Coron Soleil Express Hotel
Mabintangen Road, Coron, Busuanga Island 5316 Philippines
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#31 of 38 small hotels in Coron
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Coron, Coron Soleil Express Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its proximity to great restaurants, Coron Soleil Express Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Coron.
As your “home away from home,” the small hotel rooms offer air conditioning and a desk, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour check-in, and a concierge while staying at Coron Soleil Express Hotel. In addition, Coron Soleil Express Hotel offers a pool and breakfast, which will help make your Coron trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
While in Coron, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Coron Soleil Express Hotel, including Altrove Coron (0.8 mi), Lobster King (0.2 mi), and La Sirenetta Restaurant & Bar (0.8 mi).
If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Maquinit Hot Spring, which is a popular hot spring amongst tourists.
Coron Soleil Express Hotel is sure to make your visit to Coron one worth remembering.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids pool
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Poolside bar
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
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24-hour security
Baggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
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Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
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24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Mabintangen Road, Coron, Busuanga Island 5316 Philippines
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Located far from the center, it shares the infrastructure of the 4-star hotel.
The rooms are small, without a refrigerator. Breakfast has to be booked and selected the day before and is simply horrible, served through a window, with guests having to remove used dishes.
With the exception of the pool and surrounding area, there is nothing recommendable.
The rooms are small, without a refrigerator. Breakfast has to be booked and selected the day before and is simply horrible, served through a window, with guests having to remove used dishes.
With the exception of the pool and surrounding area, there is nothing recommendable.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Pros:
1. Upon arrival at the Coron Airport, we were greeted by drivers and have asked us where we were staying. We told one of them that it would be Coron Soleil Express Hotel. The shuttle was complimentary ride and drove us straight to the hotel which I believe it was a 30-minute ride. We were hesitant to go inside the vans as there was no placard that stated that they are one of the hotel staff and they have no ID's but we still decided to go with them. We just trust our instinct and hope for the best :)
2. As soon as they dropped us off we were greeted by staff in the lobby of 'Soleil Garden Resort' and provided us welcome drinks. They directed us at the Soleil Express which was located at the back of the resort.
3. Room - Room was big and clean. AC needed a 5-minute start to cool. Bed and pillows were firm and comfortable. Wifi is ok for Philippine standard wifi internet speed average (if you lived outside the country, consider the Phil internet speed to be extremely slow).
4. Breakfast at Soleil Garden - wide selection of great Filipino breakfast dishes with a choice of eggs cooked to your liking. They got detox water as one of the choices if you don't want juices. Restaurant and bar staff are extremely friendly.
5. Kettle, mugs and hair dryer are not found in rooms but you could ask for it and they will provide it for you.
6. Pool - was extremely clean and pool temperature is perfect for hot weather.
Cons:
1. Breakfast at Soleil Express - How should I start? Soleil Express Resort has an ala-carte breakfast area. Soleil Garden Resort has a buffet style area. We opted not to try the ala-carte but went to the buffet style restaurant. It wasn't complimentary unless I think you're staying at the Soleil Garden Resort. We have to pay Php 200 per head. The breakfast has a wide selection of great Filipino dishes (one of the pros) but they need to do something special for the guests staying at Soleil Express Resort. Afterall, this is not a cheap hotel and we paid a hefty price to stay for 5 nights.
2. Reception staff - it depends on their mood if they will greet you or not. They seem to be moody if you ask for something. The pool staff, restaurant/bar staff, even Kuya guard at the guard house are way acknowledging and friendlier than the reception staff. The last time I informed that I've lost the card key somewhere and needed a spare one - the receptionist informed aggressively that I have to pay Php 500 for a lost key and I said 'of course' even though I find it really costly just for that staff to stop snapping at me. She could have mentioned it in a much friendlier way. I've also noticed that we went in and out of the lobby and when I was alone with my daughter (we are both Filipino) we are not greeted with hellos. But as soon as I've walked in with my partner (British) they were extremely happy and greeted us with all smiles. I even pointed this out to my daughter. I do hope that this won't continue.
3. Hotel Amenities - we rarely used the hotel amenities like shampoo, conditioner, and soap as we already have our own. However, the housekeeping staff likes to put the amenities on daily basis instead of replacing the ones we've used. Our bathroom ended up with loads of hotel amenities. I asked if they have room slippers and I was told that it wasn't free and that I have to pay Php 80 if I want to have room slippers.
4. The hotel was nowhere near a beach and you have to go to Coron Town Proper for tours/beach area.
Points to ponder:
1. If you go to Coron Town Proper, the tricycle costs Php 20 per head. Please be wary if they charge you more. Just check first with the driver if the costs are the same as it is only a 5-minute ride to town proper.
2. Basic necessities such as toiletries and medicines are way expensive in Coron. Better to bring your own supply or buy some in Manila.
3. Lolo Nonoy's is the best restaurant there is if you want to try Filipino dishes.
1. Upon arrival at the Coron Airport, we were greeted by drivers and have asked us where we were staying. We told one of them that it would be Coron Soleil Express Hotel. The shuttle was complimentary ride and drove us straight to the hotel which I believe it was a 30-minute ride. We were hesitant to go inside the vans as there was no placard that stated that they are one of the hotel staff and they have no ID's but we still decided to go with them. We just trust our instinct and hope for the best :)
2. As soon as they dropped us off we were greeted by staff in the lobby of 'Soleil Garden Resort' and provided us welcome drinks. They directed us at the Soleil Express which was located at the back of the resort.
3. Room - Room was big and clean. AC needed a 5-minute start to cool. Bed and pillows were firm and comfortable. Wifi is ok for Philippine standard wifi internet speed average (if you lived outside the country, consider the Phil internet speed to be extremely slow).
4. Breakfast at Soleil Garden - wide selection of great Filipino breakfast dishes with a choice of eggs cooked to your liking. They got detox water as one of the choices if you don't want juices. Restaurant and bar staff are extremely friendly.
5. Kettle, mugs and hair dryer are not found in rooms but you could ask for it and they will provide it for you.
6. Pool - was extremely clean and pool temperature is perfect for hot weather.
Cons:
1. Breakfast at Soleil Express - How should I start? Soleil Express Resort has an ala-carte breakfast area. Soleil Garden Resort has a buffet style area. We opted not to try the ala-carte but went to the buffet style restaurant. It wasn't complimentary unless I think you're staying at the Soleil Garden Resort. We have to pay Php 200 per head. The breakfast has a wide selection of great Filipino dishes (one of the pros) but they need to do something special for the guests staying at Soleil Express Resort. Afterall, this is not a cheap hotel and we paid a hefty price to stay for 5 nights.
2. Reception staff - it depends on their mood if they will greet you or not. They seem to be moody if you ask for something. The pool staff, restaurant/bar staff, even Kuya guard at the guard house are way acknowledging and friendlier than the reception staff. The last time I informed that I've lost the card key somewhere and needed a spare one - the receptionist informed aggressively that I have to pay Php 500 for a lost key and I said 'of course' even though I find it really costly just for that staff to stop snapping at me. She could have mentioned it in a much friendlier way. I've also noticed that we went in and out of the lobby and when I was alone with my daughter (we are both Filipino) we are not greeted with hellos. But as soon as I've walked in with my partner (British) they were extremely happy and greeted us with all smiles. I even pointed this out to my daughter. I do hope that this won't continue.
3. Hotel Amenities - we rarely used the hotel amenities like shampoo, conditioner, and soap as we already have our own. However, the housekeeping staff likes to put the amenities on daily basis instead of replacing the ones we've used. Our bathroom ended up with loads of hotel amenities. I asked if they have room slippers and I was told that it wasn't free and that I have to pay Php 80 if I want to have room slippers.
4. The hotel was nowhere near a beach and you have to go to Coron Town Proper for tours/beach area.
Points to ponder:
1. If you go to Coron Town Proper, the tricycle costs Php 20 per head. Please be wary if they charge you more. Just check first with the driver if the costs are the same as it is only a 5-minute ride to town proper.
2. Basic necessities such as toiletries and medicines are way expensive in Coron. Better to bring your own supply or buy some in Manila.
3. Lolo Nonoy's is the best restaurant there is if you want to try Filipino dishes.
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled with family
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Stayed with my husband for 4 days. Same entrance with soleil garden but express is behind, so have to walk past the soleil garden to reach the lobby for express. Staff were very pleasant and accomodating... never fail to greet and smile. Room was satisfying, no slippers though. Buffet breakfast was almost the same everyday, taste good and fulfilling. Pool's very inviting but we never tried. Mobile signal is very very poor. Wifi is a little bit better. They offer tours but pricey. Location of this hotel is far from anything interesting. So have to take tricycle always. Dont worry kuyas there will assist u in finding one.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Coron Soleil Hotel Express is the budget friendly accommodation of Coron Soleil Garden Resort. As guests, we availed the same facilities as the guests from resoerts - swimming pool, bar, buffetbreakfast.
For the rooms, while amenities are limited ( no coffee machine, no iron, no hair dryer, etc), they paid it off with a well designed room and quality fixtures. The bath is big and hot shower was worming really well! It is above expectation for the price we paid.
Not to mention strong wifi in room.
Thank you to the staff and ma agement for ta,ing care of us, and ensuring we had delightful stay.
Before i forget- great breakfast option. Their ala carte menu are great too, especially the white fish
For the rooms, while amenities are limited ( no coffee machine, no iron, no hair dryer, etc), they paid it off with a well designed room and quality fixtures. The bath is big and hot shower was worming really well! It is above expectation for the price we paid.
Not to mention strong wifi in room.
Thank you to the staff and ma agement for ta,ing care of us, and ensuring we had delightful stay.
Before i forget- great breakfast option. Their ala carte menu are great too, especially the white fish
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Date of stay: November 2022
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This hotel is total scam and a rip off! I booked via a booking website and it cost us 100 euro or around 110 USD for a double room with breakfast included and free wi-fi. And here comes the ugly truth. The breakfast was not buffet one and if you wanted a normal breakfast e.g. a buffet one you have to pay 200 PHP extra. The breakfast was an omelette OR a pancake (ONE PANCAKE) with tea OR coffee OR juice. If you want coffee and juice you have to pay extra. And we have already paid 100 EURO/110 USD for a double room in 3 star hotel. The breakfast was very small and there was no diversity at all. That was a total joke. It was very unfair because when you read in the booking website that breakfast is included you imagine a real breakfast and not a complimentary one. It was unfair and misleading. If I knew I wouldn't book there. The room was like a hostel room - very small and badly equipped with a view to the building in front without any sun light. The Wi Fi did not work most of the time or if it worked it was very slow. I talked about these problems with one of the supervisors in the hotel and the only thing she was saying was OK, OK. The hotel was not fully occupied and in my opinion they will go in bankruptcy if keep things the same way. I filled an official feedback and no one came to talk to me in order to resolve the issues. They were totally careless. However, the other staff of the hotel were very kind and nice, but the management team is out of order. I was stupid enough to book there, but you do not be! There are much cheaper and better hotels there, this one is just a scam and a rip off. They are lying to you in order to get your money and then do not care about your stay.
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Do not book this hotel!
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Friendly and accommodating staff, everybody wears a smile. Perfect for those who are on a budget trip. Express hotel is a s good as the Garden Suites,. Good Breakfast and always helpful with your transportation needs
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from customercare2017, Guest Relations and Event Officer at Coron Soleil Express Hotel
Responded Sep 12, 2019
Dear Mr. Anthony G, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and for promoting our hotel to the travelers. We are very glad that you enjoy your vacation with us. We really appreciate your kind words about our staff, the hotel and our services. Our hotel aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are very happy that we were able to exceed your expectations. We are very thankful to received your review, sharing your wonderful experience with us. Here at Coron Soleil, we take pride in catering to our guests’ needs the best way we can and we always value feedback from our customers if we do not meet all their expectations so we can improve and serve them better. Again, thank you so much for your very kind words. We do try hard to make our guests feel at home, and well taken care of, so we are grateful for your review. We looking forward in welcoming you and your family back very soon. Sincerely, Jerome Viñas
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Airport pick was on time. Rooms have basic amenities, hot and cold shower. Property was just recently established. Initially, was under the impression that it has a beach but it was at the foot of the hill (Mt. Tapyas). Has three pools good for a hot humid day. Food at the restaurant tho a bit pricey but tastes really good. Breakfast was plated.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Great swimming pool to match great staff. Rjay the bartender who taught us Tagalog and provided us with his special bartending and cocktail making skills. The ever so friendly and helpful Front Services and Guests staff Kaiser, Eva and Kai. There maybe many more to add. In general staff went the extra mile with a smile. Cheers from New Zealanders T and Jae.
P.S To Franzdk your review on this property is full of rubbish, you have the wrong Hotel... the only Mediocre is you!
P.S To Franzdk your review on this property is full of rubbish, you have the wrong Hotel... the only Mediocre is you!
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Hotel mediocre
Do not get confused by the pictures. The hotel is located in a backyard with no light, dirty, staff is completely incompetent and amateurish. We booked via EXPEDIA a queen size bed. Once there we were kept waiting till evening to finally give us what we had paid. The hotelier tried to give us two separate beds on the grounds that "YOU'RE TWO MEN, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SLEEP TOGETHER IN A QUEEN SIZE BED ...". The restaurant is to be avoided like the plague: bed food, expensive and dirty. The breakfast included in the price is 1 piece of toast and a little marmalade ... they will not let you approach the buffet ...
Do not get confused by the pictures. The hotel is located in a backyard with no light, dirty, staff is completely incompetent and amateurish. We booked via EXPEDIA a queen size bed. Once there we were kept waiting till evening to finally give us what we had paid. The hotelier tried to give us two separate beds on the grounds that "YOU'RE TWO MEN, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SLEEP TOGETHER IN A QUEEN SIZE BED ...". The restaurant is to be avoided like the plague: bed food, expensive and dirty. The breakfast included in the price is 1 piece of toast and a little marmalade ... they will not let you approach the buffet ...
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Misleading & disappointing
Stayed five days at the soleil express booked thru Agoda which gives it a 8.4 rating ( unfortunately we did not check the TripAdvisor rating - Our fault !!)
First things first this is not the soleil gardens which some reviewers seem to be getting mixed up with on agoda.
The express is basically a glorified ( expensive) hostel behind the soleil gardens.Â
Unlike tripadvisor the amenities/ items listed in your room ( especially agoda) are wrong ,please read especially if you are staying more than one night .
1 _ There is no safe - so you either lumber round your valuables or every time you go out book out every item in the main lobby safe .
2_ There is no fridge - so no bringing back any drinks/ foods etc .
3- No hairdryer/iron in room - keep going to reception every time you have a swim / shower.
4-No cupboards etc so if more than one day stay good luck with your clothes.
5- No kettle no tea drinking facilities etc.
6- In many agoda "local" reviews the airport transport is mentioned as free / complimentary _ it is not as soon as you get took to the express reception you are charged which is a nice introduction ( the hotel driver does not mention this ,and tells you just to get in on arrival).
7- Weird one this - not that your planning on staying in your room but there is little or no natural light - the soleil gardens hotel is literally six feet from your window so your view is of a brickwall.
8-Free breakfast on agoda hotel facilities icons - but is extra.
The rooms are kept very clean and the a/c is excellent - for us personally we would not of booked due to the lack of amenities and only booked on the strength of Agodas overview icons.It falls in between too expensive for a hostel and too poor for a hotel .If staying at the gardens you get all the above amenities mentioned and the grounds themselves are really smart as is the pool but room wise i have stayed in better/ cheaper hostels.
Stayed five days at the soleil express booked thru Agoda which gives it a 8.4 rating ( unfortunately we did not check the TripAdvisor rating - Our fault !!)
First things first this is not the soleil gardens which some reviewers seem to be getting mixed up with on agoda.
The express is basically a glorified ( expensive) hostel behind the soleil gardens.Â
Unlike tripadvisor the amenities/ items listed in your room ( especially agoda) are wrong ,please read especially if you are staying more than one night .
1 _ There is no safe - so you either lumber round your valuables or every time you go out book out every item in the main lobby safe .
2_ There is no fridge - so no bringing back any drinks/ foods etc .
3- No hairdryer/iron in room - keep going to reception every time you have a swim / shower.
4-No cupboards etc so if more than one day stay good luck with your clothes.
5- No kettle no tea drinking facilities etc.
6- In many agoda "local" reviews the airport transport is mentioned as free / complimentary _ it is not as soon as you get took to the express reception you are charged which is a nice introduction ( the hotel driver does not mention this ,and tells you just to get in on arrival).
7- Weird one this - not that your planning on staying in your room but there is little or no natural light - the soleil gardens hotel is literally six feet from your window so your view is of a brickwall.
8-Free breakfast on agoda hotel facilities icons - but is extra.
The rooms are kept very clean and the a/c is excellent - for us personally we would not of booked due to the lack of amenities and only booked on the strength of Agodas overview icons.It falls in between too expensive for a hostel and too poor for a hotel .If staying at the gardens you get all the above amenities mentioned and the grounds themselves are really smart as is the pool but room wise i have stayed in better/ cheaper hostels.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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"Any room is adequate as there is no outside noise. Views from the rooms are not good if you are looking out at vacant lots."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
₱2,692 - ₱3,207 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PhilippinesMimaropaPalawan ProvinceBusuanga IslandCoron
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Frequently Asked Questions about Coron Soleil Express Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Mt Tapyas (0.6 km), Sigbin Bar (1.2 km), and Pirates Tavern Bar (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Hermanos Tapas and Wine Bar, Coffee Kong, and Om's Thai Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Coron Soleil Express Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Coron Soleil Express Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Coron Soleil Express Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Coron Soleil Express Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.