Acacia Tree Garden Hotel Review



Days after scourging the net for a good place to stay in Puerto Princesa, I ended up booking a room with Acacia Tree Garden.

 

Reservations can be made through their Palawan landline or through their mobile numbers. I bombarded them with questions and they were friendly enough to answer them all.

 

We got their airport pickup service and arrived the hotel in no time. Immediate surroundings are not very appealing but since I was not expecting much, I was fairly satisfied with how the hotel turned out.

 

Reception Area

Reception and dining area is connected. The actual space is not very big but cozy. This is perfect for some nighttime family bonding with sungka games and billiard tables available here. Staffs are warm and friendly and even allowed us bring the sungka to our rooms.

Dining Area

True to its name, the hotel's main attraction is its garden. Each room has its own small stoned pathway lined with bright tropical flowers and greenery.

Garden Rooms

 

 

And in the middle of it all, lies the swimming pool, which is an attraction in itself. Every morning, you can hear splashes and laughter floating from here. By this time, it is best to enjoy a cup of coffee from your mini patio, relax and do some people watching.

 

 



Inviting, eh?

At night, the garden lights up and gives you and entirely different view. We spent many happy hours snapping and camera whoring. Go on, fill up those memory cards!

 

 



Night View

Lights Up, Acacia Trees!

Showing Off My Photoshop Skills :p

Finally, let's check out the rooms. The garden theme continues into the room as a woody accent wall welcomes the guests, giving off a warm and nature-y vibe.




Family Room

Walls are warm but the terracotta flooring may leave your pretty toes a bit cold.  Just remember to bring some room slippers to avoid getting cold feet. :)

 

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Toilet and bath has the basic necessities. 

 

 

 

 

A sitting area is provided, which can be turned into a space for additional beds if the need arises.

 

 



Being a mere 5 minute drive from the airport, this hotel is great for a few days' relaxing stay. Aside from its location, the hotel is a good choice for it provides that happy vacation feel instead of  stiff modernity offered by hotel buildings.