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Coron Eco Lodge

Coron Eco Lodge

Like I said from my previous post, we got the go signal to book for this Coron trip a week before Jed's original travel dates so it was really challenging to get the lowest rates for airfare and accommodation. We bought tickets from Cebu Pacific on our way to Busuanga and Philippine Airlines going back to Manila. Total roundtrip airfare for 2 pax in both airlines cost us approximately ₱13,400 which is obviously a bit higher because we booked at the very last minute.


Just a little side comment, our flight was delayed by a few minutes and air conditioning in NAIA Terminal 3 needs repair or something. May mga parts na mainit, lalo na sa check-in counters.


Anyway, here's a view of Coron from the plane. Ganda, 'di ba?


We arrived at the Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) airport that was completely running on generators as the island regularly experience power outages.

The town of Coron is 30-45 mins drive from the airport. Most hotels offer one-way airport transfer for a minimal fee of ₱150.00 per pax. Luckily, Coron Eco Lodge had an available standard room. We booked ours with Asiatravel.com and cost ₱4,800.00 from May 28-31 with breakfast for two. ;) 


Coron Eco Lodge is located in Real St. which is 5-10 minutes walk from the public market.


Across Coron Eco Lodge is twin brother Coron Casa Hotel. I have yet to google who owns both hotels but if ever they get to read this: Thumbs up sir/ma'am! Nice investment you got here. :)


Back to Coron Eco Lodge. Their design is very modern, chic and simple. See the TripAdvisor logo on the counter? They're one of the recommended hotels in Coron. ;)




If you like having something heavy for breakfast, I suggest you order extra food because they serve small meals like the usual silog combos and continental breakfast. Coffee is free and unlimited for your whole stay.


May I request the management to please change the keychains of our hotel keys? It's too bulky.


We stayed at room 203 that has two single beds and can fit a maximum of 3 pax. You may request for extra mattress for only ₱800.00 a night with free breakfast. Not bad! ;)

 
The bathroom is ok. Shower water pressure isn't that strong so we took a bath the traditional way using the timba and tabo (pail and dipper). Shower curtain needs to be cleaned or might as well replaced since it's too short so the floor gets flooded after taking a bath.

Overall, we had a pleasant stay in Coron Eco Lodge and wouldn't mind staying here again the next time we go back to Busuanga. ;)
My Favorite Thing is to Go Where I’ve Never Been

My Favorite Thing is to Go Where I’ve Never Been

So I finally went to Coron in Busuanga, the Philippines.


Coron Island

My last out of town trip was back in October 2013 when my family and I celebrated my father's 60th birthday in the beautiful island of Boracay. Don't get me wrong, I love Boracay. It's just that I'm not a party animal making me feel like I don't belong. Hehe.

This summer, one of my good friends who I met online more than a decade ago is back in the Philippines for some good old r&r. Jed wanted to visit new places and one of them is Coron. My parents allowed me to join (like a week before our travel dates, booking was hella expensive!) but must be accompanied by a chaperone that goes by the name Isha Mariano. That lucky brat! LOL. Just kidding, Ma! #MamaReadsMyBlog


Waiting for our boat in the port of Coron.

We only had two days and my friend Rap suggested that we skip the town tours which was totally fine since I prefer to just swim, relax and enjoy the views that Coron has to offer. ;) On our first day, we signed up for Nice in Paradise's Coron Nxtcapade that covers Malcapuya Island, Banana Island and Isla Bulog.


Meet our tour guide Kuya Larry with my chaperone sister Isha and my friend Jed.

The tour costs ₱1,200 each and requires a minimum of 5 pax. It's inclusive of roundtrip boat transfers, entrance fees, life vests, lunch (buffet style), drinks and snacks. Kuya Larry is an awesome tour guide. There was never a dull moment with him, very bibo si kuya. Ask for him if you plan to get the tours with Nice in Paradise.


Our lunch was prepared onboard by the other boat man. Si Captain very chillax lang o!


Our lunch is da bomb! Fellow travelers/honeymooners Deb and Jay will agree. They served us grilled squid, grilled chicken, two huge grilled parrotfish, a tray of sweet-chilli crabs, cucumber salad and a ton of rice with watermelon for dessert. Now I know what buffet style means. Hehe. Nabusog kami ng sobra!

I'm ending my post for now but watch out for my review of Coron EcoLodge as well as the remaining tours we had during our stay. :) I love you Coron!

Today's blog title is a quote from famous American photographer, Diane Arbus.