We had an incredible time at Paolyn Houseboat at the end of September! From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in store for something special... the restaurant and boats are quietly tucked into the cliffs, creating a serenely stunning atmosphere. Paulo was a fantastic host and it was inspiring to know that the project also benefits the Tagbanua tribe, many of whom are employed as staff. We’ll forever cherish the memory of waking up on the emerald green waters and snorkelling before breakfast, as well as kayaking freely around the lagoon and surrounding areas. The glass houseboats are a next level experience, and all the boats have private outdoor lounge areas to relax in, with views of the mountains and lagoon. We also loved the dishes we tried at the restaurant, which included plenty of fresh fish and some Italian cuisine. Overall our stay was absolutely idyllic and I just wish we could have stayed longer! We both agreed it was the most beautiful hotel experience we’d ever encountered. Thank you Paolo and April Lyn!

The place is amazing! It’s very quiet, surrounded by water and nature. We even saw a monkey, lots of birds and many butterflies.

I have to start off by saying that staying at Paolyn Houseboat was a leap of faith for myself, my wife, and our 3 children. To be isolated in a lagoon next to an island with no degree of infrastructure, caused us some level of uncertainty. BUT OMG, HOW WRONG WE WERE!  Staying here offers absolute peace, serenity, and tranquility that could only be described as lifechanging. Kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear were included, which means that anytime from dusk til dawn was a perfect time to avail of such activities. And while my family are not big kayakers, we availed of these to explore our lagoon and adjacent areas. Some of Coron Islands highlight areas are a mere 10 to 15 min by kayak.  Which is why the calm and serenity of being able to access these anytime left an entirely different impression. Our stay at Paolyn was one of the most enjoyably relaxing adventures we have ever been on. And though it rained on and off and the skies were cloudy for most of our stay, it never diminished the beauty of the crystal clear water and the comfort of the warm climate, wet or dry. We actually spent an extra 2 nights at Paolyn. I felt the entire time that my needs and those of my family were covered. All we had to do was to absorb it all in and enjoy the relaxing experience. I can only end this by saying THANK YOU to Paolo and all those who provided us with our memories of a lifetime. We will definitely be back with more family so that they too can enjoy this paradise found.