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Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort
Beach, Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort in Palawan
Beach, Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort in Palawan
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Exterior view, Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort in Palawan
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Bar/lounge, Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort in Palawan

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6.9

Good

40 reviews

40 reviews

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8.7

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Popular landmarks
Puerto Princesa Underground River 41.7 km
Ugong Rock 55.9 km
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park 62.1 km
Las Cabanas Beach 76.2 km
Seven Commandos Beach 78.7 km
Cowrie Island 84.3 km
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center 92.3 km
Nacpan Beach 94.0 km
Firefly Watching 99.1 km
Nearby landmarks
Albaguen Island 640 m
Maxima Exotic 1.4 km
Exotic Island 1.6 km
Dean Islet 2.1 km
Savage Island 2.1 km
Cayoya Island 2.1 km
Cone Island 2.1 km
Kaoya Island 3.0 km
Paradise Island 3.2 km
Regatta Island 3.9 km

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort

Albaguen Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines - See map

Conveniently situated in the San Vicente part of Palawan, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Airport transfer

Private beach

Daily housekeeping

Bar

Garden

Facilities

Airport transfer

Shuttle service

Luggage storage

Private beach

Restaurants

Bar

Laundry service

Tours

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Palawan every 2 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money6.8
Location rating8.7
Nearest airportSan Vicente Airport (SWL)
Distance to airport14.5 km

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The resort offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 4000 PHP. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the resort know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the resort.

What are my dining options at Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What is the closest airport to Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

The closest airport to Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort is San Vicente Airport, 14.5 km away.

What restaurants are nearby Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort’s neighborhood is San Vicente which includes popular restaurants such as Prince John, Happy Bar and Kusinero Del Barrio Restobar.

What are popular attractions near Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort’s location in the San Vicente neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Port Barton Marine Park, San Vicente Plaza and San Vicente Ferrer Church.

What popular beaches are close to Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort’s San Vicente neighborhood also includes Long Beach, White Beach and Kaniloan Beach.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort?

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort is located within San Vicente, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Papawyan Falls, Bigaho Falls and Queens Peak.

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What people love about Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Location

    "The location is great, and the accommodations are basic and cheap."

    Abbey

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    April 4, 2019

  • 8.8

    Excellent

    "This is great for budget travelers."

    Abbey

    |

    April 4, 2019

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Staff 

    "Helpful staff and relaxing stay on a secluded part of a beautiful island."

    Abbey

    |

    April 4, 2019

Overall rating:

6.9

Good
40 reviews
Cleanliness
6.1
Facilities
6.4
Location
8.7
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More about Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort

More about Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort

Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort

Take a dose of vitamin sea and revitalize your soul with a comfort stay at Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort.
Travelers are guaranteed to have a hassle-free stay with all the amenities and services provided by Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Palawan can be assisted with the shuttle services available here. The resort provides front desk services such as luggage storage for guests' convenience.
The resort's tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort. The resort's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The resort is entirely non-smoking.
Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.


Dining and things to do

Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the resort. Once there, be sure to check out bar for some in-house nighttime fun.
Whether you're looking for an adventure or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort has a range of activities that will meet your needs. While you're there, be sure to take some time to explore the easily accessible beach. Stay wet and wild with fun family water activities like fishing and snorkeling. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the resort's dart board, hiking trails and badminton court.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 81% of other accommodations in the city.
Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 87% of the city's other options.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

6.4

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

4 mentions

Beach

4 mentions

Breakfast

1 mention

Internet

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Badminton court
  • Dart board
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Shuttle service

Location

Albaguen Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines
Excellent
Location

8.7

Airports
  • San Vicente Airport (SWL)
    14.5 km
  • El Nido Airport (ENI)
    83.5 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Well of life Medical Clinic
    11.0 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Puerto Princesa Underground River
    41.7 km
  • Ugong Rock
    55.9 km
  • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
    62.1 km
  • Las Cabanas Beach
    76.2 km
  • Seven Commandos Beach
    78.7 km
  • Cowrie Island
    84.3 km
  • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
    92.3 km
  • Nacpan Beach
    94.0 km
  • Firefly Watching
    99.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Albaguen Island
    640 m
  • Maxima Exotic
    1.4 km
  • Exotic Island
    1.6 km
  • Dean Islet
    2.1 km
  • Savage Island
    2.1 km
  • Cayoya Island
    2.1 km
  • Cone Island
    2.1 km
  • Kaoya Island
    3.0 km
  • Paradise Island
    3.2 km
  • Regatta Island
    3.9 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-5 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • To reach the property, guests need to visit the Tourism Office to have the boat transfers arranged for them. Rates are from PHP 1,200 to PHP 1,500 per way. Please contact the property for more information.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until22:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee4000 PHP
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors1
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 12
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2012
  • Most recent renovation2016

Reviews of Blue Cove Tropical Island Resort from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
6.9
/
10
Cleanliness6.1
Facilities6.4
Location8.7
Room comfort and quality5.5
Service7.3
Value for money6.8
High score for Palawan
Rating
9+ Exceptional (4)
8-9 Excellent (8)
7-8 Very Good (6)
6-7 Good (6)
<6 Below Expectation (11)
Time of the year
Mar - May (12)
Jun - Aug (0)
Sep - Nov (4)
Dec - Feb (19)

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8.4
Excellent
maria from United States
Group
Stayed 4 nights in March 2019

TRANQUILITY SEEKERS.....”

This is a great location for people who love quite and tranquility..... We arrive in San Vicente Airport never realize that this place is a boat ride away... if you call the Blue Cove staff.. (you can ask around and have them call them)… people on this little town are very kind and friendly … they pick us up for P1200 each way... so if you are budget conscious... try to stay in the San Vicente proper... boat ride get pricey because this place is new... but if you go to Port Barton... is more a happening place and more hotel to go beach to swim and restaurants.... but be cautious.... there are people out there money hungry... so ask around and try to do your research before you come to this place.... But there are honest people too... if you leave from San Vicente to El Nido..... from the airport.. is only P400.00 but if you leave from Port Barton which is farther from El Nido is P600.00 (which we were told its only P400 before we took the boat ride for another P1000 … it adds up

Reviewed March 09, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Hans from Germany
Group
Stayed 2 nights in March 2017

Perfect for relaxing! ”

We (3 Person) stayed in the blue cove for 5 nights, because the Place is beautiful and the people who are working there are really lovely! If you want to go there you've to take a boat from Port Barton (max.1200p.B 30min). When you arrived they'll give you a coconut as a welcome drink. :) The manager ist well organised and helps you to make your stay unforgettable-just ask! You can rent a Kajak or snorkelling equipment for free! The island offers a lot of activities. For example: Snorkelling, fishing, hiking, volleyball, billiard and if you want to go somewhere else they can bring you to different islands. The bungalows are clean, beds are comfortable and with mosquito net. The food was good and if you want something special they are going to buy it from the town for you! Highly recommended!

Reviewed March 29, 2017

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7.7
Very good
Ineke from Netherlands
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in January 2014

Your own tropical island”

Location, friendly staff, restaurant

We spend three nights at Blue Cove Tropical Island and had a nice time. The rooms are very basic (could maybe use some extra storage space), the temperature of the shower is one temperature fits all which is ok during warm days but can be a bit chilly on colder days. The food they offer is good, it's a great place for snorkelling and we can recommend the island hopping tour. Beware of the currents when you want to go paddling with the small kayak.

Reviewed February 13, 2014

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9.6
Exceptional
Tomas from Czech Republic
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in February 2017

Relax, relax, relax. ”

We enjoyed very much our stay in Blue Cove. Nice beach, friendly staff, clear water. Food more expensive, but it is understandable as it is on the island.

Reviewed February 20, 2017

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8.4
Excellent
Abigail
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in February 2019

Amazing location, peaceful and relaxing”

We loved our stay here it was an amazing experience staying on this remote island. The huts were average size, comfortable beds and private bathroom. Same standards as elsewhere in Philippines really. Cold water as expected, one night it was actually warm. To the people saying the food was expensive - maybe by one dollar / 50p? So not sure the concern about this. Plus the food portions were very large, 2 huge pancakes for breakfast and also big plate for mains. All were nice. I would say this place could be a lot better if maybe the owner invested more into it, as lovely as our host was I felt like no one had actually taken the time to train him - he has huge potential! I wish we could have organised island hopping trips from the island direct too, as for us to do it from port Barton to the island was to expensive (6000 pso), this was a shame. Overall value for money this place is excellent I would definetly recommend staying here for a couple nights if coming to port Barton.

Reviewed February 24, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
janet from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 13 nights in November 2018

The resort is tranquil quiet relaxing an very quiet. Not so easy to swim as very rocky .”

Only place to swim properly is were the boat is moored. Only place to eat an drink is at this resort an it’s very limited an pricey. Stays of couple of nights no problem but we stayed 14 nights an the menu was very limited an very often your choice was not available. Electricity was only on between 6/11 pm so impossible to sleep properly as so hot. Silly as fans were useless. WiFi was awful as no electricity an only limited use at reception area as mostly it wasn’t connected up. Small beer 80/85 chicken fried rice 290 an at 66 pesos to the £ was expensive. Would still say fantastic holiday but needs wake up call or think it willclose down like all the others on this island. We were the only guests for 10/14 nights. Great for us but not for business. Think more choice in food / fish / electricity on all night from 6 an prices more reasonable an could do well. At present won’t attract the young backpackers as to expensive for them an most people want fan on at night

Reviewed November 23, 2018

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6.8
Good
Jamie from United States
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in February 2016

Beautiful Spot - Could have more sources of entertainment.”

We stayed at Blue Cove for 3 nights. We had a great time and the location is beautiful! We found, however, by the last day that we had sort of exhausted all of the things to do. The food is a little pricier because everything has to be boated in and the boat ride to and from the island does add some cost. David and Angel, the managers, were great and very attentive, however the rooms were not cleaned or restocked during our stay. Food was delicious.

Reviewed February 17, 2016

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8.3
Excellent
Patrick from Austria
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in May 2015

surprisingly amazing”

cheap, paradise, very sweet staff

absolutely loved it since we were lucky and three nights completely alone in the resort and therefore had all the attention. absolutely beautiful island and also surrounding islands. the bungalows are a bit of an experience stay but the views make it absolutely worth it

Reviewed June 08, 2015

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8.7
Excellent
simona from Italy
Couple
Stayed 6 nights in May 2015

Blue Cove May 2015”

Ideally situated, nice staff, good food

We had a great stay, the beach is quiet and beautiful, the staff very nice and helpful, they took us on a hike through the island and organised boat and fishing trips, and even a goodbye bonfire the night before we left! Angel cooked us very appetizing meals with vegan options. The archipelago is paradise: desert islands, clear green waters, silence... Ideal place to rest and live a wonderful experience in close contact with nature. Plenty of time for books and snorkeling.

Reviewed May 25, 2015

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8.8
Excellent
Abbey from Thailand
Group
Stayed 3 nights in March 2019

Beautiful, peaceful, simple ”

The location is great, and the accommodations are basic and cheap. Electricity only runs in the evening for a few hours, so it gets hot in the rooms at night after the power goes out, but otherwise we had a great experience. Helpful staff and relaxing stay on a secluded part of a beautiful island. This is great for budget travelers.

Reviewed April 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Jonathan from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in February 2018

Absolute paradise ”

Beautiful if basic beach huts on a beautiful beach with great Philippino food (cooked as spicy as you like which was great). We could have stayed for ever swimming with turtles eagle rays on the housd reef. We swam around the island for hours and saw so many fish. It really was amazing place we actually found paradise. Staff were wonderful it was like being at home thanks again xx.

Reviewed February 15, 2018

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7.6
Very good
janet from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2018

This place has a two edged sword.”

Food was expensive an often very little choice. Chicken fried rice cup full 295 pesos, small plate french fries 200. Most other meals 360 / 340. Surrounded by seas full of fish but only got fish 5 days out of 14. Even though asked every day. No electricity except between 6pm an 11pm, so impossible to sleep in the heat. Fridges don’t work without electricity so chicken an pork not an option as I was I’ll with it. Having said all that it was a gem in other ways. Quiet, peaceful, unspoilt , lots wildlife, good staff , 3/4 hour from main land. No roads to go fisherman’s village a hike up to top of the island through the jungle an climb over rocks an through other bays. Come back on a fishing boat. Enjoyable for few days but not up to long stays as nowhere else to drink or eat. It’s the only place to stay on the island so they have the monopoly.

Reviewed November 28, 2018

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6.8
Good
maria from Philippines
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in January 2019

Secluded ”

If you want to be away from crowds of Port Barton, this place will be ideal since it's in Albaguen Island, about 45mins by boat from Port Barton. Electricity is 6hrs/day but I heard you can pay for extra if you wish. Not much food choices here, you will be stuck with the food in the resort restaurant, though I can't say it was bad. Exploring the village is quite a challenge as we trekked the mountain. Staff was very accommodating and I guess we came at a bad time when there were many seaweeds in the shore. It was just disappointing to see so much garbage in the beach area which I'm sure were left by other guests (bottle containers, plastic etc).

Reviewed January 23, 2019

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8.4
Excellent
Simona from Saudi Arabia
Group
Stayed 1 night in March 2017

Peaceful place, great for 2/3 nights”

Paradise for those, who don´t need luxury. It is simple and basic accomodation in small quiet island 30min by boat from Port Barton. Clear sea, swimming with turtles....great relax place.

Reviewed April 15, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
art from United States
Group
Stayed 3 nights in December 2013

What a relaxing get-away.”

beauty, staff, beauty

you are on an island paradise, with a wonderful staff and friendly other guests.

Reviewed December 29, 2013

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4.0
Katherine
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in April 2019

Great views, beautiful cove, could be amazing but needs a lot of work to be up to standard.”

The location is breathtaking, the cove is stunning and waking each morning to the sun rise is amazing! However, when we arrived there was no food, no beers and no water - the man who was running the Blue Cove asked us for money so he could go an buy in supplies for our 3 day stay. Unfortunately, this happened again 1 day later! We stayed in a beach hut, with no running water, electricity for only 3 hours a day, no wifi and really the hut was completely run down. Which was not made clear when we booked. It's such a pity, because this cove is stunning and the staff are friendly- I think with a bit of love and care this could become a stunning resort, but at the moment it's more of a run down cheap end beach stay.

Reviewed April 25, 2019

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7.3
Very good
Stephanie from Netherlands
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in January 2015

beautiful quite location, Helpful personnel, ”

quite, beautiful, peaceful location

our stay was wonderful, island is very quiet, beautiful. Personnel is very friendly and helpful and attentive. The can pay a little more attention to hygiene: change towels more often (staying four nights, towels not changed) and remove waste more frequently.

Reviewed February 08, 2015

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6.8
Good
Michel from Germany
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in January 2017

It's great to be on an island”

Amazing island hopping, 3 huge turtles!! Place is really nice! Food is good, 1liter bottle of water is 90 pesos though! Expensive water! A nice meal is between 250 and 350 pesos, the same for breakfast. The staff helped with everything but not so communicative, try to push them a little, they actually want to practice. :) Juna the manager is really attentive and nice. Boat ride from and to port Barton should be 1200 pesos per boat.

Reviewed January 22, 2017

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5.3
Simon from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 6 nights in December 2014

Basic but Beautiful”

Quiet Location, Beautiful Scenery

The location of this resort is beautiful. The cabins are very basic with old deocor and hard, less than comfortable bed and pillows. Though we paid for an a/c hut the electricity only stays on for a few hours at night, so it's not really worth it. For a quiet few days away this is a very nice resort, take a few books as there's not much to do here. The staff were very helpful and took us on a little hike of the island.

Reviewed December 31, 2014

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4.8
charles from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in December 2018

Nice island and nice staff but bad accomodations”

Pros: staff was friendly, the island is beautiful and food was good. Cons: we had a cockroach in our bed on arrival, food available was only chicken and vegetables (no fish, no pork: half of the menu), bungalow wasnt great as it was leaking in our room and in our bed one evening! Finally, our shower was not working so we had to use the bungalow nearby. The management really need to do something with this place as it is falling apart! Fortunately, staff was great and friendly!

Reviewed December 26, 2018

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