Discovery Island Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort for sun and fun
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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Brgy 5, Dicanituan Island, Coron, Palawan, 5316
  • Coron Central Plaza
    19 min walk
  • Iglesia ni Cristo
    2 min drive
  • Bayside Plaza
    3 min drive
  • Busuanga (USU-Francisco Reyes)
    42 min drive

Room options

Cottage, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Cottage, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Airconditioned Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Coron

At Discovery Island Resort you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Coron Central Plaza and 1.6 km (1 mi) from Iglesia ni Cristo. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a restaurant and in-room balconies. .For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking and scuba diving, as well as free cabanas. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Dipulao resort include Bayside Plaza and Lualhati Park.

What's nearby

  • Coron Central Plaza - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Iglesia ni Cristo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lualhati Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mount Tapyas - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palawan State University - Coron - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Busuanga (USU-Francisco Reyes) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lobster King Resto & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Levine's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tribu Kuridas Bar and Tattoo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪NoName Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Discovery Island Resort

Beachfront resort for sun and fun
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as complimentary cabanas and sunloungers. Have fun in the sun at Discovery Island Resort with summer activities such as scuba diving and kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Discovery Island Resort offers 15 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, Filipino, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 300 for adults and PHP 300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Discovery Island Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 600.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately PHP 300 for adults and from PHP 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 300.00 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PHP 300 (return), (up to 4 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 600.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Discovery Island Resort Dive Center Coron
Discovery Island Resort Dive Center
Discovery Island Dive Center Coron
Discovery Island Dive Center
Discovery Island Resort Coron
Discovery Island Resort Resort
Discovery Island Resort Dive Center
Discovery Island Resort Resort Coron

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Discovery Island Resort?

The closest beach to Discovery Island Resort is CYC Beach (4.2 km).

What makes Discovery Island Resort a romantic place to stay?

Free beach cabanas and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Discovery Island Resort.

Is Discovery Island Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Discovery Island Resort is a hit with families.

Does Discovery Island Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Discovery Island Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Discovery Island Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Discovery Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Island Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Discovery Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a visit to Coron, we stayed for 7 days and enjoyed the whole stay. The staff and management are very friendly and helpful, I will stay here again when I return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Purificacion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff are so accommodating. they treated us like family. it was gone away from home. Rizza the host is so warm n attentive to our needs. having Rambo, i consider him the dog host, is very comforting for me. kayaking around the mangroves just by the property was one of the activities i truly enjoyed. will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discovery island being away from the main town of Coron itself was unique. The staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a bookshelf where you can take a book and leave one (exchanging), if you are a reader on vacation. The Town might have some expensive resaurants depending on where you go. There is an infinity pool which is amazing. You can walk the whole island in under 30 minutes. The food is served fresh upon asking and delicious from the only island Resaurant and bar on land. Overall, if you like being private and secluded, this is the spot for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn’t stay again, expensive and dirty!
Room we booked had no hot water, it didn’t say anywhere online that the room was cold water only. We wouldn’t of booked it if we knew we wouldn’t be able to have a hot shower for our whole stay. The price is too expensive for what it is, doesn’t include a hot shower or breakfast. There is a restaurant on site, food is nice but it’s expensive and the staff aren’t friendly and are so slow. Price of the room is way to high for what it is, old dated rooms that were dirty and full of bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel relatively indifferent, no cleaning
No room make up despite request. Personnel always late with appointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, cheerful, and helpful. We commend them for their excellent service and pleasant disposition. We appreciated the boat rides and the crews that took us back and forth to Coron town. There is no air conditioning, no water pressure, and no hot water. The door locks need to be replaced. The toilet seat in our room C10 needs a screw. The metal shelves are rusting. The hotel is not recommended for handicapped people. The restaurant serves good food. Recommend complementary breakfasts every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only disappointment we experienced was the room assign to us. We are senior and h as ve a back problem and the room assigned wS the highest cottage. Using stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and picturesque location, day tours were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended if u want to stay away from the hussle & bustle of coron city,,,, relaxing & peaceful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very family friendly resort. They have a crib for my baby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay at
Island hopping tour from hotel isn't as cheap as those on the mainland. But the crew makes sure everyone is taken care off and having great fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Scuba, Michigan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible is an under statement. Staff was constantly lying. Told me their sim card burned up and that's why they failed to pick me and my fiancé up at the ferry. Went to their bar on coron proper, staff was clueless. After many many hours we got to the hotel...a total dump. Door handles were made from toilet paper holders, the steps had risers on them of about 18", I'm pretty fit and had trouble going up these steps. NO HOT WATER!!!!, It took the staff about 1 1/2 hours to get the water even running..."it's on" they kept telling me. Forget hot water you're not getting it. Lots of bugs inside the room, not just a few but many, many! Totally worn out beds, cupped in the middle. The fans were extremely noisy and were never cleaned, filled with dust and cobwebs. Filipinos are generally clean freaks and keep things tidy...this is run by some dude "Alan" and Englishman and it's dirty. He told me that they were the only dive center authorized to dive the wrecks...SERIOUSLY!!!!! I'm not kidding you. EXTREMELY OVERPRICED! This place might have had it's day in the sun but, now is run down and dilapidated. Even the landscaping was withering and dying. Oh, had some drunk dude try to get into the room at 3am, he stopped when I told him he had the wrong room and better move on. Another thing, you had to jimmy the doors to get them to shut and lock, I don't think anything was plumb or level in this dive. I didn't dive with them based upon the first night. Terrible place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good Quiet Location
The resort is very good yet could be better with additional activities to do aside from staying in the swimming pool and/or drinking. Additional activities can be introduced and scheduled for the week such as karaoke nights, cooking lessons of local foods, special presentations by the staff, zumba or other dancing exercises, games for the kids like crafts, tie die shirt painting, face painting, These will encourage the guests to stay in the resort and not cross to town. Also, other delicious food choices in the town can be found at lesser prices than the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Location and Staff
The island itself is very enjoyable, including the rides to and from. The problems occurred when talking about the staff and the room though. Some of the staff seemed to not want to waste their time with your questions let alone help. The bed was about the same as the floor in terms of comfort. If you like a hard bed this is the place for you. The breakfast took 45 mins to make a ham and cheese panini.... 45 mins.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Daisy, Los Angeles , Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calm and Relaxing Hotel
My sister and I checked in to the hotel with surprised because it is near to the beach . Discovery Divers Resort is the kind of hotel we were looking for , so relaxing and calm away from noise pollution , totally stress free . The staff are so friendly and deliver their services beyond their capacity. I will come back to this hotel and will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Rdon, Manila, Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly good food!
My family and some friends booked this island hotel on our last night in Coron since all the other reputable hotels were fully booked. We enjoyed Discovery Island Resort and Dive Center since we needed a good rest and some capping activity before flying back home. There is no sandy beach, only mangroves around the island but the view was breathtaking at the third floor where aircon rooms are located, especially if you can get the corner room closest to the sea. The rooms are average but otherwise clean. The food was surprisingly good and the hotel staff were very warm and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Chun Siong , Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel away from town and offer hotel tour
We are pleased to stay at this hotel with my family with 4 kids. The nice thing about the hotel is it is away from the busy Coron town with 5 mins boat ride, quiet and feel exclusive. The hotel offer their own tour package for island hoping which depart from hotel makes it easier and convenient. The staffs are very friendly as well as the tour guides.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aleli Zandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Place is quiet and on the separate island.which is good coz away from all the city noise.they have their own boat,so they can drop you off and pick you up anytime when you want to go the town.the staff are very friendly.service is great! They booked our tour,our scuba diving and even our trip to el nido!awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Katherine, UB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden paradise with 5 star view and service
We loved being on the island, only 15 min from town by boat but totally remote with great view, hospitality, and reasonably priced good food and drinks. MDI divers are there on site and Marcel and Christine can arrange fantastic dive trips. Reeza is a great hostess and can arrange all you need.

4/10 Poor

Hubert

Disliked: Room comfort
Très moyen
Les chambres sont assez vieillottes et ont sérieusement besoin d’être rénovées. Au niveau restauration juste moyen. En revanche ce qui est super c’est l’emplacement de l’hôtel qui est sur une petite île au large de Coron qui vous évite le bruit et l’agitation du centre-ville. Une petite navette organise tous les jours à la demande le transfert à Coron City. Attention pas d’eau chaude ni air conditionné.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Falsche Angaben!!
1. kein Dive Center - das Dive Center wurde vor ca. einem Jahr geschlossen. Da wir explizit zum Tauchen nach Coron gereist sind, war das sehr ärgerlich 2. kein Strand - der angegebene Strand ist nicht vorhanden. 3. kein Warmwasser - die Cottages haben keine Warmwasserversorgung. Angesichts der aufgerufenen Preise ist das wirklich eine Frechheit. 4. Schmutzig und in schlechtem Zustand. Der Pool ist nur ca 120cm tief, aber so trüb und schmutzig, das man die eigenen Füße nicht sehen kann. Die Sonnenliegen sind total verdreckt. Allgemein lässt sich sagen, dass wir auf keinen Fall nochmal in dieses Hotel fahren. Das Personal war zwar freundlich und bemüht, das konnte uns aber nicht über den schlechten Zustand und die irreführenden wenn nicht sogar betrügerischen Angaben auf den verschiedenen Buchungsplattformen hinwegtrösten.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019