Balay Tuko Garden Inn
Hotel in Puerto Princesa
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
Balay Tuko Garden Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and slippers. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
Balay Tuko Garden Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and slippers. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Puerto Princesa
Available Rooms
Deluxe Twin Room
2 Single • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Non Smoking
1 Single • 1 Bunk • 538 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Queen • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Suite
2 Single • 2 Queen • 452 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Reviews
4.0
Relaxing hearing the chirping of the birds, the greenish surrounding, above all the friendly Staff
10.0
A wonderful place, nicely landscaped, with a bird aviary and a gigantic swimming pool, enclosed with a perfect temperature. A friendly staff. The absolute best place I've ever stayed at, and at a very fair price.
4.0
Goos stay overall. It’s a bit far from Puerto Princesa town but easily reachable by tricycle (15 minutes). Staff super friendly and very caring. Clean and spacious room. Delicious breakfast.
10.0
The property grounds are really nice. Lovely garden in the centre of the property. The restaurant is outside looking into the garden. Nice made to order breakfast. They have a swimming pool aswell, (possibly communal). Unfortunately, not much to do in the area. Other restaurants are about a mile away, and the centre is more than 2 miles away. The staff were all very friendly and polite throughout my stay.
10.0
This place was so serene and calming. Much needed after 2 days of travel and a crazy night in Manila! I felt that I was able to regroup and recenter before moving on to the next town. The people were amazing and the foooooood!! Omg the food was great. Their cook is amazing.
6.0
The greenery is nice, paid extra for our son when it’s supposed to be free as per advertised online.
10.0
I love the staff, Irene and Loi is very friendly, accommodating and helpful. They both go over and beyond my expectations. The Garden is beautiful and large. Picnic table is available for guest. I was able to bring food and have my family eat our dinner together in a picnic table. They let us cook our rice and cold water is available for us to use.
There’s kettle to use although it’s shared, it’s useful to make coffee. Bath soap is provided but no shampoo and conditioner. There’s glasses and coffee mugs provided and safe box in the room.There’s table and chair in every room to sit with your friends. Friends or family are welcome to visit and they are so welcoming. I felt really home here.
Downside, I got insects bites. It’s normal though when you’re in nature.
Thank you Balay Tuko. I will be back.
5.0
The staff was beyond friendly. The food was wonderful. They asked what I wanted for breakfast the night before so it could be ready before my tour. They gave me a free ride to the mall because it was raining. The garden looks exactly like the pictures. Thank you Balay Tuko. I would live there if I could.
10.0
A charming hotel located in a tropical garden near the airport and the city center of P.P. The quality of its services, rooms, catering, swimming pool, wifi, and especially the kindness of its owners and its staff make it a place of peace and back there.Thank you to all of you.
4.0
Lovely gardens, family owned hotel. The owner was very helpful in arranging our transportation and tours.
5.0
In 3 of our hotel stays in PP, El Nido, & Coron Balay Tuko in PP topped the best hotel in terms of comp breakfast with more choices, modern bathroom, comfortable bed, & better service. We'd be staying there again if back in PP.
2.5
In 3 of our hotel stays in PP, El Nido, & Coron Balay Tuko in PP topped the best hotel in terms of comp breakfast with more choices, modern bathroom, comfortable bed, & better service. Wed be staying there again if back in PP.
10.0
If you like Roshti potatoes, this is the best I've tried in the Philippines. Made from scratch and perfectly seasoned with spices.
1.0
I wasn’t comfortable staying in this place. There is no room service . The place is so far from stores and restaurant. Transportation to the city not that accessible and it’s hard to contact a taxi. There is no constant receptionist available . No intercom or phone to call the reception area. Servers in their restaurant are not well trained to cater to the customer’s needs . No refrigerator in the room to stock some foods considering that no room service and the distant to buy easy food stuffs .
2.0
I wasn’t comfortable staying in this place. There is no room service . The place is so far from stores and restaurant. Transportation to the city not that accessible and it’s hard to contact a taxi. There is no constant receptionist available . No intercom or phone to call the reception area. Servers in their restaurant are not well trained to cater to the customer’s needs . No refrigerator in the room to stock some foods considering that no room service and the distant to buy easy food stuffs .
5.0
Nice place
5.0
Great place. Clean, large room, beautiful landscape, helpful and friendly service, arranged airport service. Wifi was not good in the room.
5.0
Lots to do there. Large pool pool table foosball and ping pong. Friendly and helpful staff. Wifi could be better.
2.5
Lots to do there. Large pool pool table foosball and ping pong. Friendly and helpful staff. Wifi could be better.
5.0
Nice room. Great pool and also enjoyed the pool table. Close to the mall. Wifi isn't very good.
2.5
Nice room. Great pool and also enjoyed the pool table. Close to the mall. Wifi isnt very good.
5.0
The service was amazing, the staff was super nice, food at restaurant was great really good breakfast
10.0
Stayed for 2 nights. Lights went out during a brown out but they had a generator. Indoor pool was clean. Rooms were made while we were out touring the one full day we were there. Hotel is a little bit far off from the city center.
2.0
You are not allowed to eat in your room and are discouraged from bringing in outside food and beverages with the possibility of corkage and waste disposal fees. Would not have booked if I was aware of this before my arrival.
4.0
You are not allowed to eat in your room and are discouraged from bringing in outside food and beverages with the possibility of corkage and waste disposal fees. Would not have booked if I was aware of this before my arrival.
3.0
Bad service tho. I asked for the shuttle van and they sent a trycycle and came so late.
4.0
Overall, Balay Tuko was ideal. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the rooms comfortable and clean. However, I noticed the wifi was spotty.
3.0
Bad service tho. I asked for the shuttle van and they sent a trycycle and came so late.
1.0
The hotel is in the middle of nowhere down a dark Road, it is managed by what seems children (no exaggeration) dont expect anything from the hotel, Upon arrival told to fill in form not told about wifi, breakfast, Area, services available and if you ask for anything they dont know, wont help. Breakfast is available at extra cost but thats it no other food is available which means either walking down a pitch black Road to local mall(1km away) or getting an uncomfortable tricycle which involves the abligatory haggling/argument - they wont go lower than 2/3 times what the locals pay. Mall only has fast food so you wont Wat anything local. If you try and order a takeaway as option reception wont help with it, just hand you a phone and you have to pay corkage charge to them on top. Wifi is unusable anywhere, no tea/coffee facilities and nothing in room I. E fridge, shampoo, hand towel.... They offer laundry but when asked they said go to laundry house in City? Like I know where that is. They offer tours which is the only time they are talkative as presumably they get commission, but some tours offered like Honda Bay at 1200p per person are only a 5k taxi away so a rip off.If you want a room in the quiet then go for it but you have to go out for food, wifi, phone signal and the reception is manned by the owners children. It was a very poor experience, Im backpacking and I dont expect much.
2.5
Very comfortable and refreshing
2.0
Do not stay here! The owner from Belgium at the front desk is a jerk. Expedia had asked for reviews of hotel and answered a few questions. They relayed this information to owner. He confronted me regarding the lack of amenities. When we told him about the lack of breakfast, fridge, shampoo etc he got very defensive and said what do you expect for 2000 pesos (60.00) that we paid. Firthermore we had told him he had been very rude to us and shockingly he said if you don't like it you can leave. We also needed to arrange a van ride to another city and would not let us make a call because of our comment. He also shut off the WiFi after that. Totally shocked at his behaviour, this is no way to run an establishment. He obviously doesn't care about his guests. We will never be back.
2.0
Do not stay here! The owner from Belgium at the front desk is a jerk. Expedia had asked for reviews of hotel and answered a few questions. They relayed this information to owner. He confronted me regarding the lack of amenities. When we told him about the lack of breakfast, fridge, shampoo etc he got very defensive and said what do you expect for 2000 pesos (60.00) that we paid. Firthermore we had told him he had been very rude to us and shockingly he said if you dont like it you can leave. We also needed to arrange a van ride to another city and would not let us make a call because of our comment. He also shut off the WiFi after that. Totally shocked at his behaviour, this is no way to run an establishment. He obviously doesnt care about his guests. We will never be back.
5.0
Extremely clean, friendly staff, quite AC and overhead fan as well! Did I mention both fan and AC were quite!! If youre noise sensitive then you will appreciate this! Breakfast was good and affordable. Great entrance corridor which consists of an arch with the roots of vines hanging down creating a pleasing effect which is sure to bring a smile to your face. Like in most of the Philippines the Wi-fi is not the greatest. I found few places in the Philippines which the connection was acceptable. Hey, this is a developing country so its all good! This place has a nice pool with a pleasingly designed roof as well. Nice quaint grounds. They use CFLs on the premises and apparently have solar panels on the roof over the pool. A generator serves the guests electrical needs when the power goes out, only the AC will not function during power outages. Fantastic! Hot water as well! There is some sort of big dinner on Sunday nights that we did not figure out until too late, so if youre there on Sunday ask for the sitrap. You have to order dinner and breakfast the night before. Me and my fiancee loved this place and would book again should we return to Puerto Princesa!
5.0
Extremely clean, friendly staff, quite AC and overhead fan as well! Did I mention both fan and AC were quite!! If you're noise sensitive then you will appreciate this! Breakfast was good and affordable. Great entrance corridor which consists of an arch with the roots of vines hanging down creating a pleasing effect which is sure to bring a smile to your face. Like in most of the Philippines the Wi-fi is not the greatest. I found few places in the Philippines which the connection was acceptable. Hey, this is a developing country so it's all good! This place has a nice pool with a pleasingly designed roof as well. Nice quaint grounds. They use CFL's on the premises and apparently have solar panels on the roof over the pool. A generator serves the guests electrical needs when the power goes out, only the AC will not function during power outages. Fantastic! Hot water as well! There is some sort of big dinner on Sunday nights that we did not figure out until too late, so if you're there on Sunday ask for the sitrap. You have to order dinner and breakfast the night before. Me and my fiancee loved this place and would book again should we return to Puerto Princesa!
5.0
Extremely clean, friendly staff, quite AC and overhead fan as well! Did I mention both fan and AC were quite!! If youre noise sensitive then you will appreciate this! Breakfast was good and affordable. Great entrance corridor which consists of an arch with the roots of vines hanging down creating a pleasing effect which is sure to bring a smile to your face. Like in most of the Philippines the Wi-fi is not the greatest. I found few places in the Philippines which the connection was acceptable. Hey, this is a developing country so its all good! This place has a nice pool with a pleasingly designed roof as well. Nice quaint grounds. They use CFLs on the premises and apparently have solar panels on the roof over the pool. A generator serves the guests electrical needs when the power goes out, only the AC will not function during power outages. Fantastic! Hot water as well! There is some sort of big dinner on Sunday nights that we did not figure out until too late, so if youre there on Sunday ask for the sitrap. You have to order dinner and breakfast the night before. Me and my fiancee loved this place and would book again should we return to Puerto Princesa!
5.0
Balay Tuko is a great hotel, after all the hustle in Manila it was nice to go to a place that was the meaning of tranquility. All of there prices are very fair everything from room rates to meals and even lotions, the staff was extremely accommodating in every way from booking tours to amazing us with new towel designs every time they fixed our rooms.
5.0
Balay Tuko is a great hotel, after all the hustle in Manila it was nice to go to a place that was the meaning of tranquility. All of there prices are very fair everything from room rates to meals and even lotions, the staff was extremely accommodating in every way from booking tours to amazing us with new towel designs every time they fixed our rooms.
5.0
The hotel is very nice and has a B&B feel to it. The breakfast is good although not included in the room rate. It is a bit far from the airport so take a jeepney for the cheapest rate or a tricycle for 100-150 pesos. There isn't much to do around the hotel but there is a pretty nice shopping mall about 20-30min walking away.
5.0
The hotel is very nice and has a B&B feel to it. The breakfast is good although not included in the room rate. It is a bit far from the airport so take a jeepney for the cheapest rate or a tricycle for 100-150 pesos. There isn't much to do around the hotel but there is a pretty nice shopping mall about 20-30min walking away.
5.0
We stayed in the Philippines for a total of 30 days and this is one of the best stays we had. The staff members are super friendly and the owners couldnt have been more accommodating. We had trouble with our email and needed to use their computer and even their email address for some documents we had to retrieve for a tour coming up. They even sat at the computer when things got tough. Best free breakfast, best shower, most hot water, best welcome drink (real coconut milk from a carved coconut), fascinating grounds and surroundings tucked away for privacy. This is a definite repeat when we return.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Puerto Princesa?
The average price for a rental in Puerto Princesa is $55 per night. This rental is $19 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Balay Tuko Garden Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Balay Tuko Garden Inn. Enjoy the water!
Is Balay Tuko Garden Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Balay Tuko Garden Inn?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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