Due to it’s many natural attractions, Coron is fast becoming one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the Philippines. It’s beautiful white sandy beaches, stunning lagoons and amazing dives sites attract both travelers and divers alike. The town of Coron, which is about 40 minutes away from Busuanga airport, is the most convenient jump off point for diving and island hopping tours. If you’re going to Coron and are looking for available accommodation, below is a list of lodges, resorts and hotels in town. I have never stayed in any of these, so to give you an idea of what to expect, I’ve provided some links to comments and reviews of those who have actually stayed in these places.

LIST OF CORON DOWNTOWN ACCOMMODATION

1. AMPHIBIKO
Address/Location: Brgy. Poblacion 5, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 1,350 per night: (Note: Rates may change without prior notice. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639089363830 / Skype: amphibiko_coron2 / Contact person: Inah Mei Shari Sinahon
Email Address:inf@amphibiko.com
Website/Other Resources: http://amphibikoresort.weebly.com / http://amphibikoresort.multiply.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments:Stayed here for a week in January 2011. The room on first floor was clean, a good size, with aircon, cable TV, hot shower, balcony at front and at back (good for drying clothes) – for 1200 pesos. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

2. APARTELLE DE GABRIELLE
Address/Location: #231 National Highway Poblacion 5, Coron Palawan
Rate starts at PhP 600.00 for 1pax; Php 800.00 for 2 pax: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: 02-7882468 / 0921-4520473 / 0921-4521009 / 0905-3640753
Email Address: apartelledegabrielle@yahoo.com.ph
Website/Other Resources: http://apartelledegabrielle.webs.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: We stayed here during our honeymoon this January 19-21, 2012…I did love the Turquoise Room! 🙂 and ALL STAFF were VERY accommodating, friendly and polite! 🙂 Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

4. BALAY MAJIKA LODGE
Address/Location: Real street, Poblacion 3 Coron
Rate starts at lest than Php 500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +63 919 3169030 / +63 9178563187 / +639087316543
Email Address: majikaislandresort@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://majikatours.multiply.com / http://www.facebook.com/MajikaTours
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Our experience in Coron was absolutely amazing. It was a good choice not to stay in resorts in the town for you will have a great time with nature in Majika island resort. Read more>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor



5. CENTRO CORON BED & BREAKFAST
Address/Location: National Higway Barangay 4, Coron Palawan
Rate starts at Php 1750 for 2 pax: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: 09277454625 | 09491414177
Email Address: centrocoron@yahoo.com | kimdelatorre@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.centrocoron.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: You’ll never go wrong with this place. Awesome food in a very reasonable price plus great people who will assist you. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

6. CORON GETAWAY HOTEL
Address/Location: Barangay Poblacion 1 , Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 3,850 per 2 pax: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: (+632) 887-7107 / 887-2420.
Email Address:corongateway@gmail.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.corongateway.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I think this is the only high-rise hotel in Coron. The location is very nice as it quite near the pier, restaurants and public market. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

7. CORON VILLAGE LODGE
Address/Location: Brgy. Poblacion 1, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 750: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639081089772 / 4252231
Email Address:becfernadez@coronvillagelodge.com
Website/Other Resources: http://coronvillagelodge.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: My friends and I stayed in Coron Village Lodge on August 27 – 30, 2011. We booked three rooms. Room reservations were a breeze. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

8. CORON REEF PENSION HOUSE/LODGE
Address/Location: Barangay 5, Bancuang, National Highway,Coron, Busuanga, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 600: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639198877151 / +639062774037 /+639183361661
Email Address: chinet@coronreefpensionhouse.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.coronreefpensionhouse.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments:The location was quite convenient to get ready for island hopping since it’s only few steps to pier. Staffs are friendly and would assist you in recommending a better itineraries for the day. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

9. CORON SUNRISE INN
Address/Location: Brgy. Tagumpay, Coron Palawan
Rate starts at Php 1,500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: 09084642005. . 09175464060…..09193563027….09282445676.
Email Address: EMANGELA25@YAHOO.COM; CORONBAYSUNRISEINN@YAHOO.COM
Website/Other Resources: http://coronsunriseinn.jimdo.com/ http://coronsunriseinn.multiply.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments:Coron Sunrise Inn became our Plan B, and became our home in Palawan during our Family Getaway last May 1-May 4, 2011. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

10. DARAYONAN LODGE
Address/Location: 132 National Highway, Brgy. Poblacion 1, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 650: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +6329282101 / +6329941145 / + 639216553672
Email Address: bookingph@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Darayonan-Lodge
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: We stayed in this lodge for 4 days on their Deluxe Room. It was good stay. The price is reasonable, well secured place, homey ambiance, location is great, and the staff are super friendly. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

11. GMG HOTEL
Address/Location: National Highway, Cor. Don Pedro St. Coron, Palawan , Philippines
Rate starts at Php 2,500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +63472529978 / 639228830006 / +639189475871 / +6327363187 / +6328092096
Email Address: frontdesk@gmghotel.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.gmghotelcoron.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: This hotel had just opened when we stayed there so wasn’t quite finished…no water in the pool yet! it was very clean and I have to say the owner really goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

12. ISLAND VIEW INN
Address/Location: Don Pedro Street, Barangay Poblacion 2, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 1,500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639062550468 / +639062320579
Email Address:n/a
Website/Other Resources: http://paulxavieronvacation.wordpress.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I stayed here for a night with some friends. With their rate, which is kinda pricey compared to other hotels of the same standards and amenities, I still believe it’s worth it. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

13. KALAMAYAN INN
Address/Location: Corner Don Pedro & St Augustin Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 750: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +6326334701
Email Address: kalmayan@mozcom.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.diveright-coron.com/kalamayan
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: No reviews yet. The only comment I found was “basic accommodation and affordable.” Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

14. CRYSTAL LODGE
Address/Location: Barangay Bancuang, Coron Palawan, 5316, Philippines
Rate starts at Php 500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639205275799
Email Address: john@divecal.com
Website/Other Resources: http://krystallodge.tripod.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Krystal Lodge is rustic, rugged and certainly not for the high maintenance traveler. However, it’s these very same things that makes it charming- Nina Fuentes of Justwandering.org. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

15. KUBO LODGE AT LAMBINGAN BRIDGE
Address/Location: Beside Lambingan Bridge, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 4,000/day. 2 bedrooms, a loft, very long verandra, 2 bathrooms, equipped kitchen. good for 10+ pax : (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639095880353 /+639217933652
Email Address:yong_cj@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://kubolodge.jimdo.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments:The Kubo Lodge where we stayed for one night is very pleasant, clean and spacious. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

16. L&M PE LODGE
Address/Location: Bgy. Poblacion 1, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 750: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639213549693 / +639082762431 / +639192391922
Email Address: n/a
Website/Other Resources: n/a
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Good location on the sea, next to the market and dive shop (if you don´t dive you can join for snorkeling), probably the cheapest in Coron, small rooms. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor




17. LILLIAN’S LODGE
Address/Location: Near Coron Public Market
Rate starts at less than Php 1,000: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639208940900
Email Address:n/a
Website/Other Resources: n/a
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: It was the first time I ever went to coron and the homestay with Tita Lilian was one of the best experience I ever had beside the great outdoors and the nice people. The place is a little hidden from the main road but the view at their balcony is breathtaking! Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

18. MICHAEL ANGELO HOTEL
Address/Location:Brgy. Tagumpay, Coron 5316 Palawan Philippines
Rate starts at Php 1,500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639208940900 / +639084069694
Email Address: michelangelo.coron@live.it
Website: http://www.hotelmichelangelo-coron.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: A nice budget hotel, but do not expect too much as it is not more than a 2* hotel. Budget, clean, meets basic requirements, very modest but conviniently located at the sea front. Read more>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

19. MOMMITA’S LODGE
Address/Location: BRgy. Poblacion 3 National Highway Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Email Address: zaldyangulo@yahoo.com / mamitaslodge@yahoo.com
Contact Number: +639082762553 / +639275595981
Website: http://mommitaslodge.jimdo.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: WE did stay here on 600 peso small room with aircon and shared restroom with two other rooms. Rooms are mainly just for sleeping, but place has common areas to enjoy you time. Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

20. MT. TAPYAS HOTEL
Address/Location: Calle Nueva Street, Barangay Poblacion 5, Coron, 5316 Palawan, Philippines
Rate starts at Php1,000: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639175005566
Email Address: n/a
Website/Other Resources: http://www.mttapyashotel.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: It’s around 5-10 minutes walk from the city centre uphill. It’s more quiet and you can enjoy the seaview from the hotel. The rooms are basically clean but not very new… Read More>>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

21. ORIENTAL LODGING HOUSE
Address/Location: MAO BUILDINGarangay Poblacion 3 Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php980: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639198282934
Email Address: orientallodge@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://orientallodginghouse.webs.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: The place is strategically located in the heart of Coron town proper where everything is very much accessible by walking. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

22. PALANCA GUESTHOUSE
Address/Location: Don Pedro Street Barangay 3 Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php1,400: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639182022266 / +639994919933
Email Address:
Website/Other Resources: http://palancaguesthouse.webs.com/apps/webstore/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Nice courtyard, the rooms facing the courtyard are very quiet and therefore much appreciated. Cold shower only but it is not really needed. Read More >>>
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23. PATRICK AND TEZZ GUESTHOUSE
Address/Location: Bgy. Pob. 4 Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php450: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: 09279531407
Email Address: padie71@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: Patrick and Tezz FB Page, http://www.coron.ph/html/guesthouse.html
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Cheap but clean, walking distance to Coron Public Market, with wi-fi, ref and cable tv Read more>>>
We stayed at Patrick and Tezz’s for a week in september and could not have been happier with our choice. Read More >>>
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24. PRINCESS OF CORON
Address/Location: Brgy. Poblacion 1, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php1,800 per night for 2 pax / Extra Bed : P200 (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: 0918-69-50-563 / Contact Person : Ms. Ma. Elena M. Paguia
Email Address. : princessofcoron@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.facebook.com/princessofcoron
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I stayed in the standard room for 2 nights. For 1300 pesos the room was equipted with air con, fan & hot/cold shower which is reasonable for the price. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

25. R2R BAYVIEW INN
Address/Location: 207 Pob. 5, National Highway, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php1,000: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639996643554 / +639285002994
Email Address: bayviewinn@rocketmail.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.facebook.com/pages/R2R-Bayview-INN
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: R2R was clean, bright, and airy and all-in-all a very pleasant atmosphere. The staff were always 100% helpful. Read More >>>Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

26. RALPH’S PENSION HOUSE
Address/Location: 172 Barangay 3, National Highway, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php1,000: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +6309216315449 / +6309154432193 / +6309187162753
Email Address: ralphs_pensionhouse@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.ralphspensionhouse.webs.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments:We stayed here for 4 days 3 nights with tour packages and full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The foods served are great and we ate a lot. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

27. SANDOVAL LODGE
Address/Location: SANDOVAL BLDG. BGY. 2 CORON, PALAWAN PHILIPPINES
Rate starts at Php800: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: (Agent)+639082762553
Email Address:(agent)zaldyangulo@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://sandovalcoronlodge.i.ph/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I didn’t find any reviews for this lodge yet Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

28. SEA BREEZE LODGE
Address/Location: Bgy. Poblacion 3, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php250: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639216904494
Email Address: n/a
Website/Other Resources: n/a
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Nothing special about this place. I stayed in a fan room and shared bathroom, the only affordable I can find in town. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

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29. SEADIVE RESORT
Address/Location: Brgy. Poblacion 3, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php800: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639184000448 / +639209458714
Email Address : seadive@seadiveresort.com
Website/Other Resources: http://seadiveresort.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: The resort’s restaurant is excellent and provides both Philippine and Western meals. Every day there is a special with fresh fish. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

30. SHIRL BAYWALK PENSION HOUSE
Address/Location: Barangay Poblacion 1, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php1,000: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639995075006 / +639994584876 / +639166636631 / +639284721774
Email Address:shirlbaywalkpensionhouse@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://shirlbaywalkpensionhouse.webs.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I didn’t find any reviews for this pension house yet Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

31. VILLA HERMOSA GUEST HOUSE
Address/Location: San Agustin St.,Barangay Poblacion 2, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php900: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639179288587 / +639293204018
Email Address:Villahermosa889@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://coronvillahermosaguesthouse.webs.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Everything is standard. No dining area but local restaurant can be spotted just right outside. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

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32. VA BIRANG GUEST HOUSE
Address/Location: Near the Pier, beside IJC Oil in Barangay Tagumpay, Coron, Palawan
Rate costs Php 2,000 for 5pax: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639209048280
Email Address:n/a
Website/Other Resources:n/a
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Aside from the fact that it’s nestled on a seafront area, the guest house is newly-built and well maintained by the house keepers. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

LIST CORON OUTSKIRT/ISLAND ACCOMMODATION

1. BANANA ISLAND RESORT
Address/Location: Banana Island, Busuanga, Palawan
Rate starts at P500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639214741602
Email Address: n/a
Website/Other Resources: n/a
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Accommodation in Banana Island was pretty basic, but enough to make us sleep comfortably at night. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

2. BUSUANGA ISLAND PARADISE
Address/Location: Kilometer 12 Coron – Busuanga Highway Coron, Palawan, Philippines
Rate starts at P8,000: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: Mobile No. +639206998050 / 6329119180
Email Address: coronresort@gmail.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.busuangaislandparadise.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Good. It has huge beautiful territory. The swimming pool is available to use all the time-so we were swimming until 10pm under the stars 🙂 Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

3. CORON CASTAWAY GRAND VISTA RESORT
Address/Location: Castasway is on a small island, Uson, facing Coron town, just 20 minutes by boat while Gran Vista is 5 minutes by land before arriving Coron town from airport.
Rate starts at P350: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639085832294 / +639185131365 / +639189276050
Email Address: coroncastaway@yahoo.com, gurangna@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://coron-castaway.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Our family holiday in Coron,Philippines last July was so amazing and made complete by staying at this beautiful place. Peaceful, serene, great views, all to ourselves. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

4. CORON HILLTOP VIEW RESORT
Address/Location: Coron Hilltop View Resort (CHVR) is a 5,500 sq. mtr. resort is strategically located between Busuanga Airport and Port of Coron.
Rate starts at P2,500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +6326452818 / +6326452818 / +6326824876 / +6327754517 / +639087272595.
Email Address:
Website/Other Resources: http://www.coronhilltopview.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I did not expect that the hotel can be at par in accommodation and service because it is situated in the southen part of the Philippines, it actually is a great experience! The staff and guides were extra nice and friendly! Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

5. DIVELINK RESORT
Address/Location: Barangay Lajala, Uson Island, Coron , Northern Palawan
Rate starts at P3,300: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number:+6324136007 / +639189261545 / +639189261546 / +639189072577 / +639189592604 / +639399146801
Email Address:divecoron_link@yahoo.com; info@divelink.com.ph; divelinkresort@yahoo.com; julia_arroyo@divelink.com.ph
Website/Other Resources: http://www.divelink.com.ph
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Despite the fact that we took a packaged deal, it didn’t feel that way. We were treated like queens here. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

6. EL RIO Y MAR
Address/Location:Brgy. San Jose, Coron, Busuanga, Palawan Philippines 5316
Rate starts at US$170: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +6328384964 /+6328384956 /+639285006015 /+639209835224 /+639285510883
Email Address: rooms@elrioymar.com / marketing@elrioymar.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.elrioymar.com
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: It is not easy for me to to rate this resort. The resort it self is so nice and the staff working there are so friendly. It is a very peaceful place and if you are not relaxed when you arrive you will bee in one day. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

7. HOTEL MAYA
Address/Location: Upper Libis, Culion, Palawan, 5315
Rate starts at P1,100: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639213004004 or +639081666231
Email Address: stay@islaculionhotelmaya.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.islaculionhotelmaya.com/hotel-maya
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: We slept at Hotel Maya, which is a warm, cozy lodging house near the church. The facilities are good, the bed cozy, the pillows really nice and the towels smelling good. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

8. JENDI SEAFRONT RESORT
Address/Location: West Boulevard Barangay 5 Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php 1,500: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639208948047 / +447986546031
Email Address: jendiseafrontcoron@gmail.com; emma15_delacruz@yahoo.com SKYPE: emma.dela.cruz
Website/Other Resources: http://www.jendiseafront.com / http://jendiseafrontcoron.i.ph/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Wonderful staff, wonderful cottages, wonderful food… and best of all, a very good value for your money. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

9. KOKUSNUSS RESORT
Address/Location:National Road, Barangay 6 RP-5316 Coron, Palawan Philippines
Rate starts at P600: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639197769544 / +639194487879
Email Address:info@kokosnuss.info
Website/Other Resources: http://www.kokosnuss.info/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: The room was pretty clean, we had no bug problems but I think ours was one of the newer rooms and did not have that “screen” at the top of the walls like some other hut rooms we saw. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

10. MALCAPUYA BEACH RESORT
Address/Location: Malcapuya Island, Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php500/pax for the open cottage (200 entrance fee included) (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: n/a
Email Address: malcapuyaisland@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.facebook.com/malcapuyaisland / http://malcapuyaisland.multiply.com / http://malcapuyaisland.blogspot.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I spent 17 wonderful days in the Philippines in March. One of the most memorable places was Malcapuya Island, the nicest beach I have ever seen. Beautiful, clean white sand, huge palm trees, turquoise colour sea and beautiful view from the view deck. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

11. MANGENGUEY ISLAND RESORT
Address/Location: Mangenguey is an exquisite and remote 13 hectare virgin island located in the southern waters of The Philippine Archipelago in The Calamianes, Northern Palawan (119* 52′ 9.75″E and 12* 00′ 36.05″N).
Rate starts at US$250 (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: n/a
Email Address:mangenguey@gmail.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.mangenguey.com/home / http://www.facebook.com/mangenguey
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: It was a great choice. The place was clean and very well run. The staff was friendly, helpful and professional. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

12. RUDY’S PLACE
Address/Location: Barangay 6, Poblacion, Coron, Busuanga Island, Palawan
Rate starts at P600: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639203633603 / +639085521473 /+639297809890 / +639151867863
Email Address: rudysplacelodge@ymail.com; claire_14ph@yahoo.com; pattyamoreslim@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://rudysplacelodge.jimdo.com/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Staff are friendly but need to be trained on proper upkeep and also needs to have more sense of urgency and knowledge on how to anticipate customer needs. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

13. SANGAT ISLAND DIVE RESORT
Address/Location: Sangat Island, Busuanga, Palawan
Rate starts at US$97: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: Reservation Agent +6322985723 / telefax (63+2) 528-0342 * (63+2) 522-4258
Email Address: islandtrips@ymail.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.sangat.com.ph/
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: Beach cottages simple but comfortable. Sea breezes through the windows and the room fan kept the room comfortable. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

14. ST. LOUIS TERRACES
Address/Location: National Highway Bgy. Pob 6 Coron, Palawan
Rate starts at Php1,200: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: +639294664850 +639085792065
Email Address:n/a
Website/Other Resources: n/a
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: I can say this is a good place to stay. Large rooms, clean facilities, approachable staff, location is good – near town proper. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

15. TABING DAGAT LODGE
Address/Location:Barangay Balala, Culion, Palawan 5315
Rate starts at Php450: (Note: This may change anytime. Call or email them to find out the latest rate)
Contact Number: 09286757473/09204056659
Email Address: tabingdagatlodge@yahoo.com
Website/Other Resources: http://www.tabingdagatlodge.multiply.com /
Guests’ Reviews/Comments: It offers a restful place upon reaching Culion Island which is almost 1 1/2 hr travel from Coron Town. Read More >>> Don’t Miss Out! See Today’s Top Hotel Deals at TripAdvisor

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That’s right! Filipinos can fly to several countries without having to go through the hassles of filling up forms, setting appointments and lining-up embassies to get a tourist visa before departure. Well, not to the more popular countries such as Japan, United States, Canada and Australia yet, but there are other countries that we can visit, and all we need are our passport, a plane ticket, a reasonable amount of pocket money plus a well-planned itinerary and we’re good to go. So if you’re a Philippine passport holder who loves to travel and are wondering where to go next, here’s is a list of countries (arranged alphabetically for your convenience) that do not require a visa prior to your arrival. Please note however that immigration laws may change so I have included a link to tourist visa information in each of the countries that you may click for updates. I’ve also added a tourism website in each of these destinations as a starting point.

Azerbaijan (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$100
Tourism: http://azerbaijan.tourism.az/?/en/
Tourist Visa: http://azerbaijan.visahq.ph/

Bolivia (South America)- maximum period of stay: 59 days
Tourism: http://www.boliviabella.com/tourist-attractions
Tourist Visa: http://bolivia.visahq.ph/

Brazil (South America)- maximum period of stay: 90 days
Tourism: http://www.braziltour.com/
Tourist Visa: http://brazil.visahq.ph/

Brunei Darussalam (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 14 days
Tourism: http://www.bruneitourism.travel/
Tourist Visa: http://brunei-darussalam.visahq.ph/

Burundi (Africa)- maximum period of stay: one month
Tourism: http://www.burunditourisme.com/
Tourist Visa: http://www.burunditourisme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=12&lang=en

Cambodia (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 21 days
Tourism: http://www.tourismcambodia.com/
Tourist Visa: http://cambodia.visahq.ph/

Cape Verde (Africa)- Visa can be issued upon arrival. Approximate visa fee EUR 25
Tourism: http://www.capeverdeweb.com/
Tourist Visa: http://cape-verde.visahq.ph/

Comoros (Africa)- maximum period of stay: A free 24 hour transit visa issued upon arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni (fee payable)
Tourism: http://www.africa.com/comoros/travel
Tourist Visa: http://comoros.visahq.ph/

Colombia (South America)- maximum period of stay: 180 days
Tourism: http://www.colombia.travel/en/
Tourist Visa: http://colombia.visahq.ph/

Cook Islands (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 31 days
Tourism: http://www.cookislandsescapes.com.au
Tourist Visa: http://cook-islands.visahq.ph/

Costa Rica (North America)- maximum period of stay: 30 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.tourism-costarica.com/
Tourist Visa: http://costa-rica.visahq.ph/

Djibouti (Africa)- maximum period of stay: 10 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF3,000; 30 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF5,000
Tourism: http://www.africa.com/djibouti/travel
Tourist Visa: http://djibouti.visahq.ph/

Ecuador (South America)- maximum period of stay: 90 days
Tourism: http://ecuador.travel/
Tourist Visa: http://ecuador.visahq.ph/

Federated States of Micronesia (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.visit-fsm.org/
Tourist Visa: http://micronesia.visahq.ph/

Fiji (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 120 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.fijitourism.com/
Tourist Visa: http://fiji.visahq.ph/

Haiti (North America)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.haititourisme.com/
Tourist Visa: http://haiti.visahq.ph/

Hongkong (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 14 days
Tourism: http://www.discoverhongkong.com
Tourist Visa: http://hong-kong.visahq.ph/

India (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.incredibleindia.org/
Tourist Visa: http://www.immihelp.com/nri/indiavisa/tourist-visa-on-arrival.html

Indonesia (Asia)- maximum period of stay:30 days
Tourism: http://www.indonesia.travel/
Tourist Visa: http://indonesia.visahq.ph/

Israel (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 90 days
Tourism: http://www.goisrael.com
Tourist Visa: http://israel.visahq.ph/

Kosovo (Europe)- maximum period of stay: 90 days
Tourism: http://www.visitkosova.org/
Tourist Visa: http://kosovo.visahq.ph/

Macau (Asia) – maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/index.php
Tourist Visa: http://macau.visahq.ph/

Malaysia (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.tourism.gov.my/
Tourist Visa: http://malaysia.visahq.ph/

Maldives (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 90 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.visitmaldives.com/en
Tourist Visa: http://maldives.visahq.ph/

Marshall Islands (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.visitmarshallislands.com/
Tourist Visa: http://marshall-islands.visahq.ph/

Morocco (Africa)- maximum period of stay: 90 days
Tourism: http://www.morocco.com/
Tourist Visa: http://morocco.visahq.ph/

Mozambique (Africa)- maximum period of stay: 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25
Tourism: http://www.turismomocambique.co.mz
Tourist Visa: http://mozambique.visahq.ph/

Nepal (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 150 days
Tourism: http://www.tourismnepal.org/
Tourist Visa: http://nepal.visahq.ph/

Niue (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.niueisland.com/
Tourist Visa: http://niue.visahq.ph/

Peru (South America)- maximum period of stay: 90 days
Tourism: http://www.perutourism.com/
Tourist Visa: http://peru.visahq.ph/

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (North America)- maximum period of stay: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/saint_vincent_grenadines.htm
Tourist Visa: http://saint-vincent-grenadines.visahq.ph/

Samoa (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 60 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.samoa.travel/
Tourist Visa: http://samoa.visahq.ph/

Seychelles (Africa)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.seychelles-tourism.com/attractions_in_seychelles.htm
Tourist Visa: http://seychelles.visahq.ph/

Singapore (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.yoursingapore.com
Tourist Visa: http://singapore.visahq.ph/

Sri Lanka (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Toursim: http://www.srilanka.travel/
Tourism: http://sri-lanka.visahq.ph/

Suriname (South America)- maximum period of stay: 120 days
Suriname: http://www.surinametourism.com/
Tourist Visa: http://suriname.visahq.ph/

Thailand (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.tourismthailand.org/campaign/en/
Tourist Visa: http://thailand.visahq.ph/

Timor-Leste (Australia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$30
Tourism: http://www.mtci-timorleste.com/en/
Tourist Visa: http://timor-leste.visahq.ph/

Togo (Africa)- maximum period of stay: 1o days, visa can be obtained on arrival at the Lome airport
Tourism: http://www.africa.com/togo/travel
Tourist Visa: http://togo.visahq.ph/

Turks and Caicos Islands (North America)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://www.turksandcaicostourism.com/
Tourist Visa: http://www.employment-agency.tc/visas.htm

Tuvalu (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tourism: http://www.timelesstuvalu.com/
Tourist Visa: http://tuvalu.visahq.ph/

Vanuatu (Ocenia)- maximum period of stay: 30 days
Tourism: http://vanuatu.travel/
Tourist Visa: http://vanuatu.visahq.ph/

Vietnam (Asia)- maximum period of stay: 21 days
Tourism: http://www.vietnamtourism.com/
Tourist Visa: http://vietnam.visahq.ph/

SOURCE: http://www.visahq.ph/visas.php(As of February 5, 2012)

IMPORTANT: This information is intended for tourists/visitors only.

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Ready, Seat Sale, Go! “Nakakaloka! (It’s crazy!)” says Anne, a customer center representative working in Makati. “Once the promo fare is on, I feel like I’m in a running competition, battling against thousands of people for promo tickets. I book my friends without asking them. There’s no time to do that. I call them after I have secured tickets for all of us. They would freak out at first, and then feel worried, but in the end, we all become very excited! Hahaha!”

“I book for the cheapest destination I could find…even if I had no sufficient information about the place. Kyeme! There would be more than enough time to research later” adds Warren, a call center operations manager who works in Clark. “The rule of the game is to buy the promo tickets before anyone else does. Once you find one, you book it. If you don’t, chances are, it would disappear right in front of your eyes in just a matter of minutes!”

Reports show that “AirPhil Express more than doubled its domestic passenger to 2.71 million, from 1.122 million it carried last year; Zest Airways followed Airphils path posting healthy gains of 75%, all in the first nine months as domestic passengers it carried rose from 902,935 in the same period of last year to 1.58 million this year; Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s biggest LCC, saw leveling of its market share as it registered increase of only 3% or a rise of 6.17 million passengers from 6 million in the same nine-month period.” But even without statistics, one would know that more and more Filipinos have been travelling domestically, and even outside of the country for the past couple of years. All he/she needs to do is to log in to Facebook and look at the numerous travel pictures being posted daily.

A week ago, I posted a quick survey on my Facebook travel page and asked my contacts what’s really pushing them to pack their travel bags and set off for a trip. To make it easier, I gave them the following choices: 1. DOT’s Latest Tourism Campaign 2. Travel Blogs 3. Family and Friends 4. Promo Fares 5. Facebook and 6. Twitter. A few more were added such as travel books and magazines, travel channels and shows like Living Asia Channel and Trip na Trip, and personal desire for challenge. After a week with almost 200 votes, promo fares came out on top. Lagging slightly behind was family and friends, and third was the travel blogs.

In response to the survey, Venus, a former student of mine said, “Of course I love to go on trips with my family and friends. Who wouldn’t? And while I get jealous of the travel pictures being posted by my friends in Facebook, fare still is the number 1 factor for me when I travel. Other places can wait. I would go to destinations under promo airfares for the meantime. The travel blogs, on the other hand, help me with honest to goodness feedback and prepare me for what to expect or not.”

Surprisingly, DOT’s latest campaigns came out last. I’m not discounting the fact though, that it is because of their efforts, especially the local tourism, that we get to enjoy more and much-improved tourist spots in the country . But ultimately, kudos to all the low cost airlines for offering promo fares all year round. It’s because of them that more and more people get to see and experience the beautiful Boracay, along with so many other beautiful destinations in the Philippines.

How about you? What’s your promo fare story?

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Kung hei fat choi! Happy Chinese New Year to all! I had a great time at the celebration of Chinese New Year in Manila’s Chinatown earlier today. While I enjoyed the dragon dances, I also had so much fun just walking along with the crowd, looking at things, watching the people around and taking pictures left and right.

Photographers were everywhere. Oh, my! All those lenses and new cameras I saw made me really want to replace my Canon 450D soon. Maybe this year. I hope. The sellers didn’t seem to mind the photo enthusiasts taking pictures of their merchandise; and with so many colorful and interesting subjects to shoot around the area, I’m sure everyone had a blast.

So what does the year of the dragon mean to all of us? Here’s a snippet of an article I’ve read at Philstar.com:

The Year of the Dragon is known to bring the Four Blessings of the East – wealth, virtue, harmony and longevity. Opportunities will abound throughout the year and they must be seized as they come. As the Chinese say, “Better do it than miss it.”

In general, the Year of the Dragon will be an exciting year, particularly during the second quarter of the year. It will be off to a rough and stormy start during its first month, revving up for a fast-paced and memorable year. Under the influence of the Dragon, 2012 will be a yang year. Yang water is flowing rather than stagnant, so expect our lives to flow with the energy of the Dragon. Ideas will abound, creativity flourish, economies grow and communities celebrate. So hang on to your dreams. This year might yet give you the opportunity to see them come true.

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Count one, two..and ta-da! It’s summertime once more in the beautiful islands of the Philippines! That’s right! In less than 3 months, almost all of your friends will be on the road again, making their way to their favorite summer destinations. Wanna join them but still don’t have an idea where to get the dough? Well don’t fret! You still have plenty of time to secure just the right amount of money to spend for a great summer weekend getaway.

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