Sabang Beach
Sabang Beach
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Jose R P
1 contribution
Apr 2023
Nice place, easy to access, but no one says that there are rip currents, sometimes strong ones, that should be paid attention. Use caution please.
Lugar agradable, de facil acceso pero cuidado con la resaca, a veces es fuerte y peligrosa.
Lugar agradable, de facil acceso pero cuidado con la resaca, a veces es fuerte y peligrosa.
Written 9 April 2023
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koizi
Melbourne276 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
Sabang beach was one of the great finds of our three week vacation in the Philippines. By far one of the best beaches we found on our whole trip.
We stayed at Daluyon (see my separate review) which is located at the far end of the beach, away from the busy dock area making it extremely tranquil. The long beach is flanked by stunning mountainside and bordered by a towering row of beautiful palm trees. It still only takes 15 minutes or so at a casual pace to walk end to end.
The beach itself is very wide - making it great for sand play for the kids - and is made of soft off white sand. The water is very clean - no green algae like in Boaracay - and has some decent swell for those that like swimming/playing in the wave. The shallower part is also very suitable for toddler play - our 2 year old had a ball. Just like any beach, it can have its calm days and its rough days.
Chilling out on the Daluyon beach lounges with a freshly made mango juice after a dip in the beautiful water is an experience I will remember for a long time.
Only 1.5 hours from Puerto, you really have no excuse to miss this spot if you visit Palawan.
We stayed at Daluyon (see my separate review) which is located at the far end of the beach, away from the busy dock area making it extremely tranquil. The long beach is flanked by stunning mountainside and bordered by a towering row of beautiful palm trees. It still only takes 15 minutes or so at a casual pace to walk end to end.
The beach itself is very wide - making it great for sand play for the kids - and is made of soft off white sand. The water is very clean - no green algae like in Boaracay - and has some decent swell for those that like swimming/playing in the wave. The shallower part is also very suitable for toddler play - our 2 year old had a ball. Just like any beach, it can have its calm days and its rough days.
Chilling out on the Daluyon beach lounges with a freshly made mango juice after a dip in the beautiful water is an experience I will remember for a long time.
Only 1.5 hours from Puerto, you really have no excuse to miss this spot if you visit Palawan.
Written 27 March 2013
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LaoBlue
Port Deposit, MD509 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
A beach that is flanked by the Sabang Boat Terminal and the Mangrove tree forest, and only takes about one hour walk from end to end (and return) on tannish brown sand. The water is very clear and warm, but the waves maybe very high at times (over 3 plus meters one day we were there) with strong winds during the winter months. Beach extends well into the water before getting over your head, but seems widest just in front of the Daluyon Beach Resort.
There is a mix of accomodations from the very basic to a nearly 5-star resort, the Sheridan Resort (not the Sheraton!). Also, the main road (a very basic one lane sand road) runs along the beach from one end to the other.
There is a mix of accomodations from the very basic to a nearly 5-star resort, the Sheridan Resort (not the Sheraton!). Also, the main road (a very basic one lane sand road) runs along the beach from one end to the other.
Written 2 January 2013
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staiger2012
Menifee, California26 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The beach is amazing it remind me of Hawaii except for the crowd. There was a time i swam on the beach like its my private beach. I would like very much to go back before it get crowded.
Written 25 May 2018
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Attilaahun
Budapest, Hungary138 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Sabang beach offers much more than the underground river. You can easily spend some days here. Beach, mangrove forrest, bird watch, zipline ....
Written 29 March 2018
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Davide_Inzitari
Milan, Italy143 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Beautiful beach, we went there with our 16months old baby.
We were at the Daluyon resort.
The sand and the water are beautiful and the atmosphere of the jungle at the back and the Mountains around is superb.
We were at the Daluyon resort.
The sand and the water are beautiful and the atmosphere of the jungle at the back and the Mountains around is superb.
Written 24 January 2018
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Stellz
Mascot, Australia862 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
We stayed on Sabang Beach at the Sheridan , full access to the beach . Big beach with lots to do . Beautiful blue water, very clean . Just an amazing beach .
Written 2 January 2018
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Doods D
25 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Sabang Beach is one of the better beaches in Puerto Princesa. It faces North, towards the West Philippine Sea and is about two hours on paved roads from the Puerto Princesa city, although the Barangay, Cabayugan where Sitio Sabang is Located is part of Puerto Princesa City. There is a Police station in the middle of the beach wharf area but there is no medical facilities , banks or ATMs here, bring your meds or a first aid kit. Electricity here is self generated by the owners of establishment
Sabang Beach is where the wharf for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Underground River) is located, it is its gateway. The beach is also home for two four-star hotels, Sheridan and the three-time ASEAN Eco-Green Hotel Awardee (Hall of Fame) Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort. There are other smaller back packer place and smaller restaurants one can have a decent meal.
The beach is fine sand, and no rocks on the beach (Only at the end of the beach towards the Mangrove Trails) and is ideal for swimming. However it can dangerous on certain times of the year as the waves can be huge and there is always a warning on rip tides. A coastguard station is located at the middle part of the beach that warns visitor of the beach's conditions.
Other activities in this beach (aside from the underground river tour) are the Mangrove tour where you can try the paddle boat ride, walking tour to the Waterfalls, passing some temples and spend the day in its man made pool of mountain water, the famous Sabang Zipline, an 800 meter ride with the fantastic view of the ocean, or just simply lazing at the beach, drinking buco juice or having a massage in the many mini spa and massage hut doting this beach!
Trip here six times daily Via Alexxus Van Transport (UV Express) from the San Jose Market Terminal, satarting at :7:30 am and last trip is at 5:30PM. You can find modest but inexpensive lodging and travel back the next day!
Sabang Beach is where the wharf for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Underground River) is located, it is its gateway. The beach is also home for two four-star hotels, Sheridan and the three-time ASEAN Eco-Green Hotel Awardee (Hall of Fame) Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort. There are other smaller back packer place and smaller restaurants one can have a decent meal.
The beach is fine sand, and no rocks on the beach (Only at the end of the beach towards the Mangrove Trails) and is ideal for swimming. However it can dangerous on certain times of the year as the waves can be huge and there is always a warning on rip tides. A coastguard station is located at the middle part of the beach that warns visitor of the beach's conditions.
Other activities in this beach (aside from the underground river tour) are the Mangrove tour where you can try the paddle boat ride, walking tour to the Waterfalls, passing some temples and spend the day in its man made pool of mountain water, the famous Sabang Zipline, an 800 meter ride with the fantastic view of the ocean, or just simply lazing at the beach, drinking buco juice or having a massage in the many mini spa and massage hut doting this beach!
Trip here six times daily Via Alexxus Van Transport (UV Express) from the San Jose Market Terminal, satarting at :7:30 am and last trip is at 5:30PM. You can find modest but inexpensive lodging and travel back the next day!
Written 8 September 2017
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Citra Jatmiko
Jakarta, Indonesia49 contributions
Aug 2019
Its blue water and white sand can make you full of energy. I have been her while waiting to enter the Underground River cave's gate.
Written 27 July 2020
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Joky80
Gothenburg, Sweden540 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a nice beach with some different resorts offering accommodation. The water is warm and clear and the only thing which might disturb you are all the boats going back and forth to the underground river. The waves become pretty high when it’s windy so you need to be a bit careful.
Written 13 January 2020
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Staying in sabang in November. Can I arrange underground river tour myself once there?
Written 7 July 2019
You most certainly can arrange the underground river tour from any guesthouse in the area. And by staying in Sabang overnight you'll go early in the morning thus beat the organized tour crowds who come from far off places. We stayed at Sabang for three nights if I recall correctly. The beach is beautiful.
Written 7 July 2019
mschlemiel
Paris, France
Bonjour
Je suis à Palawan et projette de passer 1 jour ou 2 à Sabang. Où avez vous dormi ?
Written 7 July 2018
Bonjour, nous avons dormi au Sheridan hôtel.
Written 8 July 2018
Can someone recommend a dive shop that offers scuba and snorkeling in Sabang Beach area?
Written 26 June 2018
You may hire them when you book your trip for diving, they normally have different sizes to suit your needs .
Hope this will help you.
Written 26 June 2018
It is possible to pay with credit card or better cash? Thanks
Written 24 June 2018
It is possible to pay with credit card or better cash? Thanks
Written 24 June 2018
Credit card are accepted. Exchange your money and pay with cash at local shops.
Written 25 June 2018
We will visit sabang in September this year. Where is the nearest local market where we can buy local made products/ food for pasalubong to our family?
Written 6 May 2018
The village itself is tiny . No other town nearby. You’ll find local products there all very cheap. There is nothing special or unique or expensive to be bought. All are just meters away from your lodging. We really liked the nature and beach there. Enjoy it!
Written 19 May 2018
Gienah Y
Sydney, Australia
I would like to do the Honda bay island hopping but if I stay at sabang, is it possible to from there? Are the boats doing the tour from sabang?
Written 5 April 2018
Hi Gienah,
Honday bay is on the complete opposite side of the island.
It might not look that far on the map, but it is many hours to travel by taxi or van to get there from Sabang.
Written 6 April 2018
Wanting to book underground river tour, where staying in sabang Sheridan but wanted to book in trip advisor but the tour starts in Puerto princess
Written 7 October 2017
No need to book in advance. Im staying here as I'm writing this answer.
You can walk out onto the beach and book with one of the tour guides there. when you walk out from the sheridan facing the beach turn to your right walk 20 feet and you'll see a small tour guide hut. 1200php for the underground tour and you can only book one day in advance.
Its perfect. Buy your lunch after the tour on the beach.
You'll meet at 8am walk to the dock which is 5min away take a 15min boat ride which is undercover so no need for sunblock. Take the tour and you'll be back by about 10:30am/11am
If you choose to walk back through the jungle trail it costs 200php and takes about 2hrs+
Written 4 March 2018
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