Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa: Enjoy Comfort and Luxury in Sabang, Puerto Princesa
The ultimate Palawan experience takes you on a journey to see some of the country’s most precious natural gems. Never to be missed is the Puerto Princesa Underground River, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is teeming with spectacular sights and a rich biodiversity that never fail to amaze.
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If you’d like to see the Underground River in Sabang and make the most out of your experience, we recommend you to stay in the premier resort Sheridan. Considered the first eco-friendly resort in the country, Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa champions environmental sustainability with its eco-friendly tours and sustainable power source coming from solar and wind energy. At the same time, Sheridan provides guests with the most comfortable and luxurious vacation possible.
The first thing to love about the place is its strategic location and close proximity to the Underground River. It is only a few hundred meters away. Getting to the Underground River will only take a few minutes. The resort lies along the sandy Sabang Beach right in front of the West Philippine Sea, providing grandiose views when you peek outside your window.
Then of course, the resort itself is something to commend. A top-rated resort hotel, Sheridan features 96 super spacious and comfortable suites, all adorned with a fusion of modern Asian and ethnic Palawan styles. Each guest room comes fully equipped with practical and high-class amenities to ensure a relaxing stay.
The resort’s amenities also make Sheridan a top choice among travelers. It has a fitness center, spa, and other amenities to complete its superior-quality hospitality services. Its restaurant is known for serving delicious local dishes with a twist. A definite must-try is their alfresco boodle fight dinner, which showcases various fresh seafoods, grilled meat, pork adobo, marinated chicken, and vegetables on banana leaves to be shared by everyone at the table.
To top it off, Sheridan has the largest outdoor pool in Palawan—the perfect place to chill out and unwind, particularly when the waves at Sabang Beach are too strong for comfort and safety. Here, you can take a refreshing dip without having to worry about being taken under tow.
Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa is indeed an ideal jump-off point to your Puerto Princesa Underground River experience. Indulge in luxurious comfort while enjoying the best of nature’s gifts. Book your tour today with Palawan’s oldest and leading tour service provider. Making your reservations is easy, secure, and hassle-free.
How to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa
There are three ways to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa in Sabang, Puerto Princesa. The resort is 80km or two hours away from the city center. The most convenient way to get there is to book an Underground River Tour, which already includes a van transfer to Sabang. The two other options are by public van and private van.
Option 1: Book an Underground River Tour, which already includes a van transfer to Sabang
If you’re arriving in Puerto Princesa City on or before 7:30 am, you can arrange an Underground River Tour for that day and request your luggage to be dropped off in Sheridan. This is probably the easiest option as you can save expenses from taking your own trip to Sabang, Puerto Princesa. If you are already in the city center of Puerto Princesa, you can book the tour at least a day before. The van will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Princesa.
Option 2: Take a public van, bus, or jeepney from San Jose Terminal to Sabang, Puerto Princesa
From Puerto Princesa City Airport, take a multi-cab marked “San Jose Terminal”. You would have to walk out of the airport first and wait for the multi-cab just along the highway. Fare is about P14 per person while the travel time is around 15 minutes. Another option is to take a tricycle to San Jose Terminal, which costs around P150 per tricycle.
At San Jose Terminal, you can get on an air-conditioned van, bus, or jeepney going to Sabang. You can check the transport schedule and rates here. Travel time is about 2.5 hours. Please note that some of the vehicles require filling up all the seats before leaving. The most convenient is the van, which is operated by the transport company Lexus. The jeep and bus, however, are also a fun experience.
The public van, bus, or jeep will bring you near Sabang Port, which is the final stop of the trip. From here, Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa is only a short five-minute walk away. If you have a lot of luggage, you may want to request assistance from Sheridan to help you carry your bag from your drop-off point.
Option 3: Book a private van to Sabang, Puerto Princesa
The third option is to rent a private van going to Sabang. The air-conditioned van can comfortably accommodate up to eight (8) people, luggages included. The driver will pick you up from the airport or any point in the city center and drop you in Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa in Sabang. Travel time is 1.5 to 2 hours.