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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and full-service spa

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Premier Pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Brgy. Bancao-Bancao Canuigaran St., Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 5300
  • Place, Daylight Hole Cave
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Immaculate Conception Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Princesa (PPS)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Princesa Classic

Princesa Classic

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Pool Access

Pool Access

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Water Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Pool

Premier Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Pool

Double Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Wing Pool Access

Ocean Wing Pool Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Ocean Wing Princesa Classic | Bathroom

Ocean Wing Princesa Classic

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

About the area

Puerto Princesa

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Puerto Princesa awaits you at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum and Daylight Hole Cave. Highlights at this resort include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Rice, serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and waterslide. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Puerto Princesa City Centre resort, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Immaculate Conception Cathedral and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Palawan Heritage Center.
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What's nearby

  • Daylight Hole Cave - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
  • SM City Puerto Princesa - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk - 14 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Princesa (PPS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balinsasyaw Seaside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Haim Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guni Guni - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Catalina’s - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa

Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Puerto Princesa resort.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Puerto Princesa resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Hilot Spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: PHP 1,500 for adults and PHP 750 for children
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Rice
  • Sala Lounge
  • Tomato and Basil

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 3000 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: PHP 3000.00 per accommodation, per night
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 3400
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 2000.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately PHP 1500 for adults and from PHP 750 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 3000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Princesa Garden Island Resort
Princesa Garden Island
Garden Island Resort
Princesa Garden Island Resort Spa
Princesa Spa Puerto Princesa
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Resort
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Puerto Princesa
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Resort Puerto Princesa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa on 26 Jan 2026 start from NZ$253.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Yep, Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

The closest beach to Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa is Hartman Beach (2.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Yep, Hilot Spa is available for guests.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa have a pool?

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants.

Is Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a waterslide, it's no surprise that Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa is a hit with families.

Does Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 5:00 AM - 6:30 PM for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa's onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 520 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property overall felt a little rundown and tired looking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A 3Star Resort for the price of 5star!

This resort is stuck in 90s. A bit run down and management seemed have no interest in renovating it. We stayed at the water villa for 4 nights paying high price during low season. We were family of 3 with a child. We had booked thru hotels.com and clearly mentioned we were 3 and need an additional bed for our child. However during the checkin the hotel charged us additional 50USD/night for the bed which we felt was unnecessary rip off. We felt the checkin staff were a bit stuck up. Not friendly. The operations was also very old styled. Paper invoice for everything! They even gave us coupons for beach tower that we were supposed to exchange to get the towel and get it back when we return the towel. Seriously?? Water villa was spacious. However please note that it is enjoyable only if you are comfortable with mangrove and seaweed smell. Watervilla is surrounded by water only during high tides. i.e., between 7am-3pm. Hotel boasts about its private sandbar. Please note that this is not private. It is a public sandbar and some boat companies operate to bring non-residents to this sandbar. The recreational area is a bit run down, but u can play some games. The pool bar is always deserted. On a good note, the Japanese restaurant is awesome. Good food, great views and very good service. However, please note that it is closed on Mondays. The Italian restaurant is also good, but the chef seemed to like garlic a lot. You need to give specific instructions to the chef.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apart from having to run the water for 10 minutes every time you wanted hot water the water villas are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was not close to food options or exploring the city. Sometimes there was a trike available otherwise you would have to walk. That was the only downside, otherwise the resort was beautiful, staff were very friendly, and we had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

perlyn j

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD, Athens

Travelled with family
Overall the hotel is nice but not a 4 star accommodation. Needs lots of maintenance. Work was ongoing. Hopefully when finished the resort will be modern and nicer. Paid $5 per night for an extra blanket in our room for our son. Very excessive. Limited dinning options and selection for international travelers. Pool area was nice, sandbar area not so much. Courteous staff overall. Hot water was inoperative for 2 nights of our 4 night stay. If we travel to Palawan again we will try another area. Puerto Princessa is not a travel destination for beach or relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD, Athens

Travelled with family
Overall the resort is nice. It needs maintenance. Maintenance was ongoing in one of the bldgs. Ours had no hot water for 2 days. They also charged $5 daily for an extra blanket.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

BENSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fawn, SAN JOSE

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is great. Our suite was very nice and big. Pool is huge! Was able to swim laps with no problems. Spa was very nice, massages were got were so good we tried to do a round 3 but didn't have enough time. The Japanese restaurant on the roof top was very good! However make sure you are not starving when you head there, slow service when busy, took about 30 minutes to get sashimi. Would eat there more if we had more than the 3 days we were there. The Itilian restaurant by the pool is SO SO SO slow!!!! We had 2 hours before a massage and after an hour and a half we still haven't gotten our food. There was 1 other table other than our 4 people table and we could not get fed. After 3 asks of when our food is coming and we have a 2pm massage I finally told them to cancel all food that wasn't served and we'll just pay for what we had. The server even forgot I asked for ice and I had to go to the bar to get it myself after 5 minutes of waiting as my drink got warm. If you are hungry avoid eating at either the Japanese or Italian restaurants on site, have a snack with you or plan your food times. Overall, would definitely stay there again, the swim up rooms are much quieter than any other swim up rooms I've seen, my fear of screaming children is why we didn't get the swim up room and opted for the suite which is quite a bit more spacious than the swim up rooms. Clean rooms and welcoming staff were all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iyu

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Started with Bait and Switch by Expedia promoting something but failed to honor it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vacation with my family. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Thank you all for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda, Pine Brook

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Garden Island Resort in Palawan for a short two-night visit. While I truly appreciated the kindness and helpfulness of the staff — they were consistently warm and accommodating — unfortunately, the overall condition of the resort left a lot to be desired. The grounds were noticeably unkempt, with many areas appearing neglected and dilapidated. While there were some spots that seemed to receive attention, large portions of the resort were in disrepair. The most glaring example was the area near the sandbar and pier. Though highlighted on the resort’s map, in reality, it was far from a picturesque spot — rotten wood, crumbling structures, and debris scattered around made it feel more abandoned than inviting. The food was mediocre at best, with limited variety and only a few restaurant options available. This added to the overall feeling that the resort lacked the level of care and quality one would expect from a vacation destination. While I’m grateful for the excellent service provided by the staff, the condition of the resort itself unfortunately overshadowed their efforts. Based on this experience, I wouldn’t recommend Garden Island Resort to others looking for a well-maintained and enjoyable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Our honeymoon experience: DISASTEROUS 1) Air port pick up that I pre-arranged did not pick us up when we late into the evening. We stood at the airport shuttle area for over 40 mins waiting. Tried to contact the resort while we waited, no answer. Luckily I found a local travel agent who helped us contact a shuttle driver to take us to Princesa Gardens. 2) Checking in = disaster. It took over 1.5hrs for my family to get to the front of the line?!? The main lobby is open to outdoors so it was unpleasant in 36+ degrees which then turned into a rain down-pour 3) Was told our room was "upgraded" for our Honeymoon. Happy with our beautiful view so we were willing to forget crummy beginning of the trip 4) It got VERY LOUD early next morning. Our building was being renovated but this was never advertised while we researched properties nor upon check-in. It was so uncomfortable after 2 days of banging/drilling. Glad I packed extra Advil for our headaches. Though we were booked for 10 days at this place, we decided to switch hotels and leave for El Nido instead 5) The staff at the front desk aren't very friendly/welcoming. The rest of the staff were kind though. There was a divide amongst the workers vs management. So much so that by the end of our stay, there was a huge turn-over in staff. Disappointing as we splurged for our Honeymoon on this hotel. Won't be returning to this resort and will share with our tourism groups of our horrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dannis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property really had everything you need. The gym had everything you need for any compound lifts and dumbells. Decent Japanese restaurant on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pool Villa is the best room!

This was my second stay at Princesa Gardens. Previously, I got a water villa, but this room was insanely better! Don’t waste your money on the top room, when you can have a pool villa for a quarter of the price and it will be everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Narinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Myrna

Stafff are very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cengiz

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025