Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island is a small floating property: Traveloka's listing records seven rooms, while the operator's own website describes a fleet of eight houseboats holding 16 rooms across all unit types. Rather than sitting on land, the rooms float on moored houseboats in Laknisan Lagoon, on the limestone island of Coron in northern Palawan. The operator describes it as the only accommodation on Coron Island itself, which is why the setting, not a street address, defines a stay here.
The property has also changed its name. Traveloka's listing notes that it was previously called Paolyn Floating House Restaurant, and that older name still appears in the page address and on some other sites, so travellers searching for either name are looking at the same lagoon property. The current name, Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island, reflects its focus on overnight stays on the water rather than just dining.
Traveloka lists the property as a 3-star hotel in Coron, Palawan, with two restaurants and one bar recorded in its data. The operator also places strong emphasis on running off-grid: its eco-friendly page states that the houseboats carry over 200 kW of solar panels with lithium battery storage, providing round-the-clock electricity, lights and fresh water, and that bathroom and kitchen wastewater is collected in holding tanks rather than released into the lagoon. For guests, that translates into a quiet, self-contained base surrounded by karst cliffs and clear water, a short boat ride from Coron's best-known lagoons.
Every room at Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island is on the water, and the operator's website refers to several houseboat styles, including glass houseboats and larger glass variants, as well as family rooms. Neither Traveloka's listing nor the official site publishes a full breakdown of sizes, bed configurations or capacities for each unit, so the descriptions below stay with what the sources confirm. Check the room options on the Traveloka page for the exact units on sale for your dates.
Traveloka's room information describes the guestrooms as having private patios, with bathrooms that feature showers, complimentary toiletries and bidets. On a houseboat, that private outdoor space opens straight onto the lagoon. The official amenities page adds that rooms have access to floating decks with sunbeds, sun shade and open cottages. Complimentary wireless internet is available in rooms according to the listing.
The operator names glass houseboats among its unit styles. The official site does not list their dimensions or bedding on the pages reviewed, so treat these as a distinct style of floating room and confirm the specific layout, bed setup and number of guests allowed on the room selector before booking.
The official booking page refers to family rooms, and Traveloka's "know before you go" notes state that the property has connecting or adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. This suits families or small groups who want to stay close together on the same houseboat. Note that the listing states no cribs (infant beds) are available.
Traveloka's room description calls the guestrooms air-conditioned, while the property policy notes that air conditioning is available for an additional fee, and the official site says most rooms offer air conditioning with a surcharge depending on the unit. If you want cooling at night, check the room details and confirm with the property how the charge applies to your booking.
Facilities at Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island are shaped by the lagoon. Instead of a lobby and corridors, guests move between decks, terraces and the water itself. Traveloka's facility data lists a marina, a rooftop terrace and a terrace, sun loungers, beach towels, a picnic area, a barbecue, a library and outdoor facilities, along with a smoking area and a safety deposit box.
A few practical points from the policy data are worth knowing in advance. The property states that pets are allowed, which is rare among Coron stays. There are no elevators, which matters little on single-level decks but is worth noting for guests with limited mobility, and the listing warns that outdoor spaces such as patios and terraces may not be suitable for young children, so families are encouraged to contact the property before arrival.
The operator also asks guests to use only biodegradable, natural sun protection to protect the coral and marine life around the houseboats, and states that the soaps it uses are biodegradable. Packing a reef-safe sunscreen before you leave Coron Town saves a last-minute search.
Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island sits in Laknisan Lagoon on Coron Island, part of the town of Coron in Palawan, near the village of Banuang Daan. Traveloka's property information notes that it is near Kayangan Lake, and the official site says Twin Lagoons is about ten minutes away by kayak. Distances in Traveloka's area data include:
These are straight-line figures; because the property is on the water, every trip into town or to the dive sites happens by boat. The nearest airport is Busuanga (USU, Francisco Reyes), about 29.7 km away. The official site states that transfers to and from the airport by van and speedboat are included, taking around 45 minutes in total, and Traveloka's listing describes a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle. Guests must send arrival details to the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
From Singapore, the usual route is to fly into Manila and connect to Busuanga. You can search flights to Busuanga on Traveloka and then share your arrival time with the property so the van and boat can be lined up.
Coron Island is the ancestral domain of the Tagbanwa people, and the official site explains that visitors pay a per-person entrance fee that goes to the Tagbanua Tribe Association. Ask the property how this is handled for your stay.
Because the nearest town restaurants are a boat ride away, most meals happen on the water. The official site describes an exclusive Italo-Filipino houseboat restaurant moored in a separate private lagoon, serving an à la carte menu. Traveloka's data lists a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar, with room service also available, so you can eat on your own deck if you prefer.
If you plan a day in Coron Town, the hot springs and the market area around the plaza give you a change of scene. Many guests combine dining with island hopping, and you can browse tours and activities in Coron on Traveloka to plan lagoon, snorkelling or wreck-diving days around your meals on the houseboat.
The clearest reason to choose Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island is the location: the operator describes it as the only place to stay on Coron Island, so guests wake up inside the lagoon landscape that most visitors only reach on a day tour. Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoons are close by, and free kayaks at each room's deck mean you can explore the water at your own pace.
It suits couples, honeymooners and nature-focused travellers who value scenery over nightlife. Travellers who want to be within walking distance of town restaurants may prefer a base in Coron Town Proper; you can compare other hotels in Coron and across the Philippines on Traveloka if you want to split your stay between the island and town.
Once your houseboat is booked, you can plan the rest of your Palawan trip from the Traveloka homepage.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island | 7 |
Another facilities in Paolyn Houseboats Coron Island | Marina, Picnic area, Beach towel, Library, Barbecue |
