hairdryer. Resort activities include diving, windsurfing and Hobie Cat sailing. Sunset cruises and cave, lagoon or mangrove tours are available. Guests can also enjoy the natural scenery and swim with the 1.5 metre jack fish and a variety of marine species. International dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant, located at the Miniloc Clubhouse. Picnic lunches on the beach can also be arranged. Miniloc 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 40-minute boat ride to the resort.Show full description
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
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
Situated on Long Beach, San Vicente in the Philippines is Club Agutaya. An eco-friendly resort, it offers guests with luxurious private accommodations furnished with Filipino inspired decor. There is a concierge and room service is available. All rooms are air conditioned and are equipped with a flat-screen LED television as well as a seating area. The private en suite bathroom includes solar-powered heated showers, bathrobes and toiletries are available upon request. Mosquito nets are also offered. The resort has a concierge service that offers luggage storage. Ironing, laundry and airport transfer services are also provided at a surcharge. There is also a business centre for guests who require to use it. Apart from enjoying beach activities, guests may also enjoy the outdoor freshwater infinity pool which overlooks the beach and the ocean. Located right on a 4.5 km stretch of white sandy beach, the area is also popular for long beach walks and guests can enjoy the sunsets that can be viewed on the resort beachfront.Show full description
Opened April 2023. Located in San Vicente, 90 metres from Long Beach, The Hotel Elizabeth Resort and Villas - Long Beach San Vicente Palawan provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a sun terrace and a private beach area, this property is situated near attractions such as Enarayan Beach and Bokbok Beach. The accommodation features free shuttle service and room service for guests. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the resort each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is San Vicente Airport, 6 km from The Hotel Elizabeth Resort and Villas - Long Beach San Vicente Palawan.Show full description
Doublegem Beach Resort And Hotel is a beachfront property located in CorongCorong, El Nido, Palawan. The beach frontage is 140 meters wide and enjoys the full sight of the beautiful sunset year-round. The resort has an infinity pool and vast gardens with endemic trees and plants. The bar and restaurant overlook the stunning views of Bacuit Bay. The resort has several room categories that cater to all possible needs of the guests—oceanview rooms for couples and for families too. For a taste of single detached rooms, guests can choose the casita premiere or the casita de luxe. Doublegem is one of the rare properties that enjoy the most accessibility. The entrance to the resort is along the National Highway. A few more steps and you will have a fantastic view of Bacuit Bay. The resort offers tour packages for island and inland tours, kayaking, airport transfers, and private beach dinners for couples and groups. It’s a 10-minute ride to El Nido town and a 15-minute ride to El Nido Lio airport.Show full description
Surrounded with lush greenery, Coco Resort offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation in El Nido. It features an outdoor swimming pool and is located just 30 metres from Corong-Corong Beach. Featuring a large terrace with seating area, rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box, minibar and a private bathroom with shower facility. At Coco Resort, the 24-hour front desk staff can assist guests with luggage storage, laundry services and tour arrangements. Airport transfers are also available at a surcharge.Show full description
Kokosnuss Garden Resort is a 5-minute tricycle ride from the town proper. It offers an international restaurant, massage services and tour bookings. Offering a choice of fan and air conditioning, the wooden rooms are built with traditional materials. Each room has a private bathroom with shower facilities. Kokosnuss Garden Resort is a 30-minute drive from Busuanga Airport. Airport shuttle service is available at a surcharge. It is a 10-minute walk from the nature trail going up to Mount Tapyas Point. The Maquinit Hot Springs is 25 minutes away by tricycle. Guests can enjoy snorkelling and island-hopping, which Coron is popular for. Laundry services and currency exchange are available. Free internet is provided in public areas. Local and international dishes are served in the Kokosnuss Restaurant. Guests can use the on-site barbecue facilities for free.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Palawan.
Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. Mecaja Beach House has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Roxas. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the resort, all rooms include a desk, bed linen and a patio with a mountain view. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Mecaja Beach House also have a sea view. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers a barbecue. You can play billiards and darts at Mecaja Beach House, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is San Vicente Airport, 57 km from the resort.Show full description
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