Palawan SandCastles

Day, Bird's eye view, Beach, Beach, On site, Mountain view, Sea view

7.5

Outstanding(44 Reviews)

Resort in Coron

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

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About this resort

Set amidst lush greenery, Palawan SandCastles offers eco-friendly and peaceful accommodation in Busuanga. Boasting a private beach area, guests can enjoy water sports activities such as snorkelling and canoeing on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Coron

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

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2 Single • 182 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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££££

Palawan SandCastles

££££

7.5

Outstanding(44 Reviews)

Resort in Coron

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Coron

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 182 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.5

Outstanding(44 Reviews)

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3.0

Aug 2023

Don't stay there

Whole menu was like 10 things all day

Run down . Not clean Stuck in the place Unless you have transport Over charged for everything

1.0

Jul 2023

Wasted holiday . all pictures on site have been photo shopped

Rained room was wet everywhere in 5 mins . Menu was 3 for breakfast and 7 for dinner . No hot water .no water at room at all. No drinking water in room Overcharged for everything . Had to move to different hotel for rest of stay

Only thing staff wanted was money overcharged for trips . Transfers and food . Looks good in pictures . but as soon as you turn up notice how bad things are there . Think was 3000 paso a night . Staying just up road in nicer place for 1500 paso a night .

9.0

Jul 2023

Peaceful comfy stay away from the hustle and bustle

Lovely, huge, comfy bed. Big bathroom. Nice hot shower. Fan and aircon. Food was all right but expensive for what it was, and you can't go anywhere else to eat. Airport transfer - expensive but necessary. Super quiet and peaceful. They offer bicycle hire and kayak hire.

In the middle of nowhere (which can be a good thing, but just be aware that you can't go and buy food anywhere else) which means it costs like 2000 pesos to get from there to the airport or to anywhere else on the island.

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

The breakfast was delicious and the staff always helpful and very friendly. The kajak rental was amazing!

Very remote place and the dive center is far!

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

we loved warren! he was so interested in us and making sure we had the best stay possible. grace was also so sweet and made sure we felt welcome! we rented a paddle board and saw a dugong! nice snorkeling! we had a nice dinner at sandcastles and also went to cashew nut grove next door for food aswell. thank you for the great peaceful stay!

7.0

Apr 2023

Pleasant and I had a great swim.

Great location and convivial staff. Awesome snorkeling and free diving at the properties beach. Very relaxing and quiet.

The food cost more than the average meal in the Philippines.

7.0

Mar 2023

Enjoyable

we enjoyed our room very much it was very luxurious with a big comfy bed, staff were friendly and happy to help with things like catching public transport and helping us organise to go see dugongs.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner was the most expensive we have seen anywhere on the island and there isn’t anywhere else to go, not even a shop nearby to buy food unless you have transport means.

6.0

Jan 2023

Nice, but we wouldnt stay here again.

Lovely hut. Breathtaking view from the bathroom. You can sit in the tub and enjoy the scenery.

The price of dinner was 700php. Which is way too much. As there are no other places to eat nearby this is very frustrating. Also we were the only guests, which gave the place a bit of a strange vibe. There were 7 dogs running around, which we found a bit annoying.

8.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful and remote

Beautiful remote setting. Very comfortable and clean accommodation. Great staff. Great meals & portions. Good communication through email.

Unfortunately the meals were a bit expensive. The property had warned us in advance that this may be the case (remote island, inflation etc). We were glad we had the heads up or may not have brought enough cash.

4.0

Jan 2023

Prepare for outrageous fixed food prices or stay elsewhere

The rooms are small and basic but nice, bed comfy, and the bath has a nice view.

The prices of food. Prepare yourself. There are no other restaurants around and they charge a fixed 500 php per person for breakfast, 600 php for lunch and 700 php for dinner from a very limited menu (3-4 options with lunch being regurgitated dinner options). What you get is a pretty basic plate of food you'd pay less than half the price for elsewhere. By the time you add this up over a 24 hours period, you may as well have paid for a nicer room at a more expensive hotel where they don't trap you with such an overpriced fixed menu. This is what we'd have done if we had our time again.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Really nice location right on the beach. The bungalows were really cool with their own bathtub with a seaview. There is a possibility to rent kayaks and bikes. Plus, the beer is cheap!

Expensive transfer.

7.0

Jan 2023

A great location and an enjoyable stay, but overpriced.

Russ, who was on site, was super helpful but constrained by the overall state of the property which is suffering from a lack of repair. His cooked breakfasts were great as were his specials (note that the property offered expensive set meals but the cooks decided not to come in during the days I was at the property). The (fresh water spring supplied) pool in the room was an unexpected surprise. Pretty much had the whole beach to myself This is on the non-touristy side of the island, pretty remote from anything Links with Dugong Diving Center, though if their boat cannot approach the bay (high swells in December) you have to make your own way to their centre (20 minutes by van or scooter). See further comments below.

Property prices are at a premium however the finishings and furnishings were not! Water pressure in the room was low and sometimes there was NO water. (2 mornings). To empty the spring water tub, the internal plug didnt work (had to use the general tap on the outside of the building). The internet is on a mobile phone network but the incorrect one for the area (SMART does not have great coverage) - Frequent dropouts of internet therefore. I know this as I spent time deciphering the internet connectivity one morning! I came with the idea of doing mountainbiking but all the bikes were rusty (suspension blocked through rust). No available maps as to where any mountainbiking (or walking) could be done in the area. Highly expensive pickup/dropoff rates to the airport (2500 pesos - over 50USD). Expect more if you wish to go to Coron. Tribal Adventures (who also run this property) do offer tours, but this is in Coron, not at this hostel. Dugong Dive Centre (who can do boat pickups from this property) suggested I go to the hotel just down the beach as their scooters were cheaper than here. (they couldnt pick up on the days I was there due to the swell) This hostel is isolated from anywhere else on the island. If you do not have your own means of transport (motorcycle) this may be an issue.

2.0

Mar 2020

Backpacker place with Savoy prices. Had to fight about what we had paid for. Not enjoyable.

The staff were helpful IF you asked but didn't offer any sort of welcome information. Their English was limited but they were nice ladies and friendly The owner offered assistance and gave me his own cream for insect bites. Thank you. Free cold water in reception but they charged 20Ps for a pot of tea when other hotels give it free The owner offered another couple 2 for 1 on the dugong trip, so ask, Not enough food provided on the trip and again little information about exactly what would be happening. You can walk to another bay and cross the sandbar to a different island but you will have to ask about this as no one tells you what there is to do. Watch out for sea urchins there. You have to pay to rent a sea kayak here but we stayed in Balinsasayaw where it was all free. Bikes to hire but again you had to pay.

There is NO pool at all although this site states that there is. No information given about what there was to do and to see, we had to keep asking and asking. We were shown to a room with separate bathroom and it wasn't until I pointed out that we should have an ensuite that they realised that they had given us the wrong room. The Bungalow with sea view is advertised as being " located on the ground floor". It is all on one level once you get there however there are several steep steps to climb up the hill The beach is NOT private but shared with another hotel It is NOT a white sand beach and the sea if often far out so you have to walk over a muddy expanse to reach the water. Over priced. We paid in £5 advance for breakfast. When ordering we were told that it was continental only. I pointed out that it doesn't say continental and booking.com says "breakfast" so we expected a cooked breakfast for £5. (300 PPs. ). After discussion I managed to get 2 eggs and 3 pieces of toast with jam. Not well presented. When we checked out however they tried to charge us 50 Pps extra for each egg. Again we had a disagreement and after hassle the owner who was having his breakfast at the time said as it was pre paid, that, yes, we should have had eggs included. We had to fight for what we had already paid for, as staff don't know what their booking system includes. There was no fruit and no juice. Poor compared to other hotels on the island. The photos on the website dated. Our room was dirty, old and not maintained. The mosquito nets were full of holes and as the door and window shutters weren't airtight the room was full of insects. I would not stand on the 2 bath mats as they were filthy. The internet only worked in reception and they turned it and the hot water off without notice! We had to ask them to turn it on again Had to sit on wooden benches for dinner surrounded by 5 large dogs.

10.0

Feb 2020

Fantastic place to relax

Fantastic place away from the city. Beautiful beach! Rustic, charming typical local cottages with amazing view and comfortable beds. Wi-Fi at the reception area only and not very good but mobile data worked well. Not suitable for people who are looking for social atmosphere, but ideal for those looking to get away for a bit. Good food but can only be purchased with cash. Various activities available too ( bike rentals, kayak, boat tours). Highly recommend!

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Coron?

The average price for a rental in Coron is £32 per night. This rental is £49 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Palawan SandCastles. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Palawan SandCastles. Enjoy the water!

Is Palawan SandCastles pet friendly?

Yes! This resort is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Palawan SandCastles?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Coron

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Palawan SandCastles

Resort in Coron

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Coron

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Coron?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Palawan SandCastles pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Palawan SandCastles?

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