Puerto Princesa Hotels with Bars

The hotel is nice, the room was big, we did switch room on second day for better view. The hotel was literally at 100% occupancy. The housekeeping was very efficient and so is the repair team. The location is very remote with not much around, so if you want to just relax, swim, and read a book, this is the perfect location. The hotel has a restaurant, a pool bar, a spa, a 24 hours gym, a pickle ball court, a large outdoor pool, and direct access to beach. On the positive side, the staff are so nice, very friendly, attend to your needs very efficiently. Honestly, I am super impressed that my room is always clean on time, there are always clean towels at the pool, this is extremely challenging for a fully booked hotel, which also was hosting a wedding and a conference during Valentine’s Day weekend and Chinese new years at the same time. On the negatives side, the carpet was dirty in both rooms, the AC was leaking and the toilet seat was broken, both were fixed right away. Because it is remote, we ate most of our meals in the hotel. The F&B program was not very well designed, options were limited for both breakfast and dinner buffet; after 3 days it feels a little like eating canteen food. Both my son and husband had salad on first day, while I only ate cooked food, so they were both pretty sick for the rest of the stay. Meanwhile, the operation team at the restaurant was clearly not ready for full occupancy, any order could easily take ＞45 mins and many local dishes were not available for days because lacking of LOCAL ingredients. They even ran out of ice cream at dinner, something that could have been stocked well in advance, unlike fresh vegetables. So any meal could take 1.5 - 2.0 hours. Again, the ataff was wonderful, they were doing everything they can to help. However, the management team really need to plan better for high season.

To be honest, I wasn’t that excited about the hotel from the pictures, but the moment I arrived, it completely stunned me. The room, the organization of the hotel, and the service were all truly magnificent. The restaurant was especially amazing — special thanks to Rico and Rose, who were incredibly helpful with every order and made the experience even better. The breakfast became something I looked forward to every single day, and even the dinner was unbelievably good. It’s kind of pricey, but absolutely worth it. I’ll definitely come back again.

We stayed for one night after flying into Puerto Princesa before heading on to El Nido. The hotel is located close to the airport. There's nowhere to walk around nearby. The hotel grounds are beautiful. The staff were polite and friendly. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and it was delicious. The family villa consists of two separate rooms, each with its own bathroom, shower, and toilet. It also has its own small private pool, and there's a large main pool as well. We really enjoyed our stay.

I enjoyed my stay because its somehow comfortable and I just need a place to sleep overnight. Cheaper price but great value. The staff are very accommodating. Their burger is delicious though quite pricey

This hotel in Puerto Princesa for a short stay exceeded all expectations! Everything is new and working perfectly, including a smart TV and a lift to all four floors. On the top floor, there's a restaurant with reasonable prices and a rooftop bar. We booked a room with a balcony. We had an early morning departure, and the manager pre-arranged a taxi and provided sandwiches instead of breakfast. You need to order your breakfast type the day before. It's only a five-minute drive to the airport. I definitely recommend it!

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights before heading to El Nido. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The view from the pool, overlooking Honda Bay, is simply breathtaking. The hotel offers complimentary airport transfers and shuttle service to/from Robinson's Mall. You can also conveniently book a minivan to El Nido directly through them. In my opinion, the breakfast was a bit underwhelming. Options included scrambled eggs/omelets, cereal, bread, jams, and butter. There was very little fruit and only one salad. The rice, soups, and other dishes weren't particularly appealing to a European palate (the meat and fish were too overcooked). However, the à la carte menu for dinner and lunch (which is paid) was, on the contrary, very delicious. The hotel itself is quite old. The furniture in the rooms shows its age. There was also a slight musty smell, although the cleanliness was maintained. The staff were incredibly pleasant and responsive. Overall, the hotel is suitable for 1-2 nights, but don't rely too heavily on the photos.

Very nice high-class hotel with a stunning location: opposite SM Mall! Very friendly reception crew too. I rented a motorbike thru the reception and I was able to go sightsee at my leisure. Loved the outdoor swimming pool too.

Mixed stay — beautiful resort, but real issues The resort itself is lovely: clean, well-kept, with plenty of pools and nice facilities. I didn’t get to use the pools since I was under the weather, but they looked great. The spa was lovely too. My biggest problem was the WiFi. It’s aptly named “escapecompletely” — unfortunately that also meant I couldn’t reliably escape to my work. The connection dropped constantly, on and off all day. I work nights on American time, so stable internet was essential for me, and this was the main letdown of the stay. The internet trouble led to a frustrating night. Looking for a stable connection, I had to step out around 1 am — but the gate was closed and my key card had reset (since it rolled over to my next check-in day). I couldn’t get back to my room. I tried calling from outside but no one answered, so I had to walk all the way to the front desk carrying my laptop and everything. A real hassle. The staff were generally nice. The front desk team were lovely — one small note: I look Filipina but grew up mostly in the States and prefer English, and they kept addressing me in Tagalog. The gentleman at the restaurant was the standout — friendly and accommodating, and when he noticed I was getting bitten by mosquitoes in the waiting area, he offered me citronella. (I got quite a few bites and got a little anxious given the recent news about high dengue cases in Palawan.) The restaurant also doesn’t open until 10 am, which was late for my schedule. The one exception was the gym attendant, who was unpleasant and not accommodating. The room looked great at first, but a few things didn’t hold up: the hot shower in the bathtub didn’t work properly, one faucet was completely broken, and there was no comb — I had to ask for one. The gym was clean and pleasant, though several machines were out of order.

I highly appreciate how accommodating their staffs were. From front desk to restaurant and hotel staff, everyone was willing to assist. They have partners for transport and spa services. They were also not that strict, and allowed us to bring in food and drinks, or have outside food delivered, which made our stay all the more comfortable. Rooms are clean. Comfy beds. AC was perfectly working. Spacious bathrooms, with water heater. These are the things that are really important for me, and they met my expectations. I will definitely consider staying with them again the next time we visit puerto prinsesa.

University /University dorm partially turned into a hotel with minimal investment. The result is mostly positive. The hotel is very photogenic so it's easy to get the impression that it's much more swanky than it actually is.. I enjoyed my stay, the staff is friendly, it's clean, surrounded by greenery and nice views. Don't let the name Hotel Palacio fool you, don't expect a palace, the hotel is modest but comfortable. Location wise, it's out of town which was no problem for me as I had prearranged a motorbike during my 7 days stay. For those pending on jeepney public transport or tricycle taxis, places like the baywalk are far away. The van I had organised to the airport early morning with the receptionist was punctually waiting for me. Everything was good. Expect a 3 star property and you won't be disappointed.