Must-see hotels in El Nido

  • Duli Beach Resort

    El Nido

    Duli features six thoughtfully conceived bungalows mixing European (the owners are Dutch) and local styles on a jaw-dropping beach about 45 minutes north…

  • Qi Palawan

    El Nido

    The husband-and-wife-run Qi Palawan is a beautiful top-end option on El Nido's remote east coast. Eight stand-alone bungalows dot the lush grounds; the…

  • Garden Bay Beach Resort

    El Nido

    A small hidden paradise at the very end of Caalan Beach, Garden Bay takes some work to get to, but that's part of its appeal. The seven pleasingly rustic…

  • Eda Beach Campsite

    El Nido

    This delightfully rustic collection of bungalows has a real castaway feel. It's south of, and isolated from, the other Sibaltan resorts. Despite the name,…

  • Where 2 Next

    El Nido

    Enviably placed just off Nacpan Beach, peaceful Where 2 Next is well positioned to ride Nacpan's surging popularity. The dorm rooms are charmingly rustic,…

  • Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach

    El Nido

    While the capsule-style dorms are fairly basic for the price, you're paying for the stunning location on the quiet southwestern end of arguably the…

  • Bulskamp Inn

    El Nido

    Under new management, this old-timer has spruced up its outdoor common area and restaurant while supplying the same friendly service and good value that…

  • Birdhouse

    El Nido

    The Birdhouse brings true glamping to El Nido. Emerge from your luxurious 'nest' perched high over Maremegmeg Beach and take in the astonishing view of…

  • Cavern Pod Hotel & Specialty Cafe

    El Nido

    Simply the nicest dorm beds in El Nido. The Japanese-inspired design of the 'pods' features a colour scheme of slate grey and black, beautiful linens,…

  • Ursula Beach Club

    El Nido

    Just a few cottages here, but they are delightful, and the food is the best in Sibaltan. The pricier rooms are up the hill at the back with views and…

  • Jack's Place

    El Nido

    Walk towards the north end of Nacpan Beach and you'll encounter this castaway-style gem. It consists of five basic ensuite cottages on stilts, all…

  • Blue Mango

    El Nido

    This fantastically conceived complex on a ridge overlooking Bacuit Bay makes generous use of native materials and is built around a huge mango tree in the…

  • El Nido Overlooking

    El Nido

    Million-peso views are everywhere you look. If beachfront isn't the be-all and end-all, this is one of the top places to stay in El Nido. Up a steep hill…

  • Outpost Beach Hostel

    El Nido

    There's really no debate as to where the top party hostel is in El Nido. Outpost ticks all the boxes for hedonistic backpackers, provided they can afford…

  • Tapik Beach Park Guesthouse

    El Nido

    This funky complex has some beautiful A-frame cottages with private balconies and sea views. More rudimentary bungalows and tents are down by the beach …

  • Cadlao Resort

    El Nido

    Two dozen cottages, each with its own porch, are set around a landscaped garden with towering palms. It has no beach and a rocky shore; however, stunning…

  • Makulay Lodge & Villas

    El Nido

    On the headland between El Nido Beach and Caalan Beach, French–run Makulay offers convenience, privacy and wonderful views from the hilltop apartments…

  • Last Frontier

    El Nido

    On a particularly desirable slice of Corong Corong's beach, Last Frontier is flanked by casual beach bars and has outstanding views of Bacuit Bay. Rooms…

  • Villa Verde Safari & Pagi Dive Center

    El Nido

    Villa Verde Safari & Pagi Dive Center occupies lonely Dagmay Beach on El Nido's northern peninsula, about 2km north of Duli Beach the way the crow flies …

  • Pukka Beach Hotel

    El Nido

    Part of the growing Pukka Bar empire, this whitewashed, compact Miami Beach–style hotel on emerging Lugadia Beach is aimed at flashpacker couples. Rooms…

  • Bill Tourist Inn

    El Nido

    There's nothing fancy about the Bill (much like its name). It's just a clean, modern, business hotel that's quieter than most places in town – a classic …

  • Frendz Hostel

    El Nido

    Frendz quickly became the hottest thing in El Nido town upon opening in 2019. Besides an eye-catching design, with rooms rising four storeys high around…

  • Caalan Beach Resort

    El Nido

    A nice mix of rooms and a knowledgeable and helpful owner make this a great all-around option towards the quiet far end of rocky Caalan Beach…

  • Spin Hostel

    El Nido

    The eye-popping design of this luxury hostel draws its inspiration from the nests of the local swiftlets. The prices are eye-popping as well, but you can…

  • Amakan Bed, Bunk & Breakfast

    El Nido

    Inviting stone paths show the way into this central hideaway a short walk from El Nido's beach. The common areas make the place. They consist of a lush…

  • Beach Shack

    El Nido

    Razed and rebuilt from scratch in 2017, the dozen cottages here, perched above the popular beach bar of the same name, have quickly become a prime place…

  • Pawikan Hostel

    El Nido

    A super-friendly, locally run hostel with a generous breakfast (for a hostel) in a three-storey high-rise a five-minute walk from Hama St. The private…

  • Las Cabanas Beach Resort

    El Nido

    A clutch of large cottages, spread out in a large, nicely landscaped garden, front the beach with great views of south Bacuit Bay. You'll need to walk…

  • Hammock Homestay

    El Nido

    A very chilled-out spot 300m off Nacpan Beach with a sociable vibe and a bit of reggae spirit. A diminutive place, it has a comfy common area and snug…

  • Entalula

    El Nido

    Family-run Entalula arguably has El Nido town proper's finest beachfront stand-alone cottages, with private porches, wood floors and nice bathrooms behind…

  • Lugadia Beach Cottages

    El Nido

    Old-school nipa huts hidden away down a hill on a razor-thin slice of Corong Corong's beach. The cottages cover little more than the basics – mattress,…

  • Balay Paragua

    El Nido

    A little refuge away from the chaos of Hama St, this seven-room two-storey inn has attractive wood and bamboo rooms. The 2nd-floor porch has a few small…

  • Chislyk Beach Cottages

    El Nido

    Several small bamboo and concrete cottages share a stamp-sized beachfront; however, each does have its own porch – a big amenity in this price range…

  • Our Melting Pot Hostel

    El Nido

    Low-maintenance hardcore budget travellers who don't mind crowded sleeping conditions will be happy here. Hot water and sheets provided, while privacy is…

  • Ogie’s Beach Pension

    El Nido

    This concrete number looks like a vacant office building, so the clean but basic rooms are a mild surprise. It offers no food or any service to speak of,…

  • El Nido Greenwoods

    El Nido

    Formerly Greenviews, this place is under new management and now courts value-seekers with budget fan and air-con rooms to go with a few beachfront…

  • Rosanna’s Beach Cottages

    El Nido

    Rosanna’s has a modern beachfront building containing small but in-demand sea-facing rooms with balconies. There's an older wing across the street with…

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