Hotels near Puerto Princesa Airport - PPS, Puerto Princesa City

While El Nido often takes the spotlight, nestled in the heart of Palawan lies a gem waiting to be explored—Puerto Princesa. It's a city that embraces its authenticity, offering a unique experience that goes beyond the typical tourist trail. Unlike some destinations that rely solely on tourism, Puerto Princesa maintains its genuine character as a working city. Here, daily life unfolds with a rhythm that mirrors the heartbeat of its locals. From bustling markets to hidden eateries serving local delicacies, every corner reveals a piece of the authentic Palawan lifestyle. Puerto Princesa boasts more than just its role as a gateway to renowned natural wonders; it's a destination in itself. The city invites you to delve into its vibrant culture, interact with warm-hearted locals, and savor the flavors of Palawan that might not be as prevalent in more touristy areas. Taking the time to explore Puerto Princesa allows you to uncover hidden treasures, whether it's stumbling upon a quaint cafe serving the best local brew or immersing yourself in the arts and crafts scene flourishing in the city. So, fellow travelers, consider extending your stay in Puerto Princesa. You might just find that the city's authenticity, coupled with its welcoming spirit, creates a travel experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Happy travels!

The room (Water Villa) was good. But the beaches are horrible and the food quality is extremely poor.. overall experience was disappointing. One would be better off booking at The or the Ritz Carlton for the same price.

We stayed at the Astoria. The one thing that surprised me was they didn't take me ATM cards. I did have credit cards available and my traveling companion was local so I was able to work around it. The bed was a little firm, other than that, the room was perfect. They said the room didn't have a view, but the place is so pretty, the view of the grounds was still magnificent. Especially with the ocean peaking around the next building. The nightly show at dinner was great and the staff was sooooooo nice. We arranged a few tours and saw things like Port Barton and the Underground River. The island is beautiful and I would definitely go back.

Like other cities in the PHL, Puerto Princesa has changed a lot over the past 30 years. More people, more vehicles, more shops, more resorts. One thing that has not changed YET is the respectfulness and courteousness of the local folks. The highlight of Coron is its many options on island hopping tours. The highlight of Busuanga is the Calauit Island -- a mini-Kenyan or Tanzanian Safari. The giraffe feeding event in Calauit is more enjoyable than in any giraffe safari in the world due to the sheer number of giraffe that goes to the feeding area. The highlight of El Nido is its lovely high end resort and the twin lakes tour. The highlight of Puerto Princesa is the Underground Cave. San Vicente is now being developed as another option. Its beach is very long so this looks promising. Having experienced the Palawan highlights, I am content with the peace and quiet at the Dolce Vita Hotel. Important for me is Dolce Vita's clean and deep swimming pool.

Nice town to stay and visit the underground river and some nice beaches in the area. There are some good restaurants and some good sea food restaurants. On our last we eat in Kalui Seafood restaurant, a real treat!

I felt slightly unsafe as a female traveler here, there were not many likeminded travelers around me, it felt very congested and the locals here could not communicate easily with me as an english speaker. I didnt find people to be very friendly here. The beaches/bays here were not very beautiful and there were not many attractions or places to eat good food. Don't recommend staying here as a western traveler if you have the choice of going straight to Port Barton or El Nido (both of which are INCREDIBLE) :)