Huma Island Resort and Spa, Palawan

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 5 (1 vote)

TripAdvisor Review

240 Reviews

An island of indulgence and adventure

This luxury private island resort is perfect for couples seeking a romantic break. In a secluded setting, the island enjoys beautiful views and has a lovely stretch of white sand beach. The resort offers no less than eight venues for food and drink, with everything from Lebanese to Italian to authentic Filipino cuisine. There's even a wine and cheese bar for early evening nibbles. During the day you can relax around the main pool, enjoy a treatment at the over-water spa complex which comes complete with the Philippines' first authentic Arabic Hammam, or perhaps try your hand at one of the many watersports activities on offer such as kayaking, jet skiing or snorkelling. Accommodation on the island comes in the form of stand-alone villas decorated in a modern style with colourful, tropical touches. The water villas are particularly popular and each comes with an outdoor Jacuzzi® with blissful views out to sea. If you're looking for a little slice of paradise, this could definitely be it!

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Luxury

Location Type

Away from it all

General Information

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
81 rooms
Floors have lift access: No

Main Facilities

Diving
Outdoor pool
Watersports
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Boutique
Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

Bed & Breakfast

For Families

Kid's Club

General Information

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
81 rooms
Floors have lift access: No

Main Facilities

Diving
Outdoor pool
Watersports
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Boutique
Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

Bed & Breakfast

For Families

Kid's Club

Location Highlights

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Away from it all
Transfer duration: approx. two hours by road and boat from Busuanga Airport

240 Reviews

91% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 137
Very Good 43
Average 12
Poor 18
Terrible 30

What to Expect

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Jan 09, 2019

Horrible service

As you can see on many other reviews, you should never spend your money on this resort. The service was horrible. It was a bad sign when, upon arrival, my friend and I asked for a second room key and they could not give us one. It went down from there - from no ice, no margaritas, extremely slow meals, broken jacuzzis, and incompetent staff and management.

Dec 31, 2018

Not worth the money

Cons - not so great rooms..not maintained, not enough supplies, not trained staff, poor coordination on transpo, a lot of areas not clean at all...gyms falling apart..foods over priced..alcohol way too expensive..all other restos not open except blue bar Pros - Chef Srikanth was a rockstar and made the trip amazing!!! The beach is so so but the life guard took us on an amazing snorkel tour in the island which was great!! Summary - so much potential if the place was maintained and staff trained..could be the best really if this was done

Dec 19, 2018

DREADFUL Huma Island Resort

Pretoria, South Africa

The Answer is NO!!! Dont Bother, Dont waste your time & your MONEY to book at Huma Island Resort. I would go as far as to call the whole business a scam!. Disgusting to say the least. Please read on. Firstly, you get almost no time to consider your options after showing interest in booking time at this resort, as their responce email/s have an overwhelming tone of “ you better pay soon, and pay in full, otherwise we may not be able to guarantee you the selective room/s you are interested in. Although technically correct, in this case at Huma island resort, the responce comes with a hidden agenda. Biggest problem is, there is NO management at this Ghost Resort. No Bossman, Manager or supervisor exist here. In my opinion, the whole resort is being run by 6 youngsters. The only 6 people we ever got to see or deal with. None of them are likely older than 25. At the same time i wish to mention that i salute each of these 6 people, as they are doing everything in their ability to make one enjoy the paid prison sentence at the resort. These individuals are Rual, Nest, ninjou, Vince, Mark & the head chef. Unfortunately they can only do that much with the nothing provided to them by the owners & management, pocketing the money. Here are some shocking facts. There is no ice at this super expensive resort, except for some pieces of ice they scrape from the bottom of a chest freezer ( horrible). A local beer cost Php 350. ( most expensive ive seen such elsewhere in phillipines, was for Php 130. Everything at this resort is extremely expensive, and for some silly reason, their menu for food & drinks are only available on a Tablet ( which led me to believe that its part of the trick to easily determine what the guest/s are willing to pay ), as they propably have multiple different pricelists to choose from on the Tablet. Secondly, i had to instruct my kids not to walk on the wooden deck next to the swimming pool, as it is half rotten, and broken planks in several places, with rusted nails sticking out in other places ). Huma island resort is now part of my “ Travel schoolfees “ paid, as i made the mistake not to read any reviews on the place at time of booking. why, because it was such an expensive place, with such a great look, and such quick responce at the moment i made contact. MY BIGGEST MISTAKE in online accomodation booking thus far. At time of staying with Huma Island Resort, my family of 5 was the ONLY guests at this large establishment. However it does feel very exotic, i did feel like an idiot for the mistake made, by not checking on reviews about them. What topped everything for me at this rubbish place, was the fact that i specifically requested in my booking that the 2 rooms i have booked, needed to be close together, as my 3 children will stay in a room, and myself & my wife in a room. I booked a Beach villa & a water villa, however indicated that ill only select these, if the rooms are somewhat close together. A beach villa is also php 3500 more expensive than a water villa per night. At time of arrival i realised that the beach villa was about 500 m from the water villa booked for my children, so i requested to move us to a water villa close to the kids’s unit. This was easily done, as we are the only guests in the resort off course. I also got an indication from the staff member who located us, that a credit should be passed, as we are not inconveniencing anything with the relocation request. However, on checkout day, they contacted management apparently ( someone sitting in Manila ), who confirmed that we cannot be credited for Php 7000 ( for the 2 nights we didnt stay in the more expensive beach villa ). I just accepted this and paid, as the Only thing we wanted to do at this moment, was to get away from Huma Island Prison Camp, as quick as possible. I am sad for the few nice people working at Huma resort, however for its owners and management i wish to say that you should be ashamed of yourselves for the hidden agenda you apply through your scammfull marketing of your “ NOT RESORT”. Please do yourselves a favour and read the christmas wish cards hanging from the christmas tree in the blue Bar, and you will realise that the most overwhelming wish portrayed on those cards written by your few staff members on site, spell out the following: “i wish to get my salary”. what a shame !!!!! May Huma Island Resort soon RIP! Anton Mare South Africa

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Huma Island Resort and Spa

Facilities

Infinity Pool

Relax with a cool drink from Blu Bar at the beautiful infinity pool.

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre has a selection of equipment including a treadmill, cross trainer, stationary bike and multi-gym bodycraft system.

Kapuruan Spa

This over-water sanctuary features a glass bottom flooring so you can watch the colourful marine life whilst enjoying your treatment.

Boutique

The Boutique offers local products from Palawan, souvenirs and international designer clothes.

Dive Centre

The Dive Centre offers learning courses, diving escapades and island experience programs all under the guidance of expert in-house dive instructors.

Archery Range

Watersports

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Room Types

Presidential Suite

Double/Double

Presidential Suites are the most exclusive of Huma Island's guest rooms. Comprised of two luxury villas, each with its own bath and shower facilities, the suites are joined by a common living area. A 13sqm Jacuzzi® and large sundeck overlooking the beach complete the line up.

Size: 294sqm

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Minibar
MP3 dock
Safe
Sea View
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included
Whirlpool in room

Family Suite

Double/Double

The two bedroom family suite is situated a short distance from the children's club and restaurants and features a private mini-pool. The main bedroom area has doors that open directly onto a wooden sundeck with loungers and parasol, while the second bedroom has its own en-suite toilet.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Minibar
MP3 dock
Safe
Sea View
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included
Whirlpool in room

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Water Villa

Double

Water Villas are positioned on stilts over the island's coral banks with uninterrupted ocean views. These spacious thatched-roof villas have a private wooden sundeck complete with open-air Jacuzzi® and outdoor shower. These rooms are perfect for couples seeking a romantic hideaway.

Size: 102sqm

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Minibar
MP3 dock
Safe
Sea View
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included
Whirlpool in room

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Beach Villa

Double

Beach Villas are situated on the soft sands straddling Huma Island's shoreline. Larger than the water villas,, the front of the villas open directly onto a wooden sea-facing sundeck complete with loungers and parasol. The villas also come with a Jaccuzi®, bath and outdoor shower.

Size: 126sqm

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Ironing Facilities
Minibar
MP3 dock
Safe
Sea View
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included
Whirlpool in room

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Food & Drink

Al Dente

Al Dente is a fine dining restaurant serving Italian specialities such as; freshly prepared pasta, pizza and traditional Italian signature dishes. With its over-water setting and spectacular sunset views, Al Dente offers guests a romantic al-fresco dining experience.

Al Fairuz

Al Fairuz offers guests a taste of exotic Middle Eastern flavours and is perched on a hill, at the highest point of the resort offering guests stunning views of the neighbouring isles.

On The Harbour

On the Harbour is located in a cabana just off the jetty, here you can enjoy freshly caught seafood.

Blu Bar

Blu Bar is located near to the infinity pool and is the perfect place to wind down.

Waves

Waves all-day dining restaurant is located along the poolside with views of the sea.

Rudi's Wine and Cheese Bar

Rudi's Wine and Cheese Bar is tucked in a corner of the beach and is stocked with an array of old and new world wines.

Board Basis Options

Bed & Breakfast

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Family Friendly Facilities

Kids' Pool

Kids' Club

TripAdvisor Reviews

240 Reviews

91% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 137
Very Good 43
Average 12
Poor 18
Terrible 30

What to Expect

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Jan 09, 2019

Horrible service

Dec 31, 2018

Not worth the money

Dec 19, 2018

DREADFUL Huma Island Resort

Pretoria, South Africa

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Hotel

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

TripAdvisor Review

An island of indulgence and adventure

Couple walking to reception

Al Fairuz

Spa

Infinity Pool

Beach

Aerial View

Blue Bar

Harbour Restaurant

Al Fairuz

Al Fairuz

Harbour Restaurant

Aerial View

Yoga Pavilion

Boutique

Kayaking

Al Dente Cellar

Gym

Aerial View

Spa

House Reef

Al Dente

Beach

Snorkelling

Blue Bar

Infinity Pool

Al Fairuz

Black Island

Archery

Aerial View

Hobbie Cat

Blue Bar

Black Island

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Location Type

General Information

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

For Families

General Information

Main Facilities

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

Board Basis Options

For Families

For Families

Location Highlights

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Horrible service

Not worth the money

DREADFUL Huma Island Resort

The most terrible experience in my life ever.

No Refund despite cancellation

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Facilities

Infinity Pool

Fitness Centre

Kapuruan Spa

Boutique

Dive Centre

Archery Range

Watersports

Huma Island Resort and Spa

Room Types

Presidential Suite

Family Suite

Water Villa

Beach Villa