An intimate dive resort on Sangat Island in Coron Bay with direct access to several WWII shipwrecks just off the resort's shoreline. The resort accommodates only 30 guests at a time ensuring a personalized and exclusive diving experience. The above-water jungle setting and below-water history make this a one-of-a-kind stay.
Sangat Island Dive Resort sits on a small, jungle-covered island in Coron Bay, about a 30-minute boat ride from Coron town, and has operated since the 1980s as one of the region's original dedicated dive resorts. Accommodation is limited to a mix of cottages and stilted water huts built into the hillside and shoreline, capped at around 30 guests to keep the atmosphere intimate and unhurried, with simple, rustic furnishings in keeping with the jungle setting. The open-air restaurant serves home-style Filipino and international meals, with a bar overlooking the bay for evening drinks. The resort's defining feature is direct access to several WWII Japanese shipwrecks lying just offshore, reachable by short boat rides, alongside house-reef snorkeling from the property's own beach. There is no swimming pool or spa; the focus is squarely on diving and marine exploration, supported by an on-site dive center offering courses and guided wreck and reef trips. Service is personal and low-key, suited to serious divers and travelers seeking a quiet, off-grid island stay rather than resort amenities. Power is generator-supplied on a set schedule given the remote setting, and the dive team's decades of experience mapping the surrounding wrecks make this one of the more knowledgeable technical-diving bases in Coron.
Amenities
- dive center
- wreck diving
- restaurant
- bar
- beach access
- snorkeling gear
- naturalist programs
Location
Sangat Island, Coron, Palawan
12.0900, 120.0300 View on map
Highlights
- Direct boat access to several WWII Japanese shipwrecks in Coron Bay
- Intimate island resort capped at around 30 guests
- House-reef snorkeling from the resort's own beach
- On-site dive center with courses and guided wreck dives
Tips for visiting
- Transfers are by resort boat from Coron town, about 30 minutes
- Best suited to certified or trainee divers given the wreck-diving focus
- No swimming pool on site, so plan around beach and reef swimming
- Book dive packages in advance as space is limited