In the heart of Puerto Princesa City Centre, Balai Princesa offers a serene retreat with a cooked-to-order breakfast and roundtrip airport shuttle. Rejuvenate at Balai Spa or unwind in the garden, sauna, or coffee shop/cafe. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
NCCC Mall Palawan - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) - 5 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Ver de Cafe - 2 min drive
Elmers Pares Plaza - 12 min walk
Mayad Cafe Palawan - 14 min walk
Palawan Cafe - 10 min walk
About this property
Balai Princesa
Located just 1.3 mi (2 km) from the airport, Balai Princesa offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or visit the spa to be pampered with massages or reflexology. Other highlights include a hot tub, a sauna, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Filipino
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Balai Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Lilim Cafe' - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: PHP 2000.0 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: 10 percent
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Balai Princesa Hotel
Hotel Balai Princesa Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa Balai Princesa Hotel
Hotel Balai Princesa
Balai Princesa Puerto Princesa
Balai Princesa Palawan Island/Puerto Princesa
Balai Hotel
Balai
Balai Princesa Hotel
Balai Princesa Puerto Princesa
Balai Princesa Hotel Puerto Princesa
Frequently asked questions
Does Balai Princesa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balai Princesa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Balai Princesa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Balai Princesa?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Balai Princesa?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balai Princesa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Balai Princesa and nearby?
Balai Princesa has a spa and a garden.
What's the area around Balai Princesa like?
Balai Princesa puts you in Puerto Princesa City Centre, in the heart of Puerto Princesa. Popular attractions include Robinsons Place Palawan, which is 2 minutes away by car.
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Balai Princesa Reviews
Reviews
9,2
Wonderful
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9,2/10
Cleanliness
9,6/10
Staff & service
8,4/10
Amenities
9,0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9,4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2024
Amazing staff!
Jamie
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Different from other hotels .. unique
Al Joseph
Al Joseph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2024
Gorgeous place,staff is always accomodating and respectful,will definitely back on this place,Me an dmy mom love the balai massage!!!recommended!
Mitchell
Mitchell, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
01 June 2023
Great stay!
Good hotel! Front desk arranged tours for us, great restaurant, great massage. Would stay here again!
CELIA
CELIA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2023
The hotel is lovely and has a very "spa" feel. The food was great at the restaurant and the room was nice.
Kristi
Kristi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
01 February 2024
Very relaxing and artful with the bonsai garden.
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
20 June 2024
The place is good, cozy and they have good food in the restaurant. Staff is professional, they are helpful.
What we don’t like; the shower is so weak, no hot water and we even have to ask the front desk for toilet paper, there’s no shampoo and bath soap either.
Jean Jack
Jean Jack, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 April 2023
Very hospitable staff
YE
YE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2023
This place was perfect. Manager and staff were all very helpful and polite. The facilities include a spa and sauna which were complimentary. Best for couples who want a quieter and relaxing stay.
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
04 February 2023
Very good food at fair prices
Sauna and hot was nice after day of activities and dinner.
Staff very helpful with booking tours, scooter rental, delivered us to airport, laundry service only 350 pesos.
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2023
The cleanliness of the hotel and the friendliness of the staff. They were very helpful and accommodating.
we'll surely recommend this hotel to our friends and family.
Keep it up!
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 July 2024
There was a dog barking continuously but it was not very long.
Ramon
Ramon, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 September 2023
Just only 5 rooms when stayed there. Adding more i believe... Good food at the cafe...bacon wrapped shrimp awesome......Had a jacuzzi & sauna which was excellent. Would stay again for sure.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 June 2024
In need of repairs
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 May 2023
It's an ok property to stay at for the night. The place was clean and staff are friendly and attentive. Internet connection wasn't very good. And we kept hearing noises during our stay.
Aileen
Aileen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 April 2023
Quiet, spa-like atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. No tv or fridge in room. Nice bathroom. Five minutes from airport, 10-15 minutes from major shopping malls and markets. One and a half hour from underground river tour and swimmable beaches. Hotel should expand website to include helpful information for tourists.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2023
the staff was so kind.
the word is enough for expraining their service.
but shower coludn't be hot.
you
you, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
01 May 2024
Overall a very pleasant stay! Highly recommended!
My wife and I spent 2 nights here and had a very pleasant experience! The hotel is comfortable, the bed was nice, the A/C was consistent, and the hotel staff were very helpful and courteous.
We also took advantage of their spa services and got a couples massage, which was one of the best massages I’ve had in a while. We also had a fun time hanging out in the jacuzzi.
The restaurant (Lilim Cafe) had some of the best food we had during our stay in the Philippines, to my pleasant surprise! Would highly recommend.
The only (minor) issue we encountered was the slow/unreliable wi-fi in our room (might not be an issue for all rooms, but was for ours). We had to go out into the lobby or the restaurant whenever we wanted consistent and adequately fast internet connections.
Despite this, we would book again!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
19 March 2023
There was a lot of potential for the place but unfortunately it was very dirty and dusty. They place wasn’t what I expected when I saw this on Expedia. I was disappointed in the facility.
Ericka
Ericka, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 November 2023
There’s no tv, no closets, no chair in the room.
Adriana
Adriana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 June 2024
Balai Princesa was a quiet, intimate, comfortable stay.
We were a group of three and stayed for a night before traveling to El Nido.
Staff and service were excellent. Upon arrival to Puerto Princesa (literally landing at PPS), I had contacted them via email at the last minute to set-up an airport transfer and they were quick to respond. Kudos to the communication and for accommodating our transportation needs at the last minute.
We were greeted upon arrival and check-in was smooth and easy. I had already expected to pay a cash deposit (required by the stay), but it was waived since we were only there for an evening.
Our room (family room) was simple and comfortable. Bathroom amenities were excellent with two separate showers and a toilet.
We decided to try their in-house massage/spa service and we all got their “Balai Signature Massage”. It did not disappoint. Not only did we get a massage, but we got to utilize their saunas and jacuzzis located in the backyard of the premises. All we had to do was schedule the massages two hours prior and we were set to go.
We also enjoyed Lihim Café which was located on the premises in the lobby. We enjoyed both lunch the day of arrival and their complimentary breakfast the following morning.
Huge shoutout and thank you to the staff for making Balai Princesa a smooth, comfortable, relaxing and easy stay even if we were there just for an evening. It was memorable. I’d come back again if I ever visited the area again.