Top Hotels in El Nido Resorts
10 Resorts in El Nido: Best hotel deals for 2023
Why settle for a beachfront hotel when you can stay right over the ocean in a cottage on stilts? And why settle for any old dive site when you can snorkel in an orchid-walled lagoon? El Nido is known as the Philippines' last frontier, and if you're looking for magnificent beaches in an unspoiled setting, it's a perfect place for you to vacation.
Restaurants in El Nido
1. Cauayan Island Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Is a luxury resort that embodies the pristine beauty of its natural surroundings and first class personalized services. Escape to a paradise of tranquility and haven of comfort. Indulge yourself in a perfect serene lifestyle vacation. The beach coastline is a welcoming picturesque of clear blue water and a vast stretch of white sand beach that exudes a tropical ambiance. It captivates the true essence of natural beauty with its surroundings of lush greens and wide array of flower blooms. Each villa is designed with spectacular views that redefine coziness and relaxation. Enjoy a dining adventure and savor the taste of our impeccable dishes. Immerse yourself in the different island activities and facilities to make your vacation experience truly memorable.
Best place to stay in El nido
Reviewed By hansaC5190HDThe resort was absolutely amazing! From the facility and to the exceptional staff everything was perfect. I highly recommend doing an island tour and scuba diving session with their amazing crew of divers and guides. S/o to Jeremia and Master diver Norrien! They we’re absolutely friendly and made our diving experience soo much fun. For your food cravings I highly recommend going to eat at Cauayan restaurant with Boss Daniel and his exceptional hospitality. He made everything seamless and he is very efficient and attentive to our needs. Lastly, I would like to give a huge S/o to boss JB for welcoming us and showing us that world famous Filipino hospitality. Definitely coming back here in the future!
2. Nacpan Beach Glamping
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Nacpan Glamping is located on one of the top rated beaches in Asia, ‘Nacpan Beach’, El Nido, Palawan. Stretching 4.2km, this white sand beach is fast becoming a World renowned must see destination in the Philippines. Nacpan Glamping offers the unique, one and only experience of staying in a state of the art 6m wide glamping tent metres from the beach.
Beach, greens and people
Reviewed By 945leviepIt was very nice in there, the people were very welcoming and always had the smile On their faces. We had our breakfast at sun mai and the resto was open until 10pm. They had happy hour from 3pm to 7pm and I must say food was great. Servings were big. During the day you can’t stay inside the tent as it was so hot. You can either stay on the pool side-they also serve food and drink or you can stay on the beach front. They also offer numbers of activity so you can choose which one you like to do. They have hatching area for turtles which was so good as well There were lots of dogs, I’m concern about their heath it appears to me that they all had that skin issue or something I hope the management will look into that too.
3. Last Frontier Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
We are a small boutique hotel located in the heart of Corong Corong — the ‘sunset side’ of El Nido. Here, just a few minutes from El Nido town, you can truly unwind amongst the natural tropical beauty in one of the most beautiful places in the world. All of our cottages and suites feature beautiful views of the stunning Bacuit Bay, and during your stay you are almost guaranteed to witness a mind-blowing sunset that everyone talks about. At Last Frontier Beach Resort, we focus on quality, not quantity, to ensure a peaceful relaxing experience for all of our guests. To respect the privacy and tranquility of our resort, we kindly request no children allowed. We strive to create a memorable, romantic experience during your holiday with us.
Checked all the boxes for a great stay
Reviewed By MDM00001We stayed for 4 nights in May 2022 and had a great time (just returned). The resort is very well maintained, the food was great, and the service from the staff was EXCELLENT. To be clear, this is not a typical 5-star resort with hundreds of rooms, 24-hour room service, and lots of tourists. It is a romantic hideaway with fantastic air-conditioned cabins/rooms with no phones (love that), wonderful modern bathrooms, great beds, good Wi-Fi, lovely views, easy access to town, and a staff that will go out of their way to help you. Do you want to unwind and be romantic with a loved one, then you want to stay at the Last Frontier!
4. Matinloc Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Blessed with beautiful natural sceneries, Matinloc Resort is located in Matinloc Island, Palawan, Philippines. Matinloc Resort is attracting attention for the best spot for family vacations as well as business meetings. This family-friendly resort takes enjoyment to the fullest with premium guestrooms with ocean view, along with private beach, extensive pools, luxurious massage facility, beach-side restaurant, bar, conference room, gym, and library equipped with not only books and computers but also recreation facilities Various marine sports to enjoy on the private beach and the resort's exclusive boat to explore the islands of Palio Sea guarantee Matinloc Resort as the best place to enjoy Palawan's attractions.
Excellent all around
Reviewed By paolocQ8936XIFirst trip post pandemic and all I can say is that Matinloc is excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful while the food is so delicious. Every order and every bite is worth it and leaves you wanting more. At Matinloc, you feel well taken care of due to the people and the views found in the resort are sights to behold. I guess small negatives would be that the room we stayed in had a few problems but the staff were quick to address these once you tell them so. The wifi can also be inconsistent but wasn’t a big problem. Overall, Matinloc Resort is worth every penny and would love to come back here again.
5. MaryGold Beachfront Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
One of El Nido's first accommodations, MaryGold (formerly Marina Garden) is located right on the beach near everything you could need for your visit. Rooms are simple and clean. Ideal for the families, friends, and middle-of-the-road traveler.
Had a great stay in this resort
Reviewed By ajourneywithkeiThe location is really great because it's in the town center and in front of El Nido beach. Every morning the tourist and tour guides are right outside the beach, collecting passengers for different tourist. All staff are friendly and accomodating. The rooms are cute with their color and decorations. They have a restaurant that serves breakfast. At the entrance of the hotel is a police station, and you can access the different restaurants around the area. Staffs are friendly and accommodating.
6. Cadlao Resort & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 629 reviews
Cadlao Resort & Restaurant gives its guests a unique hideaway with the ultimate pleasures. Travelers come from all around the world, from over 50 countries and counting, to this paradise nestled in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Here they feast on the most sumptuous international cuisine, in what has been known as the best restaurant in El Nido. Here they enjoy the best view of the biggest island in Bacuit Bay, Cadlao island, adrift in the blue waters of the South China Sea. Cadlao, in the local Cuyunin dialect, means "laughing". Come to Cadlao Resort & Restaurant to savor the sweetest smiles you'll ever have in your traveling life.
Beautiful resort and beyond accomodating management
Reviewed By Mark SI needed a place to stay that would allow me to work on my laptop during Canadian business hours. This meant I needed a quiet place with good wifi. I explained my situation and the resort manager Sid went above and beyond to set me up with an ideal space. He also helped me test the wifi speed and it was faster than I get at home even! I am grateful that I had a chance to stay in this excellent resort. The food is easily some of the best in all of El Nido. One of the greatest charms of the resort is that its location is removed from the loud and busy El Nido center. It has well manicured gardens, beautiful mature trees, exceptional views, soothing pools and very comfortable rooms. If you're uncomfortable catching a trike and being driven across a stretch of shoreline and past the area's cemetary and you want to be right in the middle of El Nido then this resort isn't for you. But if you want a really beautiful, classy and homey experience then this place is awesome!
7. EL Nido Moringa Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 41 reviews
May 2-6 stay
Reviewed By jobelleb459I booked a one night stay for three deluxe patio rooms for my family from May 2-3, 2022 at the El Nido Moringa resort and this was followed by another booking for a three night stay in their sister company, the El Nido Coco resort from May 3-6, 2022. Since we were out on an island hopping tour on the day of May 3, I asked El Nido moringa staff if they could kindly transfer our bags to El Nido Coco resort as we won’t be in town during check in and check out hours. They graciously agreed to my request. On May 4 however, I found out that I left my jacket in the El Nido moringa resorts closet. I found out at the same time that my niece also left her jacket in the same spot. I had asked for them to kindly please give it back to me and they said they were going to find out where it is and would let me know of an update. Me and my sister went to the Almeda Coco front desk multiple times that day, May 4 2022, in order to follow up on our missing items. Take note that it was the El Nido resort staff the transferred our things from Moringa to Coco. Since the breakfast Daly was served at moringa, I had a chance to follow up again on the morning of May 5 and at this point they had told me that their housekeeping team did not see any other jackets there. I found this impossible as I walked in to the resort on May 2 with a jacket, and so did my niece. I asked that they please investigate on the issue. They said they would. On the night of May 5, I again followed up with the front desk at Coco resort, and they could not help me once again. I spoke with their manager during check out on May 6, and brought up my concern regarding the issue. As the incident happened on our second day in Palawan, it was very frustrating that they could not locate it when in fact we were all still there in the vicinity of the resort. With made it worse was that their staff were the ones who moved our items from Moringa to Coco.I feel like the investigation could have been done better, and that there should have been a better recording of housekeeping duties on moringa’s end. The staff made it sound like I and my niece walked in without a jacket at all. This was extremely disappointing. This made me not trust the hotel along with all its employees. If it’s a simple jacket like mine and my nieces could be lost or stolen this way, then how much more for other even more valuable items? If it has happened to me, then it will happen to other guests, that I am sure off. Also, the wifi in both hotels need improvement. It barely worked for our group. I honestly would not want to check back in to this hotel/resort.
8. El Nido Coco Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
Some large quiet and relaxing cottages decorate a garden rich of nature in the shade of a coconut grove. A large swimming pool heated by the sun is next to the cocktail bar. You are 30 meters from the beach of Corong Corong and small restaurants, to enjoy swimming or the sunset.
Tropical feeling villas, overpriced pre-fab bungalows
Reviewed By diogo6omesWe stayed for 7 nights at Coco Resort in the hot month of April 2022, around 30 Celsius each day and night. General feeling: The resort has a nice tropical feeling around the villas/pool area and very thoughtful employees but it does not gather all the conditions for a carefree stay. The price is on the high side for the kind of experience we have. Our suggestions to the hotel management: - Provide, upon arrival, a one page summary with all the necessary information about how the hotel works, El Nido, must-dos, restaurant recommendations, etc - Increase number of choices on the bar (natural fruit juices is a must in our opinion) - Have food choices/snacks throughout the day inside the hotel premises (not only breakfast and dinner) - Improve the bungalows quality (cheap materials and the feeling is not good. I would not have stayed there for 7 nights) - Improve breakfast quality - Organization and staff managing multiple items in parallel can improve, multiple times they forgot things we asked Pros: - Very friendly and thoughtful staff - There was an issue with our booking (the staff missed our email confirmation) and so they cancelled our booking after payment was done. After complaining they upgraded our stay to the villas. - Really good villas with tropical feeling, well maintained garden - good sized pool, never crowded - beach bar
9. Lihim Resorts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
LIHIM RESORTS in El Nido, Palawan reveals a unique tropical getaway, reconnecting mind, body and senses to the LUXURY IN SIMPLICITY. Unapologetically secluded and decidedly intimate, LIHIM is the discreet destination of choice for the discerning traveler. This luxury destination unravels a transformative and restorative travel experience. From healing sanctuaries tucked at the heart of the forest to impeccably bare seaside shores and starry nights on mountaintops, moments at LIHIM are eternally etched as among the most beloved memories. LIHIM treats every encounter and experience as a ritual. Sacred and purposeful, this distinct brand of hospitality permeates throughout every nook and cranny of this veiled paradise. Guests do not simply check-in at LIHIM, they meander deep in emerald tropical forests, and begin a soulful commune with nature—and ultimately, Luxury in Simplicity. Inspired by Philippine architecture, the property intertwines almost seamlessly with the natural landscape of the island’s tropical dense forests. Villas are built in the tradition of nipa huts, echoing the warmth and brand of hospitality distinct to the island. Each of the 16 villas at LIHIM are decidedly secluded to offer guests unparalleled privacy and quiet. Wellness, sustainability, planet and community all come together at LIHIM to create one unique tropical getaway. By reconnecting with the Luxury in Simplicity, guests ultimately return to one’s natural state of bliss. In this well-kept oasis, tucked in the depths of paradise’s last frontier, senses go on a journey where myth, magic and mystery come to life.
We strongly recommend Lihim Resorts ??
Reviewed By jOmay0Thank you so much, Lihim ❤️ Thanks for the wonderful memories ? We're definitely going to crave for those fresh catch of the day meals, Chef Kiko ? We'll miss being pampered by the whole team esp. Jovy from Head Office, our hardworking butlers JB and Jeanette ? We'll dream about the stunning El Nido spots and islands for dayssss! Kudos to our tour guide & photog Cedrick, Jess, Cap Toto ? Your team is amazing, Mr. Gelo and Mr. Ogie. Cheers to everyone! ?
10. Lio Villas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Situated in a beautiful green area surrounded by palm trees and mountains, the resort is truly as one with nature. Designed in accordance with its surroundings and with the convenience of modern design, the resort offers its guests a place to experience true vacation living. Relax in the luscious pool as you watch the sunset over the mountains then dine in the beautifully designed restaurant.
El Nido Escape
Reviewed By rt17623Our El Nido Escape was an amazing experience. Lio Villas management and team made our stay a pleasant and unforgettable one. Rooms are very nice and clean. Customer service is A+. Food is sumptuous! We made so many requests (food, massage, tours) and all were granted with gusto! We highly recommend this place and if we go back to El Nido again, Lio Villas is our go to place to stay! Thank you to the Management! and special mention to Neil, Marvin, Kenneth, Junjun, Chef, and the rest of its team.
