Island Paradise Resort Club

In verdict, the key features you'll want to know: * The design of the swimming pool area and the coastal room buildings formed a beautiful and even iconic sunset scene among the resorts in Palau, which is the main image of IPRC that you can see on the website. * The iconic scene mentioned above was probably be taken from the 3rd floor of the deluxe view rooms building(not the cabins located right near the sea). The room 201-202 and 301-302 are very likely have the best view. The pros are listed below: A. It is owned and managed by Taiwanese therefore it would be beneficial for Taiwanese guests due to the environment is full of Chinese words. B. The manager and the staff are very helpful and kind person that provided us valuable information regarding to the travel in Palau. C. The room is decorated with wood so the style is cabin type. D. As mentioned previously, since IPRC has a great view of the sea with the swimming pool area, you can spend time relax with it totally. E. The bed is comfortable(although this is a necessary requirement for running a resort). F. The appearance of the facilities truly brought you the feeling of a resort. G. It's very close to the Palau visitors authority, Side Street Cafe, LT Dive, FC seafood Restaurant, well-known Elilai Seaside Dining restaurant...etc. H. Breakfast is okay. I can feel that the chef works hard to make the meal good. I. Useful services such as ride hailing, car rental and beach towel are provided.

1. Probably due to the number of guests is too few, there are not many staffs to provide services. (The business isn't good, most of the time the resort is nearly empty.) 2. No elevators. So you might need the staffs to carry the luggages for you if you are not staying at 1st floor rooms. 3. By design, the overall resort facilities are old, even the beach chair is broken. The soundproofing of room is poor, hard to tweak the water heater for shower precisely, no TV channels at all and the room door isn't solid enough to make you feel safe. 4. As mentioned in the pros, it's owned and managed by Taiwanese so it can also be a disadvantage if you truly care about this. 5. On the face of it, the service makes you feel unprofessional intuitively comparing to other resorts. 6. The bar and restaurant are not actually open, and I guess they may not open in the future. Just imagine that this is a resort without bars/restaurants. 7. Breakfast is in the form of a set meal, not all-you-can-eat. If there are enough guests then the breakfast buffet will be provided. 8. I doubt that the swimming pool is maintained well or not. The big one became green color.

Breakfast was exceptional - melons, Citrus, apple, etc fresh fruits, eggs your way, toast, ... WONDERFUL staff and great manager - Kevin. He totally lived up to any standard of stalwart, problem solving, accommodating, WONDERFUL concierge/executive. Backed with great staff. BEAUTIFUL property; peaceful, manicured, a personal island paradise.

Decent breakfast.

Lack of a restaurant at hotel.

Location is good It is suitable for people staying here and relaxing Breakfast /buffet is also delicious 👍

despite so many issues mostly revolving around the management, most of the staff did their best. The hotel is basically desserted. like Bates Motel. Feels totally neglected and seems like owner has no concern for guests or staff. looks very neglected

horrible breakfast, restaurant closed, television did not work, claimed due to typhoon, there has not been a typhoon in Palau in years. When friends came to visit they got questioned to much and escorted to my room instead of just calling me, embarrassing both myself and my friends who felt they were being treated by criminals. No one was staying there but he advertised as being sold out. Locals told me it was always like that, no one knows why it is still open. restaurant is closed but signs say you will be charged if you bring in outside food. It is far from any decent restaurants or groceries. Stay away

Staff was very nice

the staff is honest and they see their shortfalls. however they are not being supported by the Palau regulations. these guys need support and the Palau government needs a serious talking to. the place has tremendous potential which is not utilised due to all the restrictions put on them.

there where no facilities, apart from a nice pool. it’s supposed to be “ no children” yet a school was hogging the pool. no issue about children using the pool but they where rude noisy and obnoxious. the teachers accompanying them where even worse.

Good location. Comfortable bed.

Literally the rudest staff I've met anywhere. So awful. Don't ever stay here. It's SUPER over priced. Everything is in Chinese, all of the signs, the tv remote, even the staff don't speak English. There was me plus two other guests total and it was obvious to see why it was empty. There are many more better places to stay. They have no concept of data or privacy and just kept all of my personal details including full credit card details on a piece of paper. Was abused for arriving an hour before check-in. Was told I couldn't use the pool as there was a naked man there and he had priority. The bar and restaurant aren't open and instead are filled with creepy mannequins. One day I was sick in bed and they called non stop and came banging at my door. The charge us$10/hr if you want to stay at the hotel after check-out. Even though the place is completely empty. The worst experience I've had with a hotel anywhere in the world.