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The Emerald Playa

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
View from property
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
The Emerald Playa offers a tropical escape near Robinsons Place Palawan. Guests enjoy a private beach for volleyball and kayaking, a relaxing garden, an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, and an outdoor pool to unwind after a day in the sun.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Cabana

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Cabana

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Cabana

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Princesa, The Emerald Playa is on a private beach. Robinsons Place Palawan and NCCC Mall Palawan are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartman Beach and Mendoza Park. Plaza Cuartel and Puerto Princesa City Baywalk are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.
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Map
Langka Road, Bgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa, 5300

What's nearby

  • Robinsons Place Palawan - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Baker's Hill - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Hartman Beach - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • NCCC Mall Palawan - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kali Zoi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mang Inasal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pho' Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ka Inato - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noki Nocs Savory House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Emerald Playa

Resort near Robinsons Place Palawan
Located close to Hartman Beach, The Emerald Playa provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a garden. With a private beach, beach volleyball, and kayaking, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • An elevator and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Emerald Playa include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 8 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Emerald Playa Hotel Puerto Princesa
Emerald Playa Hotel
Emerald Playa Puerto Princesa
Emerald Playa
Emerald Playa Resort Puerto Princesa
Emerald Playa Resort
The Emerald Playa Resort
The Emerald Playa Puerto Princesa
The Emerald Playa Resort Puerto Princesa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Emerald Playa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Emerald Playa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Emerald Playa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Emerald Playa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Emerald Playa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Emerald Playa located?

This Puerto Princesa resort is on the beach, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Robinsons Place Palawan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hartman Beach and NCCC Mall Palawan. Plaza Cuartel and Mendoza Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Emerald Playa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok, cheap but ok.

Cheap but clean dont get much but you get what you pay for. Good base for tours if you just need bed and air con to sleep and shower. Staff are very helpful just ask them ....

10/10 Excellent

Meilanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is very nature friendly. If you want to wake up with a view of a sunshine, In recommend The Emerald Playa. It was nice staying here with my family ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with amenities with friendly staff. Wi-Fi if needed is good in selected areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Aleksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Отличное место для уединенного отдыха

Отель находится на территории экопарка, вокруг мангровые заросли и огромная территория. Пляж есть, но абсолютно точно не для купания. Персонал вежливый и заботливый. Есть отличный чистый бассейн на территории. Было совсем мало посетителей, так что все 3 дня купания в бассейне мы купались совершенно одни. Континентальный завтрак очень плох, лучше филиппинский. Находится в 3 километрах от главной дороги города. Номера спартанские, кровати тумбочка, кондиционер. Очень аутентичная атмосфера. Мне понравилось
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

claus

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

may anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Annalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was good

Overall it was good. But I suggest for them to provide toothbrush dor the stay. And other toiletries like shampoo, tissue, should be automatically replenish for guests who are staying for more than one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay, recommend

Wonderful location right on the beach. Great food in the restaurant, breakfast lunch and dinner Staff are so helpful. They even got medicine for me. Rooms is simple and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very homey stay

Had our family stay just 3 days ago, and I’d like to commend their very welcoming and so friendly staff, it was a 13 hectares property ( accdng to them) with 23 staff yet we never felt they’re understaffed. It may be a bit far from town proper but still accessible. Really recommendAble😊💯
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

noemi ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice resort for a reasonable price. Staff was extremely nice. Cottage was modest but clean. I missed some cabinet, or a big rack, to put my clothes on (or in). Pool was realy great, and whole resort has a good vibe. Beach was disapointing. It wasn't like on the pictures, maybe because of the time of the year (october). We didnt even swim in the sea there, it was not suitable. Restaurant was ok, nothing to brag about, but nothing to complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHIUNG HUEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Anonymous, US

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Huge property, overlooking the beach, ambiance Dislikes: Swimming pool is too far from the cottages, transportation is difficult, you need to rent a van going to town and its costly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and good ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The road near the hotel is very poor. The hotel pool is only open until 7pm and the meals were adequate but that's all.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Schöne Unterkunft mit optimierbaren Service

Leider war der Service nicht so gut. Die Hälfte der Speisekarte war immer nicht vorhanden. Beispielsweise Happy Hour. Ein Cocktail ist drin, aber leider gibt es den nicht mehr und alle anderen sind zum vollen Preis. Das hatte sich auch leider nicht an den anderen Tagen geändert. Gleiches beim Frühstück oder ein frischer Fruchtshake. Sachen, die man leicht ändern könnte...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nantar, Saipan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff took excellent care of me. Beautiful grounds and pool. Lovely view of ocean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all enjoyed my stay with nice bungalow facing common area. Pool was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ruhiges, schönes Hotel

Das Hotel liegt direkt am Kitestrand, etwas ausserhalb von Puerto Princesa. Sie Bungalows liwgwn verstreut auf dem grossen Gelände und der Pool wirkt sauber und gepflegt. Einzig die Sonnenliegen fehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil and beautiful resort

This resort is perfect for me and my husband. We booked 2 nights before going to El Nido. The beach is very shallow for swimming but it was just right for us. During our stay, one of the events was kite surfing. We enjoyed watching surfers doing their stunts. We stayed in one of their cabanas. It was really nice. The place is always cool and breezy because of the presence of all kinds of trees. There is a few selection of food from the menu but always cooked deliciously. Overall, the place ia quiet and beautiful. The resort is a little bit far from the airport but we took a trike ride. There is a portion of the road wherein the ride was rough. This resort is next to another resort and both share same beach. We love this resort and will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marci, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is amazing. This hotel is really a grouping of small cottages. As I ate breakfast I was looking at the beach, it was heaven. The staff is superb. We did a couple of 1/2 day tours and the other tourists would get out of the van to take pictures and remarked “oh I wish we would have stayed here!”
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

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