This is one place we would definitely not recommend to anyone traveling to the seaside village of Sabang. We called three weeks in advance to book a seaside bungalow. Upon arriving – on time I might add – we were told that our room had been given away.

They placed us in a filthy rundown family bungalow with no running water or electricity. The children’s beds had mosquito nets, the big double bed was stained and crawling with insects. There were no sheets. No towels.

The water from the sink ran directly onto the floor. It was just there for appearances. And we had to turn the light on by connected two wires together. They wanted $1500 Pesos for the bungalow. The view, however, is incredible, but the beach property was dirty and unkept.We dumped our stuff and went looking for other accommodations. Based on what we have paid elsewhere in Asia, this is a complete ripoff.

A word to the wise: Ellen’s Travel and Tours Palawan in Puerto Princesa offers a 2 night/3 day excursion to Sabang that includes roundtrip transportation by air con van, an underground river tour with lunch, and accommodations at either Robert’s Cottages or Taraw. The price of the tour is 6, 200 pesos. We didn’t get a chance to see Taraw Bungalows, but based on what we saw of Robert’s cottages, the tour is a complete rip off based on what we saw of Robert’s cottages.

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EDITOR’S CHOICE  - OUR RATING 10/10

Note: Book ahead. This is not a resort that you can walk into and get a room.

Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort gets top marks for best accommodations in Sabang. A basic beach bungalow goes for $1500 pesos per night,  a price that will probably deter most budget backpackers. Given what is on offer here, we felt the price was well worth it. We opted for the deluxe bungalow for some beachside luxury.

The service here is impeccable, and I do mean impeccable. The staff went above and beyond to help us out with any requests we had. One look at the guest book on the counter will attest to the quality of services and accommodations that you will receive with Daluyon. Their guest book is full of positive comments and warm wishes.

Our deluxe beachfront bungalow came equipped with air con and fan, mini fridge, flat screen TV, a front porch and beautifully decorated interiors. Daluyon is also very kid-friendly with loads of activities to choose from. The staff have everything on hand from Scrabble and chess to badminton rackets and volleyballs. If sports and sun-drenched activities aren’t up your alley, and it’s shade you seek, you can settle down in one of many beachfront hammocks.

A poolside bar and a beachfront bar serve all kinds of drinks, including some delicious non-alcoholic concoctions.

The beach is immaculate and the swimming pool has lounge chairs for sunbathing and shaded huts. There’s even a basic children’s play structure located right next to the pool.

The cobblestone walkways are nicely lit up in the evenings, creating a pleasant and romantic atmosphere.

Any number of tours can be booked from Daluyon, including caving, snorkeling, jungle trekking, snorkeling, and of course, Palawan’s claim to fame, the Subterranean River which is considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world.

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