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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Brgy. Bancao-Bancao Canuigaran St., Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 5300
  • Place, Daylight Hole Cave
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Immaculate Conception Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Princesa (PPS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Princesa Classic

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Pool Access

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Water Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Pool

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Pool

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Wing Pool Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Ocean Wing Princesa Classic

  • 495 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Princesa

Located in Puerto Princesa City Centre, Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Daylight Hole Cave and Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum. This 78-room, 3.5-star resort has 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Daylight Hole Cave - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Robinsons Place Palawan - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catalina’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Haim Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balinsasyaw Seaside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guni Guni - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Bowl - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa

Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle during limited hours for PHP 1000 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa resort include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Fireplaces, balconies, and sitting areas are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Hilot Spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 1,500 for adults and PHP 750 for children
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Rice
  • Sala Lounge
  • Tomato and Basil

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: PHP 3000.00 per accommodation, per night
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 3400
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 2000.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PHP 1500 for adults and PHP 750 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Princesa Garden Island Resort
Princesa Garden Island
Garden Island Resort
Princesa Garden Island Resort Spa
Princesa Spa Puerto Princesa
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Resort
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Puerto Princesa
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Resort Puerto Princesa

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa on Dec 6, 2025 start from $133.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

This resort is situated in Puerto Princesa City Centre within a short 17-minute walk of Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum and also 17 minutes on foot from Daylight Hole Cave. You'll also find NCCC Mall Palawan and SM City Puerto Princesa within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort.

Is a spa located at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Hilot Spa is the name of the resort's full-service spa available for guests to enjoy.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa include a casino at the property?

No, Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort feature private spa tubs.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

How far is the airport from Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

The closest major airport to Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa is Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS), which is 3 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or pool views.

Reviews

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 515 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A 3Star Resort for the price of 5star!

This resort is stuck in 90s. A bit run down and management seemed have no interest in renovating it. We stayed at the water villa for 4 nights paying high price during low season. We were family of 3 with a child. We had booked thru hotels.com and clearly mentioned we were 3 and need an additional bed for our child. However during the checkin the hotel charged us additional 50USD/night for the bed which we felt was unnecessary rip off. We felt the checkin staff were a bit stuck up. Not friendly. The operations was also very old styled. Paper invoice for everything! They even gave us coupons for beach tower that we were supposed to exchange to get the towel and get it back when we return the towel. Seriously?? Water villa was spacious. However please note that it is enjoyable only if you are comfortable with mangrove and seaweed smell. Watervilla is surrounded by water only during high tides. i.e., between 7am-3pm. Hotel boasts about its private sandbar. Please note that this is not private. It is a public sandbar and some boat companies operate to bring non-residents to this sandbar. The recreational area is a bit run down, but u can play some games. The pool bar is always deserted. On a good note, the Japanese restaurant is awesome. Good food, great views and very good service. However, please note that it is closed on Mondays. The Italian restaurant is also good, but the chef seemed to like garlic a lot. You need to give specific instructions to the chef.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apart from having to run the water for 10 minutes every time you wanted hot water the water villas are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was not close to food options or exploring the city. Sometimes there was a trike available otherwise you would have to walk. That was the only downside, otherwise the resort was beautiful, staff were very friendly, and we had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

perlyn j

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD, Athens

Traveled with family
Overall the hotel is nice but not a 4 star accommodation. Needs lots of maintenance. Work was ongoing. Hopefully when finished the resort will be modern and nicer. Paid $5 per night for an extra blanket in our room for our son. Very excessive. Limited dinning options and selection for international travelers. Pool area was nice, sandbar area not so much. Courteous staff overall. Hot water was inoperative for 2 nights of our 4 night stay. If we travel to Palawan again we will try another area. Puerto Princessa is not a travel destination for beach or relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD, Athens

Traveled with family
Overall the resort is nice. It needs maintenance. Maintenance was ongoing in one of the bldgs. Ours had no hot water for 2 days. They also charged $5 daily for an extra blanket.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

BENSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fawn, SAN JOSE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is great. Our suite was very nice and big. Pool is huge! Was able to swim laps with no problems. Spa was very nice, massages were got were so good we tried to do a round 3 but didn't have enough time. The Japanese restaurant on the roof top was very good! However make sure you are not starving when you head there, slow service when busy, took about 30 minutes to get sashimi. Would eat there more if we had more than the 3 days we were there. The Itilian restaurant by the pool is SO SO SO slow!!!! We had 2 hours before a massage and after an hour and a half we still haven't gotten our food. There was 1 other table other than our 4 people table and we could not get fed. After 3 asks of when our food is coming and we have a 2pm massage I finally told them to cancel all food that wasn't served and we'll just pay for what we had. The server even forgot I asked for ice and I had to go to the bar to get it myself after 5 minutes of waiting as my drink got warm. If you are hungry avoid eating at either the Japanese or Italian restaurants on site, have a snack with you or plan your food times. Overall, would definitely stay there again, the swim up rooms are much quieter than any other swim up rooms I've seen, my fear of screaming children is why we didn't get the swim up room and opted for the suite which is quite a bit more spacious than the swim up rooms. Clean rooms and welcoming staff were all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iyu

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Started with Bait and Switch by Expedia promoting something but failed to honor it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vacation with my family. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Thank you all for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda, Pine Brook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Garden Island Resort in Palawan for a short two-night visit. While I truly appreciated the kindness and helpfulness of the staff — they were consistently warm and accommodating — unfortunately, the overall condition of the resort left a lot to be desired. The grounds were noticeably unkempt, with many areas appearing neglected and dilapidated. While there were some spots that seemed to receive attention, large portions of the resort were in disrepair. The most glaring example was the area near the sandbar and pier. Though highlighted on the resort’s map, in reality, it was far from a picturesque spot — rotten wood, crumbling structures, and debris scattered around made it feel more abandoned than inviting. The food was mediocre at best, with limited variety and only a few restaurant options available. This added to the overall feeling that the resort lacked the level of care and quality one would expect from a vacation destination. While I’m grateful for the excellent service provided by the staff, the condition of the resort itself unfortunately overshadowed their efforts. Based on this experience, I wouldn’t recommend Garden Island Resort to others looking for a well-maintained and enjoyable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Our honeymoon experience: DISASTEROUS 1) Air port pick up that I pre-arranged did not pick us up when we late into the evening. We stood at the airport shuttle area for over 40 mins waiting. Tried to contact the resort while we waited, no answer. Luckily I found a local travel agent who helped us contact a shuttle driver to take us to Princesa Gardens. 2) Checking in = disaster. It took over 1.5hrs for my family to get to the front of the line?!? The main lobby is open to outdoors so it was unpleasant in 36+ degrees which then turned into a rain down-pour 3) Was told our room was "upgraded" for our Honeymoon. Happy with our beautiful view so we were willing to forget crummy beginning of the trip 4) It got VERY LOUD early next morning. Our building was being renovated but this was never advertised while we researched properties nor upon check-in. It was so uncomfortable after 2 days of banging/drilling. Glad I packed extra Advil for our headaches. Though we were booked for 10 days at this place, we decided to switch hotels and leave for El Nido instead 5) The staff at the front desk aren't very friendly/welcoming. The rest of the staff were kind though. There was a divide amongst the workers vs management. So much so that by the end of our stay, there was a huge turn-over in staff. Disappointing as we splurged for our Honeymoon on this hotel. Won't be returning to this resort and will share with our tourism groups of our horrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dannis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property really had everything you need. The gym had everything you need for any compound lifts and dumbells. Decent Japanese restaurant on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pool Villa is the best room!

This was my second stay at Princesa Gardens. Previously, I got a water villa, but this room was insanely better! Don’t waste your money on the top room, when you can have a pool villa for a quarter of the price and it will be everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Narinder

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Myrna

Stafff are very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cengiz

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chuan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I particularly liked the Crepe lady, her service, she pays attentions to details of crepe, she makes. The breakfast and the way access to the pool from rooms was the highlights. I would definitely recommend others to this property. Just like my friend recommended me.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, right on the ocean. New high-rise rooms, nice Japanese restaurant on the top of the high-rise hotel section of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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