On the back of some excellent reviews we booked a three night stay. The decision was the right one. Although off the beaten track it oozes charm and character and... read more is small enough to allow the staff to give you a personalised stay. And the...More

  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

  I enjoyed the place alot. People are very friendly. I admire the management... It was my first time and it was my amazing adventure. I wish i can visit... read more you again with my family. Im really sure they will enjoy the place and the people...More

  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

  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

  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

  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

  It was an amazing experience. Customer Service is excellent. Staffs are so pleasant and accommodating. Nice place and delicious food. The areas are clean and rooms are pretty good. Five... read more Star for me. :)

  We went to Puerto Princesa for a family vacation, this is our first time travelling to Palawan. We stayed in the superior queen rooms. The rooms were clean, aesthetically beautiful... read more with homey vibes and equipped with vibrant colors. We didn't really get to taste all...More

  The reviews were right! This place is a small hidden gem “off the beaten path” that is definitely a good choice. Most everything is very simple, which I... read more greatly prefer, and the owner and his staff were amazing to deal with!

I would say that the staff here makes the whole experience worth it, and it’s the kind of treatment you simply don’t (and won’t) get at larger establishments.

The rooms are comfortable, soundproof, and spacious.

Be aware: you are not within walking distance of anything, but the nice thing is that the hotel will call you a local cab (tricycle) at a very reasonable price (100 pesos, or $2 US).

So I would definitely stay here again and would encourage anyone else to do the same. More