Hotels near Cowrie Island

we had an awesome experience during our overnight stay at this hotel.. hotel staff were approachable and polite.. our (family) room was spacious/conducive, well designed and has complete facilities..buffet breakfast was excellent.. but the best part is the uncovered/open pool on top of the hotel bldg.. we truly enjoyed our night swimming underneath the sky full of stars! very relaxing spot of the hotel premise indeed! good spot for star gazing enthusiasts! there is also a mini bar and glass covered gym beside the pool..and a lot more amenities being offered by the hotel! great value for money! :) -vanillasky1986

Overall we were very satisfied. Downside is that the wifi connection in room 319 was super poor. I even need to go out in the corridor to connect but it was fast though once you're connected. Anyway, we love the place as per the staff's efficiency,they can help you with anything and they have their own travel agency located just one floor down which can help you book all the tours that you're interested without any additional charge(plus factor). About the location it's near two bar&grill restos so it was noisy at night but we don't mind at all,we love their performance anyway. It is also walking distance from all fast food chains(McDonalds, Jollibee, Chowkinf, HapChan,etc.) walking distance to Banco De Oro,Maybank,Etc.. There's no gym in the hotel but if you want to get fit there's a super cheap gym which was a tricycle ride away for only 30pesos. I forgot to mention that it was just walking distance,around 5-8mins walk, from the best Ka Lui and Kinabuch restaurant, you should go there and staffs can help you book at Ka Lui(they require reservation). Across the street is the famous Balinsasayaw,good food as well but lots of mosquitoes and poor customer service. Overall we loved the place and would stay there again for next visit.

Great kayak touring,, snorkeling. Should provide double side blades for kayaking, great fishing activity, nice mangrove swamp, free morning breakfast ( much better if served with halal food-permissible food in islam for Muslim clients- if possible no pork (baboy/manok) served in the restaurant. Efficient free shuttle schedule for lunch out and dine out in town - best if they could arrange halal restaurant in town for ASIAN Muslim clients. Great and afforyable price for tour pack arrangement eg Honday bay island hopping, Underground river touring - even though they cannot find dive pack for two person, one person only quite expensive 7000 Pesos for two dive pack. Hotel beach seafront good for kitesuriing , snorkeling and diving but don't have such activities in the hotel. For outdoor tour guide packs much better to have buffet style food provided at end of each tour pack - like what they did during underground river touring. Provide clients with fresh seafood, local fruits, plane rice BUT no pork (baboy/manok) served especially for ASIAN Muslim clients.

Stayed at Best Western Plus for 4D3N with my mom, my sister and her husband (Sept 18-21). .We booked 2 deluxe rooms and we were all pleased with everything in this hotel -- breakfast was delicious, all the staff were sincerely friendly, very clean rooms with brand new fixtures and appliances, big TV, small but nice gym and pool. On our first day, we booked all our tours through their front desk -- city tour, underground river, honda bay island hopping and enjoyed them all, all hassle free. They even helped us book our dinner at Ka Lui.

Our stay in Palawan was our best travel experience so far. The experience won't be that good if the hotel did not offer a comfy and great accommodation. What we like most is the location as it is just across Robinson's place where you can easily buy stuff that you need. The staff maintains cleanliness and orderliness every day. However, it would have been best if they included free breakfast because we got feedback that other hotels offer this as part of the hotel accommodation and even with a lower room price. Also, the restaurant only serves breakfast buffet hence we have to go to Robinson's to find a resto where we can eat. Also, a coffee shop we can hang out after a tiring city tour and Island hopping is another perk that they can have. Overall, we had a great stay at the hotel and our Palawan experience was definitely a blast.

july 2013 was my second visit to palawan and this time i opted to stay at deep forest inn because of their 50% off promo offer. the hotel was very near the airport but far from everything else, we needed to ride a tricycle every time which was costly for budget travelers like us. the food in their in-house resto was too expensive and being tired from tours we had no choice but to dine in. the most that i liked about the hotel was the in-house travel agency, they were friendly and courteous, they made sure to remind us of our tour the night before. their tourist guides were nice and generous..one of our tours was to underground river, but there was a bomb treat on our time , so mart (the name of our tourist guide) made sure to use our time well..he gave us side trips to sabang x zipline and mangrove paddle boat while waiting for the bomb squad to resolve the problem and to irawan afterwards. another tour was the honda bay island hopping, we enjoyed hopping(lol) from lu-li, pandan and cowrie island.. something that i was really excited about =). to sum it up, everything is superb except with the location of the place and the cost of their food =)

The service and staff were amazing! Puerto princessa doesnt have nothing to offer to its visitors. so at least staying in this hotel made our stay in the city a lot more nice. the aircondition is amazing. the room is very luxuries comared to a 4 star hotel. the breakfast variety is amazing. we booked by accident a twin bed and we were moved right away to a queen size hotel. the hotel is not located in the best area of Puerto princessa, but its near the main street and is a 5 minuet tricicle ride to the major restaurents. it is also very close to the airport with a free shuttle servicce! one of the best hotels i've stayed in the Philipines, and the best service and staff I've met! very reccomended!!!

Pros 1. Free Airport transfer 2. Nice, clean and big room with welcome drinks 3. Friendly and accomodating staffs 4. Good and tasty breakfast plus attentive and kind server 5. Unli coffee 6. Free use of table tennis 8. Swimming pool (but not tried since our 3D/2N was full of outside activity) 9. Gym 10. Allowed us to safely leave our baggage at the lobby and use the public shower since we came from island hopping activity that day. Towels and soap/shampoo were also provided for our use. 11. Van driver assigned to us from/to the airport is very kind. He even allowed my mom to passed by the pasalubong store to make last minute shopping. Cons: 1. Encountered problem with the TV signal on the 1st night and since its already 8pm, no more hotel technician to attend. 2. Aircon needs repair. 3. We had an early checked out (630am) since we have our whole day island hopping. Housekeeping who cleaned our room did not immediately report the left item. We left 4pm from the hotel.

We enjoyed our stay here last Feb 25-28,2016. Our room is big and clean. We had a queen size bed and an extra single bed (for our 9yr old son), without additional charge. Across the hotel is a new and big souvenir shop with cheap finds. Staff were friendly and accommodating. They offered towels once they learned that we are going out for our Honda Bay Island tour, and even gave us welcome drinks upon arrival at the hotel. We also had a free van ride from the hotel to the airport on our departure. What i didn't like, few choices for breakfast buffet, as well as the food listed on their menu. They shld add more food choices. Would still highly recommend this hotel to everyone.

Place is so neat and the staff are very attentive to your needs. Treatment is superb that you will feel you are in 4 star hotel; in fact, service is far better than those of 3-4 star hotel I have had. There is a wide choices for food and the food is very nice; we didn't bothered to go out the city as the hotel is so convenient and comfy that my husband and I stayed the whole time that we are not in our Island tours. There's no huss and buzz that you will be totally relaxed in here. Accomodation is equipped with a TV with wide range of channel that we're able to the finale of Game of Thrones (a big plus to my hubby). Linen and towels were changed daily and staff even provide outside towels while you are swimming. Totally I recommend this hotel and will definitely have my family should we visit Puerto Princesa Palawan again.

We enjoyed our stay in Hotel Centro because it is near the Robinson's Mall and it is easy to get a tricycle accredited by the Hotel which we rode going to Baker's Hill and Mitra's ranch. We were also able to observe Holy Thursday and Friday by joining the Visita Iglesia and Pilgrimage Tour which the Hotel arranged for the guests. The service van was a Toyota Grandia which made our tour very convenient. Even when it drizzled a little, our tour guide provided us with umbrellas during our Visita Iglesia. We were given enough time to explore the place. The Hotel is also just a walking distance away from the Robinson's mall. The hotel is also accessible to Baywalk park and souvenir shops. The Hotel has a small souvenir shop, a gym and spa although we did not avail of its service so much. The breakfast buffet is good although there is not much variety in the food choices. The hotel is clean and modern for a provincial location. The water in the Hotel's pool is warm at all times so it's relaxing to dip your tired feet after a day's tour or early in the morning to catch the morning sun. If you are a beach lover, then Hotel Centro may not be that interesting for you because it is situated at the heart of the city. But the Hotel can arrange for you an island hopping tour in El Nido if you want to experience the beach and island sight seeing. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in Hotel Centro.

Best accommodation we've stayed so far staying in Palawan, from Puerto to El Nido back to Puerto again! Airport Transfer - Very Good! Right away they are there waiting for you. (Kuya the driver was very professional and kind) Front Desk - Excellent! Friendly and smiling staff, offered us the welcome drinks. Just forgot to provide the internet password but it's fine. Room - Very Good! (Hotel is just currently having a renovation with the new building so just bare with the not so good entrance going to the elevator) Room was very tidy, very good smelling since I am pregnant so was perfect for me. Bed was so comfy and neat. Restroom is close to perfection with complete set of toothbrush, toothpaste, combs, shampoos, shower cups, hair dryer, and very clean white towels. Shower was so good, pressure and heater was perfect, only problem was that my New Zealand bf was a little bit huge and he complain about the edge of the sink which was close to the toilet and he got hit on the side. Over all tv was good, AC was perfect and drawers are clean, there was a safe too and the fridge was cool with complimentary coffee, tea, and water just the other 2 bottles cost us 40php thought were free. lol Restaurant- Nah, i don't recommend their food though, just average and not so good with my tastebuds, we ordered bolognese and siomai and tasted just average, i also knew and read from the review the breakfast wasn't so good or just okay and i checked it in the morning as we didn't book with breakfast and yeah, the breakfast wasn't that good when i checked it. I already guessed it since the dinner serving food weren't that we expected it should be; taste was blunt. Pool - It was okay. My partner went to a night swimming alone, and the water was seem calm and okay. I haven't seen any of the guest went to swimming during our 2 nights stay though. Partner said the changing room was bad, cracks on the floor and smells like piss. Location - Awesome! Just a tip since the restaurant of this h

We stayed here for 2 nights and loved it! Was picked up by complimentary airport shuttle service and welcomed at the hotel with a yummy pineapple smoothie! The staff at the front desk was very helpful when we asked about tours they offered, however the tour they booked us about was the underground river, honda bay, island hopping, and multiple other activites for 1840 peso (not including environmental fees) was not what we expected. We were disappointed as it was a almost 2 hours late to pick us up, and we only went to one destination listed on the tour itnerary... we were very disappointed in the tour and would recommend booking on your own and not through the company the hotel uses (not the hotels fault, just a bad tour company). Room service was good and the laundry service was also good. The breakfast was great and the sushi restaurant was reasonably priced. Overall had a great stay here! Wifi worked well, ac blasted, hot showers!

This hotel was the highlight of my entire trip. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that we had a pleasant stay. My husband got food poisoning on an island hopping tour and even though we had already checked out of the hotel (we were just there to collect our luggage after the tour and catch a cab to the airport), they gave him an air conditioned room to lay down in. They then organised an air conditioned van (free of charge) to drive us to the airport, and offered me a drink and a swim while I was waiting in the foyer. During our three day stay, the staff made us feel like family. Always asking how we were and offering to help in any way. The pool was right at the front of the hotel which made swimming SO EASY and fun. The pool lit up at night with LED's and swimming in the pool and drinking cocktails were some of our best memories.... And the cocktails were DEVINE! The food was delicious (especially the rice and fish) and the rooms were large, comfortable and air conditioned. We are already planning our next trip to Palawan, Philippines and we would never stay anywhere else.

Although the hotel rooms do not have windows, or maybe only a few do, the hotel is very modern and comfortable. It looks very close to a 5 star hotel. The amenities are wonderful, you have tee and coffee for free to make in the room, shampoo, soap, dental kit, shaving kit, sewing kit. They have a gym and guarded parking for your motorcycle rental. The restaurant looks really good inside and they have a very cheap all you can eat buffet at roughly 6$ per person. The hotel is very close to malls and other places. However, the lunch-dinner food is horrible. You have so many choices, but honestly everything tastes like fake, like the vegetables are made in the laboratory. The meat is tasteless and the desserts are really really horrible. The breakfast however was okay. Also all you can eat buffet, but no cheese. They have an egg station, which is really cool. We tried to go to the bar, we asked the guy for some drinks but said he does not work in the bar and ran away. Then there was nobody else there for service. As the music was really bad, we left.. The restaurant staff and also all the other staff are very kind and courteous. They are undergoing construction work, but you don’t actually feel it. Wi-fi is good! Overall good experience!

There were 5 of us that stayed in this hotel. The price was very cheap for 4 beds. We really liked the place- it was very nice, clean, friendly staff, and nice pool. It's still pretty new, so everything was clean. The only thing that some people might not like about this place is that it is not within walking distance to eating areas, but it is not difficult to get a ride. The hotel hailed a taxi and tricycle for us while we were there. The breakfast was decent, but don't expect a 5 star breakfast.I would stay at this place again. It's nice and quiet. The bar is right by the pool, which was nice.

Wow, what a wonderful place! We of course loved the decor, and everything else was quality as well. Bed was comfortable. AC worked okay but was not in the central area so didn't really reach the bed. For that there is a ceiling fan above the bed which rotates. I like having a fan but my husband doesn't, so the swiveling fan was not the best for us. We had a patio room and really enjoyed sitting in the comfy wicker chairs and enjoying the yard and the setting. It was really quiet with very few other guests outside, so it felt private. We loved that the room (patio room) was so spacious. The hotel offered a complimentary ride to the airport which was really nice. Just two small cons: the TV seemed to be snowy and not good quality (if you desire to watch it), and the lamp on the side table did not work. At night a bright light from a building next door shone in the window which made it hard to fall asleep. Those are small things, and we would definitely stay here again.

My stay in this hotel was quite unplanned as i had just come from El Nido and needed a place to stay overnight before my flight back home. I was searching accdg to location (near the airport) and found this place. I didn't book at first and went to the hotel w/o a booking. So instead of booking direct with them, they let me use Agoda. Told them i wanted the points. It's a small quite place very near the airport and most of downtown Puerto Princesa so the location was very much a plus. They give you breakfast (plated) with not much choices but again because of the price then it's quite a good deal. The room is quite clean and pretty big. They have a small TV with good cable choices so that's fine too. Airconditioning works fine. No hot water but then that's ok for the price. The place may be old but if it's kept clean then that should not be a problem. All in all a good deal.

Our stay was made comfortable with clean room, complimentary wifi, bottled water, and a full local breakfast. The staff and manager were friendly and attentive. There is a tour agency in the hotel where you can book the local tours e.g. underground river, island hopping, el nido, city tour, etc. The hotel front desk can also take care of the tours for you. The hotel is also a few steps away from the airport - just across the street. Restaurants and shopping are accessible by tricycle taxis. Don't miss Ka Lui, Kinabuchs, Itoy's Coffee Haus, and the Chaolong. We will stay at the Fersal next chance we get.

I knew I made the right choice when I booked with Marianne Hotel for my first ever solo travel. Since I am a bit anxious about my safety, I chose to have all the conveniences I could get and they did not disappoint me. From my online query up to my check out at the hotel, they have assisted me. Judy answered all my queries and has been really helpful. The staff at the hotel were courteous, friendly and nice. My safety was my primary concern and I didn't have to worry about it. I had a few personal needs that I didn't get but they weren't a big deal (like availability of meds, and wake up call - but I thought those were just extra miles they could provide their guests). The hotel was really nice and peaceful. If I will go back to Puerto Princesa, I would choose them again but I will make sure to bring my sister and my friends with me so it'll be more fun. Marianne Hotel, thank you for the wonderful service and experience.

Pool was available for use 24/7 which was just wonderful. You can swim just before going to bed. The buffet breakfast was great too it can keep you satisfied until your next meal. The hotel dont replace soap, shampoo, water and dental kit on a daily basis unlike other hotels but you can request for this so this wont be a problem. Huge beds. Coffee/Tea making facilities is not available. You can request for the water heater pot and just buy 3-in-1 sachets. Great service too. Staff are courteous. They come at your door within minutes if you need anything. One of the best in Puerto Princesa. Some tricycle drivers tend to overcharge if they know you stay at Asturias.

This hotel was an excellent find in a tricky market. Very nice, clean and modern rooms with a good shower that had good pressure and was hot when needed. Hotel provided wifi which worked well and a free breakfast which was simple but good. What impressed me the most was how attentive the staff were. I emailed a few days ahead to arrange a tour and they replied quickly and efficiently and I booked all subsequent tours through them. I also was arriving late at night into the new airport and asked them if they knew if it had taxis/trikes etc but to my surprise I turned up with a guy from the hotel and a mini van to give us a private transfer. I was very impressed that they did this for free without me needing to really ask for it. It is in a central location and close to the airport but has been built to give people a calm and quiet atmosphere. The only downside for me is not having a fridge in the room to keep the free bottled water cool but asides from that it was a good stay.

Enjoyed our stay at Ipil Suites Puerto Princesa which is nicely located in town off the main road near the airport, nice restaurants, and a few massage and spa places. Must check out Kalui restaurant for lunch or dinner!!! Front desk can make reservation for guests. You can comfortably walk to restaurant in ten mins or take a tricycle. We were told by staff that hotel about 6 years old, but it looks nicely maintained. We booked into a standard room with a double bed. Room was small and bathroom a bit cramped, but it was clean and comfortable. Hotel offers free buffet breakfast (served on the 4th floor) with good selections, also offers free WiFi, but were told that WiFi weak in guest rooms, better in Reception area. There is a nice pool, gym with a few exercise equipment, and a restaurant, all in the main level. We booked the Underground River Cruise through Ipil Suites and had a very early pick up of 630am, which was tight because their free buffet breakfast starts at 6am and hotel couldn't grant our late check out request. However, they were so nice to have our luggage stored and organised for us to be able to use a room to shower when we returned from the tour so we can be fresh and clean for our evening flight. We also came back earlier than expected from the tour, so we visited Venus Health Spa down the road to kill time. PPS airport only 3 minutes away, so we only wished the hotel had an airport shuttle available at least 7-7:30pm for those with late flight departures. Although airport shuttle is free, it is only available at specific times with only 6 trips scheduled through the day, the last one being 6pm. Unfortunately, PPS airport does not offer much, apart from seats and very few overpriced shops and it would have been good if we could have used those hours waiting at the airport to have an early dinner at some restaurant nearby before heading to the airport. The hotel did give us another option to get to the airport if we did not avail of the la

We are excited to spend a night at this well-reviewed hotel. Our stay became memorable and was beyond our expectation. What makes it so special is the owners' warm hospitality. The staff strive to respond the needs quickly and try to give 5-star service. You feel the warm welcome once you enter the hotel. The owners are always around and make sure our stay is comfortable. It was especially special for us since Mr. Enrico, the owner, knew we were there for our anniversary, he took time to celebrate it with us. We appreciate the special gift from the hotel. Also, it was also nice to talk to Mr. Lito, the co-owner, and hear his life in different country. We were so touched to experience the wonderful "Omotenashi"- professional hospitality provided at personal level. The room was very pretty and specious and thoroughly cleaned. I was happy to work at the balcony desk. The pool and garden view was fantastic! We enjoyed the breakfast and some coffee break at their restaurant.

I booked this hotel ahead of time since I had to budget my expenses. I booked for the shuttle service but I had a difficult time locating the person. I arrived at the hotel and did a fast check in. The room was definitely spacious. There are provisions for your luggage and room for other stuff that you have. The room was also clean and there is a big bed with ready to accept your tired body. Toiletries and tissues are present in the bathroom. Breakfast is awesome - if you have a Filipino taste then you should be good. I also booked my tours in the hotel so you won't have a difficult time dealing with different tour operators. Special thanks to the staff who made my stay great. Until my next visit.

The stay was great ! I transferred from the Libis Bayview hotel and was glad that It did ; not that the LBH was bad, it's that the Skylight is so much better ! In my opinion, after seeing other resorts and hotels there in Puerto , I'm convinced that the Skylight's the best place to stay and will do so again - definitely - the next time I'm in Puerto . I strongly suggest and recommend it above all other places that there is to choose from . If for no other reason , the restaurant is a seafood lovers paradise with live tanks and a great staff - enjoy !!

We booked our room via Agoda and emailed the hotel about our reservation. They offer a FREE shuttle to and from the airport. We were picked up by a clean white van and was dropped off at the hotel after a five minute drive. Our room was on the ground floor. The lobby was very sleek, clean, and well kept. We were given a room at the ground floor. There were no windows, which was not a problem for us. It had a double bed, and enough space for the luggage of two overpacking adults. The bathroom was not big, but it was not small either. There were enough toiletries, good ones at that. The staff was also helpful in teaching us how to get to places. They also offer tours if you need them. They helped us book our stay at the Dos Palmas resort via their affiliate agencies. The place was easy to find too. It's too orange to miss. :)