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... at 2 am you have a walkie-talkie that connects the 24 hour room service which will bring it over to you by boat within a few...
... Great staff who knew how to serve the customer. The room has a very nice view, when you woke up in the morning you...
... of paradise for the guest. Give yourself a break book a room and enjoy the stay in coron phillipines giving you all the...
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... In some pictures it appears to have glass enclosure, other pictures it looks like bedroom is open air. Can someone clarify. P.S. My wife is a Mosquito magnet so trying...
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I’ve traveled around the world and this was by far one of the most special places I’ve stayed. This isn’t just a hotel it’s an EXPERIENCE 🌿🌊✨🐒 let me start by saying if you can afford to get the private Glass window house boats #2 then do it. We shared one of the nicer units with one of our friends off to the side of the lagoon and it was super private and peaceful. We had 2 private large size rooms with their own shower and toilet. It also had two huge private floating sunning docks for each unit. Once we arrived to the airport there was a shuttle bus that took us to the cove to get on a small boat to head over to the island, all included with your stay price. Check in was easy, they sat us at the restaurant and we had lunch and drinks (super good strong drinks) while we checked in and ordered our meals for the next few days because they bring everything in fresh daily! And let me tell you the food was to die for considering the size and limitations of the kitchen. My favorite was the crab egg rolls, garlic shrimp, the grilled fish, and Nutella crêpes in the morning at breakfast. This place is completely ran by the local villagers of the small island. We met the owner of the house boats who built this dream land for travelers and he was super personal and told us the background on how he ended up there and started building all of the house boats. (You’ll have to meet him and get the scoop) As for the service, it was outstanding!! All the staff was super friendly and accommodating, even if you need Tissues at 2 am you have a walkie-talkie that connects the 24 hour room service which will bring it over to you by boat within a few minutes. You can pick to have your meals on your house boat or at the restaurant set to your selected time schedule. I really enjoyed breakfast on the house boat in the morning, as there was a family of wild monkeys that would cruise by our house boat on the mountain side which I loved watching. Being able to wake up in the morning and open the glass doors to the lagoon and dive right in the water for a swim was such a treat!!! You can also books tours from them to take you around for the whole day for about $90 USD each person, and it’s fully up to you on what you want to do. We started off by going to Black island to get in the cave pools and relax on the beach with a few beers. (Which the house boat company brought for us) after that we went to get another beautiful beach spot, we were the only people there and I found some really amazing sea shells on this beach. After that we headed to the coral reef garden and I’m not kidding you it was like something out of Avatar!!! The Corals were so vast and massive! Some the size of small cars. I’ve NEAR seen a reef like this on all my travels. And if you don’t feel like taking a full tour for the day you can always just hop on a kayak from your dock and paddle over to the twin lagoons or the close by coral gardens which are still beautiful.
I had no complaints from this place and the amount of effort it takes to run is astonishing !! If you can make it to Coron…. STAY HERE!! support the locals and the experience will blow your mind!
I had no complaints from this place and the amount of effort it takes to run is astonishing !! If you can make it to Coron…. STAY HERE!! support the locals and the experience will blow your mind!
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Im born and raised in busuanga and i could say, One of the best Accomodation I have visited till now. My friend and i stayed for 1 night and the feeling of a piece of paradise that i didn’t want to leave, and everyone working at Paolyn was great very hospitable and the food was brilliant + reasonably priced. We had the chance to meet paolo and joined us for dinner,
The receptionists were really helpful and friendly. Great staff who knew how to serve the customer. The room has a very nice view, when you woke up in the morning you felt like you saw a glimpes of paradise in heaven birds, fish, the wind.
The overall service was excellent. From the room we could view the torquise sea and feel the cool breeze. The location of our room was absolutely perfect.
They are activities in the area that you can Kayak you can used to go in different lagoon, and very near to twin peaks
It's a private House boat, very clean and clear water, a very good place to relax and chill. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relief to Kayak in such a quiet and peaceful environment.
A must visit if you are travelling to coron. Higly Recommmended 💕 the experience it self staying in this accomodation is a definitely a bucket list.
The receptionists were really helpful and friendly. Great staff who knew how to serve the customer. The room has a very nice view, when you woke up in the morning you felt like you saw a glimpes of paradise in heaven birds, fish, the wind.
The overall service was excellent. From the room we could view the torquise sea and feel the cool breeze. The location of our room was absolutely perfect.
They are activities in the area that you can Kayak you can used to go in different lagoon, and very near to twin peaks
It's a private House boat, very clean and clear water, a very good place to relax and chill. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relief to Kayak in such a quiet and peaceful environment.
A must visit if you are travelling to coron. Higly Recommmended 💕 the experience it self staying in this accomodation is a definitely a bucket list.
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Our stay in Paolyn houseboat in Coron is the highlight of our vacation, it is paradise like a dream. The place is so amazing. Only accomudation in coron island where the tourist spots are located. You will experience living in such pristine and beautiful lagoon with such comfort.
They have restaurant that makes delicious food cooked hand picked fresh and served hot. The drinks are cold and very refreshing. The bicol express, and crabs in coconut milk one the best and the pastas!!
They will welcome once you arrived fresh fruit plate and very welcoming staffs that will attend your needs, the owner paolo is their to make sure the comfort needs and safety of all the guest.
They have free use of kayaks and snorkelling gears, life vest and fins (with different sizes) for all the guest.
Experiencing the life living in secluded lagoon and see school of fish swims is very relaxing. You can jump and swim anytime you want. I like the way They even send some staff to look over for you when have storms alert and you go kayaking to ensure the safety of the guest.
They offer tours that stands the most, you will able to have experience private speed boat that is 2x faster than ordinary bangka which you can take advantage of the time and enjoy the most crowded tourist destination by yourself ofcourse you need to get there before the other tourist arrived usually at 8am so you can start tour early as 6:30am and enjoy everything by yourself because you are already staying 5-10 mins away from the most tourist destinations lakes and lagoon. The tour guide is very friendly he can take good photos of you for intagram! (Very friendly kuya RJ) you can even bring snacks and beers and wine at the speedboat.
The staffs are very accomudating they do their best to make sure of the safety and comfort of the guest.
The rooms are clean and homey! You can feel the typical living of the filipinos but in a houseboat!!! That is fantastic! And the warm hospitality of pilipinos staff.
Paolo the owner is so kind and generous he makes sure the comfort and experience of paradise for the guest.
Give yourself a break book a room and enjoy the stay in coron phillipines giving you all the best of the best of coron. The relaxation, the experience. The vacation you wont reget. A truly one kind of experience of the lifetime.
They have restaurant that makes delicious food cooked hand picked fresh and served hot. The drinks are cold and very refreshing. The bicol express, and crabs in coconut milk one the best and the pastas!!
They will welcome once you arrived fresh fruit plate and very welcoming staffs that will attend your needs, the owner paolo is their to make sure the comfort needs and safety of all the guest.
They have free use of kayaks and snorkelling gears, life vest and fins (with different sizes) for all the guest.
Experiencing the life living in secluded lagoon and see school of fish swims is very relaxing. You can jump and swim anytime you want. I like the way They even send some staff to look over for you when have storms alert and you go kayaking to ensure the safety of the guest.
They offer tours that stands the most, you will able to have experience private speed boat that is 2x faster than ordinary bangka which you can take advantage of the time and enjoy the most crowded tourist destination by yourself ofcourse you need to get there before the other tourist arrived usually at 8am so you can start tour early as 6:30am and enjoy everything by yourself because you are already staying 5-10 mins away from the most tourist destinations lakes and lagoon. The tour guide is very friendly he can take good photos of you for intagram! (Very friendly kuya RJ) you can even bring snacks and beers and wine at the speedboat.
The staffs are very accomudating they do their best to make sure of the safety and comfort of the guest.
The rooms are clean and homey! You can feel the typical living of the filipinos but in a houseboat!!! That is fantastic! And the warm hospitality of pilipinos staff.
Paolo the owner is so kind and generous he makes sure the comfort and experience of paradise for the guest.
Give yourself a break book a room and enjoy the stay in coron phillipines giving you all the best of the best of coron. The relaxation, the experience. The vacation you wont reget. A truly one kind of experience of the lifetime.
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Having visited and stayed in many boats, boathouses and over-water accommodations all over the world I can express that this is the only place that beats our Maldives experience.
Firstly, the facilities are basic compared to all other boat hotels and water bungalows but this is the situation everywhere in Phillipines. However, this contributes to the protection of the natural environment you are in. We witnessed that they do try very hard to protect their lagoon and the surrounding area. The waters are crystal clear and so much sea life to see while snorkelling. We saw turtles many times.
We realised that the accommodation recruits mostly from the local tribe and not exploiting them as they are paid a decent salary. Although some staff from the tribe are little shy and less experienced we felt we were their guests and not customers. They have been very welcoming and friendly. The manager, Miss Yung, has been very helpful. We also met the owner, Paolo who invited us to his boat nearby and kindly offered us beer on his boat.
They offer very good Italian coffee and we loved their Pina Colada prepared using fresh pineapple. We tried almost all food on their menu. The crabs were difficult to eat unless you are experienced to crack and eat crabs but was very delicious. We enjoyed everyting as they are prepared fresh and just in time after your order.
We stayed in a villa room. They are more expensive but worth all the extra as you have so much privacy and space. You should spend at least 3 or 4 nights here to get the most out of it. It is also very close to twin lagoon and all other places to visit that you can easily reach with your kayak (provided free) before or after the tourist boats coming from Coron mainland.
I will surely come back to Paolyn Boathouse sometime in the future.
Firstly, the facilities are basic compared to all other boat hotels and water bungalows but this is the situation everywhere in Phillipines. However, this contributes to the protection of the natural environment you are in. We witnessed that they do try very hard to protect their lagoon and the surrounding area. The waters are crystal clear and so much sea life to see while snorkelling. We saw turtles many times.
We realised that the accommodation recruits mostly from the local tribe and not exploiting them as they are paid a decent salary. Although some staff from the tribe are little shy and less experienced we felt we were their guests and not customers. They have been very welcoming and friendly. The manager, Miss Yung, has been very helpful. We also met the owner, Paolo who invited us to his boat nearby and kindly offered us beer on his boat.
They offer very good Italian coffee and we loved their Pina Colada prepared using fresh pineapple. We tried almost all food on their menu. The crabs were difficult to eat unless you are experienced to crack and eat crabs but was very delicious. We enjoyed everyting as they are prepared fresh and just in time after your order.
We stayed in a villa room. They are more expensive but worth all the extra as you have so much privacy and space. You should spend at least 3 or 4 nights here to get the most out of it. It is also very close to twin lagoon and all other places to visit that you can easily reach with your kayak (provided free) before or after the tourist boats coming from Coron mainland.
I will surely come back to Paolyn Boathouse sometime in the future.
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My cousin and I stayed from March 24 to 26 and let me tell you everything was worth it and more. First, the owner was very attentive and answered all of my questions while we were trying to book for a room to stay, making it easier for us. When we arrived all of the staffs were attentive and the view of the restaurant will blow you away. The complimentary fruit plate they give you was refreshing after travelling to get there. Arriving at your own place, you'd be greeted with a scenery that's so breathtaking and will give you a sense of peace.
If you don't have much time like us, I would recommend booking the "Coron Island whole day tour" for a first class experience at the most prominent tourist sites of Coron. You will mostly be able to avoid crowds and get very good shots worthy of your social media accounts! Honestly, every penny spent would be worth it for the experience you would get! Thank you so much for the people behind the Paolyn Houseboats! You made our stay an unforgettable one. Till the next time.
If you don't have much time like us, I would recommend booking the "Coron Island whole day tour" for a first class experience at the most prominent tourist sites of Coron. You will mostly be able to avoid crowds and get very good shots worthy of your social media accounts! Honestly, every penny spent would be worth it for the experience you would get! Thank you so much for the people behind the Paolyn Houseboats! You made our stay an unforgettable one. Till the next time.
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Answer from Carlos C
Aug 2022 |
I’ve been there twice and both times have opted for the glass house boat. I’ve used both the new and original glass houseboats and both are fantastic. They have a glass enclosure/folding glass doors which you can opt to keep open to let the sea air in or you can close the doors. You can request for the staff to place a mosquito net over your bed if your wife is a mosquito magnet. Last November we kept the doors open and enjoyed the sea air with no worries about any insects, the second visit In July we had to close the doors partially because a few insects were coming in due to the wetter season. No issues with mosquitos whatsoever both times. Bedding is standard as to what you’ll find in hotels in the area. Very comfortable, crisp and clean. Food is a mix of scrumptious home style Italian and local Filipino cuisine.
Answer from Jeffrey Kennedy
Dec 2019 |
Contact them, yes they do have a multitude of rooms that will suite your needs. If you really want to experience nature and a totally unique place to just a few people with a sense that you are the only people there. Paolyn Floating Houseboats is for you.
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