Palau's premier luxury resort featuring a private beach, full-service spa, and dive center. Set on 64 acres of tropical gardens with stunning ocean views, the resort offers spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the Rock Islands. Multiple restaurants, infinity pool, and world-class amenities make this the island's top choice for luxury travelers.
Palau Pacific Resort occupies a privileged 64-acre property on the shores of Malakal Island, positioned about 4 kilometres south of downtown Koror and commanding sweeping views over the Rock Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site. The resort's private beach — one of the few in Palau — sits on a calm, protected lagoon, giving guests safe swimming conditions year-round alongside direct access to some of the world's most celebrated dive sites. The surrounding tropical gardens, maintained across the full estate, create a sense of seclusion rarely matched by island resorts of this scale.
The property offers a range of accommodation types, from standard garden rooms to oceanview suites and individual bungalows, all featuring private balconies or terraces, air conditioning, and modern fittings. Three on-site restaurants serve everything from casual beachside lunches to formal international dinners, with a particular emphasis on fresh Pacific seafood. Breakfast is included in many room packages and is consistently praised for its variety and quality.
At the resort's dive centre — operated by certified instructors — guests can arrange everything from introductory courses to technical dives at sites including Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, and the German Channel. The full-service spa offers treatments drawing on local botanical ingredients, while the infinity pool provides panoramic lagoon views. Tennis courts, kayak rentals, and guided snorkelling add further dimension to the activity programme.
Service is polished and attentive without being intrusive. Staff arrange airport transfers, coordinate multi-day diving itineraries, and handle excursion bookings across the archipelago. The resort caters equally well to dedicated underwater photographers, couples marking special occasions, and small corporate groups requiring event facilities.
Amenities
- private beach
- spa
- infinity pool
- dive center
- 3 restaurants
- fitness center
- free WiFi
- airport shuttle
- kayak rentals
- tennis courts
Location
P.O. Box 308, Koror, Palau 96940
7.3267, 134.4697 View on map
Highlights
- Private beach on a calm lagoon with direct views to the Rock Islands
- On-site PADI dive centre with access to Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, and German Channel
- Infinity pool overlooking the lagoon set within 64 acres of manicured tropical gardens
- Three restaurants including oceanfront dining focused on fresh Pacific seafood
- Full-service spa with treatments incorporating local botanical ingredients
Tips for visiting
- Book dive packages in advance during peak season (December–April) as slots fill quickly with resort guests and outside visitors
- Rooms on the upper floors of the oceanview wing have the clearest sightlines to the Rock Islands at sunrise
- The airport shuttle is included in many packages; confirm transfer timing when booking as the drive from Airai takes roughly 20 minutes
- Snorkel gear loans are available from the dive centre for guests who want to explore the reef directly off the private beach
- Request a balcony-facing room when booking — garden rooms are quiet but miss the lagoon views that define the property's appeal
When to visit
Year-round; dry season (November–May) offers calmer seas and peak dive visibility.
Accessibility
Resort paths and main facilities are on relatively flat terrain across the estate; contact the property directly regarding specific mobility requirements.