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The Emerald Playa

3.0 star property

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A garden area with a wooden sign that reads "WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE!" and "The Emerald Beach and Nature Park."
Snack bar
Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Langka Road, Bgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa, 5300
  • Place, San Jose New Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Robinsons Place Palawan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Baker's Hill
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Princesa (PPS)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Cabana

Double Cabana

  • Beach view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Cabana

Triple Cabana

  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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A small wooden structure with a porch, a window, and a door.

Family Cabana

  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Beds

About the area

Puerto Princesa

At The Emerald Playa, you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Robinsons Place Palawan and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Hartman Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the resort's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Puerto Princesa resort include Plaza Cuartel and Puerto Princesa City Baywalk.
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What's nearby

  • San Jose New Market - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Robinsons Place Palawan - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Baker's Hill - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • NCCC Mall Palawan - 17 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk - 18 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Princesa (PPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Divine Sweets - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Summer Days Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ka Inato - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pho' Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noki Nocs Savory House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Emerald Playa

Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The Emerald Playa such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
The Emerald Playa offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Emerald Playa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children aged 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Emerald Playa Hotel Puerto Princesa
Emerald Playa Hotel
Emerald Playa Puerto Princesa
Emerald Playa
Emerald Playa Resort Puerto Princesa
Emerald Playa Resort
The Emerald Playa Resort
The Emerald Playa Puerto Princesa
The Emerald Playa Resort Puerto Princesa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Emerald Playa?

The Emerald Playa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Emerald Playa?

Yep, The Emerald Playa has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Emerald Playa?

The closest beach to The Emerald Playa is Hartman Beach (4 km).

Does The Emerald Playa have a pool?

The Emerald Playa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes The Emerald Playa a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Emerald Playa.

Does The Emerald Playa serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Emerald Playa?

No, The Emerald Playa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Emerald Playa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Filipino cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Emerald Playa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Emerald Playa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Emerald Playa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok, cheap but ok.

Cheap but clean dont get much but you get what you pay for. Good base for tours if you just need bed and air con to sleep and shower. Staff are very helpful just ask them ....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meilanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is very nature friendly. If you want to wake up with a view of a sunshine, In recommend The Emerald Playa. It was nice staying here with my family ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with amenities with friendly staff. Wi-Fi if needed is good in selected areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleksei

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

Отличное место для уединенного отдыха

Отель находится на территории экопарка, вокруг мангровые заросли и огромная территория. Пляж есть, но абсолютно точно не для купания. Персонал вежливый и заботливый. Есть отличный чистый бассейн на территории. Было совсем мало посетителей, так что все 3 дня купания в бассейне мы купались совершенно одни. Континентальный завтрак очень плох, лучше филиппинский. Находится в 3 километрах от главной дороги города. Номера спартанские, кровати тумбочка, кондиционер. Очень аутентичная атмосфера. Мне понравилось
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

may anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Annalyn

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

It was good

Overall it was good. But I suggest for them to provide toothbrush dor the stay. And other toiletries like shampoo, tissue, should be automatically replenish for guests who are staying for more than one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

Great place to stay, recommend

Wonderful location right on the beach. Great food in the restaurant, breakfast lunch and dinner Staff are so helpful. They even got medicine for me. Rooms is simple and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

very homey stay

Had our family stay just 3 days ago, and I’d like to commend their very welcoming and so friendly staff, it was a 13 hectares property ( accdng to them) with 23 staff yet we never felt they’re understaffed. It may be a bit far from town proper but still accessible. Really recommendAble😊💯
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice resort for a reasonable price. Staff was extremely nice. Cottage was modest but clean. I missed some cabinet, or a big rack, to put my clothes on (or in). Pool was realy great, and whole resort has a good vibe. Beach was disapointing. It wasn't like on the pictures, maybe because of the time of the year (october). We didnt even swim in the sea there, it was not suitable. Restaurant was ok, nothing to brag about, but nothing to complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Huge property, overlooking the beach, ambiance Dislikes: Swimming pool is too far from the cottages, transportation is difficult, you need to rent a van going to town and its costly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and good ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The road near the hotel is very poor. The hotel pool is only open until 7pm and the meals were adequate but that's all.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Schöne Unterkunft mit optimierbaren Service

Leider war der Service nicht so gut. Die Hälfte der Speisekarte war immer nicht vorhanden. Beispielsweise Happy Hour. Ein Cocktail ist drin, aber leider gibt es den nicht mehr und alle anderen sind zum vollen Preis. Das hatte sich auch leider nicht an den anderen Tagen geändert. Gleiches beim Frühstück oder ein frischer Fruchtshake. Sachen, die man leicht ändern könnte...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nantar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff took excellent care of me. Beautiful grounds and pool. Lovely view of ocean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all enjoyed my stay with nice bungalow facing common area. Pool was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Ruhiges, schönes Hotel

Das Hotel liegt direkt am Kitestrand, etwas ausserhalb von Puerto Princesa. Sie Bungalows liwgwn verstreut auf dem grossen Gelände und der Pool wirkt sauber und gepflegt. Einzig die Sonnenliegen fehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Tranquil and beautiful resort

This resort is perfect for me and my husband. We booked 2 nights before going to El Nido. The beach is very shallow for swimming but it was just right for us. During our stay, one of the events was kite surfing. We enjoyed watching surfers doing their stunts. We stayed in one of their cabanas. It was really nice. The place is always cool and breezy because of the presence of all kinds of trees. There is a few selection of food from the menu but always cooked deliciously. Overall, the place ia quiet and beautiful. The resort is a little bit far from the airport but we took a trike ride. There is a portion of the road wherein the ride was rough. This resort is next to another resort and both share same beach. We love this resort and will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is amazing. This hotel is really a grouping of small cottages. As I ate breakfast I was looking at the beach, it was heaven. The staff is superb. We did a couple of 1/2 day tours and the other tourists would get out of the van to take pictures and remarked “oh I wish we would have stayed here!”
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

there is a private beach which was super nice the employees are very helpful ! we will choose this hotel again next time : ))
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glaudia

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

Beautiful place with amazing views

Beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Good food, not expensive, relaxing and amazing views. Cabin is spacious and clean. Good shower with hot water. WiFi in main reception area is very good. Staff is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glaudia

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

Beautiful place, we loved our stay!

This is such a lovely place! We came here to relax, enjoy the sun and beach this exceeded our expectations. The cabins are spacious and clean. Hot showers. WiFi is surprisingly good in the main reception area ( it is a spacious area where you can sit), it is not very good in the room itself but we were not expecting that anyway. Food is lovely and not expensive at all. You can book the usual tours if you want: Honda bay, underground river, firefly watch etc. We did not do the tours as we just wanted to enjoy our time at Emerald beach. They bring food to your cabin if you as, and all cabins have a little outdoor space where you can eat. Breakfast was included and cooked to order. If you are someone who likes a lot of people, shopping and partying then this place is probably not for you. It is a bit off the beaten track (but easily accessible via car or tricycle) It is absolutely beautiful, every day I was surprised how beautiful it is there 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay whether business or family, free airport or nis terminal shuttle pickup and dropoff, mahmificent sunrise, quiet evening. I so love this place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Village Like

Value for money for travelers with a low budget...
Verified

6/10 Okay

claus

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020