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Cauayan Boutique Private Island

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with scuba diving

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi

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Cauayan Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Place, El Nido Main Beach
  • Place, Nacpan Beach
  • Place, Corong Corong Beach
  • Airport, El Nido (ENI)

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Lagoon Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach View Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 591 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

  • Resort view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Front Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunrise Cauayan Pool Villa (With Breakfast and Boat Transfer)

  • Beach view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Bayview Cauayan Pool Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Resort View Cauayan Pool Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer) | Private pool

Resort View Cauayan Pool Villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bay view cauayan pool villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium bay view cauayan pool villa (Free Breakfast & Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer)

  • Bay view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

El Nido

Beachside getaway.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this El Nido resort, you'll find El Nido Main Beach and Caalan Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Seven Commando Beach and Secret Lagoon.
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Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lio Beach Club
  • Ap Kala
  • Art Café
  • Fishermen’s Resto Bar
  • Tuk Tuk Thai

About this property

Cauayan Boutique Private Island

Upscale beachfront resort with scuba diving
Cauayan Island Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Cauayan Island Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. A complete renovation of Cauayan Island Resort was completed in March 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star El Nido resort.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Cauayan Island Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This El Nido resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Cauayan Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is accessible via boat. Roundtrip land transfers from Lio Airport (El Nido) to El Nido Pier and roundtrip boat transfers from El Nido Pier to the resort are included in the room rate; transfers are arranged by the property. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival.
Boat transfers from El Nido Pier to the property are available at 7:30 AM, noon, 4 PM, and 5 PM. Transfers from the property to El Nido Pier are available at 5:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM. Guests planning to arrive in El Nido after 5 PM are advised to book an overnight stay in El Nido, as boat transfers will not be available in the late afternoon and evening.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cauayan Island Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 17500.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 10500.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 17500.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 10500.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cauayan Resort El Nido
Cauayan Resort
Cauayan El Nido
Cauayan Resort El Nido, Palawan Island
Cauayan
Cauayan Island Resort El Nido
Cauayan Island El Nido
Cauayan Island
Palawan Island
Cauayan Island Resort Resort
Cauayan Island Resort El Nido
Cauayan Island Resort Resort El Nido

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cauayan Island Resort to the airport?

Cauayan Island Resort is 3.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the El Nido (ENI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cauayan Boutique Private Island?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cauayan Boutique Private Island on Mar 25, 2026 start from $879, including 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 Cauayan Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Cauayan Island Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

How close is Cauayan Island Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cauayan Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Cauayan Island Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cauayan Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Cauayan Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Cauayan Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Cauayan Island Resort have a pool?

Cauayan Island Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Cauayan Island Resort have a restaurant?

Cauayan Island Resort is home to Cauayan Restaurant, which features international cuisine, a beachfront location, and happy hour.

Does Cauayan Island Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cauayan Spa, where you can enjoy facials, massages, and body wraps.

How close is Cauayan Island Resort to downtown El Nido?

Cauayan Island Resort is 6.2 mi away from El Nido.

Cauayan Boutique Private Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Fremont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for excellent service this resort is for you. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure a wonderful experience. We’re fairly seasoned travelers and this resort is the best we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great. Staff are very attentive.. water villa looks awesome The food can be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Livonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort for a relaxed holiday in a secluded island
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percival

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a retreat. Topnotch service. The resort is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely friendly and make us feel like home. Happy day is very good deal for person enjoy drinking. Bartenders are beyond expectation. However, the resort is under construction for new villas, which is noisy in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MORIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius Angelo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! The staff are friendly and courteous. Villas are nice and clean. Bed is spacious. They have different varieties of food. Me and my family will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vilay, Greenfield

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was hands down the best resort I have ever stayed at any where in the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Saira, Rego Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to share a few suggestions that may help enhance the overall experience for guests, especially those staying for multiple nights or who prefer non-water activities. While island hopping and hiking are wonderful offerings, incorporating additional on-site and land-based experiences can provide more variety and engagement. Some recommendations include: Non-Water On-Site Activities: • Pool Table / Billiards – Great for indoor entertainment during the evenings or rainy days. • Board Games & Card Sets – Readily available in the common lounge or for borrowing. • Foosball, Air Hockey, or Darts • Mini Library or Book Exchange Corner • Outdoor Movie Nights – Weekly or bi-weekly events can be a nice touch. • Local Cooking Classes or Cultural Demonstrations – Allow guests to immerse themselves in the local lifestyle. • Live Acoustic Music Nights – Especially during weekends or peak seasons. Land Tour Suggestions: • Cultural Village Visits – Showcase the local way of life, crafts, and traditions. • Farm or Garden Tours – If applicable, offer a chance to learn about local agriculture or herbal plants. • Scenic ATV or E-bike Rides – Explore nearby hills, forests, or viewpoints. • Sunset Viewing Spots – Organize land trips to the best sunset spots with refreshments. • Local Food Tours – Partner with nearby eateries or markets to offer guided tasting experiences. Adding even just a few of these could make a big difference in keeping guests entertained, especially dur
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel James, Santa Clarita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needs a billiards table. Darts, or huge chess pieces. Boring place. Not much to do.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemmalyn

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mario a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place and super friendly staff. I have knee and back issues and staff helped me throughout the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feras

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Great place, great rooms, great staff, great beach and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This was an outstanding hotel! The pictures don’t do it justice. Fantastic staff, gorgeous location, and all of the makings of a fabulous holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl John

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

One for the books!

This resort embodies the perfect blend of laid-back luxury and relaxation, with exceptional customer service and staff, filling me with pride for my Filipino roots.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, staff top notch, food very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025