Kiao Beach

Everything was perfect!

This place is a real gem, situated right on the beach in complete tranquillity – a true idyll. As we were there in July, we had the beach entirely to ourselves. You can hire a kayak on site and head out on your own to go snorkeling, also scooter rental is available. The cabins are very clean and tastefully furnished. The highlight is the food! This is the perfect place to discover the diversity of Filipino cuisine; every day, Jay lovingly puts together a well-balanced menu. Jay is a wonderful host who made our stay truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a tasteful, peaceful resort in Palawan away from the tourist hotspots, this is the place for you! 🌺

Fantastic location. Great food. Superb and friendly service. This is a rare gem in paradise!

Les petit-déjeuners étaient excellents, tous les jours différents, équilibrés et diététiques. Les repas de midi aussi. Tout était avec des produits locaux de qualité, préparés avec soin et raffinement. Le gérant, Jay, donne une touche raffinée à cet endroit rustique, mais avec tout le confort. Il est très attentionné mais sans jamais être envahissant. Un endroit magique pour les amoureux de la nature et du calme. Un vrai havre de paix. J'y suis allée seule et je m'y suis sentie si bien!! Un vrai bonheur.

Pas d'eau chaude! Mais franchement, je me suis très vite habituée aux douches froides, qui d'ailleurs n'étaient pas si froides. C'est très courant aux Phillipines.

We booked just one night, and we can honestly say the experience exceeded all our expectations. What we loved the most was how incredibly friendly and welcoming the owner is — from the very first moment, they made us feel completely at home 🫶 The place itself is absolutely beautiful, a true little paradise where you can fully relax and escape from everyday life. If you’re reading reviews and wondering whether it’s really worth staying here — it is 100% worth it. We highly recommend it, and if there’s still availability, don’t hesitate to book!

Uns hat einfach alles gefallen. Jay ist einfach umwerfend freundlich und erfüllt einem jeden Wunsch. Das Essen war die 6 Tage morgens, mittags und abends außergewöhnlich lecker und abwechslungsreich. Die Lage ist fantastisch und der saubere Strand ist fast menschenleer! Hier ist es ideal zum entspannen, fernab vom Trubel! Wir kommen wieder!

Nichts

Нам понравилось все , вилла супер , территория , пляж , ужин , завтрак , персонал все на высшем уровне .

Будте осторожны медузы , очень сильно обожгли 2 ноги .

Our stay at Kiao was perfect! The place with the beach is amazing, the rooms are beautiful, the beds and confortable, the food is delicious, and Jay is a incredible host! Thank you very much for everything, we really enjoyed our stay ☺️

Sehr gute Mahlzeiten; anders als meistens in den Philippinen viel Gemüse oder auch Tofu; meine Frau hat den Fisch sehr genossen. Geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Freundliches Personal.

Kiao Beach has a wide beach, good food, great staff, and is a decent drive from Puerto Princesa City. The stone cottage is charming, the garden well-tended, the parking spacious, and the area relaxing. The 3-course meals always delighted us. The lovely staff, led by Jay, are very attentive and helpful.

The room was a bit too small for 3 single beds and our luggage. We had to put the latter under the bed.

L’établissement est incroyable, c’est vraiment le paradis sur Terre. C’est un endroit calme et magnifique, parfait pour déconnecter. Le lieu est verdoyant de nature et la grande plage sur laquelle donne l’hôtel est quasiment déserte ! Jay et son équipe ont été aux petits soins pour nous. La nourriture est excellente, tout est fait maison et le rapport qualité prix imbattable : repas entrée + plat + dessert pour 550 pesos. Nous avons eu la chance d’assister à l’éclosion d’œuf de bébés tortues sur la plage, c’était magique. Les bungalow sont ultra confortables et tres beaux. Mention spéciale pour les petits chiens Frankie et Toto adorables et joueurs.

Danke Jay, du machst diesen wunderbaren Ort perfekt. Tolle Lage, tolles Personal, super Essen und ein unvergesslicher Strand. Alles sauber

Es gibt überhaupt nichts auszusetzen

Es hat uns einfach alles gefallen. Insbesondere der Gastgeber ist zauberhaft und hat uns den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gemacht.

Dass wir leider nur vier Tage da sein konnten

What a perfect place! Very beautiful and clean room, a huge beach all to yourself, peace and quiet and excellent food (including very good vegetarian options). But the highlight was definitely the staff!! They made us feel at home from the beginning. We can’t wait to come back!

Jay gav oss det bästa välkomnandet vi kunde önska oss, otroligt avkopplande ställe. Maten var fantastisk, Filipinsk mat och varje dag olika rätter.

Inget, allt var underbart

Dieser Aufenthalt war etwas ganz besonderes- der KiaoBeach ist wirklich ein paradiesischer Ort den man so nur noch selten findet. Man merkt das Jay und sein Team ihr ganzes Herzblut in diesen Ort stecken. Besonders hervorzuheben ist auch das beim Essen was immer abwechslungsreich frisch und unglaublich lecker war auf regionale Produkte geachtet werden. Jay ist auch darauf bedacht das man etwas über die Gegend und das Dorf kennenlernt was sehr bereichernd war. Wir sind sehr dankbar für die Erfahrungen die wir durch diesen Ort machen durften und können es jeden Menschen nur weiter empfehlen 🙏

Unsere letzte Unterkunft auf den Philippinen. Wow, wir würden jederzeit wieder hier her kommen. Hier passt einfach alles, das Essen ist super, die Mitarbeiter sind so freundlich. Die Zimmer sind richtig schön eingerichtet und der Platz ist so ruhig, das einzige was man hört sind Wellen und Vögel. Wenn wir wieder kommen bleiben wir auf jeden Fall länger.

... Nichts :)

Great location, nice staff, great food, nicely furnished bungalows with a beautiful view.

we stayed only for two nights!

Jay und sein Team waren großartige Gastgeber. Sie erfüllen jeden Wunsch. Wenn es etwas gibt wird eine Lösung gefunden. Unglaublich schöner Ort umgeben von eben gar nichts außer Mega netten Menschen. Und genau das macht den Ort so magisch. Das Essen welches das Team anbietet ist unglaublich authentisch und lecker. Es wird auf jedes noch so kleine Anliegen eingegangen. ( Vegan vegetarisch etc.) Für uns ein wunderbares Erlebnis. Danke vielmals für diesen schönen Aufenthalt Wir kommen bestimmt einmal wieder vorbei.

We stayed for a few nights at Kiao Beach Palawan and had a wonderful time. Jay, the manager, took really good care of us during our stay. He brought us to the eco farm that supplies the ingredients for the meals at the hotel. We highly recommend eating there — Jay, Emma, and Mike prepare everything fresh and local. The meals are very generous, and the coconuts come straight from the garden to your hands. A special thanks as well to the guardian of this beautiful place, Franky — the sweetest and friendliest dog. The beach is absolutely beautiful, and most of the time it felt like we had it all to ourselves. If you’re looking for serenity and nature, this is the perfect place. For any tips or recommendations, Jay is the guy to ask. We recommend staying at least two nights. We will definitely come back. All the best to the Kiao Beach Palawan team.

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This was our favorite place that we stayed in the Philippines - so peaceful, a beautiful empty beach steps away from our room, delicious fresh food grown at the local farm, surrounded by nature and good people

Kiao Beach is a rare gem for anyone seeking true peace, privacy, and a meaningful connection with nature. Set on a very private and remote stretch of coastline, this cabana-style accommodation offers a calm, unspoiled atmosphere where the sound of the waves and the rhythm of the ocean define your days. It’s the perfect place to disconnect from the world and fully relax. One of the highlights of our stay was the food—fresh, organic, and full of flavor. What made it even more special was seeing where it all comes from. Jay arranged a visit to a local farm, showing us how the organic ingredients used in our meals are grown, while also supporting the local indigenous tribal communities. Knowing that our stay directly contributed to the local people and their traditions added real depth to the experience. Jay truly made the holiday exceptional. From organizing transfers in such a remote location to planning trips, suggesting beautiful sights, and sharing his deep local knowledge, he was helpful every step of the way. His care, generosity, and genuine passion for the place made us feel completely at ease and incredibly well looked after. The beach itself was unforgettable—wild, beautiful, and peaceful. The kids absolutely loved the waves and even learned to surf, making memories they’ll carry with them forever. Watching them enjoy the ocean so freely was a joy and perfectly captured the spirit of Kiao Beach. We wholeheartedly recommend Kiao Beach for anyone looking for a peaceful holiday with great food, a warm and dedicated host, and an authentic experience that respects and supports the local community. It’s not just a place to stay—it’s a place to slow down, reconnect, and create lasting memories.

What can we say, the time at Kiao Beach was just wonderful! We got the best vegetarian food in all of the Philippines and Jay & the whole team was just lovely. Big praise to the kitchen and big praise to Jay - you guys are doing a great job! We were able to relax and unwind in this little paradise so much and would recommend everyone to stay here for several days! Thank you very much! What was so great.

La communication, le service. On est venu nous chercher directement à l’aéroport. Le logement en lui même, le confort du lit, la salle de bain en pierre, le cadre et l’ambiance. Le service du petit déjeuner et les repas plus que fabuleux vraiment fait pour nous faire découvrir la culture locale. Un grand merci à Jay et son équipe d’avoir été au petit soin pour nous et de nous avoir amené le matin découvrir la ferme végétale et les alentours.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kiao Beach ✨! The sea, the beach and the surroundings are breathtaking. Jay is an amazing host and his crew cooks the best food in all over Palawan. Go check out this hidden gem 💎!

L'entusiasmo con cui si viene accolti rende il luogo già bellissimo un'esperienza magica. Spiaggia da sogno, visita al vicino villaggio, colazioni e cene tipiche ti accompagneranno durante il soggiorno.

Location is stunning. The design of the bungalow we stayed in was as airy as possible, we love the materials that is used for the construction. Bed was also very comfortable.

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It’s a beautiful well kept place and Kayla and Fabrizio are very attentive hosts and great chefs. We enjoyed the most creative all organic flour less meals fresh from the farm! The beach there is gorgeous 🥰 Nice place to stay at least a couple nights and relax. We went there by motorcycle which gave us the freedom to move around the area. We also visited their farm and if you are willing to work a bit you can make your own homemade coconut oil! 😊

It would have been nice to have wifi and charging possibility in rooms. I know they are completely solar and yes getting offline for a while is a good thing. But when you travel it really is important.

Amazing beach, as calming nature. Food is great. Workers very nice. Special thanks for Kayla for her care and amazing foods. Love this place, definitely recommend.

We were not expecting fluffy towels, air conditioning and electricity because we read the information before we came. But what we experienced was something unique and beautiful. A deserted sandy beach with safe swimming and I kilometre wide; palm trees, and total since apart from the sounds of the sea and rain (sometimes). But above all we liked everything that this place is doing with its eco farming; sustainability and help for the community. But not only that but the food was worthy of 5 Michelin stars. Every meal was different with food grown from the farm and fresh fish caught on the day.

The various bugs that wouldn't go away until they got a bite of my body!

The property was right on the beach. Very remote, which was nice for a relaxing getaway. I was solo, but was very pleased to meet so many new friends. The way meals were shared made it really easy to bond with people and share experiences. We were also able to make coconut oil from scratch, which was a hilight of my trip and an incredible experience. I was super impressed with the food. As well the staff were incredibly friendly, easy to ask any questions, and made the stay like you were among family. I will definitely return!

There is no air conditioning or fan at night which can get kinda warm. I was fine, but some people might have troubles sleeping in the heat.

The food is best in Palawan and the highlight of the stay. Fresh, locally grown, organic and very delicious. High quality local food and very well presented and served. The location is a beach paradise and deserted for the most part - except for usual feral dogs and local passing by

1) no electricity 2) no internet 3) no fan Whilst I accept this is part of the experience and perhaps charm, my wife found it hot, humid and uncomfortable As an interim measure an electric fan and electricity is a must and owners should invest in far more solar and a turbine.

Nice facility and owners. Wonderful manager and staff. Buildings and community center were beautifully crafted. Beach was lovely and sound of locusts and cicadas magical. Had a lovely specialty meal and teas.

We had stormy weather which is not fault of the property. We had difficulty getting there but at the last minute found a shared van in Irawan terminal.

The location was beautiful and the food was the best that we had in palwan. The host was lovely and very accommodating. The bed was comfy and the stay was amazing, the sound of the sea was so relaxing. If you stay here you will be helping fund the village.

There was no electricity but it wasn't their fault as these things can't be helped. Would probably not suit a digital nomad but they charged our phones for us 😊

The resort has a quiet charm. It's on a lovely sandy beach. The steady rhythm of the waves is all one hears. My bungalow was clean and very beautiful and had solar-powered lights. It's skillfully crafted of stone and mahogany timbers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Kylah and her husband Patricio. The food was delicious and was partly prepared with produce from their associated organic farm. Having my own scooter was great so that I could go exploring along the beautiful coastal road.

It was of no importance to me, but guests needing a strong internet connection may have to walk the 150 meters to the village. Prices are also a bit higher than elsewhere. However one has to keep in mind that this is a not for profit resort (Byanyas Foundation) and that all proceeds after operating costs are used to support the local community.

The unique atmosphere makes this place something special. You are surrounded by nature with the waves from the sea that help you falling asleep. Also, the staff was great. The lady who took care of us was so nice and welcoming and cooked a delicious dinner for us.

Nothing, just that I couldn’t stay more