El Nido
Million-peso views are everywhere you look. If beachfront isn't the be-all and end-all, this is one of the top places to stay in El Nido. Up a steep hill…
Must-see hotels in Palawan
Puerto Princesa
Best described as an urban – and urbane – resort, Aziza wows right away with a soaring open-air reception area that reflects the hotel's leaf theme. It's…
Busuanga & the Calamian Islands
This three-room native-style house on Dipuyai Bay, accessible only by boat, works best for a group, although it would also suit a couple seeking full…
Port Barton
Occupying a white-sand beach on Cacnipa Island, 45 minutes by boat from Port Barton, this resort offers a back-to-basics experience on a private island…
Palawan
Occupying the central portion of Long Beach all by its lonesome, this full-service resort is a statement of confidence that San Vicente has what it takes…
El Nido
There's really no debate as to where the top party hostel is in El Nido. Outpost ticks all the boxes for hedonistic backpackers, provided they can afford…
Port Barton
On Albaguen Island, a half-hour bangka ride from Port Barton, Blue Cove's handful of cottages, basic in design and tucked underneath overhanging palms set…
El Nido
This funky complex has some beautiful A-frame cottages with private balconies and sea views. More rudimentary bungalows and tents are down by the beach …
Palawan
This exclusive resort has rows of deluxe cabanas built directly over the water, which at night is illuminated by spotlights, turning it a translucent…
Sabang
This place, 200m northwest of Sabang pier, is an appealing haven. There’s no beach here, only a rocky shoreline, but the seven hardwood cottages, equipped…
El Nido
Two dozen cottages, each with its own porch, are set around a landscaped garden with towering palms. It has no beach and a rocky shore; however, stunning…
Coron Town
The 13 whitewashed rooms are snug to the pool – indeed, you could dive right in from the ground-floor rooms. The pool-access rooms are tiny and lack…
Port Barton
If Port Barton is too buzzing for you, then this somewhat isolated hostel 2km north of the centre might suit. It consists of a large concrete house and a…
Puerto Princesa
Double rooms in this contemporary hotel sport tile floors, little 'lanai' courtyards and high-end bathrooms. The gym, which overlooks the pool (nonguests…
Busuanga & the Calamian Islands
This rustic place just off the highway has four simple fan-cooled rooms with shared bathrooms, a six-bed dorm and a kitchen for self-caterers. Walk up a…
El Nido
On the headland between El Nido Beach and Caalan Beach, French–run Makulay offers convenience, privacy and wonderful views from the hilltop apartments…
El Nido
On a particularly desirable slice of Corong Corong's beach, Last Frontier is flanked by casual beach bars and has outstanding views of Bacuit Bay. Rooms…
Coron Town
Coron has a dearth of quality at the midrange, but Sunz en Coron fills that void with its collection of compact but efficient rooms set around an elegant…
Busuanga & the Calamian Islands
This friendly little place near the pier in Concepcion has a simple nipa hut with shared bathroom, and a newer duplex with two mural-splashed air-con…
Villa Verde Safari & Pagi Dive Center
El Nido
Villa Verde Safari & Pagi Dive Center occupies lonely Dagmay Beach on El Nido's northern peninsula, about 2km north of Duli Beach the way the crow flies …
Busuanga & the Calamian Islands
Back-to-nature types will love this peaceful jungle hideaway, perched on a ridge with views of nearby mangroves and several islands beyond. A steep stone…
El Nido
Part of the growing Pukka Bar empire, this whitewashed, compact Miami Beach–style hotel on emerging Lugadia Beach is aimed at flashpacker couples. Rooms…
El Nido
There's nothing fancy about the Bill (much like its name). It's just a clean, modern, business hotel that's quieter than most places in town – a classic …
Coron Town
Located 2km north of the centre, this is a quiet retreat with 22 rooms surrounding a lush pool and garden. The rooms are plenty modern but are done up in…
El Nido
Frendz quickly became the hottest thing in El Nido town upon opening in 2019. Besides an eye-catching design, with rooms rising four storeys high around…
Bacuit Archipelago
If you're looking for a private-island luxury resort that isn't quite as expensive as the competition, Matinloc Resort has you covered. It's in a…
Coron Town
This tidy, narrow high-rise houses six cool, crisp, four-bed mixed dorms and just two private rooms. The dorm beds, with personal plugs, lights and…
El Nido
A nice mix of rooms and a knowledgeable and helpful owner make this a great all-around option towards the quiet far end of rocky Caalan Beach…
Port Barton
With the best resort food in Port Barton, a few spiffy air-conditioned cottages and a quiet location at the northern end of the beach, Besaga is a cut…
Princesa Garden Island Resort & Spa
Puerto Princesa
This huge holiday resort sprawls over 4 hectares on the eastern outskirts of Puerto. It lacks a beach, but six connecting pools (the back porches of some…
El Nido
The eye-popping design of this luxury hostel draws its inspiration from the nests of the local swiftlets. The prices are eye-popping as well, but you can…
El Nido
Inviting stone paths show the way into this central hideaway a short walk from El Nido's beach. The common areas make the place. They consist of a lush…
Sabang
Budget travellers finally have a go-to place to congregate in Sabang thanks to this warm and welcoming French–Filipino-run place a five-minute walk inland…
Coron Town
Tucked away at the end of a narrow road lined with sari-sari (neighbourhood) stores is this tasteful Spanish-style villa with a rambling pool in the…
Puerto Princesa
The meticulously maintained garden courtyard and pergola make centrally located Casa Linda feel like a country refuge. The surrounding wood-floored rooms…
El Nido
Razed and rebuilt from scratch in 2017, the dozen cottages here, perched above the popular beach bar of the same name, have quickly become a prime place…
El Nido
A super-friendly, locally run hostel with a generous breakfast (for a hostel) in a three-storey high-rise a five-minute walk from Hama St. The private…
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa has a dearth of good midrange hotels, so this leafy compound is a breath of fresh air if you don't mind being a bit out of the centre. The…
Coron Town
Most rooms here are set on a pier over the water, well-removed from Coron's notorious noise, making this the pick of the budget hotels. The bamboo-lined…
Coron Town
This hidden place is like a wealthy uncle's living room converted into a spacious en-suite dorm room. Just seven single beds, each with its own nightstand…
