We have created a list with the best five star 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Resort.Charming. Great location. 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 might be the most luxurious five-star hotel in Palawan.
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. 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. Guests can go on a private sunset cruise, enjoy a romantic dinner by the beach or relax with a luxurious spa treatment. 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.Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. 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
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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.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
Resort.Luxurious. Great value. 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
Resort.Charming. Superb breakfast. Located right at the beach within Lio Tourism Estate in El Nido, Seda Lio is a 5-star resort boasting of an outdoor swimming pool, free airport shuttle service from/to El Nido Airport, and a restaurant on-site. WiFi is also available for free throughout the property. Each room at the resort is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, and an iPod dock. Other in-room amenities include a minibar, an electric kettle, and a tea/coffee maker. The units also come with a balcony offering natural landscape views, while the en suite bathrooms have shower and toilet along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Other rooms are fitted with a bath. Breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, Misto which serves international cuisine. The pool bar provides a relaxing tropical setting while you sip your favorite drink. Guests can make use of the outdoor swimming pool, the fitness centre, and the game room. There is also a kid's club at the property. Cycling using a bamboo bike is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation or simply lounging on the beach. Speaking English and Filipino, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Laundry and ironing services may be arranged. Corong Corong Beach is 7.9 km from the property while Nacpan Beach is 13.3 km away. Transfer is available from San Vicente Airport and Puerto Princesa at a surcharge.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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
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