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El Nido Cove Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast in El Nido

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Gazebo
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Interior
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Sitio Lamoro, Barangay Pasadeña, El Nido, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5310
  • Lio Beach
  • El Nido Main Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Caalan Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Loft | Desk, bed sheets

Beachfront Loft

  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Forest Room | View from room

Forest Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Room | Desk, bed sheets

Garden Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

El Nido

On the beach.At this El Nido hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lio Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of El Nido Main Beach. Parish of St Francis of Assisi and Caalan Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • El Nido Main Beach - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Corong Corong Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Caalan Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Nacpan Beach - 20 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Seven Commando Beach - 65 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Gelato - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Misto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

El Nido Cove Resort

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast in El Nido
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At El Nido Cove Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This El Nido hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Nido Cove Resort offers 20 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Nido Cove Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: PHP 3000.00 per accommodation, per stay

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cove Resort El Nido
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El Nido Cove Hotel El Nido
El Nido Cove Resort And Spa
El Nido Cove Resort Palawan Island
El Nido Cove Hotel
El Nido Cove Resort And Spa
El Nido Cove Resort Palawan Island
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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Nido Cove Resort to the airport?

El Nido Cove Resort is 2.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the El Nido (ENI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Nido Cove Resort have an airport shuttle?

El Nido Cove Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request.

How close is El Nido Cove Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Nido Cove Resort offer free breakfast?

El Nido Cove Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at El Nido Cove Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at El Nido Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Nido Cove Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Nido Cove Resort have a pool?

El Nido Cove Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Does El Nido Cove Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Nido Cove Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features beach massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is El Nido Cove Resort to downtown El Nido?

El Nido Cove Resort is 4.2 mi away from El Nido.

El Nido Cove Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 119 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Japan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good and attentive staff. Delicious foods. Has pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

LIO HOTELS GROUP TREAT CUSTOMERS LIKE DIRT

The El Nido Cove Resort is part of the LIO HOTELS GROUP which also includes the Huni Lio, Seda Lio and a few others. I was booked into the Cove but at the last minute was involuntary "walked" to a much lesser property, the Huni Lio. No compensation was offered by Lio Group and they did not offer even an apology. I booked a resort (# 7 in El Nido) and ended up in a Motel 3 1/2. I highly recommend you AVOID THE LIO PROPERTIES as your holiday may end up in the dumpster. There are better more ethical properties out there that may WANT your business.
Lovely buffet drinks
Note 6 loungers for 50 rooms
Nice hall with fresh water dispenser
This is the advertised 'elevator'
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle, CA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an overall great stay. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The resort is very private and quite. The forest rooms had some maintenance issues which hopefully they were able to fix.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Nadin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing, friendly, helpful, clean rooms clean toilets, the hotel is so nice, the view is wow you feel like you are in a private hotel, clean pool, so calm ambiance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch resort for guests who are looking for a quiet island resort with modern amenities. Near everthing but preserves the island feel El Nido is famous for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arrive before dark

The staff is composed of 6 14 year old boys from what I could tell. And the floor in my room was never swept and dirty the entire stay. There was a pitcher of water in the room and no glass. I’ve enjoyed hotels much better at half the price in El Nido. Also it is not 6 km from town center rather a 30 minute trike which is scary in the dark. The breakfast gets 4 star but other than that the food was basically non existent. If you go get there before dark because there are roots to trip over.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Quincy, Bulacan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I simply fell in love with El Nido Cove. Location is about 10km away from Municipal Hall (perfect for those who want a quiet/peaceful vacation). Stayed there for 4 days in their beachfront room for two (6 pax can actually fit in 2 queen beds). Price was one of the least expensive we could find BUT the room, food, and experience were more than what we paid for. Buffet breakfast didn't have as many choices but everything tasted awesome for something complimentary (menu prices for lunch/dinner are surprisingly budget-friendly). Other reviews say the place needs renovation, which I do not completely agree with because I think it adds up to the rustic feel (though i wish the restroom had a bidet) but the rest is good. All staff were always smiling and helpful. They can make arrangements if you still don't have activities to do in El Nido (super nice of them). You can also avail of their free kayak (waters in front of the hotel/resort have plenty of beautiful corals and fishes). Lovely sunset in the afternoon while enjoying the pool. All in all we loved every bit of our stay. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is very quiet and has serene atmosphere so it's perfect for retreat, relaxation, and rest. The sunset view is perfect too. The food is great but not expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was stunning. The staff were so kind and helpful. The views from your room are breathtaking. If you’re looking for somewhere to relax and be peaceful this is for you. It’s about 20 mins from town but close to Lio beach which was a great place to eat and explore. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Las Pinas City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accomodating staff. Very private and serene location. Hopefully, can find a way to eliminate mosquitos.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs investment to make it fabulous!

Hotel staff are amazing. However hotel itself needs some work. Not a massive investment needed to make it fabulous. tea & coffee, hairdryer and bath mat would make all the difference!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Poonam

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

Beautiful stay

We decided to stay here as it was one of the only resorts we could find in El Nido at a reasonable price. The resort itself is located a 5 minute drive from El Nido airport and the hotel offer free airport transfer which was a bonus. The hotel was clean and staff were extremely friendly. The hotel is also a 5 min drive from lio beach and the hotel offer free shuttle to and from here too. The town is about 20 mins by a rickshaw which costs approx 300 pesos each way. The breakfast was average - not a lot of choice for vegetarians but other than that I would definitely recommend this hotel- the restaurant view is stunning and overlooking the sea. Overall I was very pleased with my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort has so much potential if the staff had some training and the property maintained. It feels abandoned. The bathrooms are rusty, no soap, hand towels, blankets, water provided. The property is rundown with no maintenance, the bar has weeds growing up through the floor. The pool isn’t maintained and has no sun loungers nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing location and staff were great . The hotel needs renovation but I hear that will happen soon which is good as the location is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very spacious, the matress very good. It was quiet - apart fro the sea - specially during the nigth. It's a bit remote, there are no nearby restaurants, so you have to eat always at the hotel, except you are going to town, a 20 min. ride with the tricylce.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms need major renovation, but with that said the staff was amazing and the view was to die for. The staff was so accommodating to us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

It’s a toss up

Service was excellent. Location not so good unless you want to stay on the beachfront throughout your stay and have some peace and quiet. Charged me more until you find out the locals pay much less pesos. Special trips like to a nicer beach is even a lot more pesos. Would recommend town proper if you plan to be there anyway for island tours, food and bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liza, COMMACK,ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was stellar. Gave me everything I could possibly want
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Dror

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so welcoming and helpful! My room was spacious and the view was breathtaking. I would highly recommend staying in this beautiful, quiet, peaceful resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Salvie, Hawaii

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel needs MAJOR FURNISH of its physical structure, its OLD that really needs renovation. The beach view was beautiful, they shouldn't take for granted of their natural asset. THE STAFF WERE EXCELLENT! They treat you as a family & very attentive & helpfulto our needs thus, their excellent services were much more appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Melbourne, Australia

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

Amazing resort with a more amazing view.

Had an amazing experience staying here. The resort staff were always accommodating and very attentive, a huge shout out to Rodel who was always so nice and always had a chat with us. The wifi was not that great but still worked so wasn’t much of an issue for us. The view is absolutely the highlight. Amazing location. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018