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

  The Paboreal is a fantastic hotel for your stay in Puerto Princesa. Quiet and relaxing spot but provides easy access to all areas of town. The staff was... read more welcoming and friendly throughout my stay and provided excellent recommendations for dining, shopping, etc. Rooms and property are very clean and comfortable. Overall wonderful experience.

  Good ambiance! Tasty good! Cozy and well-designed swimming pool! Minimalistic and Spacious Bedrooms! Comfortable Beds! All-functioning Bedroom Amenities! Quite and relaxing place! Area... read more is not too big; Not too small either Good-tasting food! Accessible from the concrete road! And most of all, friendly and entertaining...More

  The Paboreal Boutique Hotel had by far the best room and hosts of our entire Phillipines trip. The rooms were clean, modern and you can tell alot of detail went... read more into the design, the shower room was also top notch! The staff were friendly and very accommodating and helped organise our trip around Honda bay aswell as transfers to the airport. Would highly reccomend if you decided to visit the beautiful island of Palawan.

  I've stayed here 5 or 6 times, and it's always just great. Nice pool, quiet residential area, not a big walk to the room, friendly staff around, good food... read more in the restaurant for both breakfast and other meals, and very reasonable price. It has everything...More

  The Paboreal is a fantastic hotel for your stay in Puerto Princesa. Quiet and relaxing spot but provides easy access to all areas of town. The staff was... read more welcoming and friendly throughout my stay and provided excellent recommendations for dining, shopping, etc. Rooms and property...More

  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

  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

  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

  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