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Golden Monkey Cottages

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront hotel near El Nido Main Beach

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and hanging lights, overlooking a calm body of water with boats and a mountainous backdrop.
A tropical beach with clear waters, a small boat, and lush vegetation in the foreground.
A lush tropical garden with palm trees and flowering plants, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea.
A neatly made bed with white linens and two bedside lamps, a wooden door frame, and a tiled floor.
A reception desk with framed certificates, a decorative wall hanging, and a trash bin.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ca-alan Beach, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Place, Bacuit Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caalan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Nido Main Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Nido (ENI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables, and two lamps.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small room with a bed, a compact refrigerator, and a shelf with a kettle and cups.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a window with blinds.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

El Nido

On the beach.You'll be steps from Caalan Beach and a 5-minute walk from Bacuit Bay. TownSquare Heritage District and El Nido Main Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Caalan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TownSquare Heritage District - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • El Nido Main Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Nido Dock - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ap Kala - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hama Coffee El Nido - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pangolin - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cadlao Resort & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Golden Monkey Cottages

3-star beachfront hotel near El Nido Main Beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Golden Monkey Cottages.

This 3-star El Nido hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Golden Monkey Cottages offers 15 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 250 for adults and PHP 250 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 in a car-free zone and can be reached only by private tricycle.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PHP 250 for adults and PHP 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 700 per vehicle (one way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
This property accepts credit cards
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is also known as

Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel
Golden Monkey Cottages El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel
Golden Monkey Cottages El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel El Nido

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Monkey Cottages to the airport?

Golden Monkey Cottages is 4.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the El Nido (ENI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Monkey Cottages?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Monkey Cottages on Nov 10, 2026 start from $40, 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 Golden Monkey Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Golden Monkey Cottages offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of PHP 700 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Golden Monkey Cottages to the beach?

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

Does Golden Monkey Cottages offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Monkey Cottages, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of PHP 250 for adults and PHP 250 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Monkey Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Golden Monkey Cottages have a pool?

Golden Monkey Cottages does not have a pool.

Does Golden Monkey Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Golden Monkey Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Monkey Cottages to downtown El Nido?

Golden Monkey Cottages is 0.8 mi away from El Nido.

Golden Monkey Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 93 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel in an excellent location - highly recommended to visitors.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms & great staff with amazing view From Resto/bar!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a view, great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Peaceful, kind people, great food, walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Insane views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and great staff at Golden Monkey

Good, quiet location right on the waterfront, comfortable room, good rates, and above all extremely helpful, friendly staff who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay and made the most of our time.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast options and in generell good food, close enough to all the bars and restaurants directly El Nido, amazing view and not many people but still close to everything
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay here! The staff was awesome and my accommodations were perfect. The only thing I didn’t like was the convenience of getting to and from El Nido. The hotel provided free transportation but only to the main square.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The relaxing splash

Was a relaxing stay with the splash of the sea & the awesome mountains around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You would have the best view if you’re staying at cottage 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old owners, Rosie and Kev fantastic there was no beach it was idyllic but the ocean is up to the boundary walls. Low tide is just okay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage, Unit 1 had a fabulous view of the ocean. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The hotel staff was very friendly and always attentive to the needs of the hotel guests. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the staff service and the view of the resort. My kids loved our stay at it that they don't want to leave the place already. We fell in love with the view at the resort location. We also love the breakfast options, its free breakfast, and its free tuktuk service from/to the resort. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place, clean and good staff. Keep it up. God bless
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cottage away from all the city noise. Right on beach. Wake up in the mornings and simply take a few steps to the water
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cottages just a short trek from town. Tricycle able to take you back and forth--do need service to call/whats app them to request it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a run down hotel. It was dirty and black mould throughout the room. The bed was like sleeping on a rock. We actually moved to lime resort and it was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Room is good and comfortable. However frequent power outage. The AC is very weak and not cold during hot weather which is most of the time. The staff has very strict rule of not being able to bring in food so if you have left overs from restaurants you cant bring it back to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location on Calaan Beach, which is just an easy 5-10 minute walk into town. The cottage I stayed in was basic with just a ceiling fan, which is fine for me, with a very tropical jungle feel to the rooms. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The grounds are kept immaculate. The breakfast included was simple, but delicious and the view from the restaurant/bar everyone morning is memorable. Really enjoyed staying here and not in town centre. Would return on my next visit to el nido.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast has very limited menu, the rice with garlic served uncooked, room is okay, not hot water of the shower, air-conditioning too loud, staff are okay but not accommodating, my room was garden view but i open the window tje view was garbages. The location of the hotel is hard to access especially if it rains, we were confined in the room cannot go downtown because no rides can get trough the wet and sandy road.
View from my window
Room
Outside
Bed too hard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked room one, a family room, as it was the last room available at the time. I didn’t need the additional space but it was worth the additional cost for the view. There was seating and two sun beds on the deck overlooking the bay. Unrestricted water views. The hotel isn’t new, but gets five stars for the view and the excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Wifi wasn’t working for the first 4 days we were there, was rather inconvenient
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this place!!! From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and met every expectation. The staff made sure we had "to go" breakfast on a morning that we were leaving for a private boat tour, so kind. The dinning area is incredible; we could've just sat there for hours as the view was perfect! Right on the water; so beautiful. Food was great. We walked to and from town, for us no big deal only a short walk to everything. The grounds are as clean as they could be and so beautiful with the flowers, trees, rock walkway, and little sitting areas. Our "cabin" was perfect, air conditioning worked very well, clean, and just what we needed. We would recommend this place to everyone and if ever in the area again would stay here. Thanks for such an amazing stay!!!