NoaNoa Private Island

I recently spent three days on NoaNoa Island, and it was truly unforgettable. The island boasts a rare, intimate setting with only a few intricately designed rooms and amenities, all crafted from high-quality materials that blend luxury with comfort. The dining was exceptional, featuring full-course meals focused on fresh, healthy seasonal ingredients that delighted my senses. The underwater world surrounding the island is a marvel. Just a short distance from the shore, I explored vibrant coral reefs teeming with life during a complimentary snorkeling excursion. The sheer diversity of fish, corals, and even a sighting of a giant sea turtle created an unforgettable underwater adventure. The hospitality of Chelo and Andy made the stay even more remarkable. They went above and beyond, personally guiding us to the island’s hidden gems. Their deep respect for the environment is evident in every detail, from using fermented garlic as a natural pesticide to encouraging the use of coral-safe sunscreens, which they thoughtfully provide if needed. I truly appreciate how everything here has been carefully curated to protect the environment. The dedicated staff, particularly Kuya Boyet (who shares my birthday!), were incredibly attentive to every need, making our stay seamless and enjoyable.

NoaNoa Private Island is a true tropical paradise, offering not only breathtaking landscapes and a stunning coral reef just 20 metres from the shore but also an unforgettable experience thanks to its incredible team. The warm, friendly staff go above and beyond to make your stay special, treating you like family and ensuring every detail is perfect. The accommodation is exquisite, with ocean views that inspire relaxation, and the team's dedication to protecting the environment—such as providing reef-safe sunscreen—is admirable. Meals are a culinary delight, carefully crafted with a balance of flavours and served with attentive care. Hosts Chello and Andy are exceptional, engaging warmly with guests and enhancing your stay with personal touches. Chello guides you through the vibrant coral reef, revealing hidden wonders you might otherwise miss, while Andy’s kayaking tips make it possible to paddle around the entire island. Activities like kayaking, volleyball, and board games ensure a perfect balance of relaxation and fun. Special thanks to Jules for seamlessly accommodating last-minute changes, and to the entire NoaNoa team—Wheng, Mel, the chef, the groundskeepers, and especially Chris, a talented drinks mixologist—who all work tirelessly to create an extraordinary experience. NoaNoa is a haven of beauty, hospitality, and care, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. It’s more than a destination—it’s a memory to treasure forever.

Noa Noa is an island perched near El Nido coast in Philippines.The island is privately owned,perfect maintened,very clean(no one piece of broken glass and plastic),comfortable(a few stone buildings to live) and beautiful.There is a track around the island,not entirely easy,because steep in places,but paved,with great views.Walking around lasts about 15 min.Full board dining consists of 3 meals served in main area,at nice beach.Food is high quality and taste.Staff is very nice and attentive.A separate topic is Mr Boyet-all purpose man-nice,efficient,helpful.Andy and Chelo the owners take care about every ones needs.Andy is a passionate of snorkeling and marine life preservation.He may be proud-underwater world around island is exellent and easy availiable.I was a bit short of place for regular,quiet swimming,not snorkeling,without corals.There is a pool in Main House,but it is plounge pool and for Main House guests.I would choose a place for swimming at beach where boats moor now.For me it is only one thing to improve. All in all an exellent Resort.

NoaNoa was a real enchantment … The corals are amazing, probably the best that we have seen in Philippines, it is well preserved and offer a large variety of corals, water is crystal clear, we spent hours looking for turtles and sharks and we saw a few. Food is fresh, extremely tasty and diverse! Ice cream is delicious and home made. If you want an island on your own, NoaNoa is yours, NoaNoa offer 6 bedrooms only. An amazing experience to regenerate body and spirit.

“Trust me, it's paradise. This is where the hungry come to feed. For mine is the generation that travels the globe and searches for something we haven't tried before..." Alex Garland, The Beach It's challenging to write a review about Noa Noa Island when others have done it more eloquently before me. This island is living proof that there are still places on this planet where you can truly connect. It's not just the island itself, but the perfect combination of all the elements on it. Owners Andy and Che, with their lovely approach, and the staff who take care of you 24/7, make the experience exceptional. The island's facilities are well-built, but the real gem is the coral reef surrounding it—a wonderful hidden treasure in Palawan. This isn't just because the coral has been here forever, but due to Andy's dedicated protection and daily treatment. He demonstrates not only preservation but enhancement, educating guests on coral care and collaborating with government officers to declare the area a protected zone with no fishing. Once you dive in, you won't want to leave the water. The diversity of corals is hard to match, with walls of giant corals displaying a million incredible colors. Even for experienced divers, this level of diversity is a rare find. The restaurant provides a wonderful culinary experience with a variety of creative and surprising meals every day. The kitchen staff, serving with love, and the amazing team behind the bar contribute to the overall delight. The spa, situated on the top of the hill, offers a tranquil atmosphere with only the sound of the sea. It's run by the kindest ladies who provide a wonderful massage experience. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, equipped with all necessary accessories, including air conditioning. We spent nearly a week on this island, and our only complaint is that we had to leave. However, we are confident that we will return soon. Michala and Brano, December 2023