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DW Motel Palau

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Koror, 96940
  • Asahi Stadium
    7 min walk
  • National Stadium
    9 min walk
  • WCTC Shopping Center
    13 min walk
  • Koror (ROR-Palau Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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The price is AU$174
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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About the area

Koror

A stay at DW Motel Palau places you in the heart of Koror, within a 10-minute walk of Asahi Stadium and National Stadium. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from WCTC Shopping Center and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Rock Islands.
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What's nearby

  • National Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • WCTC Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palau Aquarium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Belau National Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palau Pacific Resort Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Koror (ROR-Palau Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Canoe House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Taj - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rock Island Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elilai - ‬4 min drive

About this property

DW Motel Palau

Central motel with free parking connected to the convention center in Koror
DW Motel Palau offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Koror motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

DW Motel
DW Motel Palau
DW Motel Palau Koror
DW Motel Palau, South Pacific
DW Palau Koror
DW Motel Palau Motel
DW Motel Palau Koror
DW Motel Palau Motel Koror

DW Motel Palau Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milika Vitalina

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The DW motel is conveniently located on the Main Street in downtown Koror. It is a no-frills, economy hotel in a convenient lopcation, and as long as you are not looking for resort amenities (and price!), this place is very good. The staff is friendly and helpful, and very good responding to inquiries. We were looking for a convenient, inexpensive, place to catch some sleep while waiting for a midnight flight home, and this place filled that role perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a small kitchen and washing area for diving equipment. I very appreciate them.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget motel
Staffs were very helpful, just keep in mind that there are things that they cannot do when the manager is not around, like restocking your favourite beer. There is not much to this motel, which is just fine when you have other priority, like scuba diving. Actually the whole Palau has very little to offer other than scuba diving and related water activities, you'll notice the moment you landed: an airport without air-conditioning. The location is just a bit west to the main strip, so it is quiet. Free filtered water and cooking facilities are provided if you like to take care of yourself. The staffs keep the place clean, but creatures like ants are unavoidable, if you have food in your room, keep them locked and sealed. Wi-fi is inconsistent, at least on the 3rd floor where I stayed.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

SIM LAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for budget traveller
Location is convenient and quiet, room is very clean. Wifi at lobby area.

8/10 Good

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

MALIA, GUAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palau Through the Eyes of the DW Motel
Hafa Adai: I was truly unaware off the hotel's capacities until I arrived. It was lovely yet hidden motel. It was quiet and truly focused on those that just want to be away. It was far from the general hotel areas, quiet. It was a small hotel and I felt at home. I was not walking a huge reception area, or elevators or expansive hallways. It was exceptionally clean and maintained. Since there are no restaurants at the motel, I needed to eat somewhere. This was not a problem since the eating sites are within walking distance. In addition, small stores were nearby providing my basic daily needs. Palau is a beautiful destination. Nature was all around. Thus I was always mesmerize by the island's landscape, flora and fauna. From my room, I observed the extensive mangrove forest. The motel was a neighborhood location. Families lived surrounding the hotel. I thought this gave me an insight and casual observations of how Palauans lived. The people of the land is the primary asset of any destination. Nearby, the only Public High School of the island is located, Palau Senior High School. Thus, I observed the students daily in the morning and early afternoon when I walked through the main boulevard of Koror.. Adjacent to the high school is the Palau Community College. Not too far, I was able to see the Palau National Museum and certain National State Government Offices. Again, all were within walking distance. Truly, the DW Motel was my home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, nice, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable budget stay
Overall, this is a great budget hotel. It was clean, staff was very helpful, it was quiet. The hotel does have hot water/coffee/tea available in the lobby, there is also a microwave and kitchen facilities available to guests. It isn't in a lively part of town, but within 1/4-1/2 mile walking one can get to numerous dining options/shops. Wi-Fi access is through a card that must be purchased, but accesses WI-Fi anywhere in town, not just the hotel. Annoying, but that is probably another reason it is a reasonable cost to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

SIM ENG

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a cheap 1 day Stay
Very helpful and attentive staff. Expensive late check out charges. Could have reduce cost if the rooms are vacant anyway.

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Hotel was fine, I am only in the room to sleep a few hours before my next adventures

8/10 Good

Vedran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent quiet location in downtown Koror
Excellent location just few steps away from the main street in Koror, but still very quiet. Room was spotlessly clean, airconditioned and the bed very comfortable. There is a communal kitchen that you can use to make your own meals. The Japanese owner was very nice and helpful. She was there for all needs and tried to sort out immediately any issue I had in Palau by calling around and checking things with tourist office, airlines, travel agencies etc. Wifi was very good for Palauan standard, although not free but still affordable at USD1 per hour. I would definitely stay here again. Great stay!

6/10 Okay

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent hotel in central Koror.
This hotel is good value within a 10 minute walk of the main business area. However, there are several charges applicable in addition to the booking fee. The airport shuttle costs $35 return. WiFi is available but only with the $10 purchase of an Internet card. Each hotel seems to collect a tax of $12 per night not included in the booking price. It all adds up!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for divers
Very friendly and helpful staff who helped with car hire and airport transfers. The hotel rooms are simple but clean and comfortable with good a/c. Good kitchen facilities for self catering. A good base for divers who need a reasonably priced motel and not a luxury beach resort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine for an affordable option
We were a little disappointed with this place. We had expected a bit more from DW, given the price. Pros: Clean room with good AC. Mostly friendly staff that helped us organize a rental car. Cons: You have to pay for wifi! There were water shortages on Palau when we were there, which obviously is not the hotel's fault, but we were a bit surprised that they didn't do anything to make the stay easier, such as provide additional (or even larger) bottles of drinking water. Location: about 15minutes walk to the main restaurant area. There is one cafe close by.

10/10 Excellent

Papasfritas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Very clean, good hot water shower, good A/C, free drinking water, good location (close to Rock Island Cafe), very friendly and helpful staff, good beds, you can use their big washing machines for only $2 (and there's a space to line-dry your clothes, or you can use the dryer for another $2). My only complaints are that the pillows were very flat/hard, there's no free wifi, and that the airport shuttle is insanely expensive for such a short drive.

8/10 Good

Mike, Talent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 nights, chill and friendly, helpfull and un obtrusive, a good place in koror.

8/10 Good

Francois, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value for the money
clean hotel rooms are big good for a short stay

8/10 Good

HUICHI, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
good
good

8/10 Good

Tsz on

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort