Astoria Palawan is a big, full-service resort on the North National Highway in Barangay San Rafael, north of Puerto Princesa. It is a luxury-class property with 198 rooms, and every room type sleeps up to four, which is why families and groups use it so heavily. Choose from Deluxe studio rooms, Superior and Superior Plus rooms, and One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Suites. Rooms have air conditioning, rainfall showers, smart TVs, a mini fridge, a kettle and daily housekeeping. The resort has three outdoor pools, a spa, a gym, a playground and a game room, plus free parking and free Wi-Fi.
The location is the main thing to understand. Astoria Palawan is a beachfront resort on the north side of the city, not in the town centre, and reviewers describe the area as quiet and somewhat far from downtown. Honda Bay is close, with the departure area a few minutes away by car according to the property's location details, and Sabang, the gateway to the Underground River, is roughly an hour by road.
The airport transfer is much longer than for city hotels, so allow around an hour and a half, and arrange a transfer in advance. A paid round-trip airport shuttle is available on request, and it is worth confirming times and rates before you arrive.
Rooms are well sized. The Deluxe studio rooms are the largest of the entry types, the Superior rooms are the smallest, and the suites add separate living space for families. All sleep four, with queen beds, so a family of four can share a room without paying for a suite. Rooms include workspaces, premium bedding, rainfall showers and bidets. The Two-Bedroom Suite is the choice for larger groups, and it includes breakfast for four people only, so check the breakfast terms for your rate.
Facilities are the draw. Three pools give you options for children and adults, there is a spa and a gym, and the resort has a playground and an arcade or game room. A water park is on site, though access is a paid extra, so ask how it works.
Dining is at The Reserve, a restaurant serving buffets and beachfront meals, and evening fire shows are mentioned in the property's offer. Buffet breakfast can carry a surcharge on some rates, so confirm what is included. A few casual restaurants are within walking distance, but most guests eat at the resort.
Things to know before booking
Check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is before noon, pets are not allowed and the property is smoke-free. The resort suits families, groups and travellers who want pools, space and a resort day between boat trips, and it is not the right choice if you want to wander into town for dinner each night. Weekends and holidays can be busy. For the Underground River, expect an early start and a long drive, or stay at Sabang instead.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront resort with 198 rooms
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Rooms sleeping up to four
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓Water park on site
- ✓The Reserve restaurant
- ✓Playground and game room
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Astoria Palawan close to Puerto Princesa city centre?+
No, it is on the north side of the city and reviewers describe the area as quiet and somewhat far from downtown. Plan to eat at the resort or travel into town.
Is Astoria Palawan good for families?+
Yes, every room type sleeps four, and the resort has three pools, a playground, a game room and a water park. Water park access is a paid extra.
Does Astoria Palawan offer an airport transfer?+
A paid round-trip airport shuttle is available on request. The drive is long, roughly an hour and a half, so confirm times and rates before you arrive.
