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Reviews of Sangat Island Dive Resort

3 out of 5
Sangat Island Dive Resort
Coron Bay, Sangat Island, Coron

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place Eat, Sleep, Relax, Kayaking and one of the best diving in the world. So much to do on the Islands that you need minimum 1 week or maybe more. Special thanks to Pam, the restaurant manager for taking care of us. She is such a nice lady to talk to and beautiful Amber for hanging out with us. Gladys and Colin
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sangat Island is a literal hidden oasis. I honestly could not find fault in anything. The staff were incredible, location was stunning and the multitude of activities ensured there was never a dull moment. I cant wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with the most beautiful reef I’ve seen so far. Saw a large variety of fish and a very massive turtle. Asma was lovely and a great host, answered all my questions before I knew I had them! Only thing I would say is the set menu can be quite limiting, although the dishes were lovely and local, some more choice would have been preferred but overall wonderful - chefs did a great job!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is bliss. My wife and I spent five nights in the Treetop room and I can't imagine a more relaxing destination. The food is excellent, the staff are friendly and attentive. The reef out front is excellent for snorkeling, and the whole place is just easy. Because of its island location there are no people walking around who are not guests, and nobody on the beach selling anything. In fact, only a handful of guests at any time on the beautiful beach.The rooms are simple and clean with shaded balconies. Air conditioning would be nice, but power is limited to solar, so, not yet. Fans are provided. In our room, which I recommend, it was set back a little, still with ocean views, but backed into the cliff with more trees in front, the monkeys visited regularly which was very entertaining. They observed us with the same interest as we did them from our balcony and our bathroom window overlooking the rocks and trees, with mother's carrying their infants in a way that looked like they were showing off. We just came off an 8 day dive liveaboard, so we chose not to dive, but all the dive infrastructure is there for your use, and there are many great sites nearby. I highly recommend Sangat Island Dive Resort!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick, Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared for “roughing it” to a degree. No a/c, cold water shower, but magical surroundings in spectacular setting, All meals provided. Happy atmosphere and happy guests there to experience the raw beauty. Monkeys in the trees add something extra to enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of paradise
Beautiful serene place to call home for a few days. We went diving and all of the shipwrecks were amazing. We had one “ hiccup” with the resort but Kat made everything right.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing getaway
Basic accommodation was basic but setting was fabulous with a great house reef off the beach and very friendly staff. We enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit of paradise.
Wonderful desert island location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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Private paradise. Will be back!!
Amazing experience!! So happy to have found this hotel. Coron City is very crowded and chaotic, this hotel is by itself on its own island about 45 min boat ride from Coron City. So it really is a peaceful, private beach, get away from everything type place. Don’t think you’re going to be bouncing back and forth to night life or shopping in Coron, this is a once your on the island we never left except for all our tours and diving. Bonus is, it’s a dive shop and really close to all the ship wreck dives. Scheduled a private beach hopping tour through the hotel which was amazing, will take you to any beach you want. Had kayaks, paddle board, jet skis available for rent. Nice little bar everyone hangs out at before and after dinner. Meal package is a little pricy for Philippines standards but overall completely worth it. No A/C on the island, cools down at night and had fans in the bungalows, but if you must have A/C find another place. Showers are warm at best, if you need a hot shower, fine another place. But overall it’s a private paradise island with cute little bungalows, beautiful views and more stars than you’ve ever seen!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Leah

Shipwreck Diving the Highlight at Sangat
Sangat Dive Resort was a very relaxing and beautiful place to stay. The highlight of the stay was scuba diving on one of the nearby shipwrecks. It’s worth nothing that I ther areas of the Philippines has more colorful coral with more sea life, but the wrecks give Sangat a uniqueness. The additional amenities are not cheap - the dives, drinks and daily food charge all add up really quickly. The service from the staff is outstanding and the resort is set up so it’s really easy to get to know other guests on the island (if you want to meet other people that is). There is no air conditioner, but they do provide small fans which keep the room cool enough to sleep, however the humitidity makes the bed stay damp. Not ideal and not luxurious, but this is a great getaway for those looking to detach from work/stress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Lovely scenery
Excellent place to stay, especially when you like to dive. The cottages are very comfortable and staff are very helpfull and friendly/ service with a smile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Anne, California USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Friendliest staffs.
We stayed at Sangat for 4 nights, 3 days. Honestly, it was the longest 4 nights in my life. My kids were miserable with the mosquito bites. TONS of bites. The bug spray we brought didn’t help at all. The tours were expensive although the tour guide Warren was super nice. The food were so so. We saw a rat in our room on our 2nd day. Crazy. But the staffs were nice, accomodating and the friendliest I’ve met. A night or so is enough. With the bugs and no aircon, I woke up at 3 AM on the 3rd day ready to pack up and leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to unwind. Good family feel at this small resort. The only downside is perhaps the food preparation or water is not completely up to standards, as we may have caught some bacteria from the resort...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular
Sangat was an amazing vacation! This is eco-tourism at its finest. The bungalows were comfortable even without air conditioning and hot water. I thought I would have some difficulty with the lack of a warm shower but when in the sun all day, not an issue at all. For buffet style, the food was amazing. They did a great job of serving tons of veggie and fruit dishes which I really liked. Friends of ours are gluten free and were able to avail of everything - the chef made a concerted effort to have most dishes as gluten free. The beach there is spectacular. I've learned that in the Philippines, if there is a pool, the beach isn't much but if no pool, beach is fantastic. This is true with Sangat. We could snorkel right off the beach and see lots of sea life. The island hopping trips were excellent. A very relaxing and fun excursion....highly recommended!
Response from Eva on 3 Apr 2018
Many thanks for your comment Jennifer :)

10/10 Excellent

Lito, Buena Park, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on earth
The best and most relaxing place I have ever set foot on. Heaven on earth
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Eva on 3 Apr 2018
I'm glad you liked it :)

10/10 Excellent

Erin , perth, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location
We had a fantastic stay at Sangat. Our 3 day stay here was one of the highlights of our 2 week Phillipines trip and we will remember for years to come. The location is paradise. Diving here was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Eva on 3 Apr 2018
Many thanks for your comment :)

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Los Angeles

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Paradise up close and friendly
The people and the sights are top notch. The experience is surreal in terms of the beauty of the famed Palawan islands. Remember, this is an eco-resort, so you won't have AC or hot water, just electric fans and cool water. But you'll have some satisfaction of knowing you're not gutting one of the planet's most beautiful environments. Frankly, AC becomes irrelevant in the tropics, because you have to learn to spend most of your time in hot and muggy conditions regardless. And who needs a hot shower in the tropics? Stunning views of the hillside and beach. Easy to kayak and snorkel on the premises. Great day trip options for diving and sight-seeing.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could and should do so much better
Pros: - Super friendly and attentive staff - this is the hotel's best asset! - Beautiful location with great reef and shipwreck dives within easy reach - Various Water based activities available Cons: Keep in mind that bungalow rates are over USD 200+ per night, which is not cheap, especially in the Philippines. - Bungalows are rustic - which is fine- but bathrooms need improvement. At 200+ USD/night one could expect at least lukewarm water in the shower(it's not difficult to setup a solar powered tank to keep the water warm) - Slight gaps in the flooring of the bungalows mean that mosquitoes can get through and this renders the mosquito nets over bed and on windows completely useless - Guests must pay for use for kayaks (hourly rent) and snorkeling equipment (we expected it to be free of charge considering the cost of the bungalow) - Food served is of average quality and taste on most days unfortunately. - Construction work going on both sides of our bungalow - guest should be made aware of this before booking so they can make an more informed decision. Verdict: Unlikely to stay at Sangat Island during my next Palawan/Coron visit. This is not a reflection on the staff, which has been wonderful but rather on the value proposition of the hotel. A fair value for this bungalow should be around USD 120. Either improve amenities or drop the price. Sangat Island is an OK resort, worthy of 2.5/3 stars but not the top end ranking it currently holds.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
I had a wonderful experience at Sangat Dive Resort. The staff was amazing, food/drinks delicious, and the dive center/staff was professional. Amazing dive sites.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Tanner, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Amazing Experience
This place is a little piece of heaven. It is truly out of the way, and a great way to experience the Palawan area of the Philippines. The diving was amazing and the sites were breathtaking. Just a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, New York, NY

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This place is amazing. It's not a glamorous resort, but it's absolutely gorgeous and the staff are fantastic. The nearby wreck diving of Japanese WWII boats is also unbelievable.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovel6 spot
Beautiful, relaxing, top service, snorkling from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Praia isolada no mar de Palawan
Uma praia muito bonita logo na frente das cabanas, corais bem preservados diretamente da praia. Disposição de caiaques, passeios de barco...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

anais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un endroit magique
C’est un très bel endroit, la plage est magnifique et les bungalows ont une vue sur la mer. Les buffets étaient vraiment délicieux. En conclusion, un merveilleux séjour, même si c’est un peu cher!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Popy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
シャワーの出が悪い。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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ニモの海
ロケーションは最高。食事はイマイチ。のんびりには最高。

10/10 Excellent

tk.kim, seoul.korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
상갓 아일랜드는 어떠한 곳인가요
+ 최고의 수중환경(살아있는산호!)과 전용 해변, 비밀스런 해수탕(말로는 설명이 어려움), 건강한 식사와 진심가득한 서비스, 코른에서 가장 합리적인 풀보드 리조트이며, 심지어 다이빙도 쌈. 근처에 일본 수송선 가라앉은게 널렸습니다. 와우! - 객실이 말 그대로 코티지입니다. 옷 이쁘게 입고 사진찍고 풀장에서 태닝하실분들은 엘니도의 고급리조트(가격은두배이상)로 가세요

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc, marseille

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Petit Paradis
Si vous cherchez calme, beauté des fonds, plage de rêve et accueil c'est le bon endroit

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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美しい海とビーチ。ダイビングも楽しめる
とてもきれいな海とビーチが目の前に広がるリゾート。ダイビングもリゾートの船で出かけてすぐに潜れます。サンゴ礁、魚もきれい。従業員の方も親切で食事も美味しかったです。