Hotels Near Barracuda Lake in Coron

The Bancuang is a sprawling mansion going up a hillside. It is really, really cool. We stayed in one of the (4?) penthouse suites. The room was super romantic; the views from our room were stunning; the restaurant was reasonably priced and the food was delicious; the staff was friendly. The wifi even worked most of the time (~80%). Nothing is perfect in Coron, though. The shower had drainage issues (probably because they don't warn people not to let sand go down the drain -- please rinse sand off at outdoor shower near pool). No room safe (although front desk has a giant safe you can use); no spare roll of TP in the room. Noisy wild roosters start crowing at 5am (but in the other hotel we stayed at, there were 50 church bells, right next door, at 6am -- we vastly prefer the roosters). But the biggest issue for us was SOAP. There was no handsoap by our sink in our room; to wash your hands, you had to physically step into the shower and use the body wash. We asked the front desk and they seemed to think this was fine and good. OK, fine, we can step into the shower, but this got me thinking -- do they wash their hands after using the toilet? So I checked both of the general restrooms in the hotel, and found that **one of them had no soap whatsoever** (and no empty dispenser -- nothing). This means staff are likely using that restroom and returning to work without washing their hands. And worse, this was the closest restroom to the kitchen. This is the sole reason for our 1/5 star ”cleanliness” rating; other than this, the hotel itself was very clean, just not the hands of the staff. But it seems common in Coron to not have soap in bathrooms; it seems that, culturally, it hasn't caught on, and they don't realize that this is very important to (some) tourists.

My wife and I stayed in Deluxe room for 4 nights. Overall great property, Room; clean and big room and bathroom, new linen, although extra towels need to be asked for. We asked for a King size bed in our room and it was provided- view from the room balcony was great but the landfill somehow kills it. We also felt some stench coming from outside. It seems Deluxe and superior are same just the view and location of Deluxe rooms is premium Amenities: outdoor pools and jacuzzi are excellent and usually not crowded. Pool bar has good selection, Pricy but comparable to other similar properties in Philippines. Basic gym (dumbbells and tread mill etc), pool table, chess. Spa at double prices as compared to town. Food; a breakfast spred is good and with some variety everyday. Western, Asian and Philippino food served. We didn’t eat lunch or dinner here, as we we’re out during the day and usually had dinner in town (Bam Bar, Island boy grill, Karl’s Bbq and Sharkys are decent choices) Location; is good, 30Peso for eTrike (tricycle) ride to the town, same for return. ETrikes readily available at the gate throughout the day. Overall good experience but the place, but lacks bit of soul Will I stay here again- perhaps no.

It was an incredibly pleasant and truly unforgettable stay. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the hotel for making us feel like a part of their family. The hotel's location is simply perfect, being in close proximity to Coron Town Plaza. Moreover, having their own docking area made booking activities a breeze. We opted for the hotel's island hopping package, which was facilitated by their sister company, Ocean and Pearl. The team from Ocean and Pearl, including Gie from the hotel, provided exceptional care and assistance throughout our trip. Our tour guides, namely Malron, Sandy, Onyok, and the rest of the crew, were simply the best. They made sure our entire day was filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. They also set up a nice lunch at the beach. They helped us take so many amazing photos and videos too! I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Grace from the hotel, who went above and beyond her duties by personally going out to the market and purchasing Filipino fried bananas for us before our departure. Her thoughtfulness truly touched our hearts. The hotel features a lovely bar by the pool, as well as another bar located at the dock. We enjoyed our evening at the dockside bar, taking in the beautiful sunset. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating options. The outdoor area is particularly inviting, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the scenic views of lush green trees and the open sky. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a perfect location, genuine hospitality, and an extraordinary stay. It surpassed all our expectations and left us with memories that will be treasured for a lifetime :)

The funny lion is one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The service was great I couldn’t ask for anything more. They were very accommodating and helpful. The staff made us feel welcome every step of the way. The rooftop bar w jacuzzi was perfect to start or end your day w the sprawling view of the lake and the mountains. One of the best trips I’ve ever had. This hotel is not pretentious. The breakfast was great with good variety of foods.

good day po nag enjoy po kme sa bakasyon namin sa coron palawan nag enjoy kme ng gf ko, at thankfull po kme na ang napili namin na hotel ay ang venus royale ang babait po ng mga staff at ang gaganda ng view lalo na sa roofdeck, at ang bango at ang lilinis ng mga rooms ang babait ng mga HK, ang sasarap ng mga food thank you sa lahat ng mga staff , babalik po uli kme

So we checked in last October 2019 and was assisted by a front desk staff. As we saw our room, I saw that the bed I requested through Agoda which is a queen size bed was not available. They gave us 2 single beds Instead. I said if they can transfer us as we would want to sleep comfortably in a bigger bed. He was kind enough to transfer us to a different room on the second level, still with 2 single beds combined which was okay. Didn’t have any issues with that. I even apologized to the staff if I seemed rude. Now my problem is, on the following day, we when we came back from our tour, our keys were not working. Went all the way back to the front desk only to find out that the manager intentionally deactivated our cards. Why? Just to inform us of our check out and pick up time. It should have been a phone call right? Do you do this to all your guests and make them walk all the way from their rooms to the front desk or did she just want to see us personally because we complained at her staff the previous day? By the way, when she was talking to us, she didn’t seem accommodating and didn’t even apologize for the deactivated card. If you will tell us now that you do this to all your guests just to inform them of the checkout details then you shouldn’t. Just call them and let them have a hassle-free vacation.

My boyfriend and I stayed in this resort last March 2023, and we were very satisfied during our stay. After booking one of their deluxe room for two nights only, I've decided to book one night extension just so we could experience one of their premium rooms also. It was his first time flying to Coron because I've been here ever since for work purposes. Upon check-in, I was informed that we were upgraded to their premium room and that made us both so happy! I didn't ask for it, but they were so kind to give us the upgrade. The room was super nice and spacious. I loved the view of the sunset from our balcony! They even granted one of my request to put a slice of chocolate cake in the room because my boyfriend didn't get the chance to celebrate his birthday a few months ago. Staff were busy in the morning. Housekeeping also cleaned our room well and refilled everything from bottled water to bathroom amenities and towels. The location was convenient for us as it's along the main road, and we got ourselves a car rental during our stay so we can go out and come back anytime we want. Their swimming pool is huge! I don't know, but it felt huge because we were running and swimming from one pool to another like kids during our second night at the resort :D. What caught my boyfriend's attention was the Cockatoo by the entrance. We'd always stop by to say hello to the little fella. Overall it was a nice experience for us. See you next time!

1. Cleanliness-4/5- our room was clean. 2. Toilet 3/5- there are times the water supply is low (shower) esp around 6-7pm. Shower does not work because of low water supply. They should work on it. 3.staff- the staff were friendly but when i asked if i could extend my stay for 1-2 hours and i lll just pay them because of tour delays, they rejected my request as the hotel is fully booked. Which i find it odd.4. Food- I won’t recommend their breakfast its dry and some of them are hard to eat 2/5. 5. Tours- there is no consistency when it comes to communication with their staff when you book for tours. I booked a day before for the safari tour with my friend. They said they will contact the travel agency so i waited the whole day and come to find out that it was as already packed and i should book a day before which i just did. I could have just find a different agency but it was too late for me because they told me at 5pm. It’s horrible. Overall, i will recommend this place because the room was presentable/clean despite the water supply issues. I felt my valuables is secured.. The hotel is 15 mins to the town which is easy to go to bars and restaurants. But in coron, have some diarrhea which is a common problem for tourist in coron due to their water contamination; so i recommend you bring bottled water with you at all times even for brushing your teeth. Avoid any drinks with ice. Thanks coron! Will surely be back.

If you're looking for a great Coron Palawan hostel experience, you've come to the right place. This hostel offers comfortable and clean accommodations with a friendly staff always willing to help. Shout out to Ellen for being so welcoming. The rooms are well-equipped with air conditioning, and comfortable beds. I love the blanket so much, I wanted to take it home with me. The hostel also offers a variety of nighttime activities such as the alcohol Olympics, and The Treasure hunt and they also provide assistance in booking island tours and diving activities. The common areas are spacious and inviting, making it easy to socialize with other guests. The location is also great, close to many attractions and activities. Overall, I highly recommend this hostel for an enjoyable stay in Coron Palawan.

Excellent hotel. The location is great. There are a lot of corals near the hotel, on the opposite side of the bay there is a mangrove forest. You can use kayaks, masks and fins for snorkeling free of charge. The only negative is the cost of the transfer from the airport to the hotel.