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Chindonan Island, Culion, Palawan, 5316 Coron, Philippines

#55 of 87 hotels in Coron

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    8.0
    Just what we were looking for. A superb 4 days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The shower in the highest room was only a dribble. Not a problem but could have been better. Thats the only thing.

    All food was great. Staff were superb. Location was perfect. Diving was exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    7.0
    We needed a complete break & get away, this was the perfect option for us. Amazing staff and food !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Limited equipment was available, although the staff very kindly went out and bought more snorkelling gear for us. Diving is mostly wreck-focused so if you are into looking at sunken japenese warships, then its great.

    The local staff are really lovely and the food was amazing. The island and location is just beautiful. The resort itself is small, which is nice, starting though to be in need of some TLC and updating (we understand this is planned).

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice experience but primitive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet in the rooms and electricity was off during the afternoon so no AC for several hours a day.

    Great snorkeling a short Kayak ride away with amazing coral. Dive staff was knowledgeable and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were no water in our room during whole first day and all the mornings, as fas as I understood, due to the lack of rains in the last weeks. The hotel is great if you are a diver, but if you are not, as the case of my partner, there is no much to do, as the beach is not great for swimming.

    The location of the restaurant where the the brekfast and dinner is served was great! Loved to have dinner there. The location is great if what you look for is diving, as is a few minutes by boat front the Japanese boats, which gurantee (at least in my case) to have the boats just for you and not find other dive groups which come from Coron. The area in general is gorgeous, just the boat ride from Coron to the hotel is a pleasure. The dive center and dive master were great as well, only think I missed, as we are speaking about a resort, is to have some more snacks or drinks into the boat.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    7.0
    There is nothing not to like about this place except for the fire ants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are dependent on wifi, the rooms don't have it. But you can go the the bar or dining area for connectivity. Also, electric power is available from 5 pm to 7am only.

    The location is ideal for wreck diving. The resort is nestled in a cove overlooking a beautiful bay. Dive operation is professional and the dive master, Naome is lovely. The staff are halpful and the food was very good.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Fabulous place for divers.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    7.0
    Basic resort but excellent for divers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The power runs from 4pm until 7am not 5pm - 7am and again from 12 noon until 2 pm as per fine print underneath the booking. Again, if you are a diver, you will probably stay most of the time outside so should be fine. The room is basic without hot water and the room had a distinct smell including the towels & bed sheets we have had. There were quite a bit of fire ants along the way to our room so we really had to mind our steps not to step on them. Understandably, some of the food on the menu were not available as it was only us who were staying in the resort. I reckon it would have been a different experience if there were groups of people staying in the resort. Internet both the wifi and the 5G/LTE is limited if you need to be connected while staying in the resort.

    The location is excellent as you will be close to most the dive sites and if you are a diver. Of course, you would not spend a night there if you are not a diver! The dinner was awesome as it had salad, chicken, rice and other stuff. The owners were super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    3.0
    This was once a nice resort but it’s under construction and maybe will be nice once completed but I would avoid it until
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this property is in need of repair. The electricity only runs from 4:30pm to 7:00am. Rooms are not insulated and they never get cool. WiFi is spotty and the staff sits around and uses up most of the bandwidth. No daily room service or hot water in shower. Food was OK but they constantly ran out of drinks. The dive boats are old and worn out but they do run. The dive shop needs repair and the construction crew used the rinse tanks to wash their dishes. The resort is undergoing a major renovation but they really need to shut down until this is completed.

    Wife and I went for wreck diving and enjoyed the dives.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location for the Wreck Dives. The staff are all so accommodating and lovely. We have stayed there twice now and we love it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sea view Beach

    Nice view relaxing And quite area

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    Absolutely loved our stay, diving and instructor and staff were fantastic. As was the location and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is stunning, the staff were friendly, the food was amazing. The diving was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay on every level.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    3.0
    Avoid for now to prevent disappointment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot... first we had no water coming from the shower or sink for at least two days, that was extremely uncomfortable. The price for the boat trip to get there and back is too high. For the amount of money they ask for the stay you wouldn't think the boat ride is that expensive. 750php ( which already increased to 1200php) per person per transfer. There is a lot of personnel laying around on the beach beds. We asked for laundry service and once we asked for it back after 2 days it was still soaking wet with the explanation that it didn't hang in the sun (it was clear blue skies..). So we had to hang every piece of clothing in our room the night before our departure. The diving was also quit disappointing. They say that they are a dive resort but they're not. Our boat broke down halfway and we had to be towed to the dive side. We were with to many people for the amount of space so the set up was uncomfortable and chaotic. There where no spare gear on board. By my own mistake I dropped my goggles and couldn't come with the dive and had to wait. In the afternoon we took another boat which wasn't equipped for diving so there where no stairs to get back in the boat after the dive. We wanted to do a shore dive on our own. They said that they would set everything up for us. After an hour we wanted to head out and our stuff was still in the basket or missing. There were no tanks so we had to call someone who told us to go get it ourselves. Overall you can't call this a dive resort. At the end they gave us the bill. There were so many wrongs. They wanted us to pay again for the room and taxes and fees. They didn't gave us a discount for bringing our own diving equipment which they said they would in the beginning. The diving prices are the highest we have experienced in the Philippines. And they wanted to charge us the 1200php 4x for the boat.

    The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen personnel were very kind and made a delicious dinner.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2024

    10
    Picturesque Spot
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Garden View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View was stunning, staff were incredible and extremely helpful, rooms had lovely AC and were spacious.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Great place made really enjoyable by the resort working personnel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Resort management could be more present and more proactive in reaching out to guests

    Great location for divers and also for snorkeling: you could reach the best diving locations in the area as well as the best beaches. Very helpful and supportive personnel working on the resort as well as diving center.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning remote location with world class diving.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Overall, my stay at this hotel was perfect in every way. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable travel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    the hotel offered extremely well-organized and exciting diving courses. Matt The instructor was knowledgeable and attentive to the safety of the divers. I truly enjoyed this opportunity to explore the magnificent underwater world of the region.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room price was a bit high but for the tranquility of the area, it was still a wonderful stay.

    The resort is amazing, perfect position for snorkeling and diving with incredible views. Very quiet and relaxing. We really loved our stay and would definitely go back, highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    10
    As a solo female traveler Pierre (the owner), Matt (the dive instructor) and all of the other staff made me feel extreme
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Excellent place.

    The dive resort is in a beautiful location with stunning views and the dives I did were extremely interesting with the option of reef dives teaming with life or Japanese Ships from WW2. The resort is full of lush green bush and the reef is protected around the resort which makes excellent diving and snorkeling. My room was lovely and comfortable with an amazing view. The restaurant offered delicious food and the buffet meals in the evening had so much variety and cooked to a high standard. It was easy and reasonable to arrange a boat to the island through the resort.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Garden View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed 2 nights, but would have loved to be there for an extra night or two to be able to do more dives and more exploring of the area.

    Location was stunning. And perfect for all the dive spots close by. The staff were super friendly and made the effort to ensure we had a great holiday.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    The diver paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s impossible to be better

    These guys know that i love this place … and i will come back. The paradise for resting and divers

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    perfect diving vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing really. Just don’t go there if you need a real social night life.

    The fact that it is secluded and our daily rhythm. The staff is just amazingly nice.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was barely cleaned. During the three-day stay, there was no water for two days because the upstream pond was blocked. Couldn't sleep because the nearby village was too noisy. Extra fee for the transportation. Also, I feel like the owner doesn't want to run the resort anymore🤣

    Beautiful environment Nice diving spot

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great diving and flexible to fit our needs and wishes. Close to the best divesites.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    10
    little heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the house reef is just amazing. you can kayak to a tiny nearby island and kayak for 100s of meters in many direction, huge beautiful corals and it feels as if you are swimming in a fish tank.on the resort there are also some large lizards which are a must see. they have a dedicated scuba diving centre with 2 instructors. Noemi was extremely attentive and great with us on our reef dives. the reefs and different ship wracks are all around you in a short boat ride away. the owner is a lovely guy and really hands on and the support staff are all extremely friendly and dinners and breakfasts are super tasty and healthy.. ;) can’t recommend this resort enough! you must experience it!

    Stayed in January 2023

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