Inns in Palawan

My overall experience is good! I'm the type of person who prefers active travelling, so the hotel is needed literally just for sleep, shower and storing stuff. My requirements for the hotel were good proximity to the city center and nice room with hot shower. Well, the location is truly good, it's a bit on the hill so to get to the city center you just need to come down. In the same building there is a great cafe DAYO who offer 10% discount per day for the Oceana Bay hotel's guests. During our trip to Philippines, Coron was the last destination and the 4th hotel we stayed at, and that was the only one with some room facilities issues. When we checked-in it turned out there is no water in the shower, the staff truly tried to be helpful, the receptionist girl offered us to stay in another upgraded room before the problem will be solved. The thing is when one day later we had to return to the room the problem with the water wasn't solved, we had to contact staff all the time which for sure was absolutely inconvenient, especially when water could be cut off during taking shower. At that point nobody cared already, there were no offers to change the room or to offer us a discount. The siphon from the sink was leaking, so every time you wash your hands, the bathroom floor is immediately in water. The AC is truly loud, but this is absolutely normal for Philippines, as well as the absence of hair dryer. Nice thing that the hotel unlimitedly provides drinking water in the hall. The hotel also offers tours, bike rent, transfer to the airport, but I'd suggest to check it out in the city first, we've found more convenient and better price offers there.

Very Good Accommodation! I had a very good experience at the accommodation. It was peaceful, relaxing, and located in the beautiful countryside—perfect for a quiet getaway. Kuya Toto, who assisted me during my stay, was very kind and helpful. I also want to thank Ate, their kitchen lady, who prepared my meals. The food was delicious and comforting, and her warm hospitality made me feel right at home. Overall, the place was clean, calm, and surrounded by nature. I truly appreciated the kindness of everyone there. Highly recommended if you're looking for a peaceful and welcoming place to stay!

The double bed was only 1.4m wide, extremely cramped. It seems like everything in the Philippines is small – cars, beds, even meal portions. The air conditioner only had a 'cold' setting with no temperature control, which was quite uncomfortable and could easily make you sick. They don't clean the room or change towels daily. After 4 days, it felt pretty dirty. The hotel is newly built, so it's clean and modern, but there's still a musty smell. The breakfast included with the booking was quite palatable.

We had a great stay here! The hotel is clean, new, and comfortable, and the room was cozy with a good bed and air con, and hot shower. The staff were very kind and accommodating, and helped us arrange our onward bus. The location was lovely too, just a 5-10 minute walk from the beach and bustle of the center, in a quieter area. We'd love to stay again!

Upon arrival, we found out that the Ricardo Hotel was fully booked, so we had to stay in a half-empty building next door. Overall, the room wasn't bad. It had a balcony and hot water. However, there was no shower kit provided. The room description mentioned a hairdryer, but there wasn't one at all. The sink drained very slowly! On our last day, there was no water in the toilet. Tom, a staff member, was very helpful and tried his best to assist us with everything we asked for. Big thanks to him 🙏. And that rooster crowing at midnight – that's a special kind of crazy! 😂 I think he's ready for the soup pot! 🙈 The hotel's location isn't ideal, but there's a 24-hour McDonald's nearby. Getting from the hotel to the town center and the pier (where boats depart for tours) costs 50-60 Philippine pesos for two people on a tricycle. The hotel staff booked a tricycle transfer for us to the pier in the morning, for our boat to El Nido. However, the driver quoted an excessively high price, comparable to what we paid for a minivan from the airport. Considering it's not a long ride at all, it was quite unpleasant. All in all, it's livable, especially considering the cost. We booked our stay not long before check-in, so we didn't have many other options.

This is a very homey accommodation that allows you to feel like a family guest instead of just some people in room 312. ”Cha” is a great hostess, making sure you are comfortable, happy and have all you need for your entire stay. And she is a great resource for all the activities going on in the city. Jonas cooks up a delicious breakfast and is always there with a smile to help you with whatever you need. The accommodation itself is cozy and familiar, as if you were staying with good friends or close family, and the location, so close to the beach, means that a beautiful sunset awaits you each and every day. I will miss this place and the people, and this will be my forever place whenever I come back to El Nido!

The hotel has a decent location, and everything about it is actually quite good, except for the management. We booked a deluxe room with a large bed and a balcony. We arrived late and were checked into a very basic economy room on the first floor of an annex building (Room B – more like a tiny closet than a room). All the receptionists, one after another, kept assuring us that this was indeed the room category we booked, claiming it had a sea view and they simply hadn't updated the photos, and that the balcony had been removed after a typhoon. They also said they couldn't reach the manager, and without the manager, they couldn't move us. We decided to leave for a Tour A, gathered all our belongings, and moved them to the luggage room, hoping they would be transferred to a different room later. However, upon our return, we were again given the key to the same economy room. After an hour of 'trying' to resolve the issue at reception, we were finally given a room on the second floor of the annex building (Room D) – it had no balcony, but it was bigger and cozier than the previous one (it had a safe, kettle, and a table with chairs – none of which were in Room B). This situation ruined our first impression, even though the hotel is otherwise not bad. It's in the heart of the action and convenient for those who came for sightseeing. The lingering feeling is unclear. We had little time for this place and really didn't want to spend it on arguments, room changes, and listening to people smilingly lie to your face. The photo shows Room D, the one we were moved to.

Nice Hotel with friendly Personal. We have a seaview room, the view is very nice… but many steps to climb. Rooms were big and clean, but you can hear the neighbor well. Breakfast was good but not many extensiv. For us the Hotel was good.

It was a truly pleasant stay with a variety of choices of breakfast each day, with a stunning view of the sea and hills. Lemuel is a star server, who never missed a step in service in any way. He was professional, warm, helpful, and goes the extra mile to check in that we are fine whenever he can. He looked out for all guests no matter how busy it got, and helped with taking photos for the crowds too. While some other staff may have been blur, his presence and service made everything exceptional. He even shared with us that the sunset view from the hotel should not be missed, and it was good we were back in time one of the days to enjoy the view from the hotel. Great stay.

The staff is friendly, the food is delicious. There is an air conditioner in the room, but it only cools at maximum speed and makes noise like a tractor. The fan in one of the rooms did not work. The beach is shallow, but if you move a little to the left, it becomes normal. Tours are available. The prices in the hotel are more than acceptable. A wonderful area for relaxing on the beach. Wi-Fi, as in most places, is weak, but in the rooms it is, in principle, enough.