Name: Carpe Diem Villas & Resort
Address: F. Ponce De Leon Road, Puerto Princesa, 5300, PH

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Jessica

The team at Carpe Diem was hospitable and very friendly. They were able to help with questions we had and made our stay enjoyable. I want to thank Mary, Chris, and Sachi (not sure of spelling) for their generosity and kindness!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Norma

The hotel was very inviting and clean… were greeted with a cold drink and a cold wet towel for the heat… staff is incredibly nice and hospitable.. the room was very spacious and clean.. my favorite was the big roomy shower and huge towels!! The food, not so much. They need a big improvement on the food, the Chicken, rice and fruit was good for their morning brunch… but not even the coffee was good, please improve for a more quality stay.. but thank you… it was great to stay there.. QUIET

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Vanessa

Had an amazing stay in one of their beautiful private villa. The plunge pool was perfect for relaxing and added a real sense of luxury to the experience. The villa was spotless, well-maintained, and very comfortable throughout the stay.

The staff were amazing, attentive, friendly, and willing to help with anything needed. The surroundings were stunning, with peaceful scenery that made it feel like a true escape, even if it was only for one night :)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Maria

The real treasure of this hotel is the hospitality and kindness of the staff, especially Jomar at the front desk. Everyone was respectful and always greeted us with a smile. The hotel was clean and quiet — I absolutely loved my stay. See you again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Rosa

I absolutely loved this place!! I can’t say enough about it. The staff was so sweet, kind and helpful. They arranged transport for us more than once, they helped in every way possible when we needed anything. The rooms were impeccably clean. Honestly, this was one of the best places I have ever stayed in and I’ve been all over the world literally. Highly recommend this place and the staff here. When we travel, we never want to stay in a place more than once. We’re definitely going back here!! Also, they cleaned the private pool in our villa every day as well. Just top tier service all around.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

ELAINE GEONZON

Excellent staff and very accommodating. Nice resort and amenities.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Amalia

Staff were very helpful. Especially Angel at the front desk

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Alvin

Excellent excellent excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The staff was amazing. The property is very pleasant, quaint, quiet, and truly recharging. The bed was extremely comfortable. It really allows the opportunity to decompress, disconnect and recharge. Highly recommended and I will return.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Duane

Great pool and pool. We had a wonderful family room that had two bedrooms and a private pool.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Sarah

Great little hotel. Friendly and hwlpful staff, especially Gordon on reception who went above and beyond to save my day trip :)
Lovely pool.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Colin

Great place like it's hidden from the road and nice size pool with few guestrooms so you can actually go for a swim.
Room was fabulous and clean.
Only gripe is that it takes a while to fill the bath tub
Air con was good. Nice relax seats by the pool.

Breakfast was ok but it changes every day

Staff was helpful

Definitely would came back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Renard

Place is amazing and the food is also wonderful. The place is very quiet, private and perfect for relaxing. The rooms are perfectly arranged and close to the pool.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

Ruel

Hot water and door locking update.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Mathew

Nice room, staff were great

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Trent

very clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Jodine

Clean rooms and facility. The TV didn’t work due to poor connection though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Celia

Super friendly staff! Felt pampered with my elderly parents, especially with their complex dietary needs and transportation services. We had an amazing and unforgettable time here! Salamat po!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Neil

This is an oasis and perfect for a couples retreat.
Super friendly and accommodating staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Guy

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Miguel

Very great. Staff was helpful. Very quiet, pool was great. Definitely will be back

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Ulysses

Carpe Diem Resort has a lot of potential. The pool area is beautiful, and the staff were friendly throughout our stay. The room was clean and nicely designed, with a magnificent bathroom. The beds were a bit stiff, and the walls were thin, so we could hear noise from the next room. Breakfast was the biggest disappointment. The food felt subpar and overly fancy when a simple Filipino breakfast would have been much better. The quality did not match the extra cost. Several interns were managing breakfast but seemed untrained, spending most of their time chatting instead of helping guests. Overall, it is a lovely place with promise, but the food and staff training need improvement to match the beauty of the resort.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Tarrah

Overall it was a nice place and we had a great stay! It was a little farther from most of the mains areas than I thought it would be as the tuk tuk rides were long. And the bathroom smelled a bit like mold and I could visibly see mold in the bathroom so there’s that. And we got the private pool room but couldn’t really swim in it because it got dirty quick. But the staff was great and we had a lovely stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

mahmood dawood

Amazing place and fabulous 😍

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Annalyn

Beautiful - but beware mosquitos

The place is BEAUTIFUL. Service is good but like most places in the Philippines not necessarily timely (for example: breakfast is posted that it starts at 7, of the four mornings we were here it wasn’t all ready till 7:10-7:50.)

The private pools by the family villas were amazing for privacy, they skim the pools and maintain the property well. The only issue with the property is the mosquito population is WILD. Even using OFF we were eaten up and the mosquitos were everywhere. Seems like some spraying or torches to bring down the mosquito population would be beneficial.

Also they have listed that they have an exercise room - It’s a sweet little area with only an exercise bike and one machine. So if that’s something you were looking forward to… Don’t.

The WiFi is amazing. The breakfasts are good (made to order omelets or crepes) along with food lines

I would return again, but being more mosquito sprays and not book so many early morning tours to reduce breakfast stress timing wise

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2025

Michael

The main problem was we arrived late and staff was just leaving. The bed was made but when we took off the cover we realized the sheets had not been changed. There was someone else’s hair and stains. The management was home so there was no one to do anything. When I told them in the morning they did not acknowledge that is was an issue. We put towels on the bed to sleep that night and checked out first thing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Ivy

A Hidden Gem of Tranquility and Charm!

Carpe Diem Villa and Resort is a true oasis in Puerto Princesa! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the peaceful, Balinese-inspired atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery and elegant sculptures. The rooms are spotless, beautifully designed, and well-equipped — we especially loved the private pool access, which made the stay feel extra luxurious.

The staff were warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, even helping us plan local tours and arranging transport when needed. The main pool area is stunning and well-maintained — perfect for lounging with a drink from the poolside bar.

Dining at their restaurant was a delightful surprise. The fusion of French and Filipino flavors made for a unique and satisfying experience, though we would have appreciated a bit more variety in the breakfast options.

While the resort is tucked away from the main town, it’s a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. Just be prepared to arrange transportation if you plan to explore more of the city.

Overall, Carpe Diem is the perfect mix of comfort, relaxation, and attentive service. We’re already planning our next visit!

Rating: 4.7/5

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Kenneth

Room was clean and cool. Very nice bed. We could walk right out of the room and within a few steps be in the pool. The pool bar was excellent with a great bartender.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Michelle

After a 4day balabac tour this property is exactly what we needed. Very clean and the staff were amazing!!! Rose, angel and chris were all amazing !
Bedroom was perfect, air conditioning was perfect and the shower was pure bliss!!!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2025

Delfin

The villa was lovely and well kept. The staff were very accommodating, attentive and helpful; always helping us to book/ arrange transport, activities and places to eat out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

BRENDA E.

Water does not get that hot when showering. Everything else was great. Staff was awesome. Frances is the pool bartender as was really nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Khaled

Eco-friendly

The plants and trees surrounding the trails of the hotel.

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2025

Jason

Small and cozy.

This is a fantastic little place for a couples retreat. It’s not lavish but it’s small and friendly. Great if you’re going out and about day tripping. Small but quiet. Stayed in a villa with private pool. They could do more to make it private as people walking past have full view so it’s not really private. Grounds are lush and green. There’s really no amenities like a big hotel but you don’t have the crowds either. Restaurant is very average and we generally went out to eat. Service was exceptional. We had a great time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

thomas

Lovely people and property. Smaller than some so more intimate. Beautifully landscaped and maintained. Limited breakfast menu and service. Dinner menu was great.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Michael

Luxury

Amazing place, great value, opulence on a budget

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Paul

Excellent place to stay if you have plans for the Underground river. Make sure you have shuttle service and they will pick you up from this hotel. The staff is great and the rooms are very clean. They have a great breakfast and dining options. I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2024

abdul karim

Nice, calm, clean hotel excellent staff, neighborhood is not convenient

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2024

Jose

I think that the highlight of this hotel is the staff everybody is so incredibly pleasant and attentive the facility is nice but it needs upgrading this is the kind of hotel that has a huge potential for becoming a high end boutique facility with a cocktail hour and more tour activities the rooms need upgrading badly but overall it was a very pleasant experience

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

abdul karim

Staff , cleanliness good
Location, breakfast not good

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Jamie

Amazing hideaway

Very comfortable cozy place , quiet and relaxing time for sure! The French restaurant was superb !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Keith

Great value for money

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Audrey Koh

The rooms, the property, restaurant were so pristinely clean. All the towels smelled so nice. The room smelled nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only down side is the property is not near anything walkable but it’s a cheap trip by tricycle to wherever you want to go. I would stay here again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2024

RUBEN

Nice place, quite and clean , staff are great Front Desk very helpful and dining staff are excellent, gardener and landscaping people are a bit rude

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2024

Maria

Loved the ambience. We walked through lush foliage to get to our room. Transportation is needed to get around. Be sure to bring a flashlight because \"brown outs\"(loss of electricity, which happens throughout Philippines)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Boris

Great hotel

Great hotel but a little overpriced for Philippines. Make sure they clean your room since once in a while they forget and give you an excuse that you wasn't in your room or didn't ask for it and didn't leave them the keys.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Svante

Jättefint boende. Bra service, rent och snyggt, Poolen städades varje dag. Vi hade ett dubbelrum med pool utanför dörren. Bra mat i restaurangen.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Katrine

Rolig, koselig hotell med ansatte som fikser opp i det meste enten det er planlegge turer i nærområdet eller trenger ekstra påfyll av div. På rommene.
Frokosten var skuffende, lite utvalg. Den ene dagen var de tom for brød tidlig på morgenen og fikk beskjed de hadde ikke mat levereande før senere på dagen. Ble lagt frem noen baguetter, men de var varmt for lenge slik at en ikke klarte å spise dem uten å ødelegge tennene. Ellers var frokosten ok minus for resten av oppholdet.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

yves

Personnels attentionnés et hôtel verdoyant

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Anja

Sehr nettes, aufmerksames Personal. Schöne und gepflegte Anlage. Essen war ebenfalls gut und riesige Portionen. Preis Leistung sehr gut. Bad war offen aber dank Netzen an den fenstern nahezu frei von tieren/ Insekten. Alles nötige ist vorhanden.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2025

RENAUD

Séjour pour deux nuits : villa avec deux belles chambres pour 8 personnes, avec petite piscine privative (salles de bains originales).

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Guillaume

Hotel great ! Food great ! Pool amazing!

Personal pool, a large general pool, great cooking (rare) and the personnel was fantastic. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms huge.

The only downside were the roaches (3/4) walking around on the buffet during breakfast. The breakfast is well protected, but it is still a little unsettling.

Friends_and_family Family