My second time on Carp Island was with a friend. We both are no divers, so during the day, we had the iskand for ourselfes.(all the divers under water in some of the most spectacular dive spots worldwide, jsut minutes away. Statements by many divers, also from my diver friends. We loved the beautyfull seting, and views, the tranquility, wandering around the island searching for the giant stome money, somebody lost here hundreds of years ago on the way to YAP - only on yap I found bigger ones than the one,I found on the other end of the island after a walk though jungle, mangroves and the so called she road. Swimming and snorkeling on remove coves also on nearby islands. We loved our bungalow, it was a romantic seting and very cosy. (who need cristal chandeliers and red carpets in such a place on a remote location far away from everywhere ?
Such things would nt fit here.) The food was very individual and autentic and well selected and variated. Not only at the diner, one feels like part of an island family. Well, at 10 pm the lights go off and who wants to drink wine or something stronger needs to bring it from the main island. Its welcomed, but dont forget to invite the others To watch sunrise right from the bungalow is a dream.
The food was very individual and autentic and well selected and variated. Not only at the diner, one feels like part of an island family.And we felt very sad to leave

I've bean there in november 2011. the place is amazing, wonderfull landscape and sea. the cottages are clean and spacious, not too elegant but preatty. The kitcken was very good as the service. Prices are a little bit too expensive in my opinion, and all in this place is made for divers, so if you are not it's a little bit boring. that's not so pleasant that all extras (as kayak or rods) are with fee.

My girfriend and I had 12 nights on Carp Island, we loved the peace, at times there were only 3 guests, the snorkeling was fabulous and were taken great care of by our constant guide Rowland, who also took us kayaking, no easy task, and caught us a delicous mangroove crab. Carp is basic and expensive, but thats how it is in Palau in general, so if you want the experience it will cost more than the average.
The jelly fish lake and rock islands are the most spectacular we have ever seen, plus endless coral gardens.
Our accommodation was very clean, the meals not so interesting with such a small number of guests, but we were never hungary, staff were always friendly and helpful, very experienced and safety wise boatmen.

Went to Carp Island Resort for 2 nights and 3 days recently and had the most amazing time there. Traveled with my husband, 4 year old, and mother in law and found almost everything about this place to be perfect. The island is pristine, the staff very friendly, dive guides were superb and the best dive sites are just about 10 minutes away!
I have read several reviews on here about Carps food not being that great and basic, I don't know what they are talking about!!!! We found the food to be excellent! Every meal was buffet style with fresh fish, shrimp, calamari, beef curry, chicken curry, the best sashimi I've ever had, tons of fresh fruit at every meal, salad, rice, soups, and more!!! I think I gained 5lbs in 3 days. The prices are reasonable considering where you are in the world. ( Breakfast is $10, lunch $15, Dinner is $25) One thing I loved is that they raise chickens and pigs on the island so the food is as fresh as it can be!
Cabins were very basic but lovely with attached bathrooms, large deck, and fans in the rooms since there is no A/C. Days were hot but the evenings were very comfortable with the fans going. I kind of relate it to luxury camping.
My only complaint is that I found the beds to be very uncomfortable, they are a wooden platform with a thick (3-4in) mat instead of a traditional mattress. Sleeping for me was pretty miserable but even that being said we WILL go back to the island since everything else was perfect and you cant beat feeling like you have a whole island to yourself!!!! Go for one of the sunrise cabins since there is a beautiful breeze on that side of the island.