Hotels in EL Nido with sea view​

"”Twenty-one days in the Philippines, five different hotels. H Hotel is the best one. No debate. That’s it. First morning, still half asleep, stepped out onto the balcony and the bay was just right there. Neither of us wanted to leave. The staff remember things. Not in a trained way. They actually remember what you said yesterday and bring it up today. That’s different. For breakfast, sharing one portion between two people is more than enough. You can add a smoothie or a coffee alongside it. After days of heavy food, an easy plant-based breakfast is exactly what you want in the morning. It felt like a reset. The room is clean and comfortable. We spent time in the hanging chair, we didn’t want to get out of bed, the TV is big and the picture quality is good. We genuinely had to push ourselves to go outside. Piece of Sky at night: good cocktails, the bay lit up below, live saxophone. I don’t know where else in El Nido you get all of that at once. That’s the stay. Worth it.”"

"”After more than thirty years of travelling, you know what actually makes a hotel good. It comes down to whether anyone is really listening. The staff at Z Garden were listening. When we arrived Lena’s foot was bothering her. They asked what was going on, then recommended a few spots that would suit her better and suggested which activities to avoid. That one response changed the mood of the whole day. And the hotel being so close to the water meant retirement travel didn’t cost us unnecessary energy getting anywhere. We’ll come back to Z Garden.”"

"This is a very homey accommodation that allows you to feel like a family guest instead of just some people in room 312. ”Cha” is a great hostess, making sure you are comfortable, happy and have all you need for your entire stay. And she is a great resource for all the activities going on in the city. Jonas cooks up a delicious breakfast and is always there with a smile to help you with whatever you need. The accommodation itself is cozy and familiar, as if you were staying with good friends or close family, and the location, so close to the beach, means that a beautiful sunset awaits you each and every day. I will miss this place and the people, and this will be my forever place whenever I come back to El Nido!"

"I stayed at S Resort in El Nido (Palawan) and overall I was satisfied. The room was moderately clean, with no issues regarding the basic level of hygiene. The bed sheets were changed, which is a nice touch and not always guaranteed in similar hotels. The air conditioner worked properly and consistently, which is very important in the hot climate. The main advantage is the location. The hotel is in the center of El Nido, so everything is within walking distance — restaurants, shops, and tour departure points. Very convenient and easy to get around. Overall, it’s a good option if you value location and basic comfort without high expectations. It works well for an active stay in El Nido."

"I'm not picky and we travel a lot, so I have plenty to compare with. But here, I was shocked by the sheer number of negatives all in one hotel. We stayed in two different room categories (including a suite). For its price range, this hotel was a huge disappointment (this is our third hotel on Palawan, all located near beaches, and the prices were more or less the same). Inside, even on the bed, there were tiny ants crawling around. Breakfast isn't included, and the rooms aren't cleaned. Once, throughout our entire vacation, I asked them to clean the room and change the bedding. They came by evening, but they just took the towels and didn't replace them, saying everything was being washed 🙃. After showering, I had to dry myself with a dirty t-shirt because nothing in the room dries properly. The Wi-Fi constantly cut out, and for the last few days, it didn't work at all. Overall, it was a complete misunderstanding; the only saving grace was the ocean view from the room! There was mold on the walls, I even saw spots on the mattress. The extractor fan in the shower didn't work at all, the toilet seat was loose, and there was hardly any water pressure in the sink and shower, just a tiny trickle (I assume for economy — even in the suite) – I've attached photos (notice how the faucet is installed). On the last day, the air conditioning even started leaking. There's no safe, and the door lock sometimes fell out with the key, and I had to reinsert it into the hole. If you want a somewhat comfortable stay, only book the suite; the price difference isn't that much. The TV is in the photos, but it's not actually there, though we didn't need it anyway."