Chindonan Dive and Beach Resort, Palawan
Chindonan Dive and Beach Resort offers first-class services including free Wi-Fi, airport and local transfers, local transportation services, a concierge service, ticket service, laundry service, and room service. Designated smoking areas are available. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning or bed linen service, a separate living room or balcony/terrace. [more Info …]
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Chindonan Dive and Beach Resort is a secluded, privately owned resort situated on Chindonan Island, located between Coron and Culion in Northern Palawan, Philippines. It is a highly-regarded destination, especially for its proximity to famous WWII shipwrecks.
- The resort is on its own private island, offering a peaceful and quiet escape from the main towns.
- It is uniquely positioned directly in front of the famous WWII Japanese shipwrecks of Coron Bay, making it an ideal base for wreck diving.
- The resort has a private beach and a marine-protected house reef right in front of the property, which is excellent for snorkeling.
- Transfers to and from the airport are available for a fee.
Diving Services:
- As a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Resort, diving is the resort’s main attraction.
- The on-site dive shop has a full range of recreational dive equipment, including air and Nitrox tanks. They also cater to technical divers.
- They offer the full range of PADI recreational dive courses, from beginner to professional levels, as well as specialty courses like wreck diving and Nitrox.
- The dive instructors are experienced and professional, and guest reviews consistently praise the diving experiences.
Accommodations:
- The resort offers a variety of accommodations, including hillside houses with private balconies and ocean or garden views.
- Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot/cold showers, and basic toiletries.
- Starlink Wi-Fi is available, and some reviews mention it is a complimentary service.
- Power is generally available 24/7.
Amenities & Activities:
- The resort has an on-site restaurant and two bars serving local and international cuisine. Complimentary breakfast and dinner are included in some bookings.
- Other activities available include snorkeling, kayaking, and boat tours to nearby islands and attractions like the Lusong Coral Garden.
- The resort has a pool, a spa offering massages, and a garden.
- Guests have noted that while the resort is undergoing ongoing construction for new houses and pools, it remains operational.
- The staff is consistently praised by guests as being extremely friendly, welcoming, and accommodating.