Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa is a no-frills hotel by the sea at San Manuel, north of Puerto Princesa, and it is described as being steps from Honda Bay. That matters if the Honda Bay island-hopping tour is on your list, because boats leave from nearby and you avoid a long pickup. The hotel offers rooms with two queen beds, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a garden, a playground and a library. It also has rowing and canoeing, free parking and free infant beds. It is a budget choice that suits families and groups, and it works well as a second base after a few nights in the city.
Location and getting around
San Manuel is on the coast north of the city centre, about a 20-minute drive from Puerto Princesa Airport. Honda Bay's departure area is close, and San Jose New Market is about ten minutes by car. The Underground River at Sabang is a long day trip from here, as it is from the city, so it works best if you book a tour with hotel pickup. Because the hotel is out of town, you will use tricycles, taxis or tour transfers for restaurants in the city.
Rooms
Most rooms are around 25 square metres and feature two queen beds that sleep four, in garden-view, beach-view or suite configurations. There are also suites with a single queen bed for couples, and an accessible room with a queen bed. Each has air conditioning, ceiling fans, a television with cable channels, a rainfall shower and bidet, and a water dispenser. Beach-view rooms cost more than garden views, but the building is modest, so keep expectations in line with the price. Free infant beds are provided.
Dining and facilities
The restaurant serves all three meals, and a bar is on site. A continental breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check your rate. The outdoor pool has sun loungers, and there is a garden, a playground and a library. Guests can try rowing and canoeing on the water, and the front desk can help with tours, tickets and laundry. A meeting room and a banquet hall suit small events. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the rooms and free parking is available.
Who it suits and good to know: families on a budget, groups and travellers who want a night or two near Honda Bay. It is not a beach resort in the luxury sense, and you should not expect a spa or a large menu of activities. Pets are not allowed. Check-in is from the afternoon and check-out is at noon. Free cancellation is available on some rates. The sea is calmest from November to May. Check when you book for the current room line-up and how to arrange transfers.
Why stay here
- ✓By the sea at San Manuel
- ✓Steps from Honda Bay
- ✓Rooms with two queen beds
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Playground and garden
- ✓Rowing and canoeing
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Microtel close to Honda Bay?+
Yes, it is described as steps from Honda Bay, which makes it convenient for island-hopping tours.
How far is it from the airport?+
About a 20-minute drive.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. Many rooms have two queen beds, free infant beds are provided and there is a playground and pool.
