8 Sustainable & Eco-friendly Getaways In Palawan

Started as a home but evolved into a boutique glamping hotel on the Maremegmeg Beach, The Birdhouse is still nothing short of home to the weary traveller. A comfy bed to lay your head on, a delicious meal plus gracious hosts, the icing on the cake is so much fun you will experience during your stay. Home to many honeymooners owing to its natural and romantic air, the in-house restaurant is also unique as it has some of the best views in El Nido. This amazing getaway built from a dream to "change the travel industry," keeps evolving.

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Address:Sito Pakalsada, Barangay Corong Corong, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: 0920 606 1186
Website: http://www.thebirdhouseelnido.com
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Home to thrill-seekers, this eco-adventure Apulit island resort at Taytay Bay in North-eastern Palawan offers exciting and exhilarating activities but, importantly, comfort. Highlights of the resort include; the 60-meter limestone cliff that has a birds' eye-view of the whole island, the beach, a plethora of marine species, caves of Apulit, a Japanese shipwreck, and much more. From the 50 comfortable water cottages, sustainable menus, nature-based activities, strong community partnerships, to guilt-free luxury in unbeatable tropical biodiversity, El Nido Resorts remains one of the Philippines' greenest.

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Address:Apulit Island, El Nido Resort, Northeastern, Taytay, 5312 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: (02) 7902 5934
Website: https://www.elnidoresorts.com/apulit-island
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elnidoresorts
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Another green destination, Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort, is a 4-star luxury Puerto Princesa resort with one of the best beaches in Palawan. Even the biodiversity-rich Puerto Princesa Underground River (also a UNESCO Heritage Site) is only a 15-minute boat ride away from the resort. The most interesting bit is the inclusive tour package that gives you a convenient option to see this natural marvel intimately. A spa experience to rejuvenate the body and soul, Beachfront and garden view suites of pure comfort in nature, beach sports, jungle trekking, and many other adventures await you at Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort.

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Address:Sabang Beach, Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, 5300 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: 0917 892 6316
Website: https://daluyonbeachandmountainresort.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daluyonresort
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daluyonbeachandmountainresort

A turtle nesting site and marine protected sanctuary, Club Paradise Palawan is an exclusive 19-hectare private and pristine island resort dotted in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and seascapes, natural tourist attractions, and exhilarating dive sites. They have tours to their own private islands. The tropical paradise offers plenty of amazing lounging options and a myriad of activities. These activities include kayaking, diving, hiking, and many others. They also support eco-friendly programs like water desalination, proper waste management, recycling, and reduction of single-use items, eco programs, preservation of the beach, ocean and further conservation of the exotic wildlife.

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Address:Coron, Palawan, Philippines
Phone: 0917 815 8678
Website: https://www.clubparadisepalawan.com/discover/environmental-sustainability
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubparadisepalawan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubparadisepalawan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ClubParadise

Binga Beach Resort is 100% solar powered with a big focus on a low carbon footprint and promotes many local conservation initiatives. Located just 45-minutes away from San-Vicente airport and about halfway to El Nido.

Binga Beach offers large glamping tents with personalised furnishings and hardwood floors, you are steps away from the gorgeous white sands of Lumambong Beach with a magnificent view of Mt Capoas. Only inhabited by a few fishing families, you will have this beach all to yourself which is a welcome change from the crowded Port Barton or El Nido.

Prepare for some great relaxation and adventure with sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, island hopping, mountain biking and much more, some of it included for free to enjoy at your leisure.

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Address:Lumambong Beach, San Vicente, 5309 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: 0976 110 6062
Website: https://bingabeach.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bingabeachresort
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BingaBeachResort
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bingabeach

With only eight rooms situated between a pristine beach and virgin forest in an undiscovered and unexploited part of North-eastern Palawan, Qi Palawan offers a unique vacation experience. As a sustainable outfit, they try to minimize their carbon footprint as much as possible and also increase the economic well-being of the community. Their open-air, ocean-view restaurant and bar is a must-try to enjoy good food and a great selection of fresh shakes, cocktails, and imported Spanish wines.

Address:Sitio Palabuayan, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: 0939 925 9433
Website: http://qipalawan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Qipalawan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qipalawan

This is a 300 meter stretch of pure white sand beachfront surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and majestic coconut palms. It is also surrounded by picturesque tropical waters teaming with rainbows of aquatic life, and eleven historic World War II Japanese shipwrecks just minutes away from your doorstep that is Sangat Island Dive Resort. Truly one of the best eco-adventure resorts for paradise-seekers and scuba diving enthusiasts throughout the world, the resort features native-styled guest accommodations, exceptional service, and a wide variety of activities.

Address:Sangat Island, Barangay, Coron, 5316 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: 0917 650 9191
Website: https://sangat.com.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sangatislanddiveresort
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangat.ph

A five-hectare eco-resort in the heart of Puerto Princesa, the natural charm around Astoria ensures a perfect quiet escape away from the metropolis. Sitting on the majestic Sulu Sea shores, the resort is indeed an enclave of emerald virgin forests, grasslands, and mountain ranges. Besides reconnecting you with nature and unwinding, you also get to have fun, adventure, and good food at Astoria Palawan. The Mangrove Conference and Convention Center is ideal for a business meeting.

Address:Km. 62, North National Highway, Puerto Princesa, 5300 Palawan, Philippines
Phone: (02) 8687 1111
Website: https://www.astoriapalawan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoriapalawan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoriapalawan