A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a patio, a private yard, and room service.
Shell villa apartel resort offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at shell villa apartel resort, you'll be within walking distance of Nikko Bay. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. Built in 2015, this comfortable aparthotel has 21 apartments on 1 floor. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in each apartment.
Each apartment offers a kitchen, a patio, and a living room
Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy barbecue and garden views while dining at SHELL VILLA BAR
Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes scooter/moped rentals
Just a 2-minute drive from Etpison Museum and a few minutes from Nikko Bay
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at shell villa apartel resort. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Koror aparthotel is smoke free.
Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
SHELL VILLA BAR - Overlooking the garden, this bar specializes in barbecue and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Restaurants on site
SHELL VILLA BAR
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dining
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Room service
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Picnic area
Terrace
Yard
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Tile flooring in room
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Phone
Safe
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
Near the airport
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Scooter/moped rentals
Water sports equipment
Fishing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
1 building
1 floor
21 units
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2015
Connecting units available
Garden
Individual furnishings
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
shell villa apartel resort Koror
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shell villa apartel resort Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ginger Sue
29 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were so friendly and helpful! The view of the ocean from the restaurant was beautiful!
Airport shuttle was first class.
Property is looking rather tired, but staff are really friendly, and rooms comfortable and spacious.
Good Wi-Fi.
Shared Kitchen area a big bonus ... but it's quite a walk to shops, and restaurants are about 30 mins walk away on a busy road.
D
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe
30 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Staff amazing and so helpful. Picked me up from airport helped plan snorkeling trip
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Roxanne
27 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Okay for a one night stay.
Roxanne
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Simone
4 Mar 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The staff are friendly. Breakfast is ok. The hotel is really fast and there's no transportation to town. They charge $25 for airport transfer. The room has several things broken and it flooded when I showered. The view was a junk yard. There's no privacy. I do not recommend at all.
Simone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely rooms and friendly and very helpfull staff
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Hans
11 Sept 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The friendly service. And helpful attetude.
Hans
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy
20 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic staff! Very comfortable and quiet unlike many hotels.in Koror. Great setup for working remotely. Wifi works well.
Timothy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenaleigh
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hospitality was great, very welcoming and felt safe and secured within the area.
Jenaleigh
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Manager and staff were extremely accommodating
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
GINA
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel staffs are so nice and help us in so many ways. We really appreciate it. It is a hotel with good price and with 5 star service. Highly recommended
Rooms were very spacious. Mine consisted of a large common area with kitchen and couch/Tv and 3 private bedrooms with baths. Would be a great place for a family or group. Staff and management very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was not open for business yet but was served a delicious breakfast and awesome coffee. They rent snorkel gear which you can use at the beach or any number of parks. The water here is beautiful. Would definitely stay here again.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorenz
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great service! Property manager was very communicative and helped arrange local tours and transportation.
Lorenz
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyrone
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay in Palau at Shell Villa
Leo and his team provided excellent customer service and we were comfortable our entire stay. We recommend this place to anyone that wants to have the ability to be self sufficient or full service.
Tyrone
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
robert
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Shared space was all ours.
Very low bathroom sink.
Earlier checkin is $50.
Clutterred restaurant.
Nice restaurant view.
Responsive cheerful staff.
No daily maid service.
Appliances buttons are not in English, but Chinese.
No washcloths or hand towels.
robert
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shell Villa is a home away from home. The rooms are large and very comfortable with a sofa and huge soaker bathtub. The staff are very caring and attentive. They go out of their way to ensyou are happy and have everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals. I felt sad to leave because the staff made me ferl like family.
Deborah
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing stay
The staff are amazing here. Breakfast was great and they will schedule it around your plans for the day (i.e. diving, hiking, kayaking). The staff is always willing to bend over backwards to help accommodate your needs. The rooms are great and very clean. AC works amazing in the rooms. Shared living area with other 2 rooms in each house.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rickie
2 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were wonderful. Great beds, gorgeous baths, and comfortable common areas. The main building with the restaurant and bar is still in the process of being refurbished from the Hurricane in 2021 but the staff adapted and delivers breakfast to the individual cabins. The WiFi was great but the cable TV is still under repair.
Rickie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
AKIHISA
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
very kind service
AKIHISA
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meagan
5 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Thank you for an amazing stay!
The staff were very kind, helpful, communicative and went above and beyond. The room was very clean, the pillows were soft and fluffy, and fitting with the name, the sink was a giant clam shell! The staff were happy to provide us will vegetarian breakfast, plenty of extra towels, helped coordinate with the laundry service a friend recommended, and on our last day when we were unable to find an available cab to drive us to Malakal, they drove us themselves so that we would not be late for our kayaking tour. I already recommended this place to a friend that will be staying there later this December.
Meagan
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sam
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Service Above and Beyon Perfect 10+Stay
A wonderful stay, large room, comfortable beds, everything-included kitchen, living room, large living room inside bedoom, very fast internet, clean and great service with free airport pick-up and drop-off if staying 4 nights or longer, excellent breakfast delivered every morning to our room. Overall a perfect 10+ stay. The service is absolutely best-in-class and above and beyond. Thank You Thank You and Thank Youu
Sam
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Mark
25 Mar 2026
Disliked: Check-in
The resort asked me what time I would check in and I checked in about 15 minutes after I said I would. Despite that, the small room air conditioner had not been turned on and it was over 90 deg F in the room when I arrived after 5 pm in the evening. I left for 3 hours hoping it would cool down but it was still warm when I came back. The room opens up to a common room, so I turned on the air con in the common room and that cooled my room down although with less privacy! The rooms come with HUGE TVs but they are not plugged in and do not work. This resort does NOT have TVs in the rooms that work. Bring your own soap. The soap provided are very small blocks of what appears to be compressed chalk. The "soap" does not lather at all. I was given a wifi password when I checked in but later it quit working so I had to go back up to the office (if you're older like myself, that means A LOT of stairs) and get another password to another wifi signal. I took a shower at 7:00 AM and only got warm water for a couple minutes and then cold water for the rest of my shower. Breakfast was a plate with a cold fried egg, cold french toast and some chopped apple all covered by plastic. Coffee is instant coffee. Located next to the main highway on Palau so lots of street noise heard in the room. The "king" mattress was two double beds put together so the middle has a hard frame down the middle of the bed. The mattress was VERY firm. The staff was helpful but unfortunately not much to work with.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Adam
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Incredible Service!
I have been fortunate to travel to many countries and this experience was one of a kind. Importantly, the property itself is fine. It’s a bit dated and, as others have mentioned, about a mile out of the main strip in Koror. If you are an older traveler and hadn’t rented a car, this would be a limiting and probably disqualifying factor.
That said, the service that Leo and his staff provided was absolutely top notch. Visiting Palau is not always straightforward. It isn’t as easy to book a tour, a car, etc as it is elsewhere. Leo helped with securing a car, offering suggestions on what to do and where to go, etc. That alone was invaluable to me!
The staff provides a hot breakfast every morning around your schedule and is in the process of adding a restaurant later this year. If you don’t want to pay twice the money to stay downtown, this lovely place is definitely worth it!