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National Highway, Lio Across from Seakejo Construction & Trading, 5313 El Nido, Philippines
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI stayed the first night and soon decided to extend my stay. Everything was wonderful, from the accommodation, staff, owners, comfort and the food of the restaurant. It was the main reason for prolonging my stay in El Nido. Thank you for everything.
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you chose to extend your stay with us and that everything—from the accommodation and comfort to our staff, owners, and restaurant—made your experience special. It was our pleasure to host you, and we’re so happy we could be part of your time in El Nido. We look forward to welcoming you back again on your next visit!
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you chose to extend your stay with us and that everything—from the accommodation and comfort to our staff, owners, and restaurant—made your e… Show more
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewDefinitely, the best accommodation I've been to in Palawan. Exceeded expectations. Everything very clean, comfortable and organised. Great Staff and very helpful owners. The level of accommodation is well above the Asian standard. I would definitely stay here again, it's a special place. The food from the restaurant accompanies the level of accommodation. Delicious food, very well presented and fresh. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing another wonderful review! We’re truly honored to hear that your stay with us exceeded expectations and that you consider us the best accommodation you’ve experienced in Palawan. It means a lot to our whole team to know you appreciated the cleanliness, comfort, organization, and of course, the efforts of our staff and owners. We’re equally thrilled that you enjoyed the restaurant and found the food to match the level of your accommodation experience. Fresh, well-presented meals are something we take pride in, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. It was such a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime—you’ll always have a special place here with us in El Nido.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing another wonderful review! We’re truly honored to hear that your stay with us exceeded expectations and that you consider us the best accommodation you’ve experienced in Palawan. It means… Show more
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewstaff and clean room
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cleanliness of the room and the friendliness of our staff. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room exceeded my expectations
Nothing everthing was good
Hello John, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear the room exceeded your expectations and that everything met your needs. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice atmosphere even though it’s along a main road it feels like nature when you’re there. Nice team and breakfast.
Noisy air conditioning but okay
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and felt a connection to nature while staying with us. It’s great to know our team and breakfast added to your experience too! We also appreciate your feedback about the air conditioning. We’re currently in the process of upgrading our units to ensure a quieter, more comfortable stay for our guests moving forward. Hope to welcome you back again soon to enjoy the improvements and another relaxing visit!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and felt a connection to nature while staying with us. It’s great to know our team and breakfast added to your experience too! We also apprecia… Show more
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewTo be honest the best hotel there is. We stayed at a resort few days before but even this hotel is better, cleaner, accommodating staff and so forth. Would go back again!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly honored to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we exceeded your expectations. It means a lot to know you found our hotel cleaner, more comfortable, and our team accommodating. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime — you’ll always have a home here with us!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly honored to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we exceeded your expectations. It means a lot to know you found our hotel cleaner, more comfortable, and our team accommoda… Show more
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewPerfect place to stay, I only stayed one night as it’s near the airport. But was great, the staff organised transport to the airport and I ate the best buffalo chicken sandwich I’ve ever had!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay with us, even if it was just for one night. It’s wonderful to know our team could assist with your airport transport and that you enjoyed the buffalo chicken sandwich — we'll be sure to let our kitchen team know you loved it! We’d love to welcome you back for a longer stay next time you're in the area. Safe travels and hope to see you again soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay with us, even if it was just for one night. It’s wonderful to know our team could assist with your airport transport and that you enjoyed the buffalo chi… Show more
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were welcoming and very hospitable. Arranged scooter at the front desk to be able to get around. The food was good we took lunch at the restaurant downstairs. The room was great, comfy beds and very clean, ac, fan all good. We would not hesitate to return again. We had no issue with mosquitoes that some of the other reviews have reported.
We stayed in Room 3. There was no water in the bathroom when we arrived, this was addressed quickly by our host and functioned again that evening. Unfortunately the next morning there was no water again for a shower before we left for the airport. One suggestion to consider installing fly screen on bathroom window - there was no handle to be able close it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay — from the welcoming hospitality of our staff to the comfy, clean room and tasty meals at our restaurant. It’s great to know the scooter rental made it easier for you to get around and that you had no issues with mosquitoes during your visit. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the water situation in Room 3 and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused during your departure. Rest assured, we’re already working on a more permanent solution to avoid this happening in the future. Also, thank you for your helpful suggestion about adding a fly screen and handle to the bathroom window — we’ve taken note of it and will look into making this improvement. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we would be thrilled to welcome you back on your next visit to the area. Safe travels and see you again soon!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay — from the welcoming hospitality of our staff to the comfy, clean room and tasty meals at our restaurant. It’s great … Show more
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was helpful, and the room was clean with a comfortable bed and a nice hot shower, which made the stay pleasant.
The staff was quite slow with simple things, like preparing coffee. The location was okay but not ideal having to walk 15 min to the beach in extreme heat wasn’t great and tuktuks charge high prices for short rides One thing that felt uncomfortable was seeing someone (who seemed to be a friend of the owners) not treating his dog very kindly.
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and the comfort of our rooms—we truly appreciate your feedback. Regarding our location, we ensure it is clearly listed on our booking page and Google Maps so guests can make informed decisions before arrival. While we understand that walking in the heat can be challenging, this is a personal choice and not something within our control. We also offer motorbike rentals for a more cost effective way of getting around El Nido. As for the situation you mentioned, the individual was simply training their dog using verbal commands. While we respect that opinions on training methods may vary, this matter is unrelated to our hotel operations or staff. We appreciate your stay with us and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and the comfort of our rooms—we truly appreciate your feedback. Regarding our location, we ensure it is clearly listed on our booking page and Google Maps so guests can make informed decision… Show more
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI had really bad food poisoning and we were meant to check out that morning but the owner came up with a tray of stuff to help me and said we could stay longer with no charge! I am so grateful! The staff were so lovely. Room was perfect and clean. The breakfast was amazing. Thank you so much!
Hello Ellie, Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s always our goal to go above and beyond for our guests, and we’re grateful that we could help you out. We're thrilled you enjoyed the room and the breakfast as well! If you ever find yourself back in the area, we’d love to welcome you again. Wishing you safe and healthy travels!
Hello Ellie, Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s always our goal to go above and beyond for our guests, and we’re grateful that we could help you out. We're thrilled you enjoyed the room and the breakfast as well! If you ever f… Show more
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat place just outside the busy centre - 5-7 minutes by scooter making it more tranquil. Clean spacious rooms, great fan and AC, cute decor, comfortable bed and great shower. Staff are very nice and helpful. They also have a chill area at the reception where they also serve breakfast. They also offer motorbike rental and day tours - we booked a tour (Tour A) through the reception and were one of the few couples who had a kayak, towel and transport to and from our accomodation included from beforehand! Almost all other people on the tour had to pay extra for that stuff and had paid the same price or more - so that was definitely a bonus :)
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Hello Justine, it was great meeting you, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us while in El Nido. We hope to see you again soon, safe travels!
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery small bed. Not big enough for 2 people. Dirty bedsheets and poor infrastructure. Insects and mosquitoes in the room.
Hello Mayank, we are sorry to hear that your stay with us was less than exceptional. The room you booked has a double bed which is more than enough for 2 people. We have had guests stay in the room prior and after your check in with none of the issues that you spoke about. We also have our Couples room with Queen bed for those who need more bed space. Our linen is newly washed for each guest and find it hard to believe that you slept on dirty sheets without mentioning any of this to our staff. Regarding insects or mosquitos in the room its is highly possible that a mosquito or other insect might enter the room as we can only do so much against Mother Nature as well already burn repellant coils nightly and provide off lotion sachets in the room in the rare instance this happens. These issues you mention would be enough for anyone to complain during their stay but you said nothing to our team. We take our guest experience very seriously and ensure that whoever stays with us is comfortable. We hope to have the opportunity to have you stay with us again, safe travels!
Hello Mayank, we are sorry to hear that your stay with us was less than exceptional. The room you booked has a double bed which is more than enough for 2 people. We have had guests stay in the room prior and after your check in with none o… Show more
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNever in our lives got me and my gf bitten by some bugs so bad in one night. It’s been itching me all day.
Hello Vojtech, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your stay fell short of your expectations. While we understand your concern about "bugs," it’s possible that a single mosquito might have been responsible for the bites you experienced. We’ve had guests stay in the same room both before and after your visit without any similar reports, but we’ll certainly double-check to ensure everything is in perfect condition. To help our guests stay comfortable, we do provide sachets of Off lotion in our rooms, just in case such rare situations arise. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll use it to continue improving our guest experience. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a much better stay in the future.
Hello Vojtech, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your stay fell short of your expectations. While we understand your concern about "bugs," it’s possible that a single mosquito might h… Show more
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery nice ! Just amazing
The location little bit far Mai’s not really just 10 min from the center. Tuktuk or bike needed
Hello Imen, It was great meeting you and your friends. We are really glad you enjoyed our stay with us. As mentioned on our page our location is in the Lio area of El Nido near Lio Beach. We offer motorbike rentals and can arrange tricycle service for those who want to stay away from the chaos of downtown.
Hello Imen, It was great meeting you and your friends. We are really glad you enjoyed our stay with us. As mentioned on our page our location is in the Lio area of El Nido near Lio Beach. We offer motorbike rentals and can arrange tricycle… Show more
Reviewed: 6 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe airconditioning worked well Hot shower was great! Breakfast was OK They offered bananas and water when I got sick
Terrible smell in the room, sheets, towels, water,.. Worst towels I’ve seen in my life: like fleeze and not absorbing. I got sick here. Can’t say it was from them but with the smelly room this was the worst place to get sick at and I only got better when I started drinking bottled water instead of their filtered water..
Thank you Nathalie for your kind words regarding your stay but your review is very misleading and I will be speaking to booking.com regarding this. As a family owned business we take our guest experience, service, and hotel cleanliness very seriously to ensure that our guests have the best possible time during their stay with us. I am the owner who spoke with you when you said you weren’t feeling well and offered you bananas and Yakult to feel better. You state in your review that “I got sick here/can’t say it was from them/us” and then insinuate that it might have been our water which is very misleading and false as you were not feeling well upon check-in. Our water that is available from reception is from a certified source and used by our guests and staff daily with no issues. Regarding a “room smell” we’ve had guests stay in the room prior and after your booking with no issues and you did not mention this during the numerous times we saw you during your 2 day stay with us. If your room requires cleaning because you are sick then you can always speak with our reception for this. Our towels are cotton and the only fleece-like material we have is our blankets which maybe you used to dry off with. Our staff even supplied you with additional towels when you requested. It is unfortunate that we went out of way to accommodate you and make your stay as comfortable as possible yet you chose to leave us a negative review. We hope that you were able to enjoy the rest of your time in the Philippines, safe travels!
Thank you Nathalie for your kind words regarding your stay but your review is very misleading and I will be speaking to booking.com regarding this. As a family owned business we take our guest experience, service, and hotel cleanliness v… Show more