Princess of Coron is a small hotel in Coron Town Proper, on Nueva Street, within a few minutes' walk of the central plaza, the church and the waterfront of Coron Bay. It is a budget stay for people who plan to spend their days on boats, whether that means Kayangan Lake, the shipwreck snorkelling or the island-hopping tours, and who want somewhere clean, central and cheap to sleep. There are simple standard and deluxe rooms, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a Filipino cafe called Noni's, barbecue grills, a terrace, a garden and a library. It is not a resort, but it puts you within easy reach of town's restaurants, dive shops and tour desks.
Location and getting around
Coron town sits on the island of Busuanga, and the hotel is in the heart of it. Coron Central Plaza and the Iglesia ni Cristo are about five minutes on foot, Lualhati Park about eight and Bayside Plaza about ten. The bay is around six minutes away on foot. The Busuanga airport is roughly a 37-minute drive, and a paid round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged. Tricycles are the usual way to reach the pier or a dive shop, and most tours include a town pickup.
Rooms
Standard Rooms are around 10 square metres with a double bed and a garden view, and Deluxe Rooms about 15 square metres, also with a double bed. Both sleep two. They are compact and simple, with air conditioning, a safe, a television with cable channels, a desk and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Room service is offered. If you need space for a larger group, book more than one room rather than expecting a family suite. Parking is free, and the front desk can help with tours and tickets.
Dining and facilities
Noni's serves Filipino cooking, including breakfast, and there is also a coffee shop, a restaurant and barbecue grills. A cooked-to-order breakfast is charged separately, so compare it with the many cafes in town. The outdoor pool is a welcome relief after a day on the water. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and business services, plus a terrace, garden and library.
Who it suits and good to know: budget travellers, divers, backpackers and couples who want a central base in Coron. It is a small property with plain rooms, so it does not suit those who want a resort, a beach on the doorstep or a spa. Check-in runs from the early afternoon to the early evening, so contact the hotel if you will arrive later.
Pets are not allowed and free cancellation is offered on some rates. Boat trips run most of the year but are cancelled in rough weather, so allow a spare day. Check when you book for the current room line-up.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Coron town location
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Noni's Filipino cafe
- ✓Walk to the plaza and Coron Bay
- ✓Terrace, garden and library
- ✓Airport shuttle available for a fee
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Tour and ticket help
Good questions
Is Princess of Coron close to the waterfront?+
About a six-minute walk to Coron Bay, and about five minutes to the central plaza.
How far is the airport?+
About a 37-minute drive to Busuanga airport. A paid round-trip shuttle can be arranged, so check when you book.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers.
