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Karuna El Nido Villas

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near El Nido Main Beach

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Premier Loft | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Karuna Joglo 5 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Loft | Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Taytay - El Nido National Highway, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313
  • Corong Corong Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marimegmeg Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • El Nido Main Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Joglo 2

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Karuna Joglo 4 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Joglo 4

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Loft | Living area

Premier Loft

  • 484 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premier Loft | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Loft

  • 484 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Joglo 1

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Karuna Java Suite 3 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Java Suite 3

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Karuna Java Suite 5 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Java Suite 5

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Karuna Joglo 3 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Joglo 3

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Karuna Java Suite 2 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Java Suite 2

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Karuna Tumpang Sari 2 Bedroom Pool Villa | Terrace/patio

Karuna Tumpang Sari 2 Bedroom Pool Villa

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Karuna Joglo 5 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Joglo 5

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Tent | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Tent

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Karuna Java Suite 4 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Java Suite 4

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Karuna Java Suite 1 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Karuna Java Suite 1

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Tent, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

El Nido

Near the airport.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Corong Corong Beach and El Nido Public Market. El Nido Via Ferrata Canopy Walk and Marimegmeg Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Corong Corong Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • El Nido Public Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marimegmeg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • El Nido Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bacuit Bay - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bella Vita El Nido - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ver de El Nido - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bulalo Plaza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kopi & Bake - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Karuna El Nido Villas

4-star hotel near El Nido Main Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Karuna El Nido Villas. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star El Nido hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Karuna El Nido Villas offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This El Nido hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Filipino, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to September 22:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from April 25 2025 to May 20 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: PHP 1500 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)
  • Pet fee: PHP 1500 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Karuna El Nido Villas Hotel
Karuna Villas Hotel
Karuna Villas
Karuna EL Nido Villas Palawan Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Karuna El Nido Villas to the airport?

Karuna El Nido Villas is 5.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the El Nido (ENI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karuna El Nido Villas?

As of Jun 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karuna El Nido Villas on Jul 13, 2025 start from $165.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Karuna El Nido Villas have an airport shuttle?

Karuna El Nido Villas offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, for a charge of PHP 1500 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Karuna El Nido Villas to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Corong Corong Beach and 1.3 mi (8-min drive) from El Nido Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karuna El Nido Villas offer free breakfast?

Karuna El Nido Villas offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karuna El Nido Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Karuna El Nido Villas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Karuna El Nido Villas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Karuna El Nido Villas have a pool?

Karuna El Nido Villas features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to September 22.

Does Karuna El Nido Villas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Karuna El Nido Villas have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, Swedish massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Karuna El Nido Villas to downtown El Nido?

Karuna El Nido Villas is 0.2 mi away from Corong Corong.

Karuna El Nido Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 118 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Divina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property. The views are probably best on the island, included breakfast was good and the staff was really good. Quality place, really enjoyed my stay.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karuna is the most mind blowing place we’ve ever been. The grounds have to be the most beautiful place on the entire island of Palawan, with insane views of the entire Corong Corong area from the comfort of the infinity pool and restaurant. But the otherworldly views are still second to the unbeatable service. Staff are all insanely kind, helpful, with incredible English skills and they don’t let you lift a finger. We stayed in one of the Lumbung rooms and it was clean, stocked with great amenities, perfectly air conditioned, and all with amazing views atop the hill. Van drivers are constantly helping move guests around, restaurant food is actually like 5 star dining (I say that as someone who lives in Southern California and likes to eat at nice restaurants) and the entire stretch of town / beach down below the resort is just steps away. Also - while here we coordinated island hopping tours, massages, nacpan beach private van rides, and more all by simply messaging the front desk or popping in - they coordinated everything for us making it all so easy. The walk up and down to/from town below is steep but super doable and for the younger fit folks it’s a nice way to get some steps in. I have no doubt the attentive team will accommodate you to the best of their ability with van rides, etc. if needed (we took a ride a few times). I mean it with all my heart when I say: this place is so incredibly special. Do yourself a favor and experience it for yourself! Mabuhay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
It really nice and clean stuff are super friendly very helpful not ideal for older people being top on the mountain and stiff to go up and going down is ok the view is amazing but to go beach there’s a travel time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Whenever we needed to reach them they replied in a timely matter. The villa we stayed in was very beautiful and clean and overlooked a beautiful view. When dining in the restaurant there were many options!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karuna is exactly as described. They provided transport for our small children & pregnant mother from our apartment to the restaurant because the units are on a cliff. Prepare to do a lot of steps. But it is worth it. The views are spectacular. Staff are very accommodating. Food & drinks are excellent. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel luis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely hotel about 8 minutes via tricycle from El Nido town centre. Beautiful view from the restaurant, pool and the balconies from the rooms. The beds are extremely comfortable with really soft linen and our bathroom was huge with a lovely big bath tub and a fabulous balcony (Julong 2). The hotel is built on a very steep hill, so if you have bad knees or mobility issues this wouldn't be suitable at all. There are a few restaurants locally that are definitely worth going to, as El Nido town centre itself is very busy. We took a private boat tour (Tour A) that was organised by the hotel that was fabulous and highly recommended. The restaurant serves a good selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and happy hour runs from 4pm - 6pm by the pool. The staff are lovely and the sunloungers are comfortable, although there aren't too many of them. There is some building work going on at the moment so do enquire about this when booking, as it isn't due to finish until March 2025. Overall a really lovey boutique hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

aik siang

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

alec

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Our room was nice and cosy, although not very convenient with only 1 storage cabinet for a family of 4. The view is outstanding. The staff was polite and helpful, although with limited resources. The hotel sits on a cliff side, so it's not very easy to access all the rooms by foot, there is a shuttle service. Internet is unpredictable, we did not have a decent signal for most of our stay, which includes no TV either, since all the channels are through internet. The restaurant has good food, but many items on the menu were not available during our stay. The rooms are not serviced daily, we had to ask for house keeping. Let's keep in mind that the area is not well developed, so we understand the struggle to keep up with modern tourism expectations. It is overall a good place to stay in the El Nido area, with downsides to consider as well.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divina

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

We loved the view, the pool, happy hour cocktails and the food by the pool! The hourly drives to and from town, service and the daily cleans were greatly appreciated. The bath, shower and hammock outside with the view was a lovely surprise!! Yes there is a hill, but for the lower studios (where our apartment was) it wasn’t an issue for us. Although we loved the restaurant food during the day, breakfast could have been better (pancakes were great if you like them) and it was quite noisy relaxing by the pool due to construction of the new deck by the pool (hopefully it’s over soon!)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff is amazing. The room we had was incredible. The view is the best you will find in El Nido. The restaurant is great also. It’s on the hill side so there are some uphill walking involved but they also offer vans to take you into town at a really great price. And they pick you up whenever you ask just WhatsApp them. They couldn’t be happier with my stay here. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melroy

Liked: Amenities
Vrilliant botique hotel with amazing staff ... we'll be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024