Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort

Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort occupies Naglayan Island in Barangay Baldat, off the main island of Coron. It offers sea-view villas in five types: Studio Single Villas, Cluster Single and Double Villas, a Honeymoon Room and a large Duplex Villa that sleeps six. Villas are around 473 square feet in the standard types, with the Honeymoon Room and Duplex Villa larger, and all have air conditioning, a balcony, a rainfall shower and a kettle. The resort has an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym, a coffee shop and restaurants, and free breakfast buffet is part of the stay. It is a different kind of Coron stay from a town hotel: more remote, more peaceful and built around the water.

Understand the setting first. Naglayan Island is a boat ride from Coron town, and reviewers describe the crossing as about 40 minutes. That makes the resort a self-contained retreat rather than a place from which to wander into town for dinner. The resort is close to well-known snorkelling and wreck sites, including the Irako and Okikawa Maru shipwrecks and Lusong Coral Garden, as well as the Bintuan mangrove area, so it suits guests who want water activities close by.

Many Coron tours run from town, so check pickup arrangements if you plan to book a day trip.

Transfers need planning. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and reviewers say that airport transfers and the ferry from Coron town are not included and should be arranged and paid for in advance. Do that before you arrive, because boat schedules and tides affect timing. Check-in runs from the afternoon into the evening with limited late hours, and check-out is before noon.

Villas are spacious for the category. The standard villas share a similar size with sea views, the Honeymoon Room adds a king bed and more floor space, and the Duplex Villa is the choice for families or small groups of up to six. Features include premium bedding, a safe, bathrobes, a large TV with cable channels and daily housekeeping. A pool, a garden, a playground, a billiards table, beach towels and umbrellas round out the facilities, and the spa offers massage.

Dining is on the island. The resort has two restaurants serving local and international dishes, including a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, but several reviews say not every outlet is open every day, so ask which are running during your stay and whether a meal plan makes sense. Because there is nowhere else to eat, this matters. Other things to know: there is no parking, pets are not allowed and the property is smoke-free.

The resort suits couples, divers and travellers who want a quiet base for Coron's wrecks and lagoons, and it is not ideal if you want nightlife or to explore Coron town in the evenings. Reviews are generally positive about the setting, while some guests found service and dining uneven, so set expectations accordingly.