I cannot count how many people I have told to add this report to their bucket list! Once in a…read moreLifetime experience, literally a hidden gem! Incredible Staff, amazing views, gorgeous resort, perfect pool, and the most delicious all you can eat food. Best trip of my life, for real!!

This place has been featured in AWE channel, travel channel and travel magazine. I'm impressed by…read morethis place especially the staff. You don't have to worry about anything. Make sure you book the whole package including the meals. It is worth it. The staff makes sure it is smooth and safe from the time you check in at the airport, the transfer and all the tours. They accommodate you if they have it. The island hopping is beautiful. I was worried about the water that they serve, I was reluctant, but we are fine. I did not have to buy bottled water. The water here is filtered and safe. Highly recommended. They discourage tipping, but if you insist, they centralize the tipping. They make sure you don't miss your flight back. Awesome!

My husband and I stayed here for 3 days. What a beautiful resort!! Outstanding service as well!…read more Will definitely recommend and we will be back soon! Maraming Salamat po!

Stayed here for a week for a wedding. Very nice place and everyone that worked here were friendly…read moreand helpful. It started off with the hotel shuttle (a van) picking me up at the airport. The person at the airport took my bags and basically escorted me to the hotel with the driver. They had a bomb dog at the lobby that searched my bags which was interesting. Luckily I left my bombs at home. Got checked in and took a walk around the resort. Very clean property. Beach is on the back side of the hotel. Rooms are nice. They had big restaurant, a nice gym, spa facility, a game room and big lobby lounge area. Only thing that sucked was the pool and pool bar were closed for renovations. I also didn't like the grass areas around the sides of the hotel. Not very appealing since it wasn't even grass. Looks like green weeds. It was also very muddy since it rains on and off. The best part of this trip was the spa!! I tired to get a massage everyday while I was there but it didn't happen. I think her name was Charisse? I''m sorry for not remembering her name. She was awesome!!! Best massage ever in my life! Nothing like your typical Swedish or deep tissue like in the US. I had her do the combo every time I went. My typical routine every morning was to workout and then eat at the breakfast buffet at the restaurant which was amazing. They had all kinds of different choices of things to eat. Delicious and overwhelming! Overall, I enjoyed my stay. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Outstanding service, but check your room category for the best views…read more I was staying at the Lagun Hotel and wanted to share my experience. First, the staff here is exceptional. Every team member I've encountered has been professional, warm, and attentive. Their genuine care for guests is the standout feature of this property. Regarding the rooms, I've experienced two very different views. My first room featured a breathtaking look at the limestone cliffs, which was a highlight of my trip. Other days in another room, however, overlooks a residential area with visible, modest living conditions. The contrast between these two experiences was significant. While I understand the hotel cannot control its surroundings, providing more transparency about room types during the booking process--or when arranging a room change--would greatly help manage guest expectations. A quick tip for future travelers: The local wildlife is very active! I highly recommend bringing earplugs or noise-canceling headphones, as the neighborhood roosters begin crowing around 1:00 am. Additionally, I noticed some stained/mold issues in my current and previous bathroom that may need attention. I'm sharing this feedback constructively, as the service here truly deserves to shine.

This hotel is a complete nightmare! We had a terrible experience there and will never stay there…read moreagain. The hotel itself is in a terrible state compared to 5 years ago. First of all, they robbed us of a night's stay for a two-room reservation. When we call to complain, they tell us to wait for a supervisor and to call back later. We call back, but there is never a supervisor in sight. We called ahead to let them know our flight would be arriving a day later. They said that if they could book our room for that night, we wouldn't have to pay. We arrived early in the morning, and they said they had booked our room. So, we spent the entire morning waiting in the lobby, exhausted but were ok since we weren't paying for the night. When checking out, they gave us the checkout receipt that I requested, which showed the nights we had stayed there for proof. It's been an exhausting four months trying to get our money back from this hotel. They're total liars!

The Cadlao Resort is an amazing oasis by the ocean, close enough to explore downtown El Nido and…read morebreathtaking views from two oceanside pools situated conveniently in the middle of your villa-esque hotel room. The service was impeccable by the staff and onsite restaurant Jinjer provided amazing food. The free breakfast was a combination of traditional Filipino dishes and western dishes which was tastefully done in both food quality and presentation. They even packed us breakfast for our early flight without any additional expected charge. Perhaps the only recommendation would be to have pool side service of drinks and food but otherwise the bar and Jinjer were close enough to the pools that it wasn't difficult to get anything. Would highly recommend this resort to anyone!

Very helpful service, free tuktuk accommodations to the town, great in resort restaurant…read more Would stay here again if I came to El Nido

Sea Cocoon is a great hotel for the price. Yes, other hotels might have more amenities, but they…read morealso cost more. What Sea Cocoon offers is a comfortable, centrally located hotel with friendly staff, helpful recommendations, a great breakfast, and a wonderful view of the bay. Our room was clean, the air conditioning kept the room at a comfortable temperature, the front desk was able to order tricycle rides a bit cheaper than we could find on the street by ourselves, was able to direct us to the locations we wanted to visit, and had several connections within town. Each floor also had a water dispenser so you could fill up your travel bottle with water without having to rely on tap water. Outside of the hotel was a spot with an air compressor so you can remove sand from your shoes and sandals. Each room also has plenty of shelf space and a rack to hang things so you can pull all your clothes and gear out of your luggage and have everything easily accessible. I was in a more upscale hotel in Manila that didn't have all the great organization space Sea Cocoon offered. The facilities did look a little old, but the staff kept them clean. The elevator had a glitch where it didn't stop level at the floor you were exiting, but it was manageable. The sewer system in El Nido does smell, but the sink has a stopper in it; so long as you remember to use the stopper after using the sink, you won't get a smelly bathroom. I would absolutely stay at the Sea Cocoon the next time I visit El Nido.

1.5 stars Pros - Very…read morefriendly and helpful staff - Location is close to El Nido port - Free breakfast that taste decent The staff was so friendly that I feel bad for writing this negative review. However this hotel has a no refund policy, so here's a fair warning to any potential future traveller: Cons - There was a moldy smell during our entire stay. The first day we checked in there was a strong vinegar smell but that dissipated in a day, but the moldy smell persisted. That can't possibly be healthy to breathe in. The room is very humid, even more humid than outside. Mind you there hasn't been any rain in the past week so it wasn't humid because of a recent thunderstorm - The AC unit points down directly at the desk and bed and there was no way to change the direction. Hence the cold air was always blasting on my face when I'm sleeping. I wake up 6 times every day because of that - The sheet felt like a solid layer of humidity. I'm not sure if it's the material or how they wash it, but when I have it on me my skin feels very uncomfortable. That also keeps me up at night because the AC is too cold so I need the sheet on but that makes me feel very humid. I couldn't turn off the AC because then the room gets way too hot and humid - The WiFi is very unstable. Front desk said the typhoon from last December affected the whole island so WiFi is unstable on the entire island, but the WiFi is actually very fast and reliable in the hotel I just checked into - Not so much of a con, but they charge extra for beach towel rentals and there's no drinking water refill except for the first day you check in. I've stayed at many beach/island hotels and all of them had free beach towel rental and free water refill We originally booked 5 nights on Agoda but decided to extend 2 nights prior to check in. They suggested we pay in cash for a discount. We ended up staying only 3 nights because I have been inhaling moldy air and not been able to sleep properly for 3 days straight. I've brought up my concerns with front desk and they told me they have a no refund policy. I've had many bookings in 3 star hotels on tropical islands, so I'm well aware of the limitations of those hotels. However, Sea Cocoon is the only one that I felt like I had to leave because it was affecting my health.

We had an amazing stay at Cuna Hotel. Service was excellent, staff from concierge, housekeeping,…read morefood and beverage service were consistent in making our stay a first and enjoyable stay in El Nido. The location is close to shops and restaurants that serve fresh seafood that you pick to get cooked. We selected this hotel based on previous reviews especially the stunning view from the 5th floor space deck where the resto and the infinity pool was located. The breakfast buffet had quite a spread of food selections. Happy hour drinks is buy one get one free. Except for the hair dryer that could be replaced with a better one, it's been a wonderful experience for our group.

Wow. It's on the 5th floor of the hotel with a view of the mountain and little bit of the ocean…read more They say you can only see little bit of the Sunset as it's covered by the mountain. Service is prompt and great. We ordered the sisig and mushroom soup which are both amazing. The bogo drinks - margarita is also ok - I tasted better ones. I would highly recommend the 2 dishes we tried and definitely want to bring my mom who loves mushroom soup. Salute to the chef indeed.

SUCH A WONDERFUL RESORT…read more Aside from the obvious beauty of the island, this resort really shines in several areas: service & food We stayed in one of the private villas with a main house and guest house. Our private pool overlooked the ocean and was the perfect touch for the week. Facilities were decent. It's hard to critique knowing how the area "is", but bug spray is a must and definitely make sure you don't leave food in your room overnight. The food was out of this world. Fresh, authentic and served in a timely manner. Drinks were great too but ask for doubles ;) Now the best part of this resort is the staff. They were not only going above and beyond in needs anticipation, but were genuinely friendly and kind. No ask was too little and they truly made our time at Cauayan special. If you like exercise, highly recommend the sunrise/sunset hikes. Don't skip out on breakfasts. Sunset booze cruise was wonderful as well. Thank you guys for an unforgettable week!

We had a lovely time at Cauayan Resort in El Nido. The resort is on its own beautiful little…read moreisland. There are many activities to choose from (weather permitting), including island hopping, scuba diving, yoga, massages, trekking, and sunset cruises. We happened to be there at the end of a spell of windy weather, so the activities were dependent on the Coast Guard's boating guidelines. We did get to do a day and a half of island hopping and a session of scuba. Keep in mind that at this resort, the activities have to be coordinated from within the resort services, and prices are more expensive. The scuba diving was cool because we got to see a sea turtle! There are some sea turtles that nest on the island, and you can see them swim in the waves from the beach. The resort has restaurant services including breakfast buffet, dining room lunch and dinner, and bar snacks. We found that all of the food was amazing. We didn't have one bad meal! Favorites included the cauliflower soup, seafood kare kare, nachos, and laksa. The drinks were also very good. We chose the unlimited package, so we tried a lot of the cocktails. I really liked the Bramble and the Pina Coladas. The spa is very special because you can get a relaxing massage AND watch fish and reef sharks through a glass window on the floor of the spa. So cool! The staff here was friendly and very polite. They cater to a very upscale, luxurious resort experience. We enjoyed being here for our honeymoon.

DON't stay here! So so so much food poisoning. The food is just horrible. We were all sick 3/4 of…read morethe time. And there is only one place to eat on the island. Worst. Trip. Ever. Look at all the reviews on Google. We informed the manager and he did nothing. Reviews show they continue to have cases and cases of food poisoning even after our complaints.

Food is good, hospitality is best, good gym. Clean facility & maintained well. Staff are…read morecourteous and very friendly.

My boyfriend and I were doing research before our trip to El Nido debating where we should stay for…read morea week. My BF found the Nest from Trip Advisor, did more research about the place. We ended up staying here for the entire trip - the location was perfect. The only negative part is that you have to pass by the cemetery every time (haha). The Nest is a new resort in Palawan - I think they just opened last November, so at the time, their website was still down. My BF contacted them via Facebook and they were very organized, clear and easy to contact. We booked our room through them on FB - the days we were staying made us stay in two different rooms, luckily they had the villa (room 1) open for our last few days in EL Nido. The staff here were professional, attentive, welcoming and friendly. The room came with complimentary breakfast. We pretty much had breakfast and dinner at The Nest the entire time we were in El Nido. We also did the couples massage, which is right above their bar/restaurant. The view was fantastic!! I mean, every morning and watching the sunset was just amazing - you get the view of the Helicopter island. Since they are new, their bar and pool wasn't ready during our stay - the location of where they plan to have the pool is so perfect! - Can't wait to go back to this resort! I would definitely recommend the Nest. We left early for our early flight back to Manila so we didn't have time to have one last breakfast, but when we checked out, they had to-go breakfast ready for us. (WOW!) We also met the owner and the owner's son, very friendly/down to earth people. They also have complimentary tricycles, we were able to get picked up/dropped off at the Airswift airport and got dropped off at the Canopy Walk. One other downfall is that the location is right on the beach, but it's not in the nice part of the beach. Too many rocks - you can't really swim either. But even that doesn't discourage me from wanting to come back to this resort....

I have to give this place a 5star! First the place has…read morebeautiful sunrise morning and sunset is definitely amazing. I think for the money is worth the penny! I want to put in one negative feedback with the rooms situation ...read the descriptions of what you're buying ...we bought seaside view queen and we got room 4 which has no view of the sea or ocean except when we are on the patio! But I still would give this place a 5 star because the staff has been exceptional with their service and we have been eating breakfast buffet and dinner menu the last 3 days when have been here. The staff in the restaurant are definitely exceptional! To name a few ...Abe...Gerald Reycael Luisa Rian Jambo ...he makes the best chicken adobo white meat ever for my dinner the last 3nights lol. Front desk were awesome as well Jeyson n Rocel! And also sharvin! Can't remember everyone but staff deserve recognition ...we had the best driver as well to welcome us on our first day on Sunday...both the van and tuk tuk driver ..maybe one of them is named Archie jade! Thanks for a very nice accommodation guys and we will be back soon! I'm glad we choose this place to stay

We surely left the best for last when staying at Lagen Island Resort and visiting El Nido, Palawan…read more First, We stayed in water villa 109 for the most optimal sunset & resort views. Upon arriving to Lagen, we received a warm welcome & a beautiful welcome serenade along with warm cloth to freshen up and drinks as we awaited our boat to transfer to the resort (the only way to get to Lagen Island Resort). The entire staff is welcoming, kind, attentive, hospitable and are consummate professionals with beautiful smiles. Ahead of our visit, we arranged private tours offered through Lagen and finalized the details upon our arrival. we had the best time with Arnel (our guide) & Julie (captain of Banog, the premium speedboat we travelled in for all our tours.). Both Arnel & Julie made our tours flawless, perfect, special, fun and unforgettable. Arnel has so much knowledge about the various locations we visited and captured many memorable moments of our outings. Our early morning start with all the tours afforded us to be the first onsite to experience the tranquil, peaceful & natural beauty surrounding us avoiding all the crowds. We were in awe of the glasslike lagoons & cathedral like limestone formations towering over us. During all our tours, We were treated to a beautiful picnic basket of your choice with every tour and last tour included custom handmade hats made of coconut leaves which we took back with us when traveling home to California, US. Our tours were in the mornings and we got back to Lagen by lunchtime to have our midday siesta and to lounge poolside for the entire afternoon/ evening. We dined at Lagen Island Resort bar and restaurant where we were wowed with the entree options and drinks, too and, even saw monkeys frolicking in the bar area one early morning. The careful prep and serving of our food and drinks were delicious & flavorful to perfection. We were also treated with 2 nights of live entertainment by Mike during our stay whose voice mesmerized us. One more thing... I wasn't feeling too well and had an eye irritation. During our stay, I was seen, cared for by Lagen's onsite nurse and doctor who treated my cold and eye irritation. The nurse also seen me in our room, too. By the time we left, I was feeling so much better and my eye irritation was gone. I was so relieved & grateful that Lagen had an onsite nurse and doctor. Overall, We had a magnificent and unforgettable stay at Lagen Island Resort. We loved the garden area, the serene area with hammock and the cove next to our room. It was hard to leave Lagen but know we will be returning to Lagen in the future PH vacays and hopefully, with friends for them to see and be immersed in the most luxurious resort in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Maraming Salamat to the entire Lagen Island Resort staff for such an unforgettable, sensational & memorable stay. We look forward to returning to Lagen soon.

When my best friend and I got to Lagen Island on 1/19/19 we were speechless with how beautiful it…read morewas. For months we looked at photos of the resort and daydreamed about it. The photos don't represent how breathtaking this island truly is! Also, a major factor for our decision to book this resort is that this is an eco friendly resort! YAY! Once we disembarked from the boat, we were greeted with large warm smiles, necklaces made from a palm leaf, and a refreshing drink. We were escorted to the front desk and Johnny Ray helped us check in and gave us an overview of the amenities, excursions and explained different dining options for our stay. He accompanied us to our room, on the way he showed us where the different areas were located for dining, the gym, the bar and boutique . When we arrived to our room he showed us which remotes went to what device and where our complimentary slippers were and most importantly to press "0" if there was anything we needed. I like to preplan quite a bit and had explained that I booked multiple island hopping tours through a company in town prior to arrival and gave him the scheduled dates and times. I asked about transportation options back to town. That was when I realized that the complimentary charter they offer back into town where we needed to be for our tours in the mornings didn't workout timing wise (my bad!). He asked me for the tour group info and helped coordinate with them pick up/drop off for us! Lifesaver! PRO TIP: Book all of your island hopping tours/excursions through the resort, it's a lot more convenient! For our dining options we decided to choose the all-inclusive buffet for our meals. Everyday we were so excited to have our breakfast! There were so many options and fresh juices. All the buffet meals were different everyday. There were different staples for every meal that were the same(rice, breads, eggs made to order in the a.m.), which was great because my friend was addicted to their garlic rice! To be honest, we looked forward to every meal here! The room service a la carte items were delicious also. You won't be disappointed, the chefs are amazing! When we got back from our 1st day of island hopping Jazz, the activities coordinator asked us how our day was. I told her during that tour my GoPro was claimed by the ocean and not obtainable but other than that it was a great day! I asked her if she knew where I could purchase another one. She was able to locate one for me in town and Johnny Ray was able to help me coordinate a pick up for it on our transfer to our next resort which was in 2 days. I appreciate them going above and beyond to help me with this, they really did not have to do any of that! All of the staff members are so friendly and so welcoming here that we were so sad to leave. It was about that time and we had to check out and transfer to our next resort on 1/22/19. We arrived at our next resort, 15mins after being there we decided we really wanted to go back to Lagen Island and spend our last 2 nights in El Nido there. While the current property we were at was beautiful as well, it just wasn't Lagen. We truly missed the vibe of Lagen and the amazing team there, we felt more like home there! We immediately called and asked if there was anyway we could come back and unfortunately it was getting late and the coast guard curfew was rapidly approaching. We were unable to make the transfer back to Lagen that night but they had us back on a boat bright and early the next day! We were so excited to be going back "home"! Once we arrived we were welcomed back with warm smiles and open arms! Ms. Jen was so great and truly went above and beyond to get us back to Lagen. She even helped us coordinate a private van transfer to our next destination because a transfer flight I purchased wouldn't work with our connecting flight. I was unsuccessful with contacting that airline, but they were able to contact the airline for me. They truly did way more than we expected for us, faced all of our challenges we had presented from losing a GoPro, flight dilemmas, to adapters for our hair tools, etc. Also, we stayed in a bungalow and the rooms are so nice, the patio was our favorite spot. From the gorgeous view to the peaceful sound of the ocean waves, you won't be disappointed! They exceeded all of our expectations and it's going to be hard to stay anywhere else without comparing the hospitality/team to Lagen's amazing team! We really felt like they were more like a welcoming family here and the whole vibe on the island is so positive! We are currently feeling homesick from Lagen and can't wait to come back! Thank you for an amazing experience here!