Ratings based on 38 Verified Reviews
4.3 Room cleanliness
4.1 Service & staff
4.4 Room comfort
3.9 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Mt. Pleasant
Posted 8 Dec 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
10 Dec 2024 by Shaoyen, Hotel Management
Dear Bruce,Thank you for your kind recognition of Sea Passion Hotel! We are delighted to have been a part of your journey in Palau.Should you return to Koror in the future, we will be more than happy to welcome you back and provide an even better stay. Wishing you safe and pleasant travels!Sincerely,Sea Passion Hotel
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Jul 2024
First off the hotel is in my opinion situated in one of the best locations in Palau. Beautiful lagoon/beach access, just outside of the main area in Koror. Close enough to everything you need but isolated enough to feel private and secluded. The room you get will make a difference in the overall feel you get. Since I wasn’t planning on leaving the hotel much I opted for one of the rooms with a deck and I totally loved the view. This is probably the closest you could get to a bungalow over the water without actually being in a bungalow over the water. They have their own little beach area, dock access, and small pool.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and most rooms come with a continental-ish breakfast. Breakfast selection was limited but it did have omelets to order and some meats like ham and marinated pork so it was more than just a continental breakfast and more than I anticipated. [Update] the breakfasts kept getting better and better as the days went by. Definitely caters to more Asian tastes but still good.
All that said there are things to be forewarned about. I had a really nice bathroom and bathtub but there was a bad smell coming from the drain(s?) which I endured the first night. The hotel maintenance and housekeeping worked on it but it wasn’t fully resolved. They, along with the front desk staff, were caring and responsive. It’s important to keep in mind that Palau is tropical so there were bugs in the room. Not a lot but enough to be noticeable.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Sep 2024 by Shaoyen Chiu, Hotel Management
Dear WillThank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review and share your experience at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location and environment and that you were satisfied with the view from your room. Providing a space where you can feel private and relaxed is one of our primary goals.We are also pleased to hear your positive feedback about our breakfast, and we’re glad to know it improved during your stay. We are constantly working to enhance our dining services to meet the tastes of our diverse guests, and your feedback is incredibly valuable to us.Regarding the issue with the bathroom odor, we sincerely apologize. While our maintenance and housekeeping teams did their best to address it, we regret that it wasn’t fully resolved. We will further investigate and improve to ensure similar issues do not occur in the future.We also understand that in a tropical environment, encountering some insects is inevitable, but we will continue to strengthen our measures to provide a more comfortable environment for all our guests.Thank you again for your feedback. We greatly appreciate your comments, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better experience.Wishing you all the best!Warmest regards,
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Jun 2024
Hotel is adequate.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
We appreciate your feedback and are glad to know that you found our hotel to be adequate for your needs.We're always looking for ways to enhance our services and amenities, and we welcome any additional thoughts you may have.Thank you for choosing Sea Passion Hotel, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Jun 2024 on Travelocity
The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was decent; good food but the same menu every day with only 1choice of fruit offered (oranges). The hotel was in a quiet location with a small beach area and walkable to a couple of good restaurants (The Barracuda and Elilai). My only complaint is the BEDBUGS. The hotel was notified and said they checked the beds. They responded by saying they didn’t find any in the room or adjacent rooms. Unfortunately, the bedbugs were there and I think it is prudent to leave this review. The money spent on our stay wasn’t worth the hassle.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
Dear BradleyFirst and foremost, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for taking the time to share your recent experience at Sea Passion Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful, and that you enjoyed the breakfast spread and the convenient location of our hotel.However, we are deeply concerned to learn about the issue you faced with bedbugs during your stay. The comfort and well-being of our guests are of the utmost importance to us, and we take any report of bedbugs very seriously. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the distress this has caused you.We have taken immediate action upon being notified and have conducted a thorough inspection of the room you stayed in, as well as the adjacent rooms. While our initial team did not find any evidence of bedbugs, we are not satisfied with this outcome and invited the experts to inspect with us. The report of any signs of bedbugs is a serious issue to our hotel, we are not neglecting this issue and taking this very seriously, and will keep the inspection for the following months. As for now, We did not found any signs of bedbugs yet.We understand that this situation has tarnished your experience with us, and we want to assure you that we are committed to resolving this matter to prevent any future occurrences. We value your feedback as it helps us improve our services and ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests..Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced and want to ensure you that we are taking this matter very seriously. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you and to make things right.Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss any further concerns.Thank you once again for your valuable feedback, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future.Sea Passion Hotel Management Team
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Mar 2024 on CheapTickets
Excellent
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
We are grateful for the positive feedback. We're thrilled to know that you had an excellent experience with us. We hope to welcome you back soon and create more memorable moments
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Feb 2024 on CheapTickets
Location, lagoon, nice bedroom, a few nice members of staff but very poor quality service.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you enjoyed the location and some aspects of your stay. We sincerely apologize for the service quality not meeting your expectations.We take your comments to heart and will address them promptly to enhance your experience in the future.Thank you for helping us improve.
by A verified traveler
Palau Hotel
Posted 11 Feb 2024 on HotelsThe hotel was conveniently located with several restaurants in walking distance. The staff was helpful. Omelets were made to order at breakfast. However, there was very little fresh fruit, only orange slices everyday (we stayed here twice, before and after our drive boat trip). Kayaks were fun for $20/day with excellent areas to explore. Wi-Fi was good in the room but spotty in the lobby.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
We're pleased you enjoyed the convenient location and helpful staff at Sea Passion Hotel. We appreciate your feedback on breakfast options and Wi-Fi coverage and will take steps to enhance these areas.Thank you for your stay and for sharing your experience with us.
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Jan 2024
We have been returning to this property many times over the past 20 years, The breakfast has declined in selection and taste. Further for people traveling from the US they should take into account the horrible flight schedules and adjust their prices accordingly.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
We truly appreciate your loyalty over the past 20 years and value your feedback on the breakfast experience. We're sorry to hear it hasn't met your expectations recently.We understand the challenges of flight schedules from the US and will take your comments into consideration regarding our pricing.Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to improve your experience on your next visit.
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Dec 2023
Had a great day the staff was amazing. The only downside was the pool was closed for maintenance while we were there.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
We're thrilled to hear you had a great day with our amazing staff! We're sorry for the inconvenience of the pool closure during your stay and appreciate your understanding.Thank you for choosing Sea Passion Hotel, and we hope to welcome you back soon when our pool is open for your enjoyment.
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Dec 2023
Overpriced for a dated hotel. It was a bit annoying that a Bentley and Rolls Royce blocked the entry to the hotel on a daily basis. The food was mediocre at best and expensive. However, the front desk was helpful and polite.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2024 by Shaowei, Hotel Management
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased with the helpfulness and politeness of our front desk team.We regret to hear that you found the hotel overpriced and the food not up to expectations. Your comments regarding the vehicle situation at the entrance are noted.We're committed to addressing these concerns to improve your experience in the future.