Kokusnuss Resort

KokosNuss is a small, nice, family Resort in the town of Coron on the tropical Island of Busuanga, Province of Palawan, in the Republic of the Philippines. If you are interested to learn more about the accommodation at KokosNuss Resort, the location, how to get there and possible activities like diving our famous Japanese World War II wrecks, island hopping, horseback riding, vulcanic hot springs, motorbike tours, Calauit Island wildlife safari, sea safaris.

Your Resort in Coron

KokosNuss is the longest established resort facility in the town of Coron. If you are looking for an "action holiday" this is it. If you are looking for such things as the best wreck diving in the Philippines, sea safaris, snorkeling and island hopping, Coron is the place for you, but dont expect mass tourism or five stars hotels. We are proud to live at the "Last Frontier", in Palawan. In 1991, Rudolf Weih, a German national from Grosskrotzenburg am Main, decided to end his career as a high paid Dipl. Engineer at the research and development sector of Honeywell Company. After a 8 month journey through the Palawan Archipelago he finally decided to settle down in Coron Town on Busuanga Island, and start a small tourist business. At this time, Coron was still a typical Philippine fishermen's town. There wasnt any tourism development so far, but he saw a potential for it. In 1992 he opened his KokosNuss Garden Resort and Restaurant with a small eatery and only four cottages. In the past years tourism in Coron grew and KokosNuss Resort expanded in size and quality. Today, KokosNuss Resort consists of 18 individual cottages or bungalows and designer rooms, a large tropical garden with garden chairs and hammocks, and a delightful garden restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood and homemade specials in Asian and European style. We are located inlands just before the local hospital on the way into town. We will help you to find the best tours and arrange buses, jeepneys, boats and flights to other interesting places.

Rooms

KokosNuss Resort has a delightful restaurant and Bungalows constructed partially out of local materials in the traditional Philippine native style that is still found in many parts of Palawan.Each room is spacious, airy and bright. All of our rooms are amply furnished with soft, comfortable beds, clean linens and pillows, and clean bathrooms. A "nipa hut" is, as the name suggests, a very unsophisticated hut, made of bamboo. It sounds primitive, which you cannot deny, and also sounds very uncomfortable... WRONG! It is a well designed piece of local architecture which will keep you cool and dry. It also adds to the benefit of being totally natural, a little bit rustic, and to the pleasure and the adventure for visiting a remote island. If, on the other hand you consider yourself a member of the Idle Rich or if you have any ambitions in that direction you can have a deluxe bungalow accommodation, complete with an ensuite CR and shower, marble flooring and airconditioning. This is a luxurious indulgence that is not really necessary and not common in this "wild" area, but good for ones image as a member of the worlds jet setting glitterati.

Room Type 1 Economy twin bed rooms with fan and private bathroom, available for "walk-in" only. The rooms come with a semi private gardenarea in front.
Room Type 2 A small cute bungalow style room with a small private bathroom with toilet, ceiling fan plus airconditioning and hot and cold shower. Cool and comfortable. The room is good for two persons.

Room Type 3 Large rooms with aircon plus ceiling fan, spacious bathroom with toilet and hot and cold shower.
Room Type 4 Designer rooms and family rooms in our new building, may be the best rooms in Coron, in different sizes and designs. All rooms come with marble/granite flooring, private bathromm, solar powered hot and cold shower, toilet, airconditioning and ceiling fans, TV. The larger rooms can comfortably accomodate singles or doubles but also families with 4 up to 7 persons.

Tours and Activities

Island Hopping across the Calamian Island Group The Calamian Group of Islands, also called the Calamianes, consist of over 80 islands and islets. Some of them are still deserted and unpopulated.The most famous ones are located in Gutob Bay, the western part of the Calamianes. These islands include Calumbuyan Island, which offers the most beautiful coral reef of the Calamian Group, Malcapuya Island, Banana Island, North and South Cay, Debutonay Island, Malajon Island (also known as Black Island) with its beautiful caves, as well as Talampulan with its fishing village, better known as Panlaitan. Cruising through Gutob Bay gives you the feeling of being at the end of the world. And maybe behind the last island far away at the horizon, there is a giant waterfall flowing down the edge of the world.

Coron Island Tours You will have an unforgettable and fulfilled day on our one day island hopping tour to Coron Island. The tour boats, built in traditional philippine style is specially designed for these "custom-tailored" trips. Snorkeling, swimming, beaches, the enchanting "Kayangan Lake" and "Barracuda Lake", beautiful hidden lagoons and bays, sometimes populated by the native "Tagbanua"-tribe of northern Palawan.Coron Island with its´ seven lakes is renowned for its´ towering limestone cliffs and idyllic white beaches, crystal clear water, coral gardens and tropical forests providing a unique, natural experience. Paths lead into the interiors´s fascinating volcanic "Cayangan Lake" and "Barracuda Lake".

Here, Nature remains untouched. The Captain will bring you to the best spots with his outrigger boat (banka). Our selected and experienced captain or boatman will guide you.
Culion Island Tour The island of Culion with its similar named municipality was known in history as the largest leper colony in worldwide.In 1622 the first missionaries arrived at the island to spread cristianity.Fort Culion was built in 1740 for protection against the reoccuring moro raids. The Island of Culion was declared a leper colony in 1904 by the ruling US american Gouvernor Wright due to the increasing number of lepronse. On its 25th anniversary more than 16,000 leprose lived an isolated life on Culion.

With the arrival of medicines in 1947, the number of deseased was lowered dramatically until finally in 1992 the municipality of Culion was founded and the island itself became free for new settlements. The first municipal council in the history of this young settlement was elected in 1995. Today, lepra is easily cured with cheap antibioitics and is no longer present in Culion and may be extincted worldwide in the near future.When making a one day boat trip to Culion, make sure to visit the old spanish fort with its katholic church and the Lepra Museum close to Culion Sanitarium.

Calauit Island The 3700 hectare large Calauit Island is the sanctuary of African and Palawan wildlife threatened with extinction. Calauit was decreed a game preserve and wildlife sanctuary in August 1976 by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos. t was the late President´s response to an earlier appeal made for Kenya by the International Union of Conservation of Nature to help save African animals caught in the midst of civil strife. Today giraffes, zebras and impalas live together with rare animals like bear cats, Calamian deer, mousedeer and Palawan peacocks, which are endemic to Palawan. The aviary is a recent addition.Entrance fee is 200p for Filipinos and 400p for foreigners.

Boat from mainland to Calauit Island (10 min) is 500p for the group. Tourtruck is 1000p for the group.Because of the long travel time from Coron to Calauit Island (between 4 and 6 hours), we recommend renting a van or jeep in Coron. Price varies from 5500-7000php depending on how many passengers.
Scuba Diving Coron is one of the Philippines greatest SCUBA diving locations and truly a pearl of philippine wreck diving. On 24. September 1944 some 120 US Navy bombers caught a Japanese convoy at anchor in Coron Bay, northern Palawan. Some 11 (or more yet undiscovered) World War Two Japanese wrecks, hot volcanic lakes, caves, coral reefs and walls await you.

If you don´t have a SCUBA diving license but you would like to experience the beauty of Palawans underwater world? No problem: You can choose from a variety of PADI programs, like for example the "PADI Open Water Diver".
Wreck Diving The japanese World War II wrecks are our most popular dive sites, like for example the japanese flying boat tender "Akitsushima". Wreck divers can make an impressive penetration into the engine room to see the four engines. The "Irako" is quite intact and because of the good visibility you know you are on a big ship wreck. Penetration represents an advanced dive due to the depth, but the superstructure is interesting, with soft corals and sponges.

The "Morozan Maru" is only in 14m depht which makes this wreck an easy dive for beginners.
Barracuda Lake The scenery around this lake is spectacular and the underwater terrain has been likened to flying over the surface of the moon. You won´t find much marine life inside the lake but there is a good chance for you to meet the lonesome barracuda who claims to be the "king of the lake". The Lakes of Coron Island have also won the award as the cleanest inland body of water in the Phililppines for several years in a row. Most of the shipwrecks can be reached by dive boat from Coron within 45 minutes. A diving day usually includes two fun dives.

Makinit Hot Springs Just 5 km from Coron town, at the end of the little village called "Makinit", two small and one large naturally occurring salt water springs on the shorefront, somehow bubbling from the mountainside despite their proximity to the sea. During the latter part of World War II, battalions of battle weary Japanese troops retreating from the Malaysian front made camp in this sitio to mend their wounds and rest for a few days. The healthy volcanic water here is in the range of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The "Makinit Hot Springs" can be reached by hiring a tricycle at 300-350pesos (3 hrs) the driver will wait for you until you're done, then bring you back to your resort. There is an entrance fee of 150pesos/person and 75 pesos for locals and residents.

You can bring food and beverages BUT no alcohol (beer/spirits is for sale inside the premises)The "Makinit Hot Springs" are perfect for unwinding at the end of a long day or simply to enjoy a "hot soak".
Walk and Hike Mountain treks, river walks and jungle hikes are a great way for you to see the parts of this incredible island that are totally "wild". We can explain to you the routes that are possible to go on your own, or we can provide you with an experienced guide if needed.Celebrate your first day with a glorious sunset. A 35 minutes hike to the top of Mt. Tapyas offers a breathtaking view of Coron town and all surrounding islands. Its a 600+ steps so all you need for this are good shoes and some drinking water.

Its a bit more difficult to climb the 640 meter high Mt. Tundalara (it is the second highest mountain in Palawan). We strongly recommend that you avail of a guide who can bring you and your friends safely to the peak in a comfortable 3 to 4 hours hike.
Motorbike Rental The best way for you to explore Busuanga Island is to rent a Motorbike in Coron: Here are two possible routes you can take, and of course we can show you many more tracks. A beautiful part of the island is the Yulo King Ranch (YKR). The 40.000 hectare area is supposed to be the largest cattle ranch of South East Asia, but the number of cattle is rather low. The scenery looks a little bit like an African savanna. From Coron it is only a 45 minute drive the Yulo King Ranch.

The YKR-Busuanga Airport is also located there.A few times a day you can see the small passenger airplanes touching down. To go on from the airport, drive to the beginning of the airstrip from where you take the road to "Decalachao". The village of Decalachao is located at the north-east shore of Busuanga Island. A two hours ride along the "National Highway" to the Concepcion Waterfall can be a very adventurous ride. The small village "Concepcion" is located 36 km east from Coron. The village itself is not spectacular, but very peaceful and idyllic. Right outside the village of Concepcion is a small Waterfall with a jungle pool. The local people will be happy to show you the way.

There are many possibilities where to go by motorbike. Just drop by and we can give you some more information. Please drive slowly and carefully and try to wear some good shoes and long trousers as protective clothes.

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Address: Brgy. 6, RP 5316, Coron Town, Coron, Philippines

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If you are joining from Coron, look for a flight to Coron Airport. There are regular flights (3 to 4 times a day) with domestic planes. From Busuanga airport it's a 40 minute transfer ride to Coron town. There are shuttle vans operating outside the terminal and cost around P150.00 PHP per person. Our Office in Coron is in Don Pedro St. Centre of town. It’s easy to find us, just ask the drivers for directions. Its 8 minutes from airport to Kokusnuss Resort.

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