This is a must book in Puerto Princesa!! The whole place is absolutely stunning, the rooms are beautiful with so many nice little touches- and very spacious! It has a beach front that we went out kayaking on through the mangroves. Exceptional customer service, all the staff were so lovely and welcoming. Outdoor/pool/restaurant area is as amazing as it looks in the pictures. We wish we had stayed longer!

The selection at the breakfast buffet was good. There were enough dishes that I liked for an adequate selection, and how much should you eat anyway? :) Perhaps another fruit option, but I enjoyed what was available. The banana bread was especially good, and I particularly liked freshly made fried egg over toasted raisin bread. There was a swimming pool and a bit further along the beach front, where they let you borrow paddle boats and kayaks for free. There was also a lifeguard in attendance to help you. In front of the hotel at reception, there were bicycles you could borrow, also for free. There were nice touches like free cookies with the turndown service, free afternoon snack, free juices in the room's mini refrigerator, and a friendship bracelet at checkout.

Better lighting on the mirror over the sink, and I would also have liked to get closer to it. I realize that is harder to fix, so maybe another mirror on the wall with good lighting over it. There is a too-small mirror hanging on the open closet, but you cannot get close enough to that either, and the lighting there is also bad. It makes it difficult to put make-up on, or even just to check your back for stray hairs after brushing your hair.

What an amazing stay at the Funny Lion, Puerto Princesa ❤️ The staff were unbelievably, fabulous, caring, & attentive from arrival to departure they just couldn't do enough for us ❤️. Our room was very clean & spacious, with an extremely comfortable bed & pillows, breakfast & coffee were lovely, need I say more!. If required, food was served throughout the day from a good menu choice. Great value cocktail happy hour, fabulous, don't miss out🍹 If staying 1 / 2 / 3 or like us more nights, we would definitely recommend this wonderful hotel. Hope we can return in the not so distant future 💕, love to each & every staff member (too many to mention), you are ALL a credit to this hotel 😘, Janet & Glenn (217) UK

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I would highlight the staff! Anthony, Daniel, JP, Jeb and I could list everyone we have had connection with. They are super nice proactively looking for how they could help you. The food is amazing, the French-Vietnamese restaurant on the top is a gem. The rooms are super clean and well equipped. The pool area is relaxing and beautiful. The only thing you have to be prepared for is that you cannot swim here in the sea, but we have been prepared for that and for us it was not a problem at all. It was difficult to leave. Highly recommend!

The Funny Lion is a beautiful and well-maintained hotel with very friendly and welcoming staff. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and very clean, which made our stay enjoyable. However, the breakfast was quite average and nothing special. The nearby beach is not suitable for swimming, which was a bit disappointing. We also felt that the staff didn’t provide much information about the hotel’s offerings, such as kayak rentals or other available activities, which could have improved our experience. For the price, I expected a bit more overall, especially in terms of food, location, and guest engagement

If you have never felt like you've been spoiled before then spend some time at The Funny Lion in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This community consists of a team that goes above and beyond to make you feel so special. Our stay was so wonderful and we will treasure amazing lasting memories from this resort. You arrive as a tourist and very quickly you feel like you are part of the family; the staff have a very uncanny way of remembering all their guests’ names. Upon arrival you are greeted by so many smiley faces, a cool cloth soaked in essential oils to wash your face and hands, plus a drink to hydrate which is always welcome at the end of a travel day. Our team member, JP, took such good care of us right from the beinging. He showed us to our room and explained the resort to us very thoroughly. At this resort, you receive complimentary fruit drinks and fresh fruit on your first day. You also receive a pool bag and bandana which you get to take home with you. Every day you get two large bottles of drinking water, coffee/tea which you can make in your room. Each evening, they deliver a little treat (cookie) right to your room … what a wonderful way to end your day. The beds are super comfortable, bathrooms are spotless, the rooms smell great, and the wifi works pretty darn good. The entire staff are professional, kind, and so accommodating. If there is anything you would like, just ask. They will provide your request if it is within their means. The GM of the hotel, Mike, and restaurant manager, Junel, are very approachable and welcome questions or inquiries which is something you do not see in many businesses. The breakfast buffet, which was included in our room price, was very good with a diverse menu and we enjoyed our meals overlooking their beautiful pool and the Sulu Sea. Food and drinks are reasonably priced so no need to leave the resort. There are complimentary kayaks for you to float around the mangroves and a floati

The breakfast could be improved by: 1. Cutting the veggies a bit bigger so they actually can be picked up with a fork. 2. More variety of veggies every single day. Some days there were tomatos and olives and some days there were none. 3. A breakfast soup broth would be a great addition. Plus, a selection of veggies to add to the soup. 4. Plain yogourt would also be a healthy addition.

My fourth visit to the Funny Lion reaffirmed why I keep returning. The consistently cheerful and helpful staff create an incredibly welcoming atmosphere, a level of service I haven't encountered elsewhere. What truly sets them apart is their genuine happiness; their smiles are not just polite gestures, but reflect a sincere joy in welcoming guests back. Livia, a true gem, embodies the spirit of exceptional hospitality. Her kindness and proactive approach to ensuring a memorable stay are truly outstanding. One evening, facing a taxi fare with no change, Livia generously paid it herself, a gesture that profoundly impressed me. The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness and comfort. While the restaurant's gluten-free offerings could be more extensive to accommodate international dietary needs, the available menu provides ample choices for a brief stay. The Funny Lion continues to exceed expectations, and I'm consistently impressed by the warmth and authenticity of its staff.

More gluten free options needed throughout the Philippines. If only someone could provide Gluten Free bread. I understand that Filipino's don't suffer from allergies to dairy and gluten yet but International travellers do.

Very good (if not best) hotel in Puerto Principesa. We stayed for two nights and felt very welcome. The hotel staff is super friendly. Hotel rooms are clean and have a great size. The hotel itself is very new and modern. Pool looked amazing. The Restaurant was also good.

The only thing that could be improved is more vegetarian dishes for breakfast and dinner. In a modern hotel that has a lot of international guest this is something that you could expect. (But this is an issue all over the Philippines). Additionally, the restaurant staff was a bit reserved and you felt a bit left alone.

I was in puerto princesa for pre/post scuba diving liveaboard. Pre was at a hotel in the city. I didn’t really like it. So post I picked my own. I can’t say enough how much I loved this place. It was outside edge of puerto princesa. But only 10 mins (if that) to the airport. And 15 from the marina. Room was spotless and clean. Bed was perfect. It was quiet with a little bit of nature right outside my door. I woke up to birds chirping. Staff was exceptional, knowledgeable and extremely friendly and polite. Every turn I was created by a smile!! Restaurant was great. Prices were fair also wonderfully attentive friendly staff. Pool and grounds were gorgeous. I didn’t go all the way over to the beach section but pool was clean and beautiful as well. Loungers were comfortable and towels provided. I just can’t say enough. Special shout out to Ma. Desiree, Peter, Kathryn Ivy, and JP. And others whose names I was unable to remember. I will def be back to enjoy a longer stay!!

There was nothing I could find wrong!!

Everybody was greeting all of us always with a smile. They made sure, we have everything we want and need. They surprised me on my birthday at breakfast with singing and a delicious cake & gift. The view was absolutely stunning. We gave some recommendations about our room, cause there were some edges that could hurt a kid or an adult. They immediately fixed the problem, so nobody would get hurt from the edges of the towel rack and the bathroom door handle. The whole team was absolutely top of the top at all times. Rooms are always clean. There‘s snack time between 3-4 pm. Between 5-6 pm they bring another snack directly to our room. Food was always fresh and super delicious.

There was nothing we didn‘t like. We loved everything about it and this hotel deserves 10 stars!