We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan: Traveller Reviews

2.5 of 5
PEO Road, Puerto Princesa, Palawan 5300, Philippines
Hotel amenities
D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
3.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

31 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    7
    5
    7
    8
    4
Date Rating
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Dirty hotel, terrible service.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
5
people found this review helpful

We stayed at D'Lucky for two nights, and it was definitely a low point of our time in the Philippines. The room was dirty and damp, and everything in the room was very low quality. As other reviewers said, the food was overpriced and generally not very good. But our main complaint is the fact that on the first of our two nights we bought and paid for two beers each, but the staff accused us of stealing them for the rest of our stay. The total price of the two beers that they said we didn't pay for was only 70 pesos, so we didn't really care about the money. It was just offensive how much they badgered us over this small amount of money, clearly not believing us when we said repeatedly that we already paid. At one point, we purchased an hour of internet, and the clerk said that she would "give us the change later." This never happened, and I can only guess that this was part of a ploy to recover the 70 pesos that we supposedly had never paid. Adding this experience to the general low quality of D'Lucky Inn, we would recommend staying here only if you are looking for something cheap and willing to be treated poorly to save D'Lucky a few pesos.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask behrends about D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
“Cheap hotel, owner is beyond cheap, also.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2011
5
people found this review helpful

We stayed in Cottage 1, I'm assuming the oldest of all them. They had newer cottages built, but I didn't get to look inside. I can only review what I saw and where I stayed. It looked to be built in the 1960's, maybe the 70's. Thin sheets, cheap furniture. What can I say. Fridge was unplugged and smelled of mildew.

We were 5 people in one cottage, 2 bedrooms. They only gave us one towel for each bedroom, no problem. But when I went to the front desk to ask for more, the cheap owner was there and argued with the employee who was going to help me. I actually had to state my case "Dude! We are 5 people, you gave us two little towels! I took a shower and the cloth you gave me is already soaking wet! I'm not asking a lot!" I requested 3 more towels, but he would only give me 2. Talk about cheap. I wouldn't go back again. Not close to downtown, either, kind of a long ride.

The "food cafe" inside seems to be run by different employees, and I was blown away by the lack of quality. I ordered a Mango shake and she brought me a concoction of ice, milk and syrup. I asked her if there was any actual mango in it, she said "No, we only used flavored syrup. The owner won't buy real fruit." Wow. I'm on a tropical island paradise, surrounded by mango and banana trees (which grow by the side of the road here), and this cheapo can't buy several dollars worth of fresh fruit to sell to the guests? I mean, it wasn't free, the shakes were 150 peso each, which is expensive. Outside they are 50 pesos. SO I skipped anything else at the cafe, as I'm not into flavored syrup "shakes". Oh, and they had no real coffee, only packets of instant. (3 in 1). Wow, what a cheap owner.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Dharma_Punk for Puerto Princesa
Ask Dharma_Punk about D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Thank you only to the STAFF!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I was disappointed because the washroom doors are rotten. There is a moldy smell as soon as you enter the room. The towels are small, old and can be used for rags. Very stingy in giving us towels. We were given two towels for each room with four accupants each. When I asked for extra towels, the Owner only gave two and closed the supply room. The sheets were thin and old as well.
One night I had asked to use the phone to call Chow King because my cell is not working. The Owner was there and did not even bother to turn around and talk to me. She need big time training in Customer Relation. In our four days of stay there, I only saw her smile once. The Staff, are very helpful and polite.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask December2010_11 about D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Tehran, Iran
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A true Budget priced place,Peacefull,Close to everywhere you could Imagine!!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010
1
person found this review helpful

At the beginning...I didnt really like the ambiance,but then I told my self as long as its clean and staff are friendly, I wouldnt mind, coz I would be out on tour, the whole day!
I greatly enjoyed my stay there,Its just walking distance to a good Vietnamese restaurant,and only 10pesos till the main shopping area!...its even close to my favorite place KA LUI!...having free internet inside the rooms is a GREAT PLUS for this place...I truly recomend this place for those who are looking for a comfortable and budget priced place, with friendly staff . I enjoyed the garden and its beautifull flowers.
Thanks to all of you!..see you next year when i come back to the Philippines!

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask MarieFard about D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very Affordable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2010
1
person found this review helpful

We've spent our whole trip in Palawan staying in this Inn.The place is nice, staffs very accomodating,Wifi is free, very affordable too..I definitely would recommend this place..

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask ivy13ph about D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan also viewed

Microtel Inn & Suites Puerto Princesa
4 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1390180?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Deep Forest Garden Inn
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1740030?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa
4 of 5 stars 193 Reviews
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1089665?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 24 hotels in Puerto Princesa, ranked by popularity »

Been to D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan

PEO Road, Puerto Princesa, Palawan 5300, Philippines
Price range (per night):* 29 AUD - 42 AUD

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
D' Lucky Garden Inn & Apartelles Palawan
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices