Beautiful hotel right in front of the beach with stunning island views. The place is quiet, perfect for relaxation, and the food is excellent. Staff are very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist—even with luggage. Highly recommended for the perfect vacation spot!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing to dislike

The hotel is in a good location off the beach (although this is a bit of a trek if you are carrying your own case). The bar is cool and has a good vibe. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. In high season without the typhoons I can imagine this is a great spot to stay. Close by is a great coffee shop and gym.

Stayed in July 2025

Access to the apartment isn't easy as it is not accessible by street, but only by the beach, so avoid having luggage with wheels

Great location near the sea, quiet, great sunset, nice AC, staff kept the luggage until check in

Stayed in April 2025

Bungalows are very close together – noise from neighbors can be heard easily. Room cleaning was only done once unless requested. The path to the hotel with luggage can be tricky (sand, sometimes water at high tide). Tip: Ask the hotel for assistance; there’s free Wi-Fi at the McDonald’s pick-up point.

The room was small but well equipped – with a safe, TV, great Wi-Fi, fridge, water kettle, coffee/tea, and even shower gel. A water dispenser with unlimited drinking water was just outside the door – very convenient. The staff was lovely, and the J83 restaurant next door was excellent! While the beach directly in front of the bungalow wasn’t ideal for swimming, the same beach just five minutes away was much more beautiful and great for swimming. The nearby mall with a gym, arcade, and shops was also a nice bonus.

Stayed in June 2025

we were told to call at the Mcdonald for luggage pickup but there is no network there you need to go down to the beach to be able to call.

the filter water outside our room cold and hot . the view. the kindness of the staff

Stayed in April 2025

Bathroom is basic at best, staff are a bit disinterested, Expensive for what it is.

Top location right by Marimegmeg beach - at low tide its a bit rocky, but at high tide its really nice. Walking distance to shops and other hotels restaurants. Overall a good spot to chill out and watch the sunsets. Rooms literally open onto the beach so you fall asleep with the sound of the sea - assuming you turn off the noisy air conditioner.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff was very friendly.. Romar was great , he responded to our WhatsApp calls immediately .

Stayed in March 2025

Problems with hot water and generally water problems .

Amazing location and very kind staff.

Stayed in March 2025

Would be nice to have a breakfast option

Location was perfect! We could hear the beach waves as we go to sleep from a very eventful day at Elnido. Will definitely come back for more!

Stayed in February 2025

Shower not working properly, mosquitos and loud music during the night

The location

Stayed in March 2025

The shower was not working properly and a lot of mosquitos, noise on weekends until late (loud music)

The location

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast not included in nightly price

Location

Stayed in March 2025

Cleanliness. Room was not well maintained because there is no room service. Water pressure in shower is very low. There are mosquitoes in room and toilet. On walls there are blood spots from hitting mosquitoes (which actually is very easy cleanable), would be nice if staff cleaned them before guest arrival.

Location, location and once again location. We booked this hotel knowing that we are paying for location and the rest is average. Vanilla beach is really nice and calm beach, with cafes, massage service, shops and around ~8min walk to tricicle service.

Stayed in February 2025

Mosquitoes coming in through the broken bathroom screens.

The location and staff were incredible!

Stayed in February 2025

When you stay for a couple of nights it would be nice to receive clean towels. But we didn't ask for it either, so nothing to complain about!

For a beach hut, this was better than expected! Very clean inside and all the facilities you need. The staff is super friendly and assisting you with carrying the luggage where needed.

Stayed in February 2025

No cleaning in between days. Even the table outside nobody cleaned and we stayed 4 days. Not good price/service relationship

Location was really nice, being in front of the sea. Access is not that easy though. Bed is nice also

Stayed in January 2025

The property doesn’t make it clear that they don’t service your rooms (cleanliness, and linen) during your stay. So often had to ask for new towels. Also naturally you get a lot of sand in your hut so longer than two night stays can be quite annoying. We stayed for three nights. Our requested room type was not available when we arrived, which was fine by us. We were given the option to stay in another room type for a night and then switch, or to take the available room for the duration of our stay. We took what was available for our stay but they on our last day they asked us to switch rooms due to the incoming check ins. This just spoilt the experience ever so slightly as it was a bit unfair as I would have been accommodating had they asked us on the start of day 2 instead of day three. Other than that I’d highly recommend to stay there. You won’t regret it!

We loved the beach front aspect of the property and the location and that it was a quieter part of El Nido but still easily accessible. You are able to see the sunset nicely further down the beach and the staff are pleasant, helpful and welcoming. They assisted us with our luggage on the beach. They also able to arrange the pick up from the ferry to the property.

Stayed in January 2025

Shower had very low water pressure.

Great location

Stayed in January 2025

It was really difficult to communicate with the owner and staff was never near. When we arrived, we had a bee and a big spider inside the bathroom and no one was available to help us with that. We asked to change the bed sheets because there was some kind of animal that were pooping in our bed and the second night on the floor and asked for more toilet paper and coffee and they brought only the toilet paper and coffee without changing the sheets. Nevertheless, we have to keep in mind that we were in an island, next to the beach and animals are everywhere. We only think that the room should have been better cleaned before we arrive. Besides that, we had an amazing time there and would book again and again.

The view was stunning and the hut it's really near the sea. It's wonderful to have the morning coffee on the huts balcony and watch the sunrise. And the sunset is amazing as well.

Stayed in April 2023

1) No room cleaning. 2) Very noisy aircon. 3) Bathroom need some serious TLCs. 4) Very difficult to access the room. The only way is to climb some improvised steps made with bamboo and filled with sand. 5) Electric sockets not allow to plug anything else than two flat pin Philippines plug type.

The room has direct access to the beach. A small terrace, shared with the next room, has table and chairs to enjoy the sunset. The place is very quiet even if there is passage of beachgoers just in front. Room is very clean with simple amenities.

Stayed in April 2023

Bit worn down bathroom

On the Maramegmeg beach, great location, nice view. Beds are great! Aircon works, very good

Stayed in April 2023

Four rooms directly on the beach. Very calm at night. Clean and comfy and several restaurant next door.

Stayed in March 2023

No cleaning after check-in

Location, location, location. The view is amazing. Very peacfull and quiet.

Stayed in March 2023

As some previous review say: the water in the shower does smell a bit like iron (I wouldn't drink it) but it's fine, you'll survive :D The beach dogs are indeed fighting something in the middle of the night or at least barking, but just put earplugs and you'll be fine. You can hear the zipline during the day, again it's a minor inconvenience and it doesn't happen at night so all good. Not something I didn't like per say, but good to know: there's no desk or reception, you just arrive and hang around to find the host haha

Location is amazing, literally on the beach. Huts are basic but very clean, you have everything you need and it's just good vibe. Very peaceful to just sit on the porch and listen to the wave with amazing water view! AC works super well and that's important to note!

Stayed in February 2023