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Where To Stay In Puerto Princesa 2024

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Wondering where to stay in Puerto Princesa before your Balabac Private or Group Tour so that we can pick you up conveniently? Want a luggage-keeping service for your bags while you are in the tour? Please read on.

It is highly suggested that you spend a night in a lodge in Puerto Princesa where we can pick you up at around 3-4am on your Day 1 Tour. Puerto Princesa is generally a cheap place to stay, and it has a wide range of accommodation, from budget to midrange, to luxury.

Group Tour

We used to allow our guests to book any accommodation they like and we pick them up from there. However, based on experience, picking different people from different locations in the town takes so much time, which is travel time that we could have saved. We changed this by providing appointed hotels/lodges for pick up. So if you are joining one of our group tours, the following accommodations (pick up points) are your only options.

Budget accommodation/backpackers:

Hostel Privado (with free luggage keeping service). We have an official partnership with Privado that allows guests to leave their extra bags or big luggage at the safekeeping of the hotel, even if you’re not booked for the night of your return from Balabac. So if you are traveling for a long time with a lot of luggage, or if you simply don’t want to carry unnecessary items in your Balabac trip, please book here for the night before your trip. Just show them the voucher we provide to you, or our chat confirmation as proof that you’ve booked with us.

Mid-range accommodation:

We will not stop you from experiencing a higher-edge accommodation, but please choose our appointed pick up points below.

Private Tour

If you are visiting Balabac on a Private Tour, you have the liberty to pick any lodge you want as long as it is within the town proper. Although we recommend the same list as the Group Tour pick up locations (see above) because most of our previous guests pick it even without our recommendation, you are free to explore more options. You can use the widget below for a quick search.

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Stay in Our Pick Up Locations In Puerto Princesa

Budget accommodation for backpackers:

Hostel Privado (with free luggage keeping service)

Mid-range accommodation:

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October 17, 2024
 
 
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The best experience in the Philippines!
Our expedition to Balabac with Wanderwalkers was totally beyond our expectations. Everything - from booking to the whole expedition - was perfectly organized and we always had all the information we needed. After booking the trip, wandewalkers sent us a PDF guide with all the tips on what to take to the island, what to expect during the trip and what to avoid. Pick up from Puerto Princesa was no problem, as was transportation to the port. Our tour guide Jeremy was waiting for us there and he and the crew spent all 4 days with us. Jeremy spoke absolutely perfect English and always kept us informed of what was going to happen and was always helpful. As for the campsite - we upgraded to TP which had a mattress, mosquito net and a fan. It was absolutely enough to live authentically on the island. The campsite is very nice, electricity is available 6-10pm, then solar panel electricity works. For the right experience, this is absolutely sufficient. There were 10 of us in our group and it was nice to sit in the campground and play cards in the evenings - so I recommend packing some games with you. As for the food - we were very pleasantly surprised, there was always plenty of food and it was very tasty. There was always a choice of fish or seafood, meat and vegetables so there was something for everyone. Fresh water was available 24/7. There was plenty of room for snorkeling, chilling on the beach or taking photos during the trips to the different islands and locations as well. Jeremy even had a drone, so we took some beautiful shots from the trip as well. We would recommend the this tour to anyone who does not mind direct contact with nature and who wants to enjoy peace and quiet. We were lucky with our joiner group and met some great new people. Thank you, Wanderwalkers!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lea M 
 
August 22, 2024
 
 
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Amazing
It is a great tour. Island were very amzing and wonderful. Awesome! And will definitely comeback someday. The place is safe, campsite is clean, tour guide did a great job. 👏 Balanac Tour is the best! My favorite island is ONuk, i enjoyed swimming with sea turtles and fishes.. and watching the giant clamps.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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July 5, 2024
 
 
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Best unplugged adventure
This trip is not for those who want luxury and comfort. But, this trip is perfect for those who would love reconnect with Mother Nature and make more meaningful connections with strangers from around the world. Our guide, Kuya Mark and the rest of the boat crew went over and beyond with the their service. Kuya Mark dove for a good 30mins to an hour just for us to have some sea urchins because we requested.The whole boat crew plus the kind and hospitable people also helped us by pushing the boat for about 700 meters from the shoreline because we got stuck in low tide in Onok Island. The crew made sure that we are able to go back to camp safely.The housekeeping did a good job of preparing our room. The rest of the island crew made sure that our stomachs are filled with mouth watering food.We requested for pineapples since they have the best ones in Bataraza. One of our friends in the group was craving mangoes, even though she did not request this, I believe the people in Punta Sebaring were kind enough to make an extra effort to prepare mangoes on our last night.I am used to Island Life since I grew up in one of the beautiful islands in the Philippines. But, the beauty of Balabac and its untouched beaches are on top of my list!The service for us is excellent as they always go an extra mile just to take care of their guests.Will definitely recommend this trip to my friends and family!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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June 5, 2024
 
 
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Fantastic!
One of the best if not the best tour I've ever done. Everything was fantastic, from the organizers, the people, not to mention the scenery. I highly recommend this experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Julie L 
 
June 2, 2024
 
 
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Absolutely amazing!
Everything was amazing, so worth the trip to get there!! Everything was very well organized, always on time, campsite was great and the boat crew was so nice. Especially Dong thank you so much for everything. The islands especially Onok was an absolute dream… we were alone all the time everywhere which made the trip absolutely incredible. I would recommend 100%!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Emmanuel B 
 
 
 Emmanuel B 
 
May 28, 2024
 
 
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Best Real Island Life Experience!
This trip by The Wander Walkers was very organized and well coordinated! The tour guide and the boat crew were very accommodating throughout the duration of our island hopping activity. We were well taken care for our meals. They have generous meal servings that are included in the package. We enjoyed all of our time during our trip. I would also have to add that I found friends joining this tour. This was one of the best joiner tours I ever joined. On day one, everyone vibe with one another like we’ve known each other for years. I’am the only Fillipino but the international friends made me feel like I belong to the group! No awkwardness. We had a lot of fun. We really enjoyed our time! Coming from a busy city life, we had the best real island life experience. We were refreshed and recharged. The place is just beautiful like in a movie. The place is one of those that you will have to comeback over and over again. I will book my Balabac tour with The Wander Walkers again.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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May 27, 2024
 
 
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Trip in Balabac
We had so much fun in Balabac. Amazing view, and great experience. So far the best beach I've been to. The staffs and team were very helpful and driver always on time. Thank you
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Keren D 
 
 
 Keren D 
 
May 27, 2024
 
 
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One of a kind trip
My friends and I went here to escape our busy lives at the city. No signal, no thick bedding, no aircon; it was pure island life made easier by the staff, you’ll eventually fall in love with Balabac’s raw charm. Kuya Willie and the whole Punta Sebaring staff were super nice to us. Will try and come back as soon as possible.