Planning a trip to the Philippines and wondering where to stay in Coron? Well, look no further because I’ve put together a pretty solid list of Coron Hotels & Coron Resorts to choose from!
The truth is that wherever you decide to stay, I’m 100% sure you will absolutely fall in love with Coron because every destination in the Philippines’ Palawan is pure heaven! Coron was easily one of the highlights of my entire one-month trip to the Philippines. It was my first stop after landing and tackling the hectic capital of Manila’s itinerary.
Though Coron is still considered not as lively as other tourist destinations, it still has a surge of travelers wanting to visit the island, and there has been an increasing demand for places to stay.
Coron has now amassed a spectrum of accommodation options, from luxury resort hotels to affordable hip hostels. Check out my top recommendations!
THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN CORON
Coron definitely houses a good number of luxury resorts that are perfect for tourists who want to indulge and have a fancy vacation. These are some of the top luxury resorts in Coron Palawan.
TWO SEASONS CORON BAYSIDE HOTEL
BEST AFFORDABLE LUXURY CORON HOTEL
Highlight: Panoramic view, sunset, and infinity pool
Price Point: Starts at $132
http://twoseasonsresorts.com/corontown/
Location: National Road, Barangay Tagumpay, Coron Town Proper
The Two Seasons Coron Bayside Hotel is nestled in the heart of Busuanga island. True to its name, it is at a bayside location that gives the common areas of the hotel a panoramic view of the sea and hilly islets of Coron.
If you opt to stay within the town proper and would want to explore the town of Busuanga walking around, this is a perfect luxurious choice. The Seasons Coron Bayside Hotel is within the stretch of the national road, which is the main passing highway that intersects the entire town.
Most of the rooms have bay-view windows, and all are designed to have patios or verandas. You can also expect roomy shower baths in the en-suites and a comfortable thread count of plush bedding on the queen or king beds.
Guest Review: “Made our stay welcome, it was our honeymoon and set our room up Nicely. The rooms where amazing, everywhere was clean. Free complement cake and biscuits delivered to door each day at around 6pm.” -Michelle, U.K
TWO SEASONS RESORT AND SPA
THE ABSOLUTE BEST LUXURY CORON RESORT
5-star Eco-Friendly Accommodation
Highlight: Sand bar, private beach weddings
Price Point: Starts at $497
Location: Malaruyroy, Bulalacao, Palawan
The Seasons Coron Island Resort is definitely on top of the list of the best Coron resorts for a luxurious and peaceful getaway.
To get to the luxury resort, you’ll need to take almost an hour to transfer from the airport to a private docking area. From there, it’s a boat ride away from Coron town proper to a mini peninsula on Bulalacao Island.
Instead of a luxury hotel suite, you’ll get an entire bungalow to yourself with a balcony, private bathroom, and seating area. And, while each bungalow offers amazing views, few compare to the ones you’ll get from the Island Tip and Sandbar bungalows.
As the name suggests, the Island Tip bungalows are set on the end of the private island. It offers better sea views from almost every angle, including the bathroom, terrace, and private pool. The room also includes complimentary use of water sports equipment for easy kayaking or a trip on the sailboat.
Two Seasons Coron Island Resort has so much to offer and will leave you with much to do. Staying in this haven is like having a private island, as it is seemingly amazing that it is built on a sandbar.
The island has a turtle and giant clam sanctuary and vibrant diving spots that house alive and vigorous house reefs. You can enjoy a private tour around the island and can also go for islet expeditions, diving courses, and kayaking.
The resort has impeccable service and amenities to attend to their spoilt guests. Since it is a secluded resort, you can imagine a tranquil and serene staycation in their modern villas.
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Guest Review: “All the pampering we got! Amazing service from pickup to drop-off. You get service that’s above and beyond what you pay for! Loved the welcoming drinks, snacks, complimentary cookies, breakfast buffet… Plenty to do from from snorkelling to SUP… Really enjoyed our stay thanks to the staff’s awesome service!”
CLUB PARADISE RESORT PALAWAN
MOST UNIQUE LUXURY CORON RESORT
The Island Escape of your dreams…
Highlight: Marine life, Island forest, Private Beach
Price point: Starts at $280
http://www.clubparadisepalawan.com/
Location: Dimakya Island, Coron
Now the journey to Club Paradise might involve an hour’s van ride from the center and then a 30-minute boat transfer, but it is completely worth it!
This is one of the most unique Coron resorts imaginable and is certainly going to be a stay you’ll never forget. Why? Because it is actually cradled amongst a declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve!
This Coron, Palawan resort is hailed as a tropical paradise. While here, you can choose between staying in a villa, suite, or cottage. Whichever you choose, you’re sure to get amazing views of the private beach area.
This is the same beach area with some of Coron’s best scuba diving and snorkeling sites, endemic flora and fauna, and unspoiled beaches! If you’re a diving novice, no worries. You can either swim in the outdoor pool instead or take beginner lessons at the on-site Dugong Dive Centre.
And, if you want, the resort can even arrange island hopping tours to the nearby slices of paradise. Other resort facilities also include karaoke, spa, and sauna services. Since the Coron accommodation is so remote, there is an on-site restaurant and bar. On selected days, guests can even see live cultural performances.
Live up the full Coron island luxury experience with this resort with these lavish and unbeatable paradise vibes!
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Guest Review: “The team and the resort manager did a great job! Very nice and accommodating! Joeg is an awesome manager, he goes far and beyond to help his guests! Will definitely coming back next year 2019. Noel , the tour guide did an awesome job when we had our island hopping tour, always ready to help you especially if you’re scared of deep water. He was beside me and my sister when we did snorkeling. I totally felt safe with him. The whole team did a great job! Kudos to Joeg the manager , Noel and the whole Club Paradise team! Will see you guys in 2019” -Janet, U.S.A
THE BEST MID-RANGE CORON HOTELS
A luxury hotel stay doesn’t have to mean lavish prices. If you are in for a getaway and opt to stay at these 3-star accommodations. These are some of the best hotels in Coron, Philippines, that are not too expensive but still really comfortable.
CORON SOLEIL GARDEN RESORT
THE BEST OVERALL CORON HOTEL RESORT & VALUE FOR MONEY
Highlight: Swimming pool, in-house bar, corporate gatherings
Price Point: Starts at $127
coronsoleil.com/soleil-garden/
Location: Mabintangen Rd, Coron, Palawan
Your journey of indulgence starts here at your luxurious sanctuary. Coron Soleil Garden Resort is a premium resort offering fine comforts with premium amenities and facilities. It’s the ideal best Coron, Palawan, resort for the luxurious, indulgent, and leisurely traveler who yearns for relaxing and worry-free travel.
Each spacious room comes with stunning pool views, a private bathroom, and a small terrace. However, for the ultimate luxe stays within budget, opt for a suite or for even more space with a king-size bed, seating area, and even a kitchenette. This is the ideal choice for an adventurous friend group.
This hotel is a garden resort that has a massive outdoor swimming pool both for adults and kids, a roof deck bar, and is PWD-friendly. This hotel is commonly known for overnight conventions, company seminars, and meetings as they have the facilities for such.
The hotel is conveniently in the Coron town proper of Busuanga island. This means that many cafes, tourist attractions, and even Dicanituan Beach are within walking distance.
The staff delights in giving you a personalized guest experience and catering to your specific needs.
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Guest Review: “Room was really nice and clean, very comfortable bed. The resort is very nice if you want to just chill out and relax, great pool, good food and drinks from the bar and restaurant and the massage service was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful in organising tours for us. The location is only a short ride away from the main town in a nice quiet area. They also offered free airport transfers.” Caroline – Australia
FUNNY LION
BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN CORON, PALAWAN
The Funny Lion is set to change the way people travel in Coron, Palawan.
Highlight: Sunset View, Roof deck bar, Infinity Pool
Price Points: Starts at $130
Location: Sitio Jolo, Poblacion 5, Coron, Palawan
While The Funny Lion may require a tricycle ride from the city center, it’s definitely one of the best accommodation options on the island.
This is a boutique-style resort that has a modern yet classy feeling to it and is an intimate accommodation as they only have 32 rooms available! The best part is they have a roof deck bar that has a great view of the grand limestone islet cliffs.
While the resort may be small, their rooms are not and offer enough moving room to include a desk, private bathroom, and tiny kitchenette. However, you probably won’t need the kitchen much as the hotel serves a daily continental breakfast.
There are also two on-site restaurants offering Filipino, seafood, and international dishes. However, if you had to choose, opt for the Pride Rock Deck restaurant as it has an outdoor open-air bath which is perfect for drinks and meals at sunset.
The outdoor swimming pool is also a great idea for sunset views. It’s an infinity pool with its own viewing wonders of the sunset. It’s also the perfect place to bask under the stars at night.
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Guest Review: “The Funny Lion offers facilities that allow you to relax, esp when you’re with your family. It was not crowded during the time of our visit in June, so my family really got to enjoy the infinity pool and Jacuzzi. The Pride deck is also a great place to see the sunset, as well. They also serve delicious food and offer their guests complimentary drinks each day of your stay. The staff are accommodating, as well.” -Coline, Philippines
HOSTELS IN CORON | BEST CORON ACCOMMODATION
The Philippines is a pretty amazing place for backpackers and budget travelers. So, you’ll have no problem finding cheap hotels in Coron as it has some AMAZING hostels with great vibes, comfy beds, and unbeatable prices. Here are a few of my top Palawan hotels and hostel recommendations for Coron!
SEA HORSE GUEST HOUSE
OVERALL BEST HOSTEL IN CORON | BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION
Highlight: Comfortable Beds, Staff, and Location
Price Point: Starts at $37
https://www.facebook.com/Sea-Horse-Guest-house-1549108985401761/
Location: Calle Nueva Barangay 5, Coron Town Proper
The Sea Horse Guest House was definitely the best value for money in a hostel that I experienced during my time traveling through the Philippines!
The beds and pillows are super comfortable, with a bathroom in each room. Each “dorm bed” is actually a private room with just two bunk beds. It also has family rooms for bigger groups to stay in. These rooms can sleep four guests and have private bathrooms.
The place is perfectly located right in Coron town center with Dicanituan Beach, Coron Public Market, and Mount Tapyas within walking distance. However, the staff can also arrange a shuttle service if you need a ride.
And, honestly, for prices at around $37 per bed, you can’t complain at all. As an added bonus, breakfast is included!
While there, I did find that the wifi connection does not work too strongly in the rooms but works fine on the balcony that has incredible views of the city!
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HOP HOSTEL
CORON HOSTEL WITH THE BEST SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE
Escape to a tropical paradise without sacrificing the comfort of home.
Image via Hop Hostel Facebook
Highlight: Socials and parties
Price Point: Starts at $14
Location: Calle Nueva Barangay 5, Coron Town Proper
This hostel is one of the best options for backpackers traveling around Coron Town Proper. It is very affordable while offering great amenities like an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site seafood restaurant.
It is also very close to the internet-famous Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon. So, don’t forget to pack your camera and best poses to really capture the moment.
“Nestled comfortably near Coron’s serene blue waters and the town proper, Hop Hostel is the perfect launch pad to the beautiful Calamian group of islands. Our space provides the comforts of a hotel—clean facilities, professional service, and complete amenities–in a warm, fun environment that will immediately feel like home.
We are conveniently located in Coron town center. The main attractions are a boat ride away. Access to the boardwalk is 7 minutes away on foot, just enough to keep the noise of busy motor vehicles at bay!
We provide a fun atmosphere and many activities. Join our free tours and meet new people from around the world through our quirky game nights. Our restaurant, Catch, and our bar, Release, happily welcome all kinds of travelers and highly encourage socializing.”
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AM I MISSING AN AMAZING CORON ISLAND RESORT, HOTEL, HOSTEL, OR ACCOMMODATION?
These are only a few of the wide arrays of accommodations in Coron. I picked them out as they seem to have the best value for money and would also seem like staying in any of these places will be worth your while. As a result, all these places are Tripadvisor-approved and have high visitor ratings, so you’ll have no problem finding the best hotel in Coron, Palawan, for you and your party.
If you think I need to add any specific places to this “Where to Stay in Coron” article, please do reach out to me and let me know!
I’m planning a return visit to Coron next year, and I can’t wait to get back to paradise!
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Thanks Agnes! That’s great to hear :-). Yeah, 30 days just isnt enough, lol. Hope you make it back sometime sooN!
Thanks so much! I’m sure I’ll make it back to PH soon enough! :-) Hope al is well!