Hotels near San Vicente Airport - SWL, San Vicente

Fabulous long beach. Beautiful scenery. Friendly locals. A very unspoilt and undeveloped part of Palawan. As a westerner we only found a small number of restaurants with limited menus. No place for Lattes or Cappuccino etc. Accommodation is quite basic. However if you don't mind the basic facilities and prefer somewhere a bit low key then this area is wonderful.

Port barton is a laid back place with unpaved roads. Not much choice to eat or a place for night parties. Island hopping is soso as compared to el nido. I visited this place during lean/rainy season. I don’t know if the place gets better during peak/summer season. One day stay for island hopping is enough to stay here then explore other places like Dumaran or El Nido. What I liked most during island hopping was the giant corals snorkling area. Other than that, other places are not that special.

Long beach is absolutely beutiful and breathtaking- 15km long and absolutely no people around. San Vicente is very small and doesn‘t have a lot going on yet. Though it‘s a perfect starting point for private/shared boat tours! There‘s a rooftop bar/restaurant/accomodation: Marina4rooms. We had the best time there and the hosts are absolutely welcoming, friendly and so caring. They made us feel as if we‘re at home!

great area. shouldn't be overlooked/overshadowed. port barton island hopping tour is a must, and the long beach is amazing. Mango Bar has great food! Turtle Beach Resort offers a unique dining experience, and their mango shake is superb. owners are also so warm and welcoming. Lazuli Resort is one fine accommodation; so tranquil, and serene. definitely what we were looking for.

Absolutely! San Vicente really flies under the radar compared to El Nido and Coron, but that’s part of its charm. It’s less crowded, more laid-back, and still boasts those stunning, unspoiled beaches—especially the 14-kilometer Long Beach, which feels like a hidden gem. The slower pace and warm, genuine hospitality from the locals really give it that authentic "island life" vibe. It’s perfect for people looking to relax, connect with nature, and avoid the more tourist-heavy scenes. Some even say it’s what El Nido felt like 10 or 15 years ago.

Port Barton was just the right place to chill out and spend our last 5 days in the Philippines. The island hopping tours rival El Nido and Coron and the coral reefs and marine life some of the best we experienced. Plenty of good food options and beach bars.