The Funny Lion - Coron

5/5 – Exceptional Stay at The Funny Lion - Coron We had a wonderful experience during our stay at The Funny Lion from July 10 to 13. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with genuine warmth and professionalism. Even before check-in, they reached out to ask how they could make our stay special—an impressive touch that speaks volumes about their hospitality. The rooms were spotless, fresh-smelling, and very comfortable. Breakfast was consistently excellent, and the Saturday night buffet was truly extraordinary—one of the best we’ve had in Palawan. What truly stood out was the staff. Every single person we encountered was kind, attentive, and went the extra mile. Their exceptional service made our stay unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Coron!

Amazing experience all around! This was our first stop so we weren’t sure if this level of warmth and excellent customer service was the standard in the Philippines. Turns out Funny Lion is just exceptional in that regard. The barbecue on Saturday night was amazing!!!! Beautiful setup and lovely live music. My one complaint that has nothing to do with the Funny Lion is that every other guest was glued to their phones!! At the pool, bar, restaurant, phone monsters galore. It was a yucky energy to be around. Guys- you’re on vacation. Delete your socials, unplug from the matrix, connect with your Self and enjoy enjoy enjoy. Read a book, journal, play a game. You can do it I believe in you

We stayed for four nights and it was truly one of the best experiences we’ve had in the Philippines. The hospitality made us feel completely at home — the staff were exceptionally polite and attentive to every detail throughout our stay. The food was outstanding, with a wide range of options available at all hours, including themed dinner nights that added to the vibrant atmosphere. Music filled the hotel with a warm and welcoming vibe, and the views from the rooftop — complete with a cozy jacuzzi — were simply lovely. The air conditioning in the rooms was set at the perfect temperature, and it was convenient to be able to leave devices charging even when we weren’t in the room. Both pools were fantastic, and even included areas designed for relaxing with a book right in the water.

One of the first things that I noticed upon first coming to the hotel was how the staff were so welcoming, friendly, and polite. Upon the comfortable welcoming, we were offered refreshing drinks which was essential because it was such a hot day. After that, we were given a thorough and thoughtful walk through of the hotel and our room, which felt great since we were able to feel more relaxed. I also noticed how there were free snacks throughout the day which was really nice. But, the one thing that really stuck with me was how everyone was so welcoming, comforting, and supportive. It truly was an experience.

A great hotel review highlights positive aspects like friendly and efficient staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient location. It also mentions specific details like a good breakfast spread, enjoyable amenities, or a peaceful atmosphere. Perfect location for exploring the city! The hotel is within walking distance of major attractions. The pool area was a great place to relax, and the rooms were clean and well-maintained. We also appreciated the helpfulness of the concierge. The secure and safe environment of this hotel will always have my heart. I have recommended that others visit THE FUNNY LION CORON once, and I can assure you that they will never regret it.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Funny Lion in Coron! From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with warm smiles and genuine hospitality that made us feel right at home. Every team member we encountered was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Our room was stunning—beautifully designed, spotlessly clean, and incredibly comfortable. It was the perfect retreat after a day of exploring the breathtaking sights of Coron. And we can’t forget to mention the delicious pizza (Spicy ! It was honestly one of the best we’ve had—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Dining at the hotel was a treat in itself. We highly recommend The Funny Lion to anyone visiting Coron. It’s the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and exceptional service. We can’t wait to come back!

We stayed at the Funny Lion on our honeymoon and absolutely loved it. The staff was communicative and incredibly helpful. Any request we had was completed so quickly. The dinner and breakfast buffets were delicious with the dinner buffet having wonderful live music. We truly could relax here and we did not want to leave. Highly recommend!

Absolutely incredible experience here! The staff go above and beyond to make your stay amazing. The room was big and so beautiful and comfortable. Great amenities. The whole hotel was beautiful and clean. The staff was very kind. 2 restaurants and a bar with great food open all day. Very helpful with shuttling us from the airport and to the harbor to our next destination. Can't recommend it enough. We'll absolutely stay in one of their hotels again when we visit the Philippines.

The best hotel in Coron for good reason. We stayed at the Funny Lion for 5 days and 4 nights. It is very rare to find a hotel that is all around perfect when it comes to service, food and amenities. This hotel practically has it all. The experience from start to finish was simply flawless! For starters, the hotel was in constant communication with us from booking to departure and they also helped with coordinating travel. Their complementary breakfasts are amazing and the menu rotates daily. They have the best breakfast spreads I've experienced. Happy Hour is offered from 5-7pm on their 4th floor rooftop deck providing killer sunset views which by the way has not one, but two jet tub pools if you prefer to watch the sunset in water versus on the patio chairs. The rooms are clean, modern and the grounds are beautiful. They have on-site security guards which made me feel safe during our stay. They really put a lot of thought in the details of running a hotel chain. Staff was friendly, positive and professional making every moment of our trip memorable. If you find yourself visiting Coron, the Funny Lion is the best hotel for the best value.

Review is long overdue. We had the best times staying here. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Thank you to "Sonar Sun International Travel and Tours, Inc Philippines" for booking us here. We will definitely staying here again when we come back to Coron Philippines.

This was so unexpected! The picture I saw online does not do have he place any justice! This is a beautiful boutique type hotel. The staff is so wonderful m, they are friendly and accommodating! The rooms We got were all so beautiful. Our room had a private patio and a king size bed. It includes a refrigerator and a safe. The refrigerator is replenished with bottled water and Coke. You will also get specialty Filipino drinks daily. Like buko pandan juice, buko juice, sago gulaman, watermelon slush. They also provide a turn down service with small desserts such as cookies, mousse. Another surprise was that each room came with flip flops to keep and a native bag. All you can eat breakfast is included along with afternoon snacks. Breakfast will consist of different items each day like bacon, longanisa, sardines, chicken, cereal, tablea (chocolate drink), French Press Coffee (local beans), garlic fried rice, bagoong fried rice, egg fried rice, made to order omelet station, banana muffins, kutsinta, puto, bibingka, espasol, local fruits, waffles, pan de sal, sliced bread, fresh squeezed juice (calamansi). Happy hour is from 4-7 at the rooftop with amazing view of the ocean! Great sunset view! This hotel is so clean that I literally will go barefoot inside the room, this is something I never do in hotels!

This is probably the nicest boutique hotel in Coron currently. This was our last stop on our honeymoon and we couldn't wait. We booked for two nights stay at the Funny Lion. Sadly we only got to enjoy it for one night due to our first flight delay resulting in missing our connecting flight into Coron. Although I didn't find the room to be anything amazing, it had a strong AC system, good water pressure, decent bed and spacious - I'm content and comfortable. What I did feel was wonderful, was the service and attentiveness the staffs were. Upon arrival, our room was not ready for us, so they walked us to the boutique-sized restaurant to relax and maybe grab some lunch while they get our room ready. Pretty clever on their part to get the guest to spend some $ because the wait for the room was quite a while. If you'd like to book your tours, just give the front desk a call and they will do the rest. The rooftop bar was the best part of our stay. With 2 jacuzzies on each side, you can enjoy happy hour and some bites while catching the view or even the sunset. I want to especially thank the staffs at the front desk for acknowledging our honeymoon and decorating our room with flowers and a yummy bottle of wine, which we took up to the rooftop to enjoy. After we left our stay with the Funny Lion to our next hotel, we still went back on our last night for the bar. If we ever come back to Coron, you bet we'll be staying here.

Just outside of the main road in Coron is an amazing tranquil resort called the Funny Lion. From the service, food, rooms and don't forget the view, this place is top notch! If you want to treat yo'self, this is a way to do it without breaking the bank (you can go cheaper, but you won't experience this level of professional and incredible boutique hotel and restaurant). I'll be back and I hear several more are being built in the Philippines...and I'll be booking my next trip at them all!

Our best stay so far in the PI! This boutique lodge is a short drive from Coron Town, far enough to have more peace and quiet (I'd still rate it 1 rooster, 3 stray dogs, 2 stray cats, and 2 motorbikes). The staff was very polite and helpful. The room was modern, clean, and well-appointed. There's a free mini-fridge bar with fresh fruits and fresh drinks restocked daily( watermelon, Buko pandan, sweet jelly juice, etc. and Coke) The restaurant is excellent and even made my daughter a cheese sandwich and me arroz caldo (off-menu). I was impressed with the mixture of local and Western cuisine. There were many vegetables to be had (a rarity in the PI). The rooftop bar is breath-taking-with stellar panoramic views which can be enjoyed from two bubble pools. Check out the happy hour drink specials! All in all, an enjoyable stay. They're doing an amazing job highlighting , but also staving off an environment that can rapidly decay buildings. I see they got a mention in Travel and Leisure magazine too!

On a recent visit to Palawan, Travel & Leisure's "world's best island 2016", we stayed at the new Funny Lion Inn in Coron. Touting itself as a boutique hotel ( by Filipino standards), the property is pretty chill, with some nice features, and some quirky faults too. The hotel is about 100 meters from the bay, but the only water views are from the upper floors. The pool area, as well as the roof deck features "bubble tubs", but they're not heated, which would have been nice on a cloudy day. The design is contemporary, and the rooms are comfortable, but a bit minimalist. The breakfast buffet is very good and the a la carte menu is also diverse and creative. The staff aims to please....service is not up to Western luxury standards but it's definitely one of the better options in Coron.

Nice Boutique style resort hotel. We stayed in the Pride room. It is supposed to be their biggest room. For me it is just regular sized room, I am comparing to western standards. The bed is nice and comfy. The rest room and shower room is good sized and modern. Over all, it is a good hotel. Friendly and efficient staff. I will stay here again.

This hotel was the perfect spot for our first trip to the Philippines. They have an amazing roof top bar w/ 2 soaking tubs that are perfect for catching sunsets. (The onion rings are AWESOME) Ian & Kenneth (2 of the hotel staff) made our trip so enjoyable with their outstanding service. I noticed them not only offering to take pictures of groups and couples which I thought was so nice. They gave us great recommendations for food and drinks and even island stops that were different than the typical ones you see on all the tours. We really appreciated how well they took care of us!

The entrance and buildings are fairly unimpressive at first, but the rooms are very nice. There is a great view from the bar on top of the hotel, with two Jacuzzis and a happy hour. Service is top notch and they have a complimentary bar in room with free coke, juice, and sliced fruits. Breakfast is better than standard hotel breakfast, with a good variation. Very close to Coron town, where the boat rentals are.

Funny Lion experience, truly a comfort away from home. From the pick up at the airport to the checkout, this place is world class. It's clean and it's quiet, a place to be if you want to get away from the hustle & bustle of life. Everyone we've encountered for any assistance are hospitable, compassionate, and went beyond expectations. Outstanding services from Noreen, Ian, Brian, Marianne and Maila, always with smile and gentle care, (to management) I truly commend all these personnels. Talk about food, the restaurant will give your tastebuds the travel experience too! To the chef, your artistic options in the menu is very much appreciated! Overall, I'd come back and will recommend this place to all my friends and family.

By far the best hotel i've ever stayed in. The service was incredible. The food is even better if that's even possible. They had a live band at happy hr on the roof top where you can see the sunset. They leave little surprises in your room when you're gone. Everyone was super accommodating. And the resort is close to everything.