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Uson Island, Barangay Lajala, Coron, Busuanga Island 5316 Philippines

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Rodel S wrote a review Feb 2023

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Bad Experience - Honest Review

I had high expectations because of the past reviews. The resort was actually nice, from the pavilion to their pool area and their beach cabanas, along with the reef garden near the resort. However, the room was dusty, the bathroom was rusty, and was a fire hazard. The light bulb in the corner room was hanging due to some damage in the ceiling. Even after turning the switch off, there was still a dim light coming from the bulb. In addition, the AC was not working properly and was unable to cool the room. We were literally sweating before going to bed for two nights. Most of the staff were friendly and accommodating, but the front desk agent, or I guess that's their resort manager, made us feel unwelcome. She was not proactive and did not acknowledge any requests. I do not know why they hired her because it is evident that she does not like her job. I believe the other staff members are more qualified to accommodate guests. Upon arrival, she told us that breakfast started at 6:30 AM and meals in the resort are set meals for lunch and dinner. Basically, guests have no choice but to avail the set meal, which costs 500 pesos per person. We had the lunch set meal, which consisted of 1 small fish, eggplant, and soup. For 500 pesos, it was not worth it. The next day, we asked if we could schedule a boat transfer at 7 AM the following day because our flight was at 9:30 AM. We also confirmed if we could have breakfast by 6:30 AM. She said yes for the transfer and breakfast. On our last day, we came down to the pavilion at 6 AM to wait for the staff to serve breakfast. However, by 7 AM, there was still no food, and other guests were also waiting since 6:30 AM. I asked the server if the front desk agent was around because I did not want us to be late for our flight. Finally, at 7:15 AM, she arrived slowly walking towards the counter like nothing was important and without a sense of urgency. She did not apologize, explain, or even say ‘thank you for staying with us.’ Breakfast was served at 7:20, so we did not eat and just left to catch our flight. We spent 10,000 pesos for two nights. We definitely did not pay for the service. Thanks to the view, reef garden, kayak, and paddleboard, we were able to entertain ourselves and not deal with the resort's incompetent service.…

Date of stay: February 2023

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Maisara L wrote a review Jan 2023

Quezon City, Philippines7 contributions8 helpful votes

Rundown Resort without Pest Control that led to Centipede bites on my teenage Son

The hotel is located in a private island with a private beach 15 minutes away by boat from Coron Town Proper. The rooms are adequate and the view was great. The infinity pool was great. The food was average as there no other choices except what they serve. There was only one staff constantly in the counter. Its a quiet place for relaxation. Our stay would have been great, except that my teenage son was bitten by a centipede 3 times in his arms and bottom at 3 a.m. on our 2nd night of stay. There was no staff in the clubhouse to give first aid. So, my husband did it himself. I had some antibacterial cream and put it on the bite wound. The next day, we told the staff. There was no Manager in the area to answer why there are centipede in the rooms instead gave us a a tablespoon of honey to put in the wound. Fortunately, after the swelling my son got better that day. I was not able to sleep well on our last day thinking we could also be bitten. I would not recommend this resort. It's a rundown resort without proper maintenance and no Manager around in case of emergency. It is hazardous and dangerous place for people with young children.…

Date of stay: January 2023

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Room Tip: Great location, but the Resort needs proper maintenance especially for pest control

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Chelsea Stone wrote a review Apr 2020

Levittown, Pennsylvania7 contributions

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Best resort — relaxing, beautiful and an escape

I cannot express how I fell in love with this place. I had electric accessibility all day in my room. There was an old post by someone online that said the electricity was limited in the room. Please disregard it because it is a very old post. Let me explain the highlights of this resort. The rooms are authentic, aesthetically captivating, and blends with the natural beauty of the island. The amenities of the resort is exactly what you expect from a place designed to help you escape and relax. Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple or a large family, this resort accommodates to all types. The large infinity pool was absolutely gorgeous. I took a variety of Instagram worth shots with the beautiful rock cliffs in the background. The beach itself was clean and the water was so clear. You’re able to use their kayaks and row to the floating house on there resort property, and snorkel. At the flowing house, you can find an abundance of fish and clams. This was my particularly favorite feature of the resort because it was pretty exclusive to the residents at the resort. The food was affordable, fresh and delicious. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner and never had a dish we did not like. The staff were beyond courtesy and accommodating. Shoutout to Brian at the front desk who was always smiling and incredibly friendly. He helped us book our tours and boat trips to and from town, always checked in on us and just made the place an extension of our home. Lastly my fiancé, Tita and Tito were able to meet one of the owners, Emily, and her husband, who happened to be staying at the resort at the same time. We chatted for hours and enjoyed their company at the breakfast table, and when we had ran into them at the boat dock. Emily informed us about Coron and their intentions to preserve the natural beauty of the area. The resort itself is a testimony of their efforts. There is WiFi at the front desk, but not in the rooms. It allows for everyone staying to enjoy the presence of those around them and the country itself. Take advantage of that experience. We are entirely too consumed by the Wifi that we forget to appreciate the beauty around us. I am beyond grateful for this experience and could not have booked a better place. I have every intention of returning back not only with my fiancé but with his family as well, so they can experience what we experienced for four days. …

Date of stay: March 2020

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cdmUK wrote a review Mar 2020

UK70 contributions55 helpful votes

Great views, lovely pool, food fine, rooms fine, free tea water and kayaks

We stayed in the couples rooms with an amazing view. Steps up were a pleasant challenge but worth it. Room nice, you have to ask for it to be cleaned which we discovered after 3 days. Bathroom could do with a refurb but ok. I put a pool towel down for a mat. The pick up from Balinsasayaw quick stop shop was well organised, the owner just rang and the lads carried our bags to the boat. We stocked up on drinks and nibbles at the shop. They drop us off at the end of the stay and we took a tricycle to town. Lack of information ...we had to keep asking about everything.. milk for the tea, pool towels, room service etc etc, which was a bit of a bind but when asked the staff leapt up and did the job very willingly. Shame they aren't proactive instead of re active Food fine, set menu for Ps 300 which filled us up, they seek you out to see if you want to dine as food cooked to order-fresh. Didn't like the cats in the dinning area and didn't like to have to listen to the receptionist's own music and gaming which they were playing while we were dinning. Wi fi only in the dinning room and again the staff were using it so it was very slow. Dined twice on the beach in cabanas, for no extra charge, which was nice Free water tea coffee but had to ask for milk, spoons, tea bags etc etc Lots to do, comfortable sun loungers, lovely pool which we had mostly to ourselves. Free kayak, life vests, paddle boards. Floating house on a nearby reef just off shore, kayak to it but it is not their private house so a couple of trip boats use it as well. Go there about 9 to 10am to have it to yourself. Amazing fish. We paddled the kayak to Coron Island...loved it, wind gets up in the afternoon so make sure you can get back. We had 4 nights here and did not get bored. Staff lovely but it was very off putting to see them playing pool, sitting on sun loungers and laying on the table by the kayaks. I understand that they must get bored when they are not working but they should be provided with a separate staff relaxing area. The beach and land to the right as you enter the hotel really needs a good rubbish removal, yuck. The dinning room toilet was grubby, no toilet roll and this was also the only toilet for the pool area. The staff need a good manager and training. It would make a big difference to the guest experience. All in all despite this I preferred this resort to the Two Seasons Bayside and would recommend staying at Balinsasayaw if you want to visit Coron Island…

Date of stay: February 2020

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Room Tip: If you are happy to climb steps then the views from your balcony are wow. Rooms 6, 7 couples rooms

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Armando M wrote a review Feb 2020

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Great Family Resort

Great experience in Coron, Palawan. We stayed at the Balinsasayaw Resort, where we felt we were sharing the island with only a few families and couples. The staff were very attentive and the food was truly tasty (forgot to ask if the chef was from Pampanga). Lots of activities at the resort itself, you can go snorkeling in the near by coral reef or you can go on an island hopping tour, using the resorts tour guide and boat (really felt exclusive and the tour guide was very knowledgeable). Already planning for the next bigger family trip.

Date of stay: December 2019

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Robert A wrote a review Jan 2020

Leicester, United Kingdom1 contribution1 helpful vote

Balinsasayaw

Poor Stayed 3 nights room never cleaned or bed made up Bed linen was years old Shower broken WiFi broken down Pathways overgrown Had to get to Coron by boat (1 boat per day) to communicate with outside world Overall very disappointed and certainly not 4* Price was the only 4* thing about the place Check before you book

Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled solo

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David G wrote a review Jan 2020

Meribel, France63 contributions22 helpful votes

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Relaxing stay on remote island

We stayed here for 2 relaxing nights and it was perfect to get away from the busy Coron town. We got picked up by boat and it’s about a 10 minute trip to the resort. We were greeted with a welcome drink and the views were stunning. If you are looking for a place to put your phone down (wifi is pretty much non existent), get into a good book and enjoy the scenery then this is the place for you. The accommodation is basic and expect local wildlife to join you as the huts are amongst the foliage. They have aircon and hot water and were clean upon arrival. The pool is big and the hammocks were our favourite bit while watching the sunset. The use of kayaks and paddle boards are also free of charge with the house reef just in front of the hotel. The food is a set menu everyday and portions are very big. You can also get a boat back to Coron town for 800 pesos if you would rather eat there. …

Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Pimperne person. wrote a review Sep 2019

Winchester, United Kingdom30 contributions5 helpful votes

Natural and unspoilt.

We stayed here in 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We had a boat ride from Coron and practically had the resort to ourselves. Our son was with us and arranged the trip. It was very relaxing as the food was served in an open sided room which was the office, dining area and general meeting place. We slept in raised huts which were comfy. A dog adopted us and slept outside. The beach was a stones throw away and we could swim or use narrow wooden boats out to floating huts which offered protection from the sun, There was coral to see and the sea was clear and warm. We were able to join a day trip on a Bangka to local diving / snorkelling sites and we had a delicious feast on one of the pristine beaches. This unusual resort was refreshingly low key and the staff were friendly and relaxed. The food we had was delicious and freshly delivered daily from the market. Definitely worth visiting. Unable to enter date in 2016.…

Date of stay: March 2019

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Konaloha wrote a review Aug 2019

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Perfect island getaway

I’ve stayed here twice now, and both vacations were wonderful. The resort is on an island just 20 minutes away (via boat) from Coron town. One of the best snorkeling spots in Coron is right in front of the resort. The huts are rustic and comfortable, food is great and the people are very helpful and accommodating. They have kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and could arrange island hopping/snorkeling tours for you. We were the only people here on our recent trip (monsoon season but we got lucky with the weather) and they took such great care of us. The fresh seafood & just about everything we ate were incredible. They have a pool, too, if you feel like lounging after a day of island hopping. We will definitely come back!

Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends

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Emmattalton wrote a review May 2019

Round Rock, Texas8 contributions6 helpful votes

highly recommended

We stayed here during summer of 2018. This hotel is by itself in an island which means from coron city you would have to ride a motorboat to get there which is about 20 minutes. the hotel does offer boat ride at certain times freemof charge but after 8pm you would have to pay to go back to the island. I love that it is on its own as it is very quiet and right on the beach. The coron city has a lot of tricycles and a very laid back small town there’s really not much to do there anyway. so if you want just a peaceful place where you can enjoy the beach, and listen to the waves, stay at balinsasayaw. they also have a restaurant and they have great great food! they also have a kayak boat that you can use to go to a nearby small island from the beach where you can snorkel. I would love to go back to balinsasayaw for peace and quiet vacation. but if you want nightlife this place is not for you. …

Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Traveled with family

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