El Rio y Mar Resort

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Shannon

Paradise in Coron

We stayed three nights are El Rio Y Mar Resort and wish we could have stayed a week. This resort is hands down the best resort we have stayed at in the Philippines.
It's very secluded from the hustle and bustle of Coron yet close enough that you can still do the island hopping tours and excursions.
The staff were exceptional from the time you arrive to the time you depart. The food at the ONLY restaurant was absolutely delicious. We were a bit nervous about there only being one restaurant however there were over 100 items on the menu and the chef and their team did an exceptional job of creating some truly wonderful dishes.
They have a guitar duo serenading couples at dinner each night. Their collection of songs was outstanding as I did not see them miss one request.
There is no shortage of activities on the resort. From hiking, to an array of water sports, to scuba diving and just lounging on the beach or by the infinity pool. This resort has it all.
If you are looking to trying disconnect and relax this is the place for you. The rooms were nice but not over the top. Just what you need for a comfortable nights sleep.
We will be back for sure!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The place is beautiful and the food was really good. The staff was really friendly as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2020

Theo

Very well maintained. Attentive personnel. No garbage laying around behind the premises. Impressive choice in food. Western as well as Philippine. Beautiful spot.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Aquiles

Outstanding stay!!!

We had a wonderful 3 days here. Having spent 3ish weeks in the Philippines staying at different hotels almost every 3 to 4 days, this resort tops it all. From the very beginning, the unique boat ride, the lovely warm welcome from the staff, the picturesque location, our beach front room, the food, the amenities and activities offered and did I say, the superb professionalism and friendliness of the staff again? It is just the whole package. You can easily spend a week here. We didnt want to leave! Keep it up!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Secluded but there’s plenty to do in the resort. Food is good. Happy hour is fabulous with other guests.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

We stayed for 4 nights in the native cabin. I would have upgraded to another room if it was available. The room is hot, the air conditioning is loud. The hotel only gives you one free cold kettle of water for the room per day. We’ve been to other resorts where they gave you three. The food is okay but after four days it was boring. The breakfast buffet needs more options.
The staff are friendly.
Upon check-in they gave us the wrong room. We booked a king and gave us a queen. They said the other room was not ready and we had to wait until 2:30 to enter it meanwhile check-in time is 2:00. When we entered there were dirty and used towels hanging on the back of the door.
The island trips are very expensive compared to other options but you have to go with them because the resort is so remote.
We also had to pay P3,000 for transport to and from the hotel as there are no other options but for them to bring you to and from.
Other tourists are very loud and inconsiderate of others there. The staff do not ask them to quiet down.
Overall I would not recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2020

Messikommer

we will come again :)

we had a wonderful time there. staff was always pleasant and helpful. Very quite place and secluded without uncomfortable animation.
beautiful house reef to snorkel or dive.

notice: the best way to go there is a organized transfer from the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great location, surrounded by natural beauty and excellent service from the staff.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

We did not go due to bad weather( typhoon Ursula) that hits Coron Palawan. This hotel refused our request for refund, awful.. I hope they will review their policy. It was our first time to booked but we were disappointed.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2019

Gilad

Amazing resort

Amazing resort. We wanted a place that has its own beach, and this was a perfect match. We stayed in one of the rooms on the sea, and the view was really great.
They offer free snorkeling, paddle boards and kayaks, and the staff is always super friendly. There's a nice pool and beach, and everything is very clean.
The only downside is that you're literally stuck there (boat transfer only), but we were there for 4 nights and didn't get tired of it for a second.
We spent around $80 extra per day on food and drinks, and didn't take any extras like massages or tours. So take that into account.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing place to stay. This is the 3rd time my wife and have stayed here. Everything is just perfect. The staff is so nice and welcoming. The food is delicious. The location is paradise. Next stay we will bring the toddlers instead of leaving them behind in Manila. .

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2019

Maricar

Enjoyed every minute of it!

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2019

Jia-rong

Don't join their trip the day you check out

Restaurant waiters have to improve their service attitude, I ordered pizza, but there is an ant sticking to the cheese, telling the waiter but she just took a look and left,
completely ignoring us. But then we responded to the restaurant supervisor and she apologized to us.
We join their dugong diving trip the day we check out, the staffs from this Resort told us we can make the public shuttle bus in Coron airport to city, but later told us there is no more public shuttle bus in airport due to the last flight arrived 30 mins early. They told us we only can take resort's shuttle bus to city. (they charge us very high price to city and told us we gave you discount. Set the price high and then gave us a discount. We can only pay and take their shuttle bus to the city, because there is no other way to city.)
The fact is that even if the last flight did not arrive early, we couldn't catch the shuttle bus, because our dugong trip returned three hours earlier, because other travelers in the dugong trip did not want to take third dive. we could not catch up with the shuttle bus if we arrived after on time, after 3 dive. The plane arrived half an hour earlier, but we returned to the resort three hours earlier.

The stuffs from resort told us there is public shuttle bus in airport and driver from resort will help you to transfer it. Later just want us PAY to take their expensive shuttle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the staff friendliness and availability (there was ALWAYS someone within a 5m radius

Only thing that could be improved might be the food.... maybe having more fresh seafood available - either in a BBQ style or in ice out the front on the beach could be better. The restaurant could have been anywhere really... didn’t much feel like a seaside restaurant...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I loved this hotel, eco friendly and even provided us with bamboo straws to help the environment, the coral reefs were a surprise as they cover the whole sea bed. The tropical fish are amazing. The rooms are in good condition. The whole place is beautiful. I hope in the future they carry on there good work for the environment and find other alternative way to run the hotel and get rid of ear buds and plastic bottles/ bags completely. There’s a walk in the jungle up one of the mountains which is steep, however we must not of put enough repellent on as we Got bit to shreds. Beware when claiming this. The cost to do the tours are well more expensive than the other hotels, over double. food the drinks are more expensive too. The travel to the hotel is easy enough as 5/10min drive down a very bumpy road to their own port then on a boat for 15 minutes, however they charge a small fortune for this. We found it hard to get a beach towel has there were never any in the towel hut by the port bar. We have loved this hotel and would definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent stay.
Resort is beautiful, staff very friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t have chosen a nicer place to stay during this vacation.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2019

Angelou

great

good staff, excellent service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2019

Verified traveler

We’ll be back!

Plenty to do at this resort. Friendly and v helpful staff. We were looked after very well without feeling crowded at any stage. Lots of excursion options. Great learning about how the resort helps the local ecosystem. Wish we had stayed longer.
Particularly enjoyed snorkelling with the masses of barracuda and jack fish at the jetty (because the resort protects the bay so well). But the best part was the music from the guitarists at dinner!!
Thank you for thinking of all the little things to help make our trip so special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet , peaceful,serene, and relaxing, people are helpful,friendly, and accommodating

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing resort with wonderful staff. Beautiful beach & very appealing swimming pool

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

Andrea

Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff, delicious food! A gem in Coron! Definitely a must stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great service, amazing staff. Loads of vegetarian options.

Secluded from the rest of the world this place is a gem and the perfect getaway if you just want to exist on an island. There are plenty water and land activity’s and I would highly recommend for an escape. Great for singles, families and couples

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly and High Training Staff Excellent Place we injoy our stay welcoming is great

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2018

Kelly

Loved this property! Really great value on room rate, but they charge quite a bit for transfers to get to the resort even though it's easily accessible from the airport and other parts of the island. Tons of fun activities right at the resort (amazing diving & snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, etc...) Enjoyed the pool, hammocks, & nice sandy beach. The staff was excellent and really made the experience even better! Highly recommend and would definitely return.

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2018

Aileen

A small relaxing resort with very accommodating staff, the spa on the water was exceptional. We would have loved to stay longer but they were booked up.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2018

Christina

5 star all the way!

This resort is incredible! The staff, location, food... everything was top notch! Definitely a 5 star experience and we hope to make it back one day!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2018

Lorna

Nice place and the crews are overall great.

The place is awesome, just too far away from center and other Coron attractions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2018

Paul

Fantastic holiday , would highly recommend it

IT WAS SO AWESOME

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2018

Sylvia

Nice hotel, close to the beach n roomy. Better though if more trees were planted in front and f the main restaurant (being renovated)

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

My wife and I had an amazing time at El Rio. The beautiful setting speaks for itself, and I believe it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The staff is phenomenal. They are so friendly and helpful that it truly adds to the overall experience. My wife and I stayed here 3 years ago, and we joked that it was paradise with really mediocre food. Totally different experience this time. The cuisine was excellent, and I am excited that they have made such big improvements to the menu quality. Can’t wait to book our next visit!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice and beautiful resort - the only minus was a rat we saw in the resturant during dinner running below the tables...

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Veronica

Fish lovers secluded hotel

Very private, serene view of the mountain and the ocean palawan. Perfect 0lace to get away from technology and the stress that comes with it.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2018

Matthias

Grau family friendly hotel at the beach

Great location away from roads and traffic with good facilities, nice scenery, great snorkelling. Food was also very good with fair prices.We will come back for sure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

El Rio y Mar Resort

Extremely friendly staff !! Very well organized on setting up dive trips and excursions. Everything was taken care of - making your time there very relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2018

Irish

A-mazing

This resort is amazing! Staff made it extra special. We enjoyed our stay including the delicious breakfast! A must see paradise...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2017

diana

Peace and quiet

It's like your own private island. Everyone was very polite, great food, room is a good size. Make sure you bring your laptop or ipad coz they don't have tvs in the room. Wi-Fi is pretty fast.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Perfect place to chill for the last two days of our month trip to Philippines. We used to spend our nights in backpackers guesthouses and finish at El rio was just amazing..a vacation from our vacation.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2017

kiyoshi

Dive center located hotel is also good.

Excellent holiday with beautiful people and nature.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2017

Yuriy

Couple's beach retreat

Beautiful private resort, friendly and very helpful staff. They went above and beyond my expectation to help with the delayed luggage and make sure that I had the best memories of the stay. There are lots of activities to choose from from island hopping to Coron day tour. Definitely recommend to anyone to stay there. Specially for for couples.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2017

Michelle

Almost good but baggage mishandled

Service is not that good, our luggage was taken by another boat and we were left behind. The manager was not very helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2017

Heintji

nice resort

wished the beach was better and more options for food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2016

Gemma L

Had a fabulous time, enjoyed our stay so much! Definitely will recommend !

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Relaxing

The whole stay was relaxing and stress free. You pay everything afterwards. The food was great and we got the privacy that we wanted. An awesome place to unwind. They will give you a warm welcome and they always put a smile on their face while greeting you.

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2016

Perry

Perfect place for both family and romance. Staff works extremely hard to make you feel like family. My only suggestion is that improvements need to be made with the food. Other than that, this place is perfect.. Secluded from town. If your looking for a place to bond with your partner, look NO further.. I highly recommend this resort..

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2016

alex

tucked away in a private paradise

el rio y mar was a great finish to our trip in Coron. The staff provided superb service and the hotel facility was well maintained. We enjoyed all the non motorized water sports equipment free of charged. Food was okay but the ambience more than make up for it. Will stay there again in a heart beat.

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2016

nick

Very nice hotel especially for the price.

Nice relaxing resort, very friendly staff. Cottages are on the beach and very quiet. Good the only ruining which is not brilliant but for everything else it's well worth the cost. To get any better you have to pay a load more for little incremental extra.

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2015

Liza

Nice place on an exclusive island.

Love the location and the staff. It really had a feeling that you're far away from everything. When we stayed, there were only 17 total guests, which made it very exclusive. The native bungalows were fantastic.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2015

Bowden

Sweet & Bitter

I'm going to take the time to write a full review here, so if you really want to know about this property read on.

The good: This was a beautiful resort and a wonderful place to stay. It was secluded, quiet, beautiful location and lots of facilities. The staff were wonderful, they looked after everyone so well, and just put everything they had. Not to mention the boat ride to up the river was really special.

However...

All the auxiliary prices are REALLY expensive. Given the price of the rooms, to get a bus to Coron, and the boat, transport only was 5500PHP for one person. Or 9000 if I wanted to do it with a tour. This is ludicrous and the biggest disappointment for me, was that this actually inhibited me from doing many of the things I actually went to Coron to see. This really upset me as the pricing was so prohibitive that it meant I wasted my trip. Which is a real shame. It kind of took the edge of the whole holiday. Keep this in mind when booking, because it really affects the rating I gave this place and could really affect your holiday.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g729733-d1085145-r322289919-El_Rio_y_Mar_Resort-Coron_Palawan_Island_Palawan_Province_Mimaropa.html#

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2015

Cecilia

A Hidden Gem

I was sent out to work in Makati, Philippines for 4 weeks, I decided to capitalize on this trip and take some vacation time. I was also lucky to have Labor Day Weekend fall during my stay, with that said I decided to take the long weekend and travel to Coron - I initially was thinking of going to Puerta Princessa but the associates that I am training sugested Coron better....since they knew I was looking for peace and quiet.To say I found it is an understatement, at first when I arrived in Coron I was the only passenger they were picking up, and I get it's low season, but I didn't expect to be the only person arriving for their hotel. The ride was as pleasant as it can be considering there really aren't any paved roads (they are in the process of building them)...after about 25 minutes we reached a pier and a boat waiting for me. I climb into the boat, they give me a glass of their local ice tea and a small sandwich. I ask the driver of the boat how long it will take to get to the hotel, he says about 20-25 minutes. So basically it could take up to an hour to get to this unknown 'paradise'. The boat ride was pretty amazing, we were in a canal of sorts with beautiful mangroves surrounding us. Their were birds of all colors out and some remote villages that live on the edge of the river. It's something out of National Geographic! Finally arriving and seeing the absolute beauty of the hotel it's well worth the trek to this hidden paradise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2015

Dan

Wonderful getaway

Just a wonderful place. very scenic. We stayed in the native units and I was really impresssed. Long walk from main place, but that was half the fun. Tours were very nice and the folks were great.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2015

Christian

Amazing location

This hotel was amazing and a very idylic setting. A little bit overpriced for the room and the food etc in comaprison to other places but worth it. Left us stranded at the airport however after promising us a transfer to the town so we had to arrange a private van. Very good service until we had checked out then they didnt seem to care.

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2015

Jon

Be forewarned.

Let me give everyone overall warning. This hotel is 1.5 hours from coron. It's very isolated and very very overpriced. There is only one restaurant and that's all the choices anyone has when staying here. I spent more money here in 4 days than the rest of my two weeks jumping all over Asia. I don't mind paying if the price is double in this case it can be as much as 6 to 8 times what it would cost normally. So be forewarned. The staff does provide excellent service. I did complain to someone on staff several times that their prices are way overpriced. Staff said they will look into it but nothing happened. It will cost an eve rage of 400 dollars to 500 us a day. Heard a bunch of the other guests at the hotel complaining but we had no choice.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2014

bobby

isolated , pricey

the place is isolated. you need a 20 minute banca ride plus another 20 minute van ride thru bumpy trails for airport transfers and to get to town. for this, you have to pay P1500- per person, per roundtrip. the buffet food is 500 for breakfast, 700 for lunch and 900 for dinner, but the selection and the taste is not that great. the native cabana where we were billeted was dark. the bathroom, so-so. we paid for a \"casa\" which was the most expensive cottage, but they erroneously placed us at the native cabana which was a so-so. however, they refunded us for their error. nothing to do at night.. the staff, however, were friendly and eager to serve. will think twice, thrice, before going back to this place. every move has an unreasonable pricey charge.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

It's more fun in coron Palawan

Peaceful accommodating people gorgeous place and warm weather and pacific water. If you are looking for a relaxing uncrowded place this is the place to be. Try it out you won't regret it!

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2014

sherelle

Hidden gem for those who like to be on their own

First thing to note about this hotel is that it is on its own island so if you like the hustle and bustle of streets then this is not the place for you. The town is a 25 minute boat ride and 1 hour drive and if you ask to go they can take you for PHP7,000! The resort has a nice pool and the beach is part of where the river meets the ocean so it is not the cleanest or safest either. There are jelly fish and we even saw a sea snake which are the most venomous kind. The water however is really clear and you can feed the fish at the pier with rice. They provide free paddle board, kayak and rowing boat which is really fun. All the staff here are really accommodating Sam boy accompanied us on the hike up to the mountain and then took us on a Kayak tour through the mangroves around the island, the staff offer to play volley ball and there a table tennis and pool tables as well as a DVD list you can choose from. Glen the head waiter is also really accommodating, he lets you change the menu to suit and it is nice that he remembers certain preferences each day so you don't have to repeat yourself. Each night there are 2 singers that are really good, they go around to individual tables and sing your song of choice. These 2 also sing you a welcome song when you arrive and when you are leaving. Alex and Charmaine are also very friendly and efficient. We stayed in the cedar cabana which was really beautiful and clean. We booked our room with expedia and were not aware there were packages

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2014

Cheifiekins

OK, but no real WOW factor.

Staff were great, food was okay, just expected more bang for my buck. We stayed a week and it became quite expensive, thought the Philippines was supposed to be cheap. Air con kept us both awake at night and the sooner they replace them with split systems the better. Not good enough for a place pretending to be 4 and a halve, 5 star Resort. What's a holiday when you cant get a good nights sleep?

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2013

SG

Very remote and expensive to go on trips

Nice hotel although overpriced. Did not realise how remote it was as you can only get to it by boat despite being on main island. Hotel wanted 150 American dollars just for a ride into coron town. After some hard bargaining they agreed to get me there for 2 dollars ! Had to stay night in town once got there as last transport back was at 4 pm so only go to this hotel if you want to remain in the resort!

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2013

Romy

It was good.! Very quite, great surrounding and beautiful scenery.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

Nice place, but not sure about a repeat trip

Was surprised to find that a hotel charging these prices does not provide free pick up. There really is no alternative way of getting to the hotel other than by the arranged transportation. The best thing about the hotel are its staff - really friendly and helpful. Always smiling. Food choices on the menu were limited (particularly for me, a vegetarian). Since there is no way for you to go elsewhere to eat, you were basically stuck with that menu for the entire stay. Rooms were clean, but had no TV, phone or wifi. No TV or wifi I can live with, but it was inconvenient not to have a phone to contact front desk when there was something wrong. You have to walk to the reception area (we stayed in one of the furthest huts) and then back again if you wanted something. Should also think about providing free shuttle service to the neighbouring sister resort. As there is limited things to do at El Rio itself, then a trip to Club Paradise was a good way to kill some time. Waters would have been fantastic for snorkelling, if only there weren't so many jelly fish around. Apparently good for diving though.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2012

Roger

Romantic getaway

Stayed for 3 days & 2 nights, including new years eve. From the Busuanga airport, had to travel 20 mins by land and more or less 20 mins by boat. It was exciting. The whole place is one perfect romantic getaway. Not crowded. Hotel people are so nice and friendly. We were welcomed with their very own El Rio song upon arrival. Food was great but quite pricey (for people with small apetite, just go with their ala carte menu). Had so much fun snorkling. Their Coron tour package was a bit pricey as well but it was worth it. Thanks to our guide, Ronnie, we had enjoyed the whole trip. Overall, I would recommend this place to those who plans to visit coron.

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2011

Virginie

Room with a view and rats.

This hotel is located in beautiful surroundings. The charming bungalows are situated on the water edge with lovely views of the bay. However, the maintenance leaves a lot to be desired. We had rats in our native cottage and we were told that they were part of nature and that they lived in the roof. We insisted to move into another room, but we found a rat there as well. Finally, they moved us into a concrete bungalow where there were no rats (except on the verandah, which was fine as long as they didn't get in). I believe it's unacceptable to sleep with rats in a 4* hotel. I have stayed in many eco-friendly bungalows (many of them cheaper and more basic than those at El Rio Y Mar) in the tropics but I had never seen seen a rat in my room before.
The service leaves a lot to be desired too. The staff is overall friendly but, with some exceptions, ineffective and not knowledgeable. However,they did a great show, dancing and singing, on Christmas eve; they also played pool very well.
Besides, the tours are overpriced (about 3 times the price you would pay in a resort around Coron, like Discovery Island Resort, or Balinsasayaw resort, where we stayed after) and not well organized (we came back from Calauit island at night on a rough sea because the boat had left the resort too late; no one on board enjoyed the experience...).

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2011

luisa

the place to relax

The resort have very good service to us.There so many service that we like in that resort like when we eat on the restaurant one man is playing a guitar and there are singers.The resort is nice also because it is quite and nice place to relax.The resort is nice because its near on mountains.they make my birthday very memorable in my life because there made a presentation in my birthday cake and my cake is delicious little bit sweet but it taste good.There so many plants and flowers it is colourful and nice in our sight.in our island hopping we see some corals on the sand and the water in the sea is clear.Also our bedroom is attractive to sleep. And thats all that i like the resort in coron,palawan thank you and good day.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2011

Luz

El Rio Y Mar Hotel Serene but Secluded

Means of transportation going to the hotel is inconvenient, going through dirt road and boat ride to get to the hotel (aside from limited flights to the island). Facility is clean and scenic, offered tours to see coral reef, natural fish habitat and surrounding islands were fantastic but need to train guides better. Guides were nice but timid, they don't talk unless asked. Overall if you are looking for a relaxing and quiet vacation El Rio y Mar is a place to go, it can be paradise for scuba divers but not for people looking for night life.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2011

Ellaine

We'll definitely be back

I booked this hotel because it was given good remarks in almost all travel websites. I was impressed with marketing pictures and with a staff named \"jen\" who was very nice over the phone when I was doing enquiries from Singapore before I really booked it online.

I visited Coron together with my BF. It was a tough month of searching for a nice place to bring him since it was his first time in the Philippines. As a Filipino myself, I havent visited Palawan too so it was a tough month of calling friends, checking websites and planning as to where to bring him. Of course, my main goal is for him to really enjoy and appreciate Philippines.

It was a very good decision to book this hotel because of 3 things:
1. Location- If you are looking for a very relaxing place where you will really be close to nature in its finest then book this hotel.
2. Service- It was a pleasant experience all in all because of the nice staff there. They were very hospitable and sincerely friendly. Specially Marvin or Melvin who went with us for diving.
3. Room- I booked the Native Cabana and it was good. We were able to see the Casa room and it was even nicer. It was good that they let us wait there before our check-in. (One thing that you will like with them, they wont keep u waiting in uncomfortable places)

The not so positive side is the high pricing for almost everything. Even for a single addtl tea in a day, we need to pay extra. And you need to rent a boat all the time to go to coron proper.

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2011

Allan

Too remote and costly compared to location/service

Sand beach is not worth swimming in. Seeweed and stones all over.

Location is too remote from anything on Coron as the attractions are far away by boat and car and very costly compared to other resorts in Philippines.

Resturant is not at all up to the standard of the price for such a resort. Menu card show a lot of things, however most of the courses not available due to missing base ingridients. Example, ordered a Pebber-steak with mashed potatoes. Ended up with a steak with rice, \"sorry sir we dont have any potatoes\" was stated when the plate was served... For 4 days, they did not have potatoes for fries or anything. On dessert menu, they had 4 dishes out of 6 with icecream, \"sorry sir we dont have any icecream\" for 4 days.

No Internet for entire stay due to \"cloudy weather\"... Even though it´s stated that they have internet.

Divetrip from resort cost for 2 persons was offered at 2,5 times the price compared with other dive shops in Coron town, and there you get 3 dives each incl gear.

Rooms are nice and clean.
However overall I will NOT recommend this resort.

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2011

Aleks

Very quiet and romantic

Very quiet and romantic

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

ARTHUR

Bel hôtel calme et atypique aux nombreuses activit

Hôtel calme et paisible. Idéal pr se reposer et être loin de la foule de touristes. De nombreuses activités proposées

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Dimitri

Eceptionnel

Un accueil en musique sur le reef bar. Un cadre idylique et de nombreux equipements. Parfait pour quelques jours de repos. Toute l equipe du resort est aux petits soins et très sympa. Experience exceptionnelle ! Sous le charme du debut a la fin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2020

YU-AN

多麼棒的渡假村

科隆旅行最棒的住宿體驗與最棒的Jack fish風暴
親切的服務人員與專業的客房經理令人驚艷
餐點的水準非常高，價格也親民，非常令人值得再去

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2020

Jan

Fantastiskt

Kan inte ha varit bättre

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

La gentillesse et serviabilité du personnel, chansons personnalisées au dîner, responsable toujours disponible et à l'ecoute, lieu au bout du monde et tellement romantique

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

La zona muy linda y tranquila pero un poco lejos de los paseos de Coron. El personal con muy buena disposición, el restaurante no era muy bueno.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Nos gustó la ubicación y el servicio, la comida no nos pareció muy buena, nuestra pieza tenía algunas fallas y no habían muchas actividades para hacer

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

René

Far better than I expected

This was one of the most amazing experiences.
You cannot imagine how good service and staff can be, before you went to El Rio!
Miss Thet is the most warmhearted, smile-spreading and happy manager, I have ever met.
The food is good, not amazing, but good!
The Native Cabana we lived in, was more than we expected, and the feeling of waking up with the sea just outside your veranda is breathtaking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2019

CHENG-HSIANG

還不錯

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