Sea Passion Hotel

“As close to the perfect location possible”

We loved our stay here. The hotel is the perfect size, it has every facility you’d need but it’s not too large that the private beach is inundated with guests. The location is second to none and the hotel staff are fantastic. There are a lot of mixed reviews about the breakfast buffet, best way to … more

We loved our stay here. The hotel is the perfect size, it has every facility you’d need but it’s not too large that the private beach is inundated with guests. The location is second to none and the hotel staff are fantastic. There are a lot of mixed reviews about the breakfast buffet, best way to put it is that it’s a somewhat small selection but the dishes rotate every morning thus there are always new options and the, made to order, eggs are always great. For western guests, the hotel is definitely primarily visited by Chinese travellers as are most hotels in Palau. It’s an absolute non issue. We were told the hotel was fully booked yet we were amazed to find that we had the beach to ourselves most afternoons after our diving trip or island exploring. Blessed to have stayed here.

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“Best located hotel in Palau.”

This hotel did not disappoint, and exceeded its three star rating. Our corner room was super clean, spacious and well appointed with 180 degree views over the lagoon and the marina. Kyle at reception went above and beyond assisting us with car rental, house keeping requests and last minute tour bo… more

This hotel did not disappoint, and exceeded its three star rating. Our corner room was super clean, spacious and well appointed with 180 degree views over the lagoon and the marina. Kyle at reception went above and beyond assisting us with car rental, house keeping requests and last minute tour bookings. The lagoon provided superb in house snorkelling, with corals, abundant fish, giant clams, and a fighter plane to explore. The location was also very central and a short walk to a number of Palau’s best restaurants and bars.

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“Great to be back in Palau”

A quiet, welcoming hotel with a spectacular private beach and great aesthetics. Room storage and some dining aspects need improvement, the location and sea view make it a highly worthwhile stay. Location & Vibe • Prime Location: The hotel boasts a great location with its own private beach surround… more

A quiet, welcoming hotel with a spectacular private beach and great aesthetics. Room storage and some dining aspects need improvement, the location and sea view make it a highly worthwhile stay. Location & Vibe • Prime Location: The hotel boasts a great location with its own private beach surrounded by crystal-clear water and an abundance of coral just offshore. • Atmosphere: Only four stories high, the hotel never felt crowded. • Noise: Despite being on the main road, there was no road noise in the third-floor room at the back. It was quiet, with "heaps of birdsong" every morning. • Cleanliness: The beach is immaculate, with staff constantly clearing debris. Ocean stewardship by the locals is highly commendable. 🏠 Room Experience • Aesthetics: Had a sea view room with nice aesthetics that felt welcoming and looked recently updated. • Comfort: The bed was spacious and comfy. o Drawback: Pillows were too flat. • Amenities: Included both a ceiling fan and AC, plus a smart TV with apps (could not connect to local stations). • Bathroom: Plenty roomy with a brilliant hot shower and fresh towels changed daily. • Size & Storage: Room size great and very adequate without feeling cramped. o Drawback: Not enough storage for a week's stay, making it impossible to unpack two suitcases. 🍽️ Food & Dining • On-site Coffee Shop: Located at the front, offering delicious cakes and gifts. • Breakfast Buffet (Included): Hit and miss and changed daily, with nothing exceptional. o Highlights: Egg station was a bonus (everything made fresh). Good bread options, including a favorite: purple yam and cheese. o Lowlights: Fruit supplied was mostly oranges (had to ask for bananas). There was only one domestic toaster, with only one side working properly. 🚶 Getting Around & Services • Walk to Town: About 20 minutes into the town center. The location being "a little way out" contributed to the quiet atmosphere. • Transport Options: o Local Bus: Runs about every hour with a flat rate of $1 (last run around 3 pm). o Taxi: The front desk can arrange a taxi. • Staff: Mostly very helpful and always willing to organise transport and tours, though they occasionally struggled with the Aussie accent. o Improvement: Staff should promote tours better; there were no brochures on display without asking. 🏊 Hotel Facilities & Improvements • Pool/Beach Area: Never felt too busy, but the pool area "could use some updating and tidying up." o Improvement: A few more deck chairs on the beach and pool surrounds are needed. • Dive Shop (Unpromoted): The hotel owners/staff do not promote the in-house dive shop or its facilities (e.g. no mention of snorkelling gear hire). o Guests from US, Canada, NZ, and Australia were steered to other nearby operators (Fish and Fins, Neco, Sams Tours) despite Chinese in-house guests using the dive shop regularly. This is seen as a missed revenue opportunity and inconvenience for guests.

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“Very Pleasant Stay.”

We had a very nice room on the top floor. There were nice views over the extremely clear water. One of the local tour companies goes out of the docks here, so it is very convenient. The water is so clean, one can snorkel in the water around the hotel. There is a plane wreck just off shore! Br… more

We had a very nice room on the top floor. There were nice views over the extremely clear water. One of the local tour companies goes out of the docks here, so it is very convenient. The water is so clean, one can snorkel in the water around the hotel. There is a plane wreck just off shore! Breakfast buffet was ok and changed daily. Eggs are cooked to order. Staff were all very pleasant.

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