Pems Pension and Restaurant

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Independent
8.6 (41 reviews)
Rizal street, Taytay, Palawan, 5312 , Taytay , PH
63-977-6815549

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy bungalows
Friendly staff
Good food options
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Some maintenance issues noted, indicating a need for improved cleanliness.
Service
9.28
Staff was friendly and flexible, accommodating early breakfast requests.
Location
8.32
Good location in town but far from the bus station.
Room Quality
7.77
Bungalow was cozy but had maintenance issues such as light and roof problems.
Amenities
8.8
WiFi was good, but limited amenities noted such as no generator.
Value for Money
9.26
Affordable pricing for extensive menu options and overall stay.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Fairly extensive menu with both Western and Philippine options.
Overall Experience
8.78
A cozy place overall, with some maintenance issues but a generally pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 17:07

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in onsite massages and take advantage of bicycle rentals. Free Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a charming picnic area await your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delectable meals at the hotel's restaurant with a cozy bar/lounge or opt for room service. Don't miss the chance to enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily.

Convenient Facilities
Stay productive with the business center, enjoy complimentary newspapers, and utilize the dry cleaning services. Parking is free. Book your stay at Pems Pension and Restaurant in Taytay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Payment

    Cash deposit required

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Matt • couple • au
7
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Owen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff lovely breakfast pancakes was to die for

Cons:

Nothin at all worth every penny

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • de
5
Zum Übernachten okay.
Pros:

Gute Lage, hilfsbereit zB beim Moped mieten, gute Größe von Raum und Terrasse

Cons:

Schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Das inkludierte Frühstück war sehr Basic, während es ein Buffet für Walk in Gäste gab.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Globetrotter118 • solo_traveller • no
8
Nice bungalows around a beautiful garden.
Pros:

A very cozy place to stay. I had a nice spacious bungalow set in a beautiful garden. Good WiFi everywhere, even in the bungalow. There is a bar with lovely wooden furniture, and also an outdoor covered dining area. The restaurant had a fairly extensive menu with both Western and Philippino options, all at quite affordable prices, especially after coming from El Nido. I liked that you pay your bill when you leave, so you don't have this constant lack of change ordeal.

Cons:

Lacking basic maintenance. The roof on my balcony had a hole in the middle of it, and it was raining a lot, also the light on my balcony wasn't working. The switch for hot water in the shower was located right up at the top by the ceiling. Nobody can reach it. Luckily I'm not very heavy and could stand on top of the plastic bucket. A 1/4 of a roll of toilet paper in a room designed for 2 people for 2 nights. If you don't supply more, at least sell them! Pile some up in the reception so we can get one easily. Taytay is a tiny town. I went to 5 little shops before I was able to buy the 2nd to last roll they had! Hopefully not too many others needed some. It's worth noting that there's no generator. The day I left, I had to pack my things on the balcony as very little daylight gets into the room. Still no electricity back when I left several hours later. Good location right in town. Far from the bus station, but that's because the bus station is located really far from town.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • nl
8
Prima plek, aardig personeel, goede sfeer. Neem wel een kamer met airco.
Pros:

Mooie ligging naast het fort. Prettige kamers op een rustig terreintje. Aardig en flexibel personeel. Op ons verzoek konden we al om 6.00 ontbijten. Zeer gewaardeerd.

Cons:

Neem geen kamer zonder airco omdat je dan veel last hebt van het geluid van de airco's van de andere kamers. De douche functioneerde vrij matig.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
7
2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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FERNANDO
10
Pros:

Super bien. No aptos para finolis. , Estás en el medio rural. Cabañas en un lugar divino. Servicio excelente y gente super amable

2025-02-01 • via Nuitee
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Diāna • young couple • lv
3
Poor
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Need to fix water flow in the wc and shower. Staff was not very helpful.

2024-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Beau • young couple • ca
8
Great place to stay in Taytay
Pros:

The staff are very considerate. Many of them are learning how to work in a business to get credit for their education and the owner selects them very well. The laundry staff are also very good and prompt. The location is excellent being right in front of the fortress. You can get a great view of the fort at night from your balcony in some rooms!

Cons:

The room was a bit small and there weren't many outlets. The lights also run on a series circuit so you can only use some lights if another light is on. All lights should operate independent of each other.

2024-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Florian • young couple • de
6
The room was good.
Pros:

The room itself was nice, big room with nice bathroom.

Cons:

The staff was okay, however the prices for the scooter, island hoppings and more were very high. 700 pesos for one day scooter... The place was quite noisy because of Geckos and construction right next to our room. No AC just a fan.

2024-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • young couple • gb
5
Checked out early, shoul have stayed at Casa Rosa just a few minutes walk away: soooo much better.
Pros:

Location good

Cons:

It was a hot box: pay more than double for air conditioning. no mosquito covers on windows or nets.
Not able to book any boat trips.

2024-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • family
8
Pros:

Great location, price and great food options at the restaurant.

2024-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo traveller • ph
7
Good
2024-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Yasser • young couple • sa
9
Great
Pros:

Over all ok, The calm community , good helpfull Pems Management Nice

Cons:

Frendily Administration , very kind supportive

2024-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • with friends • gb
2
Cheap but not cheerful
Pros:

It had a good location

Cons:

It was very dirty. I don’t think the bathroom had been cleaned in months.

2024-02-16 • via Nuitee
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Adrian
8
Pros:

Had a nice stay at Pem’s. Property owners were very accommodating, attentive and pleasant. Safe accommodation. Staff was great and patient. I liked the rice noodles and fish broth that they prepared. A little bit more maintenance and things will be much, much better. Will return when opportunity arises.

2024-02-07 • via Nuitee
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Lennart • solo traveller • ph
9
Very nice.
Pros:

Great restaurant! Great location close to the fort, nice bungelows, nice staff.

Cons:

The 2 person bed was very uncomfortable luckily there was also a 1 person bed in de room with a good mattress so I ended up sleeping there.

Cold shower.

2024-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • young couple • sk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

everything was great.
Nice, clear, quiet.

2024-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Laarne • young couple • ph
8
Very good
Pros:

Room was pretty spacious.Big tv.Very quiet.The owner and staffs were nice .We ate dinner there and foods were okay.Airconditioned room with very quiet ceiling fan .

Cons:

Showers are not working properly only drizzles, no hot water too.
Toilet bowl and sink are both clogged .
Bathroom was dirty when we arrived.

2024-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Adam • young couple • gb
9
Great option for a short stay in Taytay!
Pros:

Pem is a wonderful host and we felt very welcome by her and all the staff. We only stayed for one night as a stop over between El Nido and Puerto Princessa which worked out well breaking up the long transfer. We really loved Taytay town as a quieter (and cheaper!) alternative to El Nido.

Cons:

The shower wasn't very good - just a trickle, and the toilet took a long time to flush/refill.

2024-01-14 • via Nuitee