Ausan Beach Front Cottage and Restaurant

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Independent
8.8 (24 reviews)
Ballesteros Street , Purok Pag-asa, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan, 5309 , San Vicente , PH
63-929-4440582

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Facilities

Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Annual carbon offsets
Boat tours on site
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Prime beachfront location with excellent bay views
Good restaurant and strong breakfast offerings
Well-regarded island‑hopping/snorkelling excursions organized by the hotel
Friendly/helpful staff in many reviews
Spacious terraces/rooms with great views
Central, walkable position with nearby bars and restaurants
Cons:
Frequent electricity and water cuts; limited hot water reported
Unreliable Wi‑Fi
Air conditioning problems (old units, leaking, inconsistent cooling)
Instances of brown/discolored shower water
Variable cleanliness and limited corridor/area cleaning
Some staff described as only minimally attentive

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Multiple guests mention cleanliness issues (poor corridor/common-area cleaning and complaints about room cleanliness); some rooms reported brown shower water and inconsistent cleaning standards, so slightly below average.
Service
9
Several reviews describe staff as friendly and helpful (assisting with luggage, good tour guidance), though a few note staff are merely functional; overall service is strong and attentive in key moments.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised as beachfront with unbeatable views and extremely central to Port Barton; standout positive across many reviews.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms offer great views and comfortable beds for many guests, but several mention problems with air-conditioning (old units, leaking, inconsistent cooling), noise and occasional hot rooms, so modestly below the target.
Amenities
7.8
Significant negative mentions: repeated electricity and water cuts, unreliable hot water, poor Wi‑Fi. Positive: hotel offers island‑hopping tours and a good restaurant, but essential utilities are unreliable, lowering this score.
Value for Money
8.1
Mixed signals — food and restaurant prices are seen as reasonable, excursions praised, but some guests felt the accommodation was not worth the price given utility interruptions and room/amenity issues.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Multiple guests praise the restaurant, good breakfast and tasty food; excursions include high-quality boat lunches. F&B is a clear strength.
Overall Experience
10
Despite recurring utility and some room issues, many guests report an excellent overall stay thanks to location, views, strong excursions/snorkelling and friendly moments from staff; overall impression skews very positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-02 03:47

Property Description

Experience paradise at Ausan Beach Front Cottage and Restaurant, where tranquility and adventure await.

Scenic Views
Unwind on our terrace or in the lush garden while soaking in breathtaking views of Port Barton Beach, just steps away.

Culinary Delights
Savor delectable local and international dishes at our beachfront restaurant or enjoy convenient room service. Start your day right with our cooked-to-order breakfast available daily.

Exceptional Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and take advantage of our airport shuttle for seamless travel. With laundry services and on-site parking, we ensure your stay is hassle-free.

Book your escape to Ausan Beach Front Cottage today and immerse yourself in the beauty of San Vicente!

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 24 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 10
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James • couple • au
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Gérard • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Pas grand chose !

Cons:

Le personnel bruyant des 6h du matin et la musique disco des 10h du matin

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
4
Not worth the price with limited electriity and water supply
Pros:

Great location, set slightly back from the beach. A nice spacious terrace to chill on in the evenings. Restaurant and food were lovely and reasonably priced.

Cons:

After clicking the 'pay' button on booking.com on a non-refundable booking, I was sent a message to say that electricity and water would be limited during my stay. Fortunately, this didn't affect the AC all the time due to the solar power back up but it did affect whether you could use the shower, charge your phone or even see in the bathroom. I had to pay for another hotel on my final night because I could not risk not being able to charge my phone or washing prior to a very long flight. Information about the electricity and water needs to be provided before customers commit to booking.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Clemenceau • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Amazing location

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Duque Garcia • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

El island hopping que ofrece el hotel muy buenas escursiones y completas salimos encantados.Lo alucinante es el snorkling.El desayuno también muy bueno

Cons:

A la hora de la ducha el agua es de color marrón y hay cortes de agua caliente

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • fr
7
La mejor opción si quieres estar céntrico en port barton
Pros:

La ubicación es probablemente la mejor de todo Port Barton muy céntrica y cómoda frente a la playa. Hay aire acondicionado y electricidad continua lo cual es poco común en la zona.

Cons:

Los aires son viejos y botan mucha agua dentro de la habitación, por lo cual me mojaron enteramente zapatos y ropa.
El personal no es particularmente atento, se limitan a hacer únicamente su trabajo sin mucha simpatía

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Stunning location and views were amazing

Cons:

Aircon more powerful in the room

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • cl
6
Pros:

La ubicación y el restoran

Cons:

Muy malas instalaciones, nos quedamos sin luz y agua todos los dias. Mal wifi, mala limpieza y pésimo el aire acondicionado

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Peppi • couple • fi
7
Pros:

Majoitus oli rannalla

Cons:

Huoneessa oli kuuma ja kaikki äänet kuuluivat ulkoa sisälle

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • cl
6
Pros:

La ubicación frente a la playa y un buen restoran con muy buena vista y precios accesibles.

Cons:

Todos los días de cortó la electricidad, el aire acondicionado funcionaba mal, nos quedamos sin agua todos los días y muy mal wifi.
Además mañana limpieza en pasillos y áreas comunes

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Miguelinho • extended_group • es
9
Vistas increíbles
Pros:

La ubicación es inmejorable, despertarse con las vistas a la bahía y desayunar/comer/cenar viendo el mar es increíble. Por un error administrativo nos dejaron en una habitación de calidad superior con vistas al mar con desayuno y se portaron genial.
Tienes todos los bares alrededor caminando por la playa, sitos de masajes, restaurantes....
También ofrecen excursiones, nosotros decidimos realizarla con ellos y fue incréible. El capitan nos hizo el tour evitando zonas masificadas y viendo todo tiempo de animales marinos. Cocinaron en el barco y nos preparon un almuerzo muy top.
Ralmente recomiendo la excursión con el personal del hotel.

Cons:

Al principio cuesta encontrar la puerta de entrada al complejo y que hay avisos constantes de que no te puedes bañar por las medusas.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • es
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lotte • couple • nl
9
Fijn en prettig verblijf
Pros:

Grote en schone kamer. Het hotel ligt aan het strand. Ze hebben lekker eten! Heerlijk verblijf gehad!

Cons:

Ze zeggen dat er overal kwallen zijn waardoor je niet in de zee kan zwemmen. Wij hebben geen kwallen gezien alleen plastic zakjes die op kwallen leken. Doordat je er “niet kan zwemmen”, bieden ze tours aan die je kan gaan doen. Maar je zou prima op het strand kunnen liggen en je hoeft niet perse zo’n tour te doen ;)

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • es
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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PHILIPPE • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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GibralTarik • solo_traveller • gi
9
Pros:

Unbeatable location, friendly and attentive staff. Everything was clean.

Cons:

I understand that Port Barton is still 'developing', but the showering facilities could have been better.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • be
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Montaine • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillants et nous aide à monter nos bagages jusqu’en haut de la chambre car difficile d’accès. La vue de notre chambre était magnifique avec la roche en face. Lit très confortable

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee