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Banana Island and Resort

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The island

A serene beach scene with clear turquoise water under a blue sky invites adventure. A leafy tree branch hangs in the foreground on the left, framing Banana Island in the distance. Discover more at "islandhoppinginthephilippines.com," your gateway to unforgettable boat tours.

4.5/5 of 241 reviews on Tripadvisor, #12 of things to do around Coron.

200p entrance fee.

Preserved and privately-owned by the Gallego Family, they allow visitors to swim and see the clams, corals and lots of fishes just a few meters from the shoreline of the island. The waters are deeper than Malcapuya Island, so you can expect a greater variety of sea life.

A table on a sandy beach by the turquoise sea, set with plates of food, offers a perfect spot for relaxation after exhilarating island hopping. Hills are visible in the background under a clear sky near Banana Island.
Our crew often sets up a picnic for your food break on these various islands.

More officially known as Dicalabuan Island, the name Banana catching on later because of the island’s shape.

A small, lush haven, Banana Island is surrounded by clear turquoise water and connected by a sandy beach path. Nearby boats hint at island hopping adventures, while distant mountains rise under a clear blue sky.

 

A picturesque aerial view of Banana Island showcases sandy beaches surrounded by clear, turquoise waters. Several small boats, ready for island hopping and boat tours, are docked near the shore, while lush greenery adorns the hilly landscape. Distant islands linger on the horizon.

 

A colorful hammock is suspended between trees on a tropical beach, perfect for island hopping adventures. The shoreline stretches into clear blue waters, with mountains visible in the hazy distance under a sunny sky. Nearby, Banana Island awaits explorers eager for boat tours.

 

The beach can be somewhat pebbly, but it does have a volleyball net. I like it here. This is one of my favorite islands in Coron. It is quiet and perfect place to relax because they have some hammocks right on the beach.

A little tip: There is a sandbar jutting out from Banana Island to Malaroyroy Peninsula. You can hike over the base of this sandbar and walk all the way to Malaroroy and Bulog Dos along it. During high tides you can still get across if you don’t mind wading through chest-deep water.

It is more developed than Malcapuya or Bulog Dos and has a reasonable sized convenience store where you can get beers.

A serene tropical beach scene unfolds with white sand curving along the shoreline. The turquoise water, perfect for island hopping, gradually deepens into a rich blue as it meets the horizon. Fluffy clouds dot the bright sky, with distant green hills and Banana Island visible in the background.

Accommodation

Banana Island Resort

Not the greatest reviews on their Facebook but can be difficult booking their place well in advance, since they pledge precedence to a major group tour operator and hence do not know their availability schedule until not long before each of their tours, which furthermore can change last minute. So best to book here not long before your tour with us.

  • Beach camping on the island is no longer allowed
  • Day-tour entrance fee is PhP 200
  • Overnight fee is around 1,300p/person per night
  • Most of the cottages have lights and electric fans run through electric generator
  • They can cook for you, but bring your own food to cook
  • No fishing, but you can ask them to fish for you
  • They have a small store that sell few items like softdrinks, beer, alcohol drinks, cigarets, and chips

Teogenes Villa

A two-story building with a wooden balcony and staircase, reminiscent of Banana Island's charm. Elevated and supported by beams, it offers an open area underneath. The exterior showcases a simple design, while the yard boasts exposed stone and a patch of grass, ideal for island hopping enthusiasts.

Three rooms total:

A cozy room with wooden walls and a thatched section evokes the charm of Banana Island. It features a bed with floral bedding, two pillows, and a fan at the foot. A pink patterned curtain covers the window, inviting guests to relax between island hopping adventures.

A cozy bedroom with a wooden floor, featuring a double bed adorned with a colorful floral bedspread. A blue fan is mounted on the wall, evoking the refreshing breezes of island hopping adventures. The room has light turquoise accents, and windows that let in natural light like Banana Island's shores.

A simple room with wooden woven walls features a bed covered in a pink floral blanket and two pillows. A wooden door with a glass window is in the background, hinting at adventures like island hopping or boat tours around Banana Island, while a small fan rests on a table beside the bed.

A small bathroom reminiscent of a cozy Banana Island retreat features a white squat toilet, a wall-mounted sink, and a large yellow bucket on tiled floors. The walls are adorned with brown patterned tiles, evoking the rustic charm of an island-hopping adventure.

The others

A rustic wooden house with a green thatched roof sits on a stone foundation, evoking the charm of island hopping adventures. The porch features several stacked turquoise plastic chairs, perfect for relaxing after exploring Banana Island. The house is surrounded by dry grass and lush greenery.
hut 1

 

A rustic beachfront hut stands on wooden stilts surrounded by trees, with a sandy beach and the ocean visible in the background. Near Banana Island, this charming retreat offers island hopping adventures and boat tours, while sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
hut 3

 

A small wooden hut with a thatched roof is nestled on Banana Island, surrounded by lush greenery and trees with red flowers. Elevated on a stone platform, the hut overlooks dry grass and rocks—a perfect spot for those enjoying boat tours or island hopping adventures.
hut 4

 

A quaint two-story house with a metal roof is surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowering bushes. Elevated on stilts with a wraparound porch, it offers the perfect retreat on Banana Island, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, ideal for boat tours or island hopping adventures.
hut 5

 

A two-story structure with a white railing on the upper balcony, set against a rustic stone foundation on the lower level, makes for an ideal retreat after island hopping. The bottom porch features wooden beams and a stone wall, surrounded by rocks and sparse foliage.

 

A cozy bed with a leafy patterned comforter is enclosed by a white mosquito net. The room, reminiscent of rustic retreats on Banana Island, has walls made of bamboo matting. Soft daylight filters through a window covered with a simple white curtain.

 

A rustic bathroom reminiscent of an island escape, featuring brown patterned tiles, a small white sink, and an overhead shower. Two buckets—one red and one black with a ladle—sit next to a small waste bin on the tiled floor. The ceiling evokes Banana Island with its thatched roofing.

 

A small bathroom with beige and tan tile walls, ideal for a refreshing rinse after island hopping. It features a toilet, white sink, showerhead, and two buckets—one green and one red with a lid. The floor is adorned with light-colored tiles.

 

A tropical beach scene with tall palm trees lining a grassy area on Banana Island. The bright blue ocean glistens under a clear sky, inviting visitors to enjoy boat tours along the sandy shoreline, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere ideal for island hopping adventures.

 

To get here you can join or book one of our private custom Palawan boat tours between El Nido and Coron. Tons of paradise beach islands to see along the way, excellent snorkeling in crystal clear waters, caves to explore, Spanish fortress and much more. Completely off the beaten path!

Aerial view of a small boat anchored at a sandy beach, surrounded by clear turquoise water. Perfect for island hopping, the scene embodies tropical beauty. The text "Palawan Boat Tours: Discover Banana Island" is displayed in yellow at the bottom of the image.
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Banana Island
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 by Karel
lovely island

Can't seem to go wrong in this country, at least paradise beach island wise. Would be nice though for the facilities and service to improve, but with that there will be more tourists, so give and take.

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