Best Hotels in Palawan
1. El Nido Resorts – Miniloc Island
El Nido Resorts’ Eco-Discovery Island Resort, Miniloc, offers guests a back-to-basic Filipino coastal village vibe with rustic or original design. At Miniloc, guests can swim with a 1.5-meter jackfish and get up close and personal with a variety of marine species on its home reef. Miniloc Island is also a gateway to discover and explore the popular attractions around Becute Bay, such as the Big and Little Lagoons and Snake Island.
Residence
Miniloc Island has a total of 47 rooms with thatched roofs furnished with indigenous Filipino materials. The floors are wooden and the walls are covered with woven bamboo slats, locally known as a saw. All rooms have private verandas.
Activities
Miniloc Island is also known as an “Eco-Discovery” resort and offers unique and exciting discoveries around the resort.
2. Amanpulo
Blissfully secluded in the Cuyo Archipelago in northern Palawan, Philippines, Amanpulo sits on Pamalican Island, a private island lined with white sand beaches and pristine cliffs. This tropical paradise offers a return to nature in ultimate comfort and privacy and is surrounded by calm, clear seas ideal for water sports, while sandy trails lead to deserted coves and jungle-clad viewpoints.
Amanpulo Accommodation
- Casitas
- Villas
Amanpulo’s Casitas and Villas are located in the natural seclusion of Pamalican Island’s idyllic landscape on the beach or in the forest canopy. The green landscape of old trees and dense thickets cradles the spaces in complete privacy and provides plenty of opportunities to spend time together with friends and family. The silence is accompanied only by the soft lapping of waves and the singing of birds in the treetops. The Amanpulo experience is for those who seek refuge in nature.
3. Matinloc Resort
Blessed with beautiful natural scenery, Matinloc Resort is located on Matinloc Island, Palawan, Philippines. Matinloc Resort is attracting attention as the best place for family vacations as well as business meetings.
This family-friendly resort boasts premium guestrooms with ocean views, a private beach, an extensive pool, a luxurious massage facility, a beach-side restaurant, a bar, a conference room, a gym, and a library stocked exclusively with books and computers. Also entertainment facility
A variety of sea sports to enjoy on the private beach and the resort’s exclusive boat to explore the islands of the Paleo Sea ensure Matinloc Resort as the best place to enjoy the attractions of Palawan.
Luxury villas and specialty suites
Beautiful guestrooms at Matinlock Resort await our beloved guests inside one, two, three, or four-story villas that are linked by picturesque beaches, beautiful garden paths, and picturesque forests. These guestrooms offer a relaxing seaside appeal replete with luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art technology. Matinloc Resort’s guestrooms offer a luxurious Palawan escape unlike any other.
4. Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa
Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa is a premier luxury resort located in the heart of the world’s #1 island – Palawan. A 5-hectare beachfront property, it is the first green resort in the Philippines known for its environmental sustainability in one of Palawan’s most protected areas. Nestled between towering mountain ranges and the vast clear waters of the West Philippine Sea, Puerto Princesa is just 15 minutes by boat to the Subterranean River National Park, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
The resort is in a class of its own with 95 Asian-inspired rooms and suites and a grand convention hall that hosts all kinds of meetings, events, and celebrations. It has the largest organic farm in Palawan which supplies 80% of the resort’s food needs. Its prime location is a prime attraction for couples from around the world to exchange or renew their vows and create lifelong memories amid the sun, sand, and sea. Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa is located 1 1/2 hours by land from the capital, Puerto Princesa, with direct flights from major cities in the Philippines.
5. Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort
Your Green Destination
Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort is a 4-star luxury Puerto Princesa resort with one of the best beaches in Palawan. A model for sustainable tourism, Daluyon has been awarded 3 ASEAN Green Hotel Awards and the Hall of Fame Award by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for this remarkable tourism achievement.
Daluyon is proud to have achieved Level 4 Anaha Certification, the second-highest level for the first national green certification in the Philippines recognized by the DOT.
Puerto Princesa is just a 15-minute boat ride away from the underground river
Palawan’s rich biodiversity can best be represented by the iconic Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR), a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature. Our hotel is located near the underground river and our all-inclusive tour package gives you the convenient option of seeing this natural wonder in person, away from the tourist crowds for a more intimate experience.
Residence
Luxury beachfront accommodations in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
6. Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa
Star beachfront villas with scuba diving on the beach
You will be within 12 miles (20 km) of Sta Lourdes Wharf and 16 miles (25 km) of Buenavista Beach. Honda Bay is within 16 miles (25 km) and San Jose New Market is within 20 miles (32 km).
Private beach, dining
The villa has a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Enjoy an outdoor pool and perks like free WiFi and a free airport shuttle. You’ll appreciate the spa tub, bar/lounge, and concierge services.
Along with a balcony, the villa offers 24-hour room service and a minibar. Housekeeping is not available.
Hotel names
- Dos Palmas Island Arecife Island
- Dos Palmas Island Resort Arecife Island
- Palmas Island
- Dos Palmas and Puerto Princesa
- Dos Palmas Island Resort Spa
- Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa Villas
- Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa Puerto Princesa
- Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa Villa Puerto Princesa
7. Huma Island Resort and Spa
The 5-star Huma Island Resort and Spa is located at the foot of the Busuanga Mountains and Lakes. Some of the 81 rooms offer sea views, while there is a steam room and outdoor swimming pool on site.
A mid-sized 5-star resort with a total of 81 rooms, 64 of which are overwater, Huma Island Resort & Spa is a solid choice for vacationers seeking a tropical escape in Asia. The overwater rooms here are geared toward the romantic (and adventurous) at heart and are stunned by private sun decks, outdoor tubs and showers, thatched ceilings, and windows that allow plenty of light to enter each villa.
In addition to many beautiful rooms on land and over water, guests will find a spa, plenty of diving opportunities, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a well-loved kids’ club. Although not often, you’ll find scuba-loving couples staying in villas, some of which are kid-friendly. There’s also a family suite geared toward parents traveling with their little ones, so you’ll see the kids running around from time to time. As this is a private island, you will need to take additional steps to reach it, which are outlined below.
8. El Nido Resorts – Lagen Island
About Lagan Island
With four hectares of lush jungle and a calm, shallow lagoon, Lagan Island, El Nido Resorts’ Eco-Sanctuary Island Resort, boasts the densest forest on the limestone outcrops of the 45 islands and islets of Bacuit Bay. Lagan Island serves as a sanctuary for a variety of birds and mammals. Observe and enjoy various endemic species thriving in their natural habitat. Hike through Lagen’s forest trail that leads to a rewarding view of one of the coves on the other side of the island.
Residence
Lagan Island has a total of 51 rooms that incorporate recycled wood from old Filipino homes for floors and furnishings to create the charm and quiet luxury. Designed for maximum tranquility, all rooms have full-height sliding glass doors that open onto private verandas. There are 20 forest rooms on the edge of the forest; 4 Forest Suites are located on the upper level of the Forest Room complex. Each Forest Suite has a floor area of 70 square meters that can accommodate three comfortably and has a bathtub and twin vanities. There are 18 water cottages built on stilts over the water and nine beachfront cottages with a panoramic view of the cove. Each of these rooms can accommodate a family of 3 persons.
9. Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
Princesa Garden Island Resort & Spa is just 3 miles (4.8 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle. The outdoor pool is a great place to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Rice’s 3 restaurants, which serve Asian cuisine and are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a children’s pool and garden. The pool and helpful staff get good marks from fellow travelers.
Princesa Garden Island Resort & Spa offers an extraordinary escape located 15 minutes from Puerto Princesa International Airport. The resort is centered around its Palaveno-themed architecture, infused with local touches, which blend in with the resort’s surrounding foliage. Our event space won the prestigious ASEAN MICE Venue Award – making it a prestigious venue for world-class events.
10. Pangulasian Island Resort
Pangulasian Island is an Eco-Luxury island resort of El Nido Resorts in Bacuit Bay, El Nido. The resort is located by a pristine beach and against the backdrop of a tropical forest. Pangulasian, also known as the “island of the sun”, offers breathtaking views of both sunrise and sunset. Roam on a 750-meter stretch of white sand beach and be amazed by the marine reserve right on its doorstep. Discerning guests will enjoy luxurious amenities and impeccable and personalized service at Pangulasian Island. The resort offers a total of 42 luxury accommodations built in contemporary Filipino and cutting-edge “green” design.
Accommodations
Pangulasian Island has 42 luxury accommodations built in contemporary Filipino architecture. There are eight Canopy Villas perched on stilts above the forest and 24 beach villas and six pool villas close to the water. Each villa has a floor area of 65 m2 plus a 15 m2 private balcony and can accommodate up to three people. Villa features and amenities include Wi-Fi, satellite TV, an iPod docking station, a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities.