Cauayan Island, Bacuit Bay, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines
#15 of 203 hotels in El Nido
Guests' ChoiceBased on 262 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Sharon
AustraliaBeautiful island, amazing stay, staff were exceptional.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Maria
QatarNo fault in this place . Excellency in every way
Everything!!!!!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Sibi
United Arab EmiratesCould add more activities for the people who come there
The landscape is amazing and living an island life
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Maarten
NetherlandsThe food prices are relatively high, but make sense as they need to import everything onto the island. However, the food does taste really great.
From the moment your driver picks you up at the airport, to when you step the island and into paradise, you already feel the luxury and comfort. Each and every staff member makes you feel at home, at takes great care of you, remembering names, preferences and checks in regularly. The resort is magnificent, hidden in a secluded bay on a private island, and lives up to its 5-star fame. The restaurant with great menu, the edgeless pool with ocean view, the bar with breathtaking views, they bay to snorkel in, everything adds up to a great stay. The beach view villa is large, with a great kind bed, and direct views on the beach, and has its own indoor and outdoor bathroom area, with a large rain shower. There is a safe, a TV with apps like Netflix etc, and an airconditioning that works great to cool things down for a proper night sleep. While there is no cell reception on the island, they do have fast and good internet via Starlink. From every villa, or resort area you can access the wifi and be connected, if needed. Power is steady as they have their own generators and large solar farm up the mountain. Everything is taken care of: from carying your suitcases from the dock to the villa, the turndown service at sunset, the extra towels at the pool and bay area, a water hose at your front steps to shower off the sand from your slippers, etc. Definitely a 5-start paradise!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Sandra
AustraliaOur toilet pipe leaked at 3am but the engineers were there in 5min and fixed it. Excellent service
Lovely decor, helpful staff and so relaxing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Katherine
United StatesNone
Amazing staff, they all exceeded all expectations!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Tatiana
United KingdomThe location was spectacular, as were the facilities and the accommodation. The experience of being taken to a remote island by boat and being accommodated in such a special place was truly exceptional.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Joy
PhilippinesQuiet, private, nature
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing. Cannot fault it at all.
Just perfection in every way. A real 5 star experience and one of the best I’ve experienced
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Djuun
NetherlandsRestaurant prices are expensive.
Very nice location, friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Colin
AustraliaThe food was very nice but was a bit overpriced for what was offered
An exceptional location & beautiful resort. It was very peaceful & relaxing place to stay. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The water in the bay was crystal clear and fantastic for swimming & snorkeling.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Kei
PhilippinesThere’s not much to complain about. Some activities were a bit pricey, but that’s expected in a private island resort.
Honestly, this place is just on another level. The whole resort is beautiful — from the white sand beach, the relaxing villas, the view of the mountains, and all that nature around you. Everywhere you look, it just feels peaceful and private. The staff was accommodating and easy to approach. And I have to mention the food — everything we tried was delicious. It really exceeded our expectations. Honestly, every corner of this resort is picture-perfect. Now I understand why everyone calls this a 5-star experience. Would 100% love to come back again!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Jeremy
AustraliaNeeded more to do, in terms of activities, bigger gym, and more adventure
Amazing location, amazing staff and great food
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Daniel
United StatesTV audio needs a look....something off with the speaker. Not really an issue for the few minutes it was on to pass the time while the rain subsided...
The beach front villa was outstanding. Loved the shower and bath indoor and the outside one to clean off the ocean.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
David
SwitzerlandUpon check-out we discovered that the amount given by Booking did not include VAT (12%), city tax (2.4%) and WORST service charges (whatever that means) of 10%! Which means that the total price was 24.4% higher than initially mentioned, while the confirmation recevied from the hotel said that all taxes and fees were included in the given (already expensive) price. We tried to solve that issue with the hotel and booking, but without any success. Such a shame to end up like that an amazing stay in paradise.
Unique hotel on a private island, in beautiful Philippines. Beach Villa is amazing, couldn't be better. The beach and sea is splendid. The food is excellent and worth the (high) price. And above all, the staff is super professional and also friendly.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Carol
United KingdomStunning property - a real place to relax - all staff go above and beyond, food and drinks options are all lovely.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Colin
United KingdomStunning location, private and incredible staff from airport pickup to everybody we met
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Gregory
United StatesSome places smelled like fresh paint or lacquer.
Staff was excellent and attentive. Amazing location. Private island hopping excursion was the highlight of the trip.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Ella
CyprusA bit overpriced
The place is magical. They have an infinity salty pool. The food is fresh and delicious. Good variety of alcohol beverages. They have amazing trekking to see sunset. There are things to do with kids on the beach (some games and beach equipment can be used by all guests). They have nice SPA.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Shlomo
IsraelSimply fall in love. A charming hotel on a secluded and quiet island that maintains the environment at a high level. Starting with the rooms. Spacious, cozy, air-conditioned, equipped with everything you need for a vacation. A saltwater pool and a lovely beach with coconut trees, sun beds and chairs. An activity center for guests with diving, kayaking, climbing, and more. Excellent cuisine with fresh and good food. A charming bar with lots of types of alcohol and most importantly??? An amazing team of empathetic, kind, courteous employees, an extremely high level of service. I would especially like to mention Mark, who welcomed us with great love, and Lala from the reception desk, who did us a lot of good. We were lucky and during our stay, sea turtle eggs hatched and we watched the whole amazing process.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Kourosh
United StatesThis place is just amazing. Staff are out extremely polite and helpful. Too bad it was short.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Penelope
United KingdomNot really a negative, but worth noting that it can be difficult to get on to the island in bad weather, but don't let it put you off...my 88 year old mother managed!
Everything! The food was excellent and the villa extremely comfortable. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. The place is paradise and really peaceful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Gilbert
FranceNeeded more lounge chairs at the beach. Not enough for the number of guests.
Beautiful location on a private island. We traveled as a family of four but it would be ideal for couples. Staff was fantastic and the accommodations (we had a 2 bedroom villa) were very clean.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Alejandro
ArgentinaNothing
Literally everything ❤️. The place is unique, located in an incredible island, 20 min boat ride from El Nido Port. First, the way from the airport from the hotel was great, super easy and comfortable. Then, we really loved the food they served in the restaurant (different options and all were great). Then, if you are looking for island hoping or scuba diving , you can already book the tours directly in the hotel. Finally, staff was the best. Always trying to help, assist you or making a recommendation. Special thanks to Pirlyn that was always there to help us with our tours and also to Remar, our tour guide for island hoping looking up for new places regardless of the weather. Once in a lifetime experience for us
Stayed in February 2025
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