I had high hopes when I flew into Puerto Princesa last Aug. 2 because I was booked into the Paboreal Boutique Hotel rated Excellent by Trip Advisor. But when... read more we turned into a dirt and deserted road, I thought, "Oh, oh," this does not look good. Things got worse when I went into my room and saw untiled floors. At first encounter, Paboreal is a mess. There is no sign of it being a boutique and I thought it could be anything but Excellent. When I simmered down and looked around, I realized it does merit the title. It also made me realize that there are things worth commending than shiny floors, and beautiful front desk girls, or a stately concierge. Paboreal has none of those. But it has a lot to make up for these shortcomings. For one, Paboreal is located far away from the maddening crowd and noise. It is so peaceful, quiet and serene, it brings you closer to your soul. It makes you find yourself. It is surrounded by lush greenery, the early-morning stillness broken only by the beautiful bird songs. The hotel's staff are ordinary people with extraordinary kindness, politeness and sincere desire to serve its guests. They make you feel at home even if you are away from home. The hotel exudes the warm friendliness of the owner, Enrico Coco, a French/Italian expatriate. I've stayed in a lot of hotels and resorts in my... I had high hopes when I flew into Puerto Princesa last Aug. 2 because I was booked into the Paboreal Boutique Hotel rated Excellent by Trip Advisor.

But when we turned into a dirt and deserted road, I thought, "Oh, oh," this does not look good. Things got worse when I went into my room and saw untiled floors.

At first encounter, Paboreal is a mess. There is no sign of it being a boutique and I thought it could be anything but Excellent.

When I simmered down and looked around, I realized it does merit the title. It also made me realize that there are things worth commending than shiny floors, and beautiful front desk girls, or a stately concierge.

Paboreal has none of those. But it has a lot to make up for these shortcomings.

For one, Paboreal is located far away from the maddening crowd and noise. It is so peaceful, quiet and serene, it brings you closer to your soul. It makes you find yourself. It is surrounded by lush greenery, the early-morning stillness broken only by the beautiful bird songs.

The hotel's staff are ordinary people with extraordinary kindness, politeness and sincere desire to serve its guests. They make you feel at home even if you are away from home.

The hotel exudes the warm friendliness of the owner, Enrico Coco, a French/Italian expatriate.

I've stayed in a lot of hotels and resorts in my life - big and small, high end and low end, but they never made me feel sad upon leaving.

Paboreal Boutique Hotel has a certain aura that cannot be found in others. And this makes up for all the little "eyesores," that I saw when I checked in.

I checked in with a heavy heart, I checked out sad that I am leaving. More

  Even before the trip started, the owners went out of their way to visit our company located in Manila, that in itself is a testament to how they value getting... read more to know their clientele so that they can provide excellent service. The proximity of the...More

  Upon arriving to the hotel after driving down a bumpy deserted road, thinking to myself... this place is going to suck. I saw such a nice resort on a road... read more mixed within fallen down shacks and empty lots. The resort was clean and fresh with...More

  This hotel is outside of the main part of Puerto Princesa, not close to anything, need a tricycle ride to get to town, shops etc. That's the downside but... read more the upside is, it is located out of town in the midst of some very nice...More

  First, of all, the owner and staff at Paboreal are the nicest, most accommodating, and wonderful people you may ever have the pleasure of meeting. From the moment you... read more walk into the door of the hotel (after them picking you up at the airport on...More

  Rooms were big. Decor and amenities more than adequate. A quaint charming B&B located in the Bancao Bancao, the quiet side of PPC. Big swimming pool with piano keys design.... read more Staff attentive and pleasant. Owner very gracious.

  Paboreal is a delighful place to stay in at Puerto Princesa. A very charming boutique hotel where quiet and peace are felt. Enrico, the owner, is very accommodating. You’ll never... read more feel alienated by his friendly gestures towards his guest. He even drove us to KaLui...More

  OK to begin with, Puerto Princesa is no a tourism destination. Explored it quite thoroughly and won't be back. But if going there, Paboreal Boutique Hotel gets 2 thumbs up... read more just as a fun friendly place. Not as a fancy place, just comfortable and memorably...More

  Stayed just one night. Room was clean and had a balcony (N.o 9) and nice breakfast. Nice feeling with the pool with a lush surrounding and friendly, open atmostphere in... read more the reception & restaurant -area. But most important: The bed was soft and comfortable! That’s...More

  Lovely little hotel a bit outside the City-center of Puerto Princesa Stayed here 6 nights early April 2019 in a superior room at the 1. Floor. The room... read more was clean and nice. It’s a 30 min walk or 70php tricycle-ride from PP city center The...More