The best hotels in Coron
Coron has over 8,000+ places to stay, and a lot of them will disappoint you with misleading lagoon-view photos and overpriced rooms on the National Highway. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Coron
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Sea Horse Garden Resort
Poblacion, Coron
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Coron Westown Resort
Town Proper, Coron
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Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites
Don Pedro Street, Coron
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Busuanga Bay Lodge
Busuanga Bay, Busuanga
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Club Paradise Palawan
Dimakya Island, Dimakya Island
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Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort
Coron Bay, Coron
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Sangat Island Dive Resort
Sangat Island, Sangat Island
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Two Seasons Coron Island Resort and Spa
Coron Island, Coron Island
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Atwayan Beach Resort
Atwayan Beach, Busuanga
Free cancellation & Pay later
All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Horse Garden Resort | Poblacion, Coron | $45–75/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hop Inn Coron | National Highway, Coron | $65–90/night | 7.9/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Coron Westown Resort | Town Proper, Coron | $105–160/night | 8.1/10 | Most Popular |
| 4 | Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites | Don Pedro Street, Coron | $120–175/night | 8.3/10 | Best Location |
| 5 | Busuanga Bay Lodge | Busuanga Bay, Busuanga | $130–190/night | 8.4/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 6 | Club Paradise Palawan | Dimakya Island, Dimakya Island | $150–220/night | 8.7/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 7 | Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort | Coron Bay, Coron | $160–230/night | 8.2/10 | Family Friendly |
| 8 | Sangat Island Dive Resort | Sangat Island, Sangat Island | $180–240/night | 8.8/10 | Top Rated |
| 9 | Two Seasons Coron Island Resort and Spa | Coron Island, Coron Island | $280–420/night | 9/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Atwayan Beach Resort | Atwayan Beach, Busuanga | $260–380/night | 8.9/10 | Hidden Gem |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Sea Horse Garden Resort
A no-frills guesthouse sitting a short walk from Coron town proper and the public market. Rooms are basic but clean, with functional air conditioning and decent wifi. The garden area is a pleasant spot to relax after island hopping tours. Staff are friendly and helpful with boat and tour bookings. Good choice if you just need a clean base without spending much.
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Hop Inn Coron
This budget chain hotel sits along the National Highway, close to jeepney routes and local eateries. Rooms are compact and straightforward, following the Hop Inn formula of clean beds and reliable air conditioning. The property lacks a pool but makes up for it with consistent quality and fair pricing. Breakfast is sold separately and worth adding. Ideal for travelers who spend most of their time on the water and just need a solid room.
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Coron Westown Resort
Located right in Coron town, this mid-range resort is a favorite among island hopping groups due to its central position near the main pier. Rooms are spacious with balconies overlooking the pool or garden. The swimming pool is a welcome bonus after long days on the water. Staff efficiently arrange tours and transfers at the front desk. A reliable, well-priced choice in the heart of town.
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Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites
Positioned on Don Pedro Street, this hotel is one of the more polished mid-range options in central Coron. The lobby and common areas feel modern and well maintained. Rooms are comfortable with good beds and updated bathrooms. The rooftop pool has views toward Mount Tapyas and the surrounding islands. Tour desks and restaurants are all within a five-minute walk.
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Busuanga Bay Lodge
Sitting directly on Busuanga Bay, this lodge offers a quieter alternative to staying in Coron town. The overwater cottages and garden bungalows are rustic but charming, with genuinely beautiful sea views. It takes a short boat ride or drive to reach main tour departure points, so factor that in. The open-air restaurant serves solid Filipino food with fresh seafood daily. Great for travelers wanting calm surroundings over convenience.
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Club Paradise Palawan
Club Paradise sits on its own private island, Dimakya, a 45-minute boat ride from Coron town. The beach here is genuinely one of the best in the area, with clear shallow water and soft white sand. Cottages and villas are well spaced across the property for privacy. The house reef is walkable and ideal for snorkeling without taking a boat. Guests pay for the isolation and the beach, and both deliver.
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Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort
This eco-resort sits on a small island in Coron Bay, accessible by the resort's own boat from the town pier. The overwater cottages are popular with families and couples for the direct sea access and calm surroundings. Snorkeling off the dock is excellent, with good visibility and regular fish sightings. Meals are available on-site at the open-air restaurant. The remote setting means you need to plan departures for island tours in advance.
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Sangat Island Dive Resort
Sangat Island Resort is one of the top dive-focused properties in the Coron area, known for its proximity to World War II Japanese shipwrecks. The resort sits in a sheltered cove surrounded by limestone cliffs, and the atmosphere is genuinely remote and peaceful. Bungalows are comfortable and set along the water's edge. Dive packages are well organized with experienced guides. Non-divers can kayak, snorkel, or simply enjoy the scenery.
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Two Seasons Coron Island Resort and Spa
Two Seasons sits on Coron Island itself, surrounded by protected Tagbanua ancestral land and limestone cliffs dropping into turquoise water. The overwater villas are among the most photogenic in the Philippines, with glass floors and direct lagoon access. The spa and infinity pool are exceptional. Access requires a boat transfer from Coron town, and the resort handles this smoothly. Rates are high but the setting is genuinely hard to match anywhere in Palawan.
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Atwayan Beach Resort
Atwayan Beach Resort occupies a secluded stretch of beachfront on the northwest side of Busuanga Island, far from the crowds of Coron town. The villas are spacious with private terraces facing the sunset, and the beach is essentially private. Staff arrange island hopping, kayaking, and diving from the resort's own boats. The restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients and is one of the better dining experiences in the whole Coron area. Worth the extra effort to get here.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Coron
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
Coron Town Proper: where to base yourself
Don Pedro Street and the blocks around Rizal Avenue are the core of Coron town. You're 5 minutes on foot to the main market, 10 minutes to Marcilla Street pier, and restaurants like Kawayanan Grill and Sea Breeze Cafe are practically next door.
This is where your tours depart and where you'll debrief over cold San Miguel at night. Staying here versus on a remote island saves you 1-2 hours of daily boat time. Use those hours in the water instead.
Island resorts: what nobody tells you before you book
The boat transfer isn't just a detail. Sangat Island Dive Resort is 45 minutes by bangka from the Town Proper pier. Club Paradise on Dimakya Island is 30 minutes from Busuanga Airport by speedboat. If you're prone to seasickness or traveling with young kids, this daily commute gets old fast.
Book island resorts for a minimum of 3 nights and plan to stay put. The ones that work best are the ones where the resort itself is the destination, not just a sleeping spot between mainland day trips. Sangat and Two Seasons both nail this.
Diving in Coron: which hotel actually puts you on the wrecks
Coron Bay holds one of the best WWII wreck dive sites in Southeast Asia. The Japanese fleet sunk here in 1944 sits 10-40 meters deep, and visibility regularly hits 15-20 meters from November through May. Sangat Island Dive Resort at $180-240/night is the closest base: the Olympia Maru wreck is a 5-minute boat ride.
Town Proper hotels work fine for divers too. Multiple dive operators on Rizal Avenue run full-day wreck tours for ₱2,500-3,500 per person including gear. Book operators like Seadive or Discovery Divers directly on-site; don't prepay through resort packages unless you've confirmed boat conditions.
Budget travel in Coron: the honest breakdown
You can do Coron well for under $80/night. Sea Horse Garden Resort in Poblacion runs $45-75, puts you in the town center, and the tricycle to the tour pier costs ₱15. Shared island-hopping tours from Marcilla Street pier run ₱1,200-1,800 per person, which is the real cost to plan around.
Eating cheap is easy. The Coron Public Market on Rizal Avenue has fresh seafood and cooked Filipino meals for ₱80-150. Skip the resort restaurants near the waterfront that charge triple for the same bangus. Your real budget killer in Coron is boat tours, not accommodation.
Wet season in Coron: don't write it off entirely
June through October brings southwest monsoon winds and regular rain. But Coron's geography means the eastern side of the island, including Coron Bay, stays calmer than the western coast. Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort on Coron Bay stays operational most of the wet season.
Hotel prices drop 20-35% from peak rates. Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon are still accessible on most days with a weather window in the morning. The practical tip: book a Town Proper hotel like Coron Westown on flexible cancellation terms, watch the 3-day forecast, and decide day-by-day.
Getting from Coron airport to your hotel
Francisco B. Reyes Airport is in Busuanga, not on Coron Island itself. The 20-kilometer road to Coron Town Proper takes 30-40 minutes by van or tricycle. Official airport vans charge ₱250-350 per person for shared transfer, or ₱1,500-2,000 for a private van.
If you're heading to an island resort, most arrange private speedboat pickups directly from the airport pier for $30-60 per trip. Confirm this before you land. Showing up at Busuanga Airport hoping to find an ad-hoc transfer to Dimakya Island is not a plan.
Coron's best neighborhoods
Prioritize Town Proper first. It puts you within walking distance of the tricycle terminals, Coron Public Market, and the jump-off points for island-hopping tours. If you're here mainly to dive or decompress, the island resorts are worth every extra peso.
Coron Town Proper 3 vetted hotels The operational hub. Central, loud at night, and worth it.
The operational hub. Central, loud at night, and worth it.
Town Proper sits on a small peninsula with the public market on Rizal Avenue to the north and the main boat piers on Marcilla Street to the south. Everything is within a 15-minute walk. This is where tours depart, where the tricycle terminals are, and where you'll eat your best meals.
Hotels here range from $65 at Hop Inn on the National Highway to $175 at Coron Gateway on Don Pedro Street. The Gateway wins on location: it's 3 minutes on foot to the main island-hopping departure pier and directly above a cluster of dive shops. Worth the extra spend if your itinerary is tour-heavy.
One thing to know: Town Proper gets noisy from Friday night through Sunday. The stretch near San Agustin Street has karaoke bars that run late. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room facing away from the street or pay up for the quieter upper floors at Coron Westown.
Coron Bay & Surrounding Waters 1 vetted hotel Waterfront access, island feel, still close to town.
Waterfront access, island feel, still close to town.
Coron Bay wraps around the southeastern side of Coron Island. Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort sits here on its own strip of beach, about 15 minutes by bangka from the Town Proper pier. It's the practical middle ground between full island isolation and mainland convenience.
At $160-230/night it's priced like a mid-luxury resort, and the Family Friendly badge is earned. Shallow beach areas and on-site kayaks work well for kids. The house reef has decent snorkeling and the resort runs its own tours to Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, and Skeleton Wreck.
The tradeoff is that you're on a boat every time you want dinner in town. Most guests don't mind after the first day. But if you're social and want to bar-hop along Rizal Avenue, this isn't your base.
Busuanga Island 2 vetted hotels Quieter, wilder, and genuinely underrated.
Quieter, wilder, and genuinely underrated.
Busuanga is the big island that most tourists fly into and immediately drive through. That's a mistake. Busuanga Bay Lodge sits right on the bay with views that beat most Town Proper hotels flat, at $130-190/night. Atwayan Beach Resort on Atwayan Beach is the luxury option at $260-380/night with one of the best private beaches in the province.
The pace here is slower. No tricycle noise, no karaoke, no market crowds. The road from the airport to both properties is 10-20 minutes, so you're not adding much travel time compared to heading all the way to Coron Town. Calauit Safari Park is also 40 minutes northwest along the Busuanga road, worth an afternoon.
Busuanga suits travelers who want Coron's dive and island access without the town's energy. It's not remote enough to feel disconnected, but it's quiet enough that you'll actually sleep. The two properties here sit in completely different price brackets, so budget determines which one you're choosing.
Coron Island & Remote Island Resorts 3 vetted hotels Full isolation. No day-trippers. Worth the premium.
Full isolation. No day-trippers. Worth the premium.
Coron Island itself is ancestral domain of the Tagbanua people and mostly off-limits except to resort guests. Two Seasons Coron Island Resort sits on a private cove here with limestone karst cliffs behind every room, starting at $280/night. This isn't a hotel with a nice view. The location is the product.
Club Paradise on Dimakya Island and Sangat Island Dive Resort both operate on a similar model: private island, limited rooms, focused experience. Club Paradise skews romantic at $150-220/night. Sangat at $180-240/night is the serious diver's pick, with WWII wrecks accessible without a long daily commute from town.
Factor in boat transfers honestly. Two Seasons handles transfers from Coron Town Proper (about 30 minutes). Sangat runs 45 minutes. Club Paradise requires reaching Busuanga first. These aren't deal-breakers for 4+ night stays. They're a dealbreaker if you're only staying 2 nights.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Coron.
Romantic Getaway
Dimakya Island is the call here. Club Paradise gives you a private beach, no day-tripper crowds, and sunsets with nothing on the horizon. Two Seasons on Coron Island escalates this with limestone cliff backdrops at $280-420/night.
Culture & History
Base yourself near Coron Public Market on Rizal Avenue. The Tagbanua cultural heritage of Coron Island is accessible through guided tours, and the WWII Japanese wreck history in Coron Bay is unlike anything else in the Philippines.
Family Trip
Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort on Coron Bay is built for families. Shallow beach, on-site kayaks, and kid-friendly snorkeling at Siete Picados reef, all 15 minutes by boat from Town Proper.
Budget Travel
Poblacion and the Town Proper area around Rizal Avenue keep costs down. Sea Horse Garden Resort at $45-75/night puts you 10 minutes on foot from the tour pier, with the public market for cheap meals.
Beach & Diving
Sangat Island is the diver's sweet spot. You're floating above WWII wrecks in Coron Bay with zero commute, and the house reef handles your surface intervals. Book at least 4 nights to make the transfer worthwhile.
Foodie Stays
Stay on Don Pedro Street in Town Proper. Kawayanan Grill, Sea Breeze Cafe, and the fresh seafood stalls at Coron Public Market are all within a 10-minute walk, and the night market sets up near the waterfront on Rizal Avenue on weekends.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Coron
When to visit Coron and what to pay.
Peak Season (Dec-Feb)
December 20 through January 5 is the most crowded stretch of the year. Island-hopping boats from Marcilla Street pier are fully booked by 7 AM and Kayangan Lake can get 200+ visitors a day. Rates at Town Proper hotels jump 25-40% and island resort slots sell out months in advance. The water visibility is exceptional at 15-25 meters, which is why people still come.
Sweet Spot (Mar-May)
March through May is the real peak for quality without the chaos. Seas are calm, visibility stays strong at 10-20 meters, and island resort rates drop 10-20% from the Christmas peak. May gets hot at 32-34°C midday, but mornings on the water are perfect. This is the window we'd book without hesitation.
Wet Season (Jun-Sep)
Southwest monsoon brings regular afternoon squalls and some tour cancellations, especially to exposed western sites. But Coron Bay and eastern sites like Barracuda Lake stay operational on many days. Rates at Sea Horse Garden Resort drop to $45/night and even Coron Gateway on Don Pedro Street runs 25-30% below peak. Book flexible cancellation terms only.
Shoulder Season (Oct-Nov)
October is the tail end of typhoon season in Palawan province, though Coron sits in a relatively protected position compared to eastern Philippines. By November the seas settle and dive visibility starts recovering toward its 15-20 meter winter peak. Hotels in Town Proper run at mid-range rates and island resorts reopen their full tour programs, making late November a genuine sweet spot for divers who want value.
Booking Tips for Coron
Insider tips for booking hotels in Coron.
Book island tours before you book flights
Shared island-hopping tours from Marcilla Street pier sell out during Christmas week and Holy Week by 7 AM daily. If your trip falls between December 20-January 5 or during Holy Week, pre-book tours through a Town Proper operator like Discovery Divers on Rizal Avenue at least 2 months ahead. Showing up and expecting to join a boat that morning will cost you a full day.
Verify what 'beachfront' actually means
At least 30% of hotels in Coron that advertise beachfront access are sitting on rocky shoreline or mangrove edges, not sand. Ask the property specifically: 'Is there sand for swimming directly in front of the hotel?' Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort on Coron Bay and Club Paradise on Dimakya Island are genuinely sandy. Most Town Proper waterfront properties are concrete seawall.
Factor in boat transfer costs for island resorts
Two Seasons Coron Island Resort charges $30-50 per person each way for transfers from Town Proper pier. Club Paradise on Dimakya Island runs $30-50 per person from Busuanga Airport pier. For two people on a 3-night stay, you're adding $120-200 in transfer costs on top of room rates. This isn't in most booking summaries. Confirm with the resort directly before finalizing.
Skip the National Highway strip for dining
Restaurants on the outer National Highway past the Hop Inn stretch are overpriced and cater almost entirely to passing vans from the airport. Head 15 minutes east to Rizal Avenue in Town Proper instead. Kawayanan Grill does grilled seafood platters for ₱400-600 that the highway spots charge ₱900 for. Same fish, different margin.
Check your dive certification before arriving
Coron's WWII wreck sites like Akitsushima and Olympia Maru sit at 18-40 meters. You need an Advanced Open Water certification minimum, and Nitrox certification is recommended. Operators on Rizal Avenue including Seadive Resort will turn you away on the day if your card doesn't match. Don't assume a refresher course fixes a lapsed cert in 24 hours.
Maquinit Hot Springs requires an early start
Maquinit Hot Springs, 7 kilometers east of Town Proper off the road past Tagumpay village, is one of the few saltwater hot springs in Asia. Go before 9 AM or after 4 PM to avoid the tour group rush. A tricycle from the Rizal Avenue area costs ₱150-200 each way. Admission is ₱200 per person. It's worth the detour on a rest day between dive days.
Hotels in Coron — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Coron.
Where should I stay in Coron for the first time?
Stay in Town Proper, specifically near Don Pedro Street or the market area on Rizal Avenue. You're a 5-minute tricycle ride to the main island-hopping jetty on Marcilla Street, and restaurants are right outside your door. First-timers who book island resorts immediately often regret losing 45-60 minutes of transfer time each day.
What's the best budget hotel in Coron?
Sea Horse Garden Resort in Poblacion wins on price at $45-75/night. It's not fancy, but it's clean, central, and a 10-minute walk to the main port area near Marcilla Street. For a small step up, Hop Inn Coron on the National Highway runs $65-90/night and delivers reliable air conditioning and hot water.
Is it worth paying for a private island resort in Coron?
Yes, if you're staying 3+ nights. Two Seasons Coron Island Resort on Coron Island starts at $280/night, but you skip the daily boat chaos from town entirely. Sangat Island Dive Resort at $180-240/night is the better call for divers since you're literally anchored above WWII wrecks. Budget a minimum of 4 nights on any island property to make the transfers worthwhile.
When is the best time to visit Coron?
November through May is the dry season. December-February is peak, with the calmest seas and best visibility for diving. March-May is the sweet spot: fewer crowds, water stays clear, and hotel rates at Town Proper properties drop 10-20% compared to the Christmas-New Year surge.
How do I get around Coron town?
Tricycles are the main ride in Town Proper and cost ₱10-20 for short hops along Rizal Avenue or toward the Coron Public Market. For island tours, expect to pay ₱1,500-2,500 per person for a shared bangka (outrigger boat) departing from Marcilla Street pier. Renting a private van to Maquinit Hot Springs runs around ₱500-800 round trip.
What neighborhoods should I avoid in Coron?
Skip hotels on the outer stretch of the National Highway past Hop Inn, heading toward the airport. It's noisy, dusty, and 20+ minutes from any tour departure point. The waterfront near Coron Bay looks appealing on maps, but some guesthouses there flood during southwest monsoon season (June-October).
Are Coron's island resorts all-inclusive?
Most aren't, despite what photos suggest. Club Paradise on Dimakya Island and Two Seasons on Coron Island offer meal packages, but you pay separately. Always ask upfront: boat transfers to Club Paradise from Busuanga Airport alone run $30-50 per person each way. Factor that into your actual nightly cost.
How far in advance should I book hotels in Coron?
For the December 20-January 5 window, book island resorts like Atwayan Beach Resort or Two Seasons at least 3-4 months ahead. Town Proper hotels like Coron Gateway on Don Pedro Street can usually be booked 4-6 weeks out. Holy Week (late March or April) is the other blackout period: everything fills up and prices jump 30-50%.
Is Coron good for families with kids?
Yes, especially Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort on Coron Bay at $160-230/night. It has shallow-water areas, kayaks, and direct beach access 15 minutes by boat from Town Proper. The snorkeling at nearby Siete Picados reef is shallow enough for kids 8 and up.
What's the difference between Coron town and Busuanga?
Busuanga is the larger island where Francisco B. Reyes Airport sits. Coron Town Proper is on a smaller island 20 minutes by road and bridge from the airport. Most tourists base themselves in Coron Town. Busuanga Bay Lodge and Atwayan Beach Resort sit on the Busuanga side, which is quieter and better for sunrise views over the bay.
Do Coron hotels include breakfast?
Island resorts almost always do, but Town Proper hotels often charge extra. Coron Westown Resort and Coron Gateway typically offer breakfast add-ons for ₱300-500 per person. Honestly, skip it: Ursula's Restaurant on Rizal Avenue does a better Filipino breakfast for ₱150-200 and it's a 3-minute walk from most central hotels.
What's the most romantic hotel in Coron?
Club Paradise Palawan on Dimakya Island takes this without question. Overwater access, private beach, and the island is tiny enough that you genuinely feel alone, at $150-220/night. Two Seasons Coron Island is the luxury escalation at $280-420/night, with a natural limestone cliff backdrop that no mainland hotel can match.