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Balai Princesa

3.5 star property
Hotel in Puerto Princesa with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Explore the area

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Socrates Rd, Puerto Princesa, MIMAROPA, 5300
  • Place, Robinsons Place Palawan
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, SM City Puerto Princesa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, NCCC Mall Palawan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Princesa (PPS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 8

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Puerto Princesa

Balai Princesa puts you in the centre of Puerto Princesa, 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Robinsons Place Palawan and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from SM City Puerto Princesa. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a full-service spa and free self-parking. .A day of pampering at Balai Spa can include massages and reflexology along with access to the sauna and hot tub. Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Puerto Princesa City Centre hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Palawan Heritage Center and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Mendoza Park.

What's nearby

  • Robinsons Place Palawan - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • SM City Puerto Princesa - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • NCCC Mall Palawan - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palawan Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mendoza Park - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Princesa (PPS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Miss Tea - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪OurTable Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ke Nikko - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elmers Pares Plaza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balai Princesa

Hotel in Puerto Princesa with full-service spa and free breakfast
Balai Princesa offers its guests a full-service spa, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Balai Princesa. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Puerto Princesa hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Balai Princesa offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lilim Cafe'

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 2000.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Balai Princesa?

Balai Princesa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balai Princesa?

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balai Princesa on 28 Dec 2025 start from AU$136.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Balai Princesa?

Yep, Balai Princesa has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Balai Princesa?

The closest beach to Balai Princesa is Hartman Beach (3.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Balai Princesa?

Yep, Balai Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

What makes Balai Princesa a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Balai Princesa.

Does Balai Princesa serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balai Princesa?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balai Princesa?

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

Are pets allowed at Balai Princesa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Balai Princesa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó el trato, comida en el restauran muy buena y los desayunos llenaron las expectativas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Waipahu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and the property was very clean. The hotel is located near a Robinson’s Mall, which was great because we were able to take a tricycle to get some dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aurora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO HOT WATER
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Cozy place with great amenities

The place is very nice and cozy. Good location close to everything. The staff was awesome very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

No tv, slow wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, tallawong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balai is stunning and clean, I stayed here as a way to unwind after a 2 week trip and it was absolutely the right decision. Balai gives a chance to unwind alone and everything is preplanned once you ask, for instance, the sauna and spa is booked an hour at a time so no one needs to share. The amenities offered in the rooms are excellent. The facilities are clean and nothing suggested is too much. The food options were good too. Highly recommend for a retreat type feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet hotel, great customer service. The ambience of the hotel is very zen and peaceful. Recommend having the Bali massage, probably the best massage I’ve ever had. Thank you again Bali princesa I will be back :))
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles Keith

Travelled with family
Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s quiet and the staff are very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Room was comfortable. Had the best massage ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Travelled with family
No hot water for the whole stay. Staff arent very helpful with regards to “tourists” asking/inquiring about the city or town and where to avail such services pr fees i.e Environmental service. No TV in the room. Will not go back and not recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!

8/10 Good

Ramon

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
There was a dog barking continuously but it was not very long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In need of repairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean Jack, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aniceto

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Different from other hotels .. unique
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place,staff is always accomodating and respectful,will definitely back on this place,Me an dmy mom love the balai massage!!!recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024