Where Luxury Meets Nature

Secret Paradise Resort & Turtle Sanctuary is an accredited Turtle Sanctuary by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and is a partner of WWF-Philippines.

Turtle Bay marine sanctuary is a large 28 hectares which we have been protecting for 12 years. The increase in beautiful corals, tropical fish and sea turtles has been a pleasure to witness. It is a great location for kayaking/snorkelling to see the many turtles and tropical fish in our 2 large house reefs. The far end of our bay opens up another world for divers with deep corals and sightings of manta rays, sea-cow and dolphins etc.

The endangered Green turtle and Olive Ridley turtles are the most common seen in Turtle Bay. Eggs are laid on our beaches from October to March and hatching is between November to May. All year round turtles swim in our protected "Turtle Bay", looking for their mating partner. 34 turtles laid eggs on our beaches 2018, with 2021 baby turtles hatched this year.

Our nature reserve is a large 118 hectares where we combine our accommodation and nature as one. Guest can witness seeing the monkeys, hornbills, kingfishers, parrots and amazing variety of colourful butterflies set in the breath-taking surrounding scenery.

Secret Paradise Resort & Turtle Sanctuary operate with a vision and mission of protecting endangered sea turtles and our surrounding large nature reserve. Highlights of the resort's success include international awards from United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Indonesia, Dubai, Qatar, Philippines and Tripadvisor, making it a truly world class international award-winning resort.

International Awards 2018 / 2019

2019 - "26th World Travel Awards" - Phu Quoc, Vietnam. "Philippines Leading Resort"
www.worldtravelawards.com/award-philippines-leading-resort-2019
 

2018 - "25th World Travel Awards" - Hong Kong.  "Philippines Leading Resort"
www.worldtravelawards.com/award-philippines-leading-resort-2018

2018 - "World Luxury Hotel Awards" Bali - Indonesia. "Luxury Beach Retreat - Asia"
2017 - "World Luxury Hotel Awards" St.Moritz - Switzerland. "Luxury Island Resort - Continental Winner"
2016 - "World Luxury Hotel Awards" Doha - Qatar.  "Best Hideaway Resort - Country Winner"
www.luxuryhotelawards.com/hotel/secret-paradise-resort-turtle-sanctuary-2

2018 "Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards"- Dubai. "Best Island Resort in the Philippines"
www.hautegrandeur.com/hotels/hotel/secret-paradise-resort-turtle-sanctuary/

2018 - "Hotel of the Year Awards 2018" Ireland.  "Top 100 Resorts Worldwide"  
www.hoteloftheyearawards.com/top-100-resorts-worldwide-2018/

2018 "Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards." - England. "Most Outstanding Premier Resort - Philippines"
www.lux-review.com/issues/spring-2018/32/

2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 - Tripadvisor.com - "Top 20 small resorts in Philippines"- Travelers Choice Award.

2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Tripadvisor.com - "Certificate of Excellence Awards"

2018 Tripadvisor.com "Hall of Fame Award"

2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 - Booking.com - "Guest Review Award"

2018 - Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards - China. "Best Nature Resort in South East Asia" & "Best Eco-tourism Project in South East Asia."

2017 - Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards - Singapore. "Outstanding Beach Resort Destination in South East Asia" http://asialeadingresorts.com/results.php

2017 "World Class Excellence Japan Awards" Fukuoka - Japan. worldclassexcellence.com

2017, 2016, 2015 - "Best beach resorts in Palawan" awarded by oyster.com (partner of tripadvisor - visited and viewed). www.oyster.com/palawan/hotels/roundups/best-beach-hotels-in-palawan-philippines/

2017, 2016, 2015 - "Most romantic hotels in Palawan" awarded by Oyster (partner of tripadvisor - visited and viewed). www.oyster.com/palawan/hotels/roundups/most-romantic-hotels-in-palawan-philippines/

Philippine Awards 

2017, 2015 - "No 1 Eco-tourism Beach Resort in Philippines - Global Brand Asia," 30th year - awarded by Asia pacific council. (www.worldexellence.net)

2017 - "Green Certification Award". Palawan Council for Sustainable Tourism & Zero Carbon Resorts. www.pcsd.gov.ph, www.zerocarbonresorts.eu

2016, 2015 - (PCSD) "Award for zero carbon resorts for sustainable tourism," Palawan Council for Sustainable Tourism. (https://pcsd.gov.ph/zcr/#toggle-id-13)

2016, 2015, 2014 - "Top Nature Beach Resort" awarded by Philippine top choice award for excellence. (pceminc.wix.com/pceminc)

2016, 2015 - "Most Outstanding Innovative Beach Resort" awarded by the National customers choice awards council. (facebook.com/bestchoiceawards)

2016 - "Outstanding Beach Resort & Turtle Sanctuary" awarded by Philippines top choice committee (pceminc.wix.com/topcompanies)

2016 - "Top 10 - Hotel/resort in Palawan" awarded by travelmyth.com/Palawan/Hotels

2016 - "Excellent Customer Service and Beach Resort" awarded by top choice global (pceminc.wix.com/topcompanies)

2016 - GMA TV - AHA - Filming releasing injured turtle -sunshine & baby turtles (facebook.com/secretparadiseresort).

2016, 2015 - "Best Eco-Tourism Beach Resort" 35th year, awarded by Consumers choice & dangal ng bayan awards. (www.consumersaward.com)

2016 - "Top 10 - Hotel/resort in Palawan" awarded by (travelmyth.com/Palawan/Hotels)

2016 - "Excellent Customer Service and Beach Resort" awarded by top choice global (pceminc.wix.com/topcompanies)

2015, 2014 - "Best Eco-friendly Resort in the Philippines", awarded by Q-ASIA magazine, 9th & 10th year National product excellence awards.(www.qasiapublication.com.ph)

2015 - "Philippines Best Eco Friendly Resort - World Class Awards," by Smart shoppers business magazine. (smartshoppermag.com/wp/docs/Testimonials.pdf)

2015 - "Best Eco-tourism Beach Resort - Seal of Excellence," 34th year - awarded by National consumer affairs foundation. (www.consumeraward.com)

2014 - "Best nature inspired resort & tourist destination", Top choice awards Manila.

2014 - "Best wedding destination", Top choice awards Manila.

2014 - "Miss Universe - Venus Raj" with gma news tv,

2013 May - Front cover of Inflight Magazine, "The Magic of Turtle Bay". www.inflight.ph

2013 April - Featured in Asian-Traveler magazine "Best Beaches of Southeast Asia" 

Achievements

2018 to 2015 - WWF-Philippines - Approved partner (http://wwf.org.ph/act-now/checkout-for-nature)

2018, 2017 Partner with "Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network" to assist in piloting the world's first global Sea Turtle Friendly™ tourism certification program." (www.wildlifefriendly.org)

2018 to 2014 - Approved member of Zero Carbon Resorts – Philippines

2018 to 2016 - Accredited Turtle Sanctuary by PCSD & DeNR Philippines.