Malvar Street, Brgy. Tagumpay, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 05300
What's nearby
SM City Puerto Princesa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
NCCC Mall Palawan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Robinsons Place Palawan - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) - 6 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Classic Savory - 3 min walk
Seattle's Best Coffee - 2 min walk
Cafeteria in Hotel Fleuris - 4 min walk
Dunkin' - 7 min walk
About this property
Sunlight Guest Hotel
Located just 1 mi (1.6 km) from the airport, Sunlight Guest Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in massages, and Saluhan serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.
Languages
English, Filipino
At a glance
Hotel size
74 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2011
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Saluhan - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PHP 300 per person (roundtrip)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 18 costs PHP 300 (roundtrip)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Sunlight Guest
Sunlight Guest Hotel
Sunlight Guest Hotel Puerto Princesa
Sunlight Guest Puerto Princesa
Sunlight Hotel
Sunlight Guest Hotel Palawan Island/Puerto Princesa
Sunlight Puerto Princesa
Sunlight Guest Hotel Hotel
Sunlight Guest Hotel Puerto Princesa
Sunlight Guest Hotel Hotel Puerto Princesa
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunlight Guest Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sunlight Guest Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sunlight Guest Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sunlight Guest Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sunlight Guest Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PHP 300 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunlight Guest Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sunlight Guest Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Sunlight Guest Hotel also has a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Sunlight Guest Hotel?
Yes, Saluhan offers alfresco dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Sunlight Guest Hotel like?
Sunlight Guest Hotel is in Puerto Princesa City Centre, a short 6-minute drive from Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) and 8 minutes' walk from NCCC Mall Palawan.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Very beautiful hotel, staff is very friendly and helpful! Breakfast was nice too
Carly
Carly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 23, 2024
The hotel is located on the fourth floor of a shopping center with a small lobby on the first floor. Many rooms do not have a window. You must pay extra to get a "Deluxe" room with a window. The beds are very firm but the rooms are nice and roomy. The staff is very nice and willing to accommodate needs and requests, Airport transfers are available for a fee.
Randolph
Randolph, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
May 4, 2024
I paid for checkin luggage on line with a link they sent me with the invoice and at check in they had no record of it being paid. I gave them an invoice number and they did t know how to pull it up. I had to go to my cc transactions to prove payment and then they couldn’t figure out how to clear it out of the system so they could check us in. The whole process took 35 min with no apologies
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
Happy Surprise
Room fairly modern for Philippines. We accidentally booked a good location, the Baywalk was just three blocks away. It’s convenient to the airport, and most tour companies will come directly here due to the good location. Close to markets, mall and many stores that are up and down the street in walking distance. We were happy with everything.
Kevin
Kevin, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 22, 2024
The staff is nice, the room was good for the value. Roosters crow every morning at 4:30am. Your options is a room with no windows or a room on the mainstreet that is also loud. It is the owners responsibility to make a deal with a guy that has 10 chickens and 5 roosters. Hire him, buy his chickens or buy the property that has the roosters. Go to the city and complain This area is not zoned as a farm. Or your ratings will suffer. I complained to Expedia and they called the hotel and no one responded to Exoedia. This poor customer experience and noise level will get you bad reviews.
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2024
It is really close to the Bay Walk - spent a few nights there and just walked back. Close to most things that a visitor might need. Some great views too as advertised...it is called Sunlight Hotel afterall.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 23, 2023
Rooms are not sound proof as the rooms are so close to the main road with heavy traffic running through out the day and night.
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 19, 2023
Very good location but the area around hotel ….
Good for a short stay but not if you want to rest and enjoy the island life.
GREG
GREG, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2023
Convenient to dining options. Walkable.
Roberto D
Roberto D, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
A diamond in the rough
Not so nice outside but very nice inside. They were doing lots of renovation in the building and had a strong paint smell but overall i was very happy with it
Rudis
Rudis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2023
My stay at the Sunlight exceeded expectations.
wayne
wayne, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 22, 2023
Good
What the hotel lack in amenity, it makes up for staff's friendliness and helpfulness which is everything. Welldone
MINH
MINH, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2023
Sun light is a very nice place to stay. Big rooms also. Nice air conditioning that’s really cold. Shower is really great. I’ll stay there again. Don’t mess up the bed sheets that will cost you $40.00. Haha
James
James, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2023
Good value -- at a different 'cost'
ROOM TYPE: Deluxe
PROS:
Friendly and helpful staff
Adaptable outlets [no USA Adapter req'd]
Open Roof Deck for relaxing
Large Room(s)
Breakfast adequate [local] foods.
Near Bayview Park [popular eateries, evening walks, etc.]
Spacious Bath and separate tub
CONS:
WI-FI: Fair-Poor Ping:115-300ms; Download:15.66mbps Upload:7.8mbps
"Ocean View" rooms, however, ALL come with not-the-nicest backyard view directly below at ground-level, as well as [possibly] THREE (3) Roosters that crow non-stop!
Loud Karaoke bar nearby ... even on SUNDAY night.
OBSERVATIONS:
Gym is extra fee
Hotel is ONLY the TOP (4th) floor of the large/expansive MegaMall; There are many rooms, but only "Ocean Views" (really "Bay View") have OUTSIDE views. Others are 'Superior Room' type, meaning 'windows' to hallways.
Hotel is under airport/flight path. However, there are FEW flights daily.
Firm/Hard Bed/bedding
No internet when on the rooftop Deck.
In the busiest part of the 'old' town/waterfront.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2022
Don’t let the front entrance fool you. The street side is extremely busy, noisy, and rather dirty. Once inside the hotel the small lobby is quite nice. The rooms are above are quiet and it feels completely different from outside. Two of us shared a room with two large beds quite spacious. We had a balcony with a commanding view of the bay. Breakfast buffet was enough mostly Filipino foods but did have toast and buns, oatmeal, cold cereals. The only complaint was the TV did not get any stations. Also the obscured glass enclosure for bathroom is not very private, especially with light on in bathroom. You can definitely see shadows of person inside and noise was not insulated. Parts of the glass covering were peeling so it was clear. Close to everything the SM Mall is 10 minutes away by walking also the bay front walk is around the corner. There is pharmacy downstairs as well as a supermarket and local department store
James
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2022
Located on the 4th floor above a multi-level mall, the room floor is bright, clean and modern. The rooms are big and the balcony is lovely. Puerto Princessa is loud and busy but being on the 4th floor puts you a bit above everything. Great location right in a busy shopping area with lots of restaurants and a short walk to the Baywalk area. The free, yes FREE airport shuttle was great and ready exactly when requested. The hotel provided us with a full to-go traditional Filipino style breakfast since we had to check out before breakfast started, it was a lot of food and very good. The only thin I can thin of was that the bed was pretty firm, a bit too firm for me but that is subjective of course.
Christopher T
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2022
Great services
Mieko
Mieko, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2022
Location was great. Gym was good. Staff very helpful. Breakfast buffet was good.
david
david, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2022
Francisco Diola
Francisco Diola, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 31, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 31, 2019
Overall I enjoyed my stay... my only serious gripe would be the mattress.. hard as the floor...please upgrade to more plush and softer bedding for future guests... I know their backs would appreciate it.. mine unfortunately did not..
AB
AB, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 29, 2019
Unattentive front desk and dirty bathroom
The place needs general cleaning and a bit of renovation. The bathroom and tub was dirty, they need to clean the place even if it a bit old. During check in, we were sitting in the sofa at the receptions area, waiting for like 30 minutes. If I didn't ask for an update we wouldn't know that we are already done checking in. The lady staff said oh you're already checked in! I was like oh nobody informed us.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 17, 2019
Great stay
My stay at the sunlight guest hotel was nice...they have a free shuttle service from the airport arrived a little early room wasn't ready but it was ok..the rooms are super big with a balcony. My wife loved the tub in the bathroom. I loved the roof top bar. .nice view. The front desk was very friendly they even helped us to book a tour. Overall enjoyed our stay. .
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 16, 2019
Don't stay here!
First of all...good point about this hotel.. good location if you want to shop at a huge modern mall.. Also there is some souvenir shopping and groceries nearby.
okay.. on to not so good points. Bed is as hard as a rock. Would be great if you were a dog. Almost like sleeping on the floor!
Carpets are dirty.
Shower sucks.. just a trickle.
Internet is not good. Always off and on. Also, only works on the 4th floor which is where the hotel is. This is not a hotel building. It's one floor.
Pay extra for the view or you will get a view of a wall.
There is no beach nearby. You can take the tours from the hotel but if I had to do it again, I would stay about 45 minutes from this hotel and the airport on one of the beautiful beaches. There is really not a lot of beautiful things around this hotel. It's in the middle of a crowded downtown with lots of traffic.
The breakfast is horrible. It was so bad that even though it was free, we didn't want it. Sometimes they had eggs to order and sometimes they had cold scrambled eggs. Everything else looked really scary. You had to hunt someone down to get anything extra like tea or salt.
Staff was fairly friendly but not very helpful. They didn't seem to know a whole lot about anything.
Price was not good for what you could get in other parts of Palawan. There is no pool, no beach, no relaxation. Just one floor of a building with a hard bed. That's all.