Name: Banwa Private Island
Address: Palawan, PH
Price range: From $4593

Banwa Private Island, PalawanBanwa Private Island in Palawan, Philippines has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 3 of 4 hotels we score in Palawan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.8 before correction. Rooms from about $4,593 a night (cached, not a live quote).Banwa Private Island is an all-villa resort situated in northeastern Palawan within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a marine protected area in the Sulu Sea. The property consists of large beachfront villas set among lush greenery and sandy beaches. It caters to guests seeking privacy and personalised service, offering amenities such as a golf course, spa, gym, and swimming pool. Families are welcome, and the resort is pet friendly. While the setting provides significant seclusion, the high nightly rates reflect its exclusive nature. Guests can access various wellness services including massages and hot tubs directly at their villas.What stands out

Private beachfront garden villas

Located in a marine reserve

On-site golf course and spa

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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