Caalan Beach, Barangay Masagana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines
#22 of 143 B&Bs and Inns in El Nido
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
6.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 April 2025
Diego
SpainThe view from the breakfast bar was awesome
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
João
PortugalIt was our first place in the Philippines and we loved it specially because of the amazing view to the lime cliffs in El Nido! Breakfast is simple but good to start the day with! Staff was very friendly!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Lucia
United KingdomRooms are basic but Hadefe it’s right on the beach and it’s good value for money. Nice and friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Wiktor
PolandRoom WiFi signal could be a little stronger
One of the biggest adventages of that place is its location and view, the people working there are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and well equiped. Ceiling fan, AC, provided towels and free cold water. It is available to order tuktuk transport for check-in or check-out. It is around 8min by walk to the centre of El Nido. Big recommendation.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Markus
GermanyThere is no road to the property, you have to get a tuktuk or tricycle to get to it which will drive over the beach, in our case literally through the waves, driver managed perfectly though!
The aircon did a fantastic job. It was clean and kept neat, the view into the bay is amazing. Staff was super friendly and helpful with tuktuks, drink orders aso.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Francisco
ChileThe place is basic but has almost everything I needed to rest after daily activies. Room was spacious and breakfast views stunning Hot water did not work amd they do not use pillow covers which is very anti hygienic
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Gill
United KingdomNothing - excellent value for money.
We loved our stay at Hadefe Cottages. Although the rooms are simple, they're comfortable and the balcony and garden area are lovely with fantastic sea views.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Elkoukou
GreeceThe dust in the rooms could have been cleaned better. Note that the road until the hotel passes from the beach, especially when waves reach the first buildings, the road almost disappears.
The personnel working there is really taking care about the facilities. It's a different hotel than others and the experience really worth. But,
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Greg
AustraliaThe friendly staff
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 January 2025
Lorenz
SwitzerlandThe AC must be a leftover from the Second World War. It will blow your ears and mind.
The perfect place if you want to be in walking distance to El Nido.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2025
Laura
United StatesOnly issue is wifi was quite weak
Loved it! Room was very spacious, view was stunning, and shower was hot. Great to be away from the chaos of Central el nido but still easy access (especially walking along the beach). Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Bianca
New ZealandBed is small and getting to the location requires a rough tuk tuk ride, Good for young and able people, elderly or sick might find it a challenge.
Wonderful staff and wonderful location right on waterfront. Cheap and cheerful, ac and hot water worked well and the room was clean. It has a charming boutique feel. Simple but functional rooms, we loved our stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Thomas
United KingdomI needed the internet and it didn't reach my room. This annoyed me because of the price as with: The room and beds were OK but basic and I didn't need 2 but 1. The shower was a drizzle. One small bar of soap. Breakfast was meagre.
The staff were genuinely professional and friendly. I had a room right on the beach and the view was beautiful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Lara
SpainBasic accommodation
The hospitality of the receptionist was exceptional. Location was quiet, 15 min walk (safe at night) from el nido town. Thank you for upgrading us in the last stay of our honeymoon
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Szabolcs
HungaryWe stayed here for a week and found the location perfect, as it is outside the busy and touristy part of El Nido, in a really calm and chilled area. Our cottage was spacious and almost right at the beachfront, perfect for relaxing in the night. The view was wonderful, the beach is however very shallow and rocky at some places, it's better to walk in near the farer end. Staff was very kind, even made us breakfast on our last day earlier than the regular time.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Graeme
AustraliaBed was a bit hard for me but that seems to be common in philippines.
Nice accomodation. Good size room. Hot shower which was good. Right on the beach. Is about 15 minute walk to town. Would stay again
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2024
Melanie
AustriaWould be nice to know of the free tuctuc service from the town square before we arrive there
Spacious room in a quiet neighboorhood. Staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Ee
Bonaire St Eustatius and SabaIt was a bit of a dark walk at night for a solo female traveler
The staff were super friendly and helpful
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Yvonne
AustraliaExcellent location... set on waterfront, beautiful sunset views, easy walk into town but far enough away so you can't hear any hustle and bustle. Friendly helpful host
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
John
United Kingdomnothing
hot shower clean rooms staff that only want to help
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Gary
United StatesBreakfast was excellent. The view was beautiful.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Amienea
PhilippinesFantastic value for money with the best view of El Nido beach! I enjoyed a delicious breakfast every morning with a stunning view, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate all my requests. The only thing to note is that it's a bit far from town, so we had to take a tricycle or walk along the beach for about 15 minutes to get around. Still, it was an amazing stay!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Ayelen
ArgentinaMy room was a bit far from the common area, so I didn't have wifi, I had to use the one from the cafe next door
I really liked the view from the room, front beach. It was really calm. You have to do a ten minute walk to get to the places where the restaurants are. It's convenient and comfortable. And the room was very clean
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Izzet
TurkeyThere is no dinner service at the hotel, we had a dinner at neighbouring hotel and two in the downtown. Wi-fi coverage is not good, very poor connection in the rooms.
Breakfast is ok; egg, toasted breads, butter and banana. You take hot water from dispenser for tea or coffee; cold water is available from dispenser for whole day as well which is good. Clean and tidy rooms. A/C is ok. We had only once electric outage (it was for an hour) during 3 days. El Nido center is 10 minutes by walking from the hotel. All rooms are lovely indipendent cottages. Hotel is at the beach, nice view especially during sunset. Sea is not ideal for swimming or snorkeling due to intense tides during the day, we didn't feel the need since we took the day excursions for much better places. Very helpful staff, they arrange pick up from and to Puerto Princesa Airport (700 peso/person one way, very reasonable price for 6 hours trip)
Stayed in August 2024
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