Ariara Private Island Resort

Ariara Private Island is an exclusive sanctuary in northern Palawan, offering barefoot luxury in a pristine tropical setting. This private island in Palawan features elegant beachfront villas, crystal-clear waters, and a dedicated team ensuring every detail of your stay is flawlessly curated. Ideal for families, friends, or intimate celebrations, it’s a place where privacy meets indulgence, and every moment is yours alone. Discover the ultimate island for rent in Palawan—book your bespoke escape with LXV Lifestyle PH today.

Description

About Ariara Private Island

Starting Price

Exclusive Island Rental: 3,500 USD/night of full board, bespoke experience (minimum of 3 nights)

Per Villa Booking: Php 19,600 per person per night

Location

Linapacan, Calamian Islands, Palawan — situated between Coron and El Nido

Number of Suites / Villas

10 Suites & Villas

Island Surface Area

Approximately 506,000 sqm

Guest Capacity

Up to 21 Guests for an exclusive whole island rental

Private Beach

Yes (The island features a 600m long white sand main beach)

Private Airport / Helipad

None (access via Busuanga Airport or Lio Airport with airport transfers available)

Year Construction

Open for booking since December 2011

Why We Chose Ariara Island to be in Our List?

  • Unparalleled Exclusivity and Privacy – Ariara Private Island offers the rare experience of having an entire island to yourself. With only a handful of villas, guests enjoy total seclusion surrounded by turquoise waters and unspoiled nature—making it one of the most exclusive private islands in Palawan.

  • Luxury Meets Sustainability – This island for rent in Palawan combines world-class luxury with an eco-conscious philosophy. Its architecture, crafted by a renowned British designer, blends seamlessly with the island’s tropical landscape while preserving its pristine environment.

  • Personalized Island Experience – Every stay at Ariara Private Island is fully customized. From private diving expeditions to bespoke dining under the stars, the island’s dedicated team ensures every detail reflects your preferences for an unforgettable Palawan escape.

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WHAT MAKES ARIARA ISLAND SPECIAL?

IN THE HEART OF LINAPACAN ISLANDS

Nestled in Linapacan—between Coron and the Palawan mainland—Ariara Private Island is surrounded by some of the Philippines’ most idyllic landscapes. Its prime positioning grants easy access to the shimmering waters, hidden lagoons, limestone cliffs, and emerald bays of Coron and El Nido, while still offering a tranquil, off-the-beaten-track haven.

ABOUT ARIARA PRIVATE ISLAND

Ariara Private Island redefines luxury travel with its unmatched privacy and bespoke hospitality. Spanning 506,000 sqm (approx. 125 acres) of pristine wilderness, the island hosts only one group at a time, ensuring an experience that is entirely yours. With its lavish beachfront villas, a full team of staff, and curated adventures from diving in protected reefs to island-hopping in style, Ariara Private Island offers a rare blend of seclusion and indulgence. It is your own world, set against the serene backdrop of the Sulu Sea.

ACCOMMODATION

The Ariara Private Island presents a collection of exclusive beachfront villas designed for absolute privacy and indulgent comfort. Each residence blends contemporary elegance with natural textures, featuring spacious bedrooms, airy living areas, and wide verandas that open to sweeping views of the turquoise sea.

Thoughtfully positioned along the shoreline, the villas invite you to immerse yourself in the island’s unspoiled beauty while enjoying every modern convenience. With attentive yet discreet service, Ariara’s accommodations create a serene sanctuary where luxury feels effortless and seclusion is guaranteed.

PERSONALIZED SERVICE

Ariara Private Island offers truly personalized hospitality with a dedicated team of around 30 staff. This includes a European manager, private chefs, activity coordinators, security detail, PADI dive instructors, and butlers. Every detail is handled with care to ensure an elevated and seamless stay for guests.

DINING EXPERIENCE

Meals are a focal point of the Ariara Private Island experience. Guests enjoy bespoke, full-board dining tailored to their tastes by the resident chef. Ingredients are locally sourced, from freshly caught fish to organic produce from the island. Dining settings range from candlelit dinners on the beach to intimate meals in your villa.

ACTIVITIES

Scuba Diving: Explore Ariara’s underwater world with dive sites for both beginners and advanced divers, including a fascinating WWII wreck at 32 metres and the thrill of night dives.

Snorkeling: Swim above vibrant coral gardens and abundant marine life, with excellent snorkelling right off our private reef.

Watersports – Wakeboarding, Waterskiing & Kneeboarding: Experience an adrenaline rush across Ariara’s calm, crystal-clear waters—perfect conditions for thrilling board sports. Additional charges shall occur.

Sub-winging & Cliff Jumping: Feel the excitement of gliding underwater or leaping from scenic cliffs into the turquoise sea.

Hobie Catting, SUP & Kayaking: Sail, paddle, or glide at your own pace while taking in the serene beauty of Ariara’s secluded bays and lagoons.

Please note that certain activities are available at an additional charge, including scuba diving, activities requiring motorized equipment or boats, and Hobby Cat rentals.

ISLAND RETREAT AMENITIES

Ariara Private Island is designed for effortless luxury. Unwind by the infinity pool, wander the pier into the reef, or gather at The Lodge with its marble floors and sweeping views. Rejuvenate with nature-inspired spa treatments, then enjoy the private cinema for starlit movie nights. And when the day calls to an end, submit into your villa with marble baths, open-air showers, and breezy verandas made for pure relaxation.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The Ariara Private Island presents a collection of exclusive beachfront villas designed for absolute privacy and indulgent comfort. Each residence blends contemporary elegance with natural textures, featuring spacious bedrooms, airy living areas, and wide verandas that open to sweeping views of the turquoise sea. Thoughtfully positioned along the shoreline, the villas invite you to immerse yourself in the island’s unspoiled beauty while enjoying every modern convenience. With attentive yet discreet service, Ariara’s accommodations create a serene sanctuary where luxury feels effortless and seclusion is guaranteed.

4 BEACH COTTAGES ROOMS

Enjoy beachfront elegance in four charming rooms with vaulted ceilings and four-poster beds. Each includes a bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, indulgent marble or wooden Romblon marble bathtub, and open-air shower. The cottages are encircled by wide verandas furnished with hammocks, breakfast tables, and secluded pocket gardens.

1 NORTH BEACH VILLA ROOM

Tucked away on the island’s more secluded northern beach, this villa offers a distinct sense of privacy and discovery. Whether seeking a romantic hideaway, quiet reflection spot, or peaceful reading nook, the North Beach Villa imbues your stay with subtle exclusivity.

1 JUNGLE VILLA #1 - MASTER SuiTE

Stay elevated in two stilted Jungle Villas that blend rustic charm with luxury. Each features a master bedroom (four-poster bed), dressing area (or additional single bed), and a marble bathroom with both a walk-in shower and an open-air bath that immerses you in the jungle. One villa has an extra ensuite bedroom or study; the other offers a first-floor breakfast terrace. Both include shaded ground-level terraces with hanging chairs and hammocks.

1 JUNGLE VILLAS #2 - MASTER SUITE

1 JUNGLE VILLAS #2 - DELUXE ROOM

1 MASTER LODGE SUITE

Hidden above the island’s social heart, the lodge suite crowns the central building—The Lodge. Accessible via a gallery bridge, this opulent retreat combines sweeping ocean vistas with swift access to the dining hall and infinity pool. It’s the ultimate sanctuary within the island’s architectural centerpiece.

RATES

EXCLUSIVE RENTAL RATES

From USD 500 per person per night, Minimum 10 persons, minimum 2 nights.

Contact us for the exact pricing, it depends on the number of guests.

PER VILLA RENTAL RATES

From Php 19,180.00 per person per night

Based on a double occupancy per villa.

Additional Php 10,000 per person for Single Occupancy room per night.

SUPER PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

A 20% peak season surcharge applies to stays falling within selected holiday and high-demand periods, including Christmas & New Year, Chinese New Year, Holy Week/Easter, and selected Philippine public holiday weekends. The surcharge applies to all nights falling within the designated peak dates listed below.

INCLUDED

  • Full Board Dining: All meals are included, with bespoke menus prepared by a personal resident chef.
  • Beverages: Locally bottled still water, freshly prepared juice of the day, tea, coffee, and local canned soft drinks are included.
  • Full Staff: A dedicated team of up to 20 staff members is at your service, including a European manager and personal chefs.
  • Pre-Stay Consultation: The rate includes a personalized consultation to arrange your itinerary, from transfer arrangements to bespoke activities.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Boat Fuel: While the use of the boats and water sports equipment is included, the fuel used is charged extra according to usage.  
  • Alcoholic Beverages: All alcoholic beverages are not included in the rate and are charged separately.
  • Specialty Services: While some services are on offer, certain ones like scuba diving (beyond basic instruction) and professional spa treatments or massages are generally an additional cost.
  • Transfers: The cost of getting to and from the island (e.g., via seaplane, helicopter, or private boat from the mainland) is not included in the nightly rate and must be arranged and paid for separately.
  • Laundry Service: A complimentary laundry service is provided.
  • Scuba Diving: PADI dive instructor and dives gears are available
  • Use of watersports: Water skis, Wakeboards, hobycat.

EXPEDITIONS

SIGNATURE JOURNEY - EXPEDITION AND LUXURY ISLAND

Datu Harana & Ariara Island Expedition 4 Days

A four-day escape that pairs the thrill of expedition with the stillness of a private island. Guests spend their first night aboard Datu Harana, cruising from Coron Town through the region's iconic lakes and hidden lagoons toward the remote Linapacan island group, home to Ariara Private Island — where two nights of secluded, barefoot luxury await. Accommodation throughout is limited to just seven premium rooms — a maximum of 14 guests per departure — so the experience stays intimate from the moment you board to the moment you leave. The journey concludes with a relaxed final morning at Ariara, a scenic bangka transfer to Dipnay, and an onward van transfer to El Nido.

SIGNATURE JOURNEY - EXPEDITION AND LUXURY ISLAND

Datu Harana & Ariara Island Expedition 5 Days

Journey from Coron to El Nido, spending 2 nights aboard Datu Harana and 2 nights on Ariara Private Island. Discover hidden lagoons, caves, remote beaches, sandbars and local villages along the way, before ending your expedition with two nights of barefoot luxury on one of Palawan’s most exclusive private islands.

SIGNATURE JOURNEY - EXPEDITION AND LUXURY ISLAND

Datu Harana & Ariara Island Expedition 6 Days

Six days away from mass tourism, deep into the islands, lagoons, and hidden coastlines of Northern Palawan. Guests spend three nights aboard Datu Harana, cruising far beyond Coron's well-known circuit, before arriving at Ariara Private Island for two nights of secluded island living. With only seven rooms available across the journey, this is Palawan experienced at its most exclusive — far from the crowds, and closer to the parts of the Calamianes most travelers never reach. The expedition concludes with arrival at Dipnay, and onward to El Nido.

SIGNATURE JOURNEY - EXPEDITION AND LUXURY ISLAND

Palawan Luxury Expedition - Coron to Dipnay ( El Nido)

Sail beyond Coron’s well-known circuit on a five-day, fully-inclusive expedition aboard Datu Harana — our purpose-built expedition vessel with just seven private double cabins on board. This route pushes further than any of our other departures: past Coron’s iconic lakes and lagoons, into the untouched West Busuanga island group, along a string of remote reefs, and on to the traditional village of Canopi, before concluding at Dipnay. Every night is spent at anchor under open sky, every meal is taken care of, and the itinerary is built around moments — a private lunch on a floating platform, a beach bonfire, a swim with turtles — you won’t find on a standard island-hopping tour.

HOW TO GET TO ARIARA PRIVATE ISLAND?

BY AIR

  • By Commercial Flight: The most direct route is by seaplane from Manila. Alternatively, guests can take a helicopter from the nearby airports of Coron (Busuanga Airport) or El Nido (Lio Airport).
  • By Private Flight: For a scenic journey, you can also access the island by private boat from Coron or El Nido. The island’s luxury trimaran is available for seamless transfers and expeditions.

BY SEA

  • By Traditional Bangka: This is the regular way used for your Ariara island stay. We will use recent well built bangkas, minimum 80 feet, to bring you to Coron or Dipnay pier. This trip shall take 3 to 5 hours depending on the sea.
  • By Speedboat: You can rent speedboat for your stay at Ariara, Speedboat can carry less people and luggages but will bring you the Ariara in no time, around 2 hours or less. With Extra
  • By Private Charter: Many Yacht charter clients combines their private yacht charter with Ariara, being dropped in the wonderfull island after several days of private cruise if a wonderfull experience. 
  • By Cabin Expedition: 

DESIGN YOUR FULL TRIP WITH LXV

Turn your travel ideas into an extraordinary journey. LXV specializes in creating bespoke itineraries that bring together the finest destinations, stays, and experiences across the Philippines and beyond. From private transfers and luxury yachts to curated adventures and world-class accommodations, every element of your trip is thoughtfully planned to match your style — ensuring a smooth, unforgettable escape from start to finish.

COMPLETE TRAVEL DESIGN

A great journey is more than getting from one point to another — it’s about how every moment connects. We craft complete travel plans that blend the best destinations in the Philippines, ensuring every detail flows seamlessly so you can simply enjoy the experience.

YACHT CHARTER

Complete your getaway with a private yacht charter, sailing through crystal-clear waters and discovering secluded beaches at your own rhythm. With a professional crew and all the comforts on board, your island-hopping adventure becomes effortless and unforgettable.

ARIARA NEWS

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING

To truly embrace Ariara Private Island’s lifestyle, we recommend a stay of 4 to 7 nights. This gives you time to savor the pristine beaches, embark on signature adventures like diving in untouched reefs or island-hopping through Linapacan, and indulge in bespoke dining experiences. Longer stays are perfect for guests seeking deep relaxation, extended exploration of Palawan’s wonders, or hosting once-in-a-lifetime celebrations in absolute privacy.

Absolutely. Ariara’s culinary team specializes in creating tailored dining moments anywhere on the island—from a candlelit dinner under the stars on the beach, a romantic breakfast on your villa terrace, to a lavish seafood barbecue by the infinity pool. Menus are personalized to your preferences and crafted with the freshest local ingredients, including catch-of-the-day seafood and organic produce.

Yes. Ariara Island offers total exclusivity, making it a dream venue for intimate proposals, milestone birthdays, or even a destination wedding. The team curates every detail—luxury décor, floral arrangements, live entertainment, gourmet menus, and even fireworks—ensuring your celebration is as unforgettable as the setting itself.

Definitely. Through LXV Lifestyle, guests can enjoy personalized itineraries beyond the island. Think luxury yacht charters through Palawan’s hidden coves, private helicopter flights over Coron and El Nido, or curated marine adventures to remote snorkeling and diving sites. Every excursion is tailored with Ariara’s signature exclusivity and LXV’s premium service.

For families and groups, Ariara offers Beach Cottages that provide spacious living with easy beach access and private gardens. The Jungle Villas are perfect for those wanting extra privacy and elevated views, while the North Beach Villa offers seclusion for couples or smaller families. For those seeking a central location, the Lodge Suite is close to shared spaces like the dining hall and pool. Flexible arrangements can also be made for staff or additional guests.

Yes, Ariara welcomes pets under specific guidelines. Advance arrangements are required, and the team ensures your furry companions enjoy a comfortable stay with pet-friendly amenities such as bedding, bowls, and curated treats. Your pets will be cared for with the same attention and luxury afforded to every guest.

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