Blue Cove Island Resort
Albaguen Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan Island Philippines
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Albaguen Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan Island Philippines
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Don't get me wrong, the island is amazing (remote and beautiful), the staff is very friendly but the quality of the resort is appalling. We had a cockroach in our bed on arrival, our shower was not working (had to use the one in another dirty bungalow as they do not clean these in between guests), it was raining and the roof was leaking... into our bed and on the floor! The food was okay but during our stay there was no fish and no pork (meaning that only chicken was remaining).It feels that the management is not taking care of what could be an amazing place!
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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What I liked about Blue Cove is how it is isolated from all other resorts in Port Barton, it takes about 45minutes to get here from the Port. We got here after new year's holiday and incidentally, all other guests have checked out already which meant the resort was entirely ours. Before we even got to the island, Jane of Blue Cove already warned us that the beach at that time is full of seaweed and it was what we saw. At least we had an early warning. Welcome drinks was lovely, fresh coconut juice! The room was nothing fancy but spacious enough for us. There was AC and fan but electricity only runs 5hrs a day. It was ok for us since it wasn't summer time so it was tolerable to sleep without fan/AC. At night, it was challenging to pee in our bathroom because I saw roaches and I am so not friends with them. Mosquito nets are provided in the bed and I understood why. Better pack with insect repellants if you're the type who is ever so loved by mosquitoes. Food in the restaurant is good enough but you would notice the price is a bit high considering all their supplies have to be bought outside the island. Plus, there were no other restaurants within the island. We had to pay for our boat transfers by the way which was a bit pricey too - Ph2k one way. The resort had their own boat but their boatman wasn't available so they had to hire from somewhere else. However, if their own boat will be used, they would still charge us for the transfer - but Jane said it would be like Ph1k one-way. We trekked going to the village behind the resort and it was a challenge and a free gym work out for your legs too. It was calming to see how simple their lives are on that island. The locals are very warm to tourists too. The only thing that disappointed me here is the seaweed (not the resort's fault), and the trash in the beach (plastic bottles/wrappers). A couple of boys were trying their best to clean up but they seem not too enthusiastic about it. I wanted to offer help but on the day I was about to help, we decided to shorten our stay since the weather forecast wasn't looking too well and we still needed to go to Puerto Princesa to catch a flight. I would love to go back here to see it in the summertime and do island hopping.…
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My wife and I spent 4 days in Blue Cove and loved every day of it. We stayed from June 16 to 20, worried about the Phillipine rainy season, however, luck was on our side. No rain and instead we enjoyed the sun, not as hot as the usual Philippine summer, but mild and tolerable, it was perfect. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by the very friendly Jeane, with fresh coconut drinks in real island fashion. The resort has a decent bar with excellent food (We highly recommend their Blue cove special chicken fillet). Prices are a little bit high but understandable since fresh produce had to be transported everytime from the mainland. Serving size is good. The room was fine, clean, and most importantly no critters were seen inside. We chose a room with an AC and fan. The AC gets cold after sometime but overall it allowed us to sleep comfortably. (Who needs to stay in the room all day if you are in an island like this anyway). Note that electricity is limited as the entire island relies on a gas powered generator, but can be extended for a decent fee. Bathroom was alright, clean, no hot water but I dont see the need for it, flush works well. Night time is as raw as it can get. You have to experience night time in an isolated island like this! The darkness, sound of nature and waves. But we never felt unsafe throughout our stay. Mr Jhun took care of all our extra needs and really made our stay unforgetable. If he is still there, make sure you ask him about the other stuff you can do, places you can visit, and food to eat while in the area. Overall the staff were excellent. Cant ask for better people around in an isolated island. Outside our room, the views are amazing and right in front of the sea. The water is clear with no signs of jellyfish or other scary creatures. Part of the beach is a little rocky however, so you have to manage and swim over the rocks to reach better spots. Highly recommend some kind of rubber footwear. Part of the beach without the rocks was between 5 ft plus of water. You can snorkel a few meters away from the beach as there is quite an abundance of marine life. Atleast here, you dont have to go anywhere else if you plan to just spend your time between your bed and the sea. For a decent fee, you can ask the staff to take you around. If you dont mind hiking you can visit Bigaho falls, cool freshwater if you get tired of the salty sea. Also opposite of the island is a real fishermen's village, fresh fish for a bbq night. I wish I had more photos. But these will do for now.…
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We spent three nights here in the shack on the beach. It was perfect in nearly every way. The value for money was outrageous. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The silence at night was priceless. Do not expect a 5* resort in the conventional sense, expect a hidden gem which has basic accommodation, solid food (don’t order anything fried, just grilled or boiled), perfect scenery and a mind cleansing experience. Don’t come here relying on electricity either, 2 hours in the morning and 6 hours at night, with one of the days zero electricity. But that was part of the charm. Couldn’t recommend the place more and make sure you do the hike to the tower.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Just had a recent 4 day stay at the Blue Cove Island Resort, Albaguen Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan. Our stay gave us a great time off from city life. We found the island’s clear waters teeming with marine life & very ideal for swimming & other water activities. Its cream beige powdery sand beach is perfect for sunbathing as well as for watching the sunrise or just to leisurely walk in the morning to soak up some sunshine. Its picturesque view of the surrounding islands was a delight. We enjoyed the island hopping experience. We consider Blue Cove a very good tropical alternative to more known & frequently visited but very crowded beaches of the country.
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This resort in Albaguen Island was the best experience we could have had for starting our Philippines get-away. We spent 3 days here, which was perfect to reset our minds and experience total quietness and paradise-style tranquility. Most of the time there was nothing to do which turned out to be everything to do: going with the people of the resort to pick-up coconut from the tree, hiking up there to the top of the mountain and check the view, practice some snorkel on the beach, relax on the beach collecting shells or play volley-ball with the people who works and live in the village nearby. The staff and all the friends and familiars of them were so kind to us. We would never forget Djuna, Joy, Jojo, Princess, Princess Joy and everyone who made our experience so complete, like for example when they were offering us some filipino food during Christmas Day. The food was always amazingly cooked and fresh, and they were always so kind and humble, since the very first moment they came to Port Barton looking for us and took us to the island by boat. I have to say I really cannot understand some of the bad reviews people leave about this place. For the quality-price relation this is a must visit, and I just cant think those people must be very posh or elitist. If you are looking for a paradisiac place that will take you out of your usual routine for some days, this place must be considered for sure. Hopefully we will go back <3…
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay. We were greeted by very friendly staff who looked after us for our whole stay. The beach is beautiful and the garden area is kept in perfect conditions. The thing that let our stay down was the cabins themselves. They're very tired and little shabby. Our bathroom had a huge hole in the wall which meant we had lots of little critters coming in to visit. The shower had loose cables and everything looked like it needed some attention. the island only has electricity between 10am - 12pm and then again 6pm - 10pm. After which the fans go off so your left in a VERY hot and humid room. We actually ended up going down to the beach to sleep for both nights as the room was unbearable. The beach was great for snorkeling, we saw lots of little nemos swimming in the sea grass. We did suffer from a lot of sand fly bites whilst here though. There's plenty to do around the resort, although sadly the kayaks weren't in action whilst we stayed. The staff organised a wonderful half day boat trip for us on our last day before we were dropped back at Port Barton. It was a real highlight as we got to swim with turtles and visit some amazing beaches! Would thoroughly recommend this! If ou go here expecting shabby/rustic cabins but total peace and serenity, then you'll enjoy every second. But this isn't for anyone looking for some home comorfts.…
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed here for four nights. The place is very beautiful and peaceful. Cottages are small, but clean and with your own privacy. The food is very good, and you can enjoy it in open-air restaurant next to the sea. The staff is super-friendly and helpful. Snorkeling is possible straight from the beach. I strongly recommend to take a hike through the forest to the view tower and to the fishermen village, which are both very nice spots to visit. Paddling around is also very nice! Perfect place for relaxation and losing the track of time. Just take a good book or few with you, sleep well and enjoy life at it's best. And one more thing - sunrises are amazing!
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We spent here 3 nights. It was perfect place for relaxing and just enjoying. Trail to the top and fishing village nearby were good activities. We were also fishing with a local fisherman, that was a great trip! Staff (young woman) was amazing and really did everything for us, thanks for that! Prices of the meals (250-300 pesos) were more expensive than for example in Port Barton. If you need luxus (like hot shower, 24/7 wifi and many activities) this is not your place. We enjoyed!
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Blue Cove Island resort is a 45 minute boat ride from Port Barton. It is a rustic, charming, friendly little oasis. Please note- this is where you go to get away, and I mean away, from it all. There is limited electricity, the accommodations are similar to camping but you have a villa instead of a tent, the wifi does not always work but trust me, this is why you WANT to go here. In a world where news is surrounding us all the time and there is a non stop buzz of phones and electronics this place allows you to leave it behind. The resort is family run and while there a young woman, Juna, was my main host and a total delight. She cooked almost all the food which was delicious and fresh, she made a great rum and sprite (they were out of coke) and was lovely to chat with. It rained most of my time here but it still was perfect. Juna offered me several options for things to do in the rain but all I wanted to do was take in the view and watch the clouds roll by. There is a hike to a view point (and trust, it's a real hike so be ready) which has a 360 degree view of the island and its surroundings. There are little boats for you to take if you like, they have a nice little reef you can snorkel or you can even walk to a village that is just over a hill (another serious hike and some rock balancing). This is not a place that has drinks with umbrellas and cabanas. It is not a place where you will be pampered into relaxation mode. It is a place where nature is the main point (its grounds are immaculate thanks to constant grooming) and it is up to you to find your own adventure. In other reviews people complain about the price- this is silly. Be realistic with your expectations when paying 20 something euros per night- also do your research, they clearly state what their resort is about and do not offer any false pretenses. Having said that- it was the best 20 something euros I spent and was just what I was looking for. I was said to say goodbye to Juna and can not thank them enough for giving my mind and body they rest it so badly needed. …
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled solo
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PhilippinesMimaropaPalawan ProvincePalawan IslandSan VicentePort Barton
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Cove Island Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Blue Cove Island Resort?
Nearby attractions include Inaladelan Island Resort (4.5 km) and Peña Plata Port Barton (3.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue Cove Island Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, laundry service, and badminton.
What food & drink options are available at Blue Cove Island Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
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Conveniently located restaurants include Prince John, Native'bo Reggae Bar, and Yellow Hostel And Restobar.