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Reviews of The Nest El Nido Beach Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Sitio Caalan, Barangay Masagana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#65 of 193 hotels in El Nido

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Review score

Based on 170 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They have a pool which is great, but keep an eye out for your children as there is a suction drain in there which is very strong. This could be dangerous, so I hope they cover this up or get this fixed.

    We transferred to this hotel as the previous hotel was not available for the dates. This is a great stay, however getting here you will need to contact them as it is tricky to get to with bags and children. They do provide a free tuktuk which is a bigger and fancier one that the usual ones that you are used to. We are greeted with drinks and a warm smile. They have a pool which is great, but keep an eye out for your children as there is a suction drain in there which is very strong. The view at the restaurant and pool is breath-taking. The surrounding areas for sari-sari stores and basic restaurants are great - very convenient. We felt safe walking around.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    8.0
    It’s a great place to stay and highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner was sitting in the restaurant talking really loudly and disturbing the atmosphere which should be done behind scenes not front of house.

    Lovely hotel with good facilities and great views. Restaurant staff were friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel for your money. Peaceful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Water for the bathroom seemed dirty (yellowish) and my door did not close properly. Fortunately, the staff provided me with tape.

    friendly staff and owner. Good location and great view. Unfortunately, our visit was too short to take advantage of all the amenities.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely property with extremely friendly staff. Shoutout to May at reception, Jam and Ave in the bar. The staff made it. Free transport into the town square (about 5 minutes away) and the property organising airport transfer was very convenient.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    7.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold showers and breakfast was average in the restaurant

    Good location and great facilities

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Overall, very nice stay! Staff were friendly and accommodating!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were small and there was mold along the shower floors and walls. The regular rooms my family stayed in were a little dark and had a view of a wall so couldn’t open the curtains to get light in.

    Love the bungalow! Amazing views! Perfect location. Easy walk to the town square. Nice restaurant, great food, and wonderful staff!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was ok, but for breakfast included, it should not charge extra for extras like 1 extra egg or for a side of potato hashbrowns. More choices would be better.

    The rooms and area very good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    7.0
    I would not stay here again as the hotel is disorganized and cannot be relied upon to make and bookings or reservations
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No facilities tiny plunge pool limited space to sit and relax by the pool. Management are very poor they stuffed up every booking we made with them. There was no one to pick us up from the airport when we arrived despite having made a booking. Our private boat ride was not confirmed by the hotel which resulted in us having to scramble to find a tour on the day and list at least 2 hours of sailing time

    Located a short tricycle ride 5 mins P100 to the town which is a good 20 minute walk

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    We’ll stay here again !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didn’t like.

    Good location near town, on beach with great view. Well trained friendly helpful staff. Complementary tuk tuk into town, though it was an easy walk.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Only there one night but a nice place and good value - we had a room beach side so a great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central lobby has no air con so it’s pretty warm….

    When we arrived my wife was not well at all. We were an hour before check in but the manager, on seeing her condition, let us have a room immediately - thank you. So that gives an indication of the type of place - caring staff and pleasant rooms.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    It was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Location /staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful and friendly place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel is very nice! Nice location with a pool, far away enough from the middle of the city, which helped us to relax. But only 10 min walking to the centre. The hotel offers free tuk tuk, to get you there too. The breakfast were delicious. The room was nice and big enough. Next to the room we had a drinking water dispenser. The internet connection was ok. Beautiful and friendly place:)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    9.0
    Nice vacation stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little bit far from the busy area of the town

    It was a quiet side of the town.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful, quiet resort within walking distance of town center!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did see some ants in the bathroom but they didn’t bother me.

    Loved the location! You can walk on the beach off the property and walk to town (or ride their free tuk tuk when the tides allow). Gorgeous view! Property is updated and beautiful. Food at the resort restaurant was delicious and lots of other options nearby. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Will definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful view, kind staff and great atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived they tried to get even more $$ out of us for extra bedding and breakfast even though we had already paid in full and they knew how many people we had booked the room for. One lady who worked at the front desk was hard and unkind about it. But once we involved management it was settled swiftly. It wasn’t a good way to be greeted at a hotel or good first impression. But after that we had a wonderful time and it is a beautiful location.

    The view from our room was amazing. The gentleman at the front desk was very kind. The restaurant staff were fabulous and nothing was a trouble for them.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    7.0
    Great location, stunning views, inconsistent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor service at the restaurant by one specific server. Definitely did not receive resort-level service. After a horrible experience, we went to the restaurant at the hotel next door and received much better service. Also, would have appreciated communication from the resort regarding airport pickup options. Many guests arriving for other hotels had drivers waiting for them at the airport and we were left to fend for ourselves. Had they proactively communicated with us we could have been more prepared.

    Great waterfront property with well-maintained grounds and spacious room. Particularly liked the individual casita with seating outside to enjoy the stunning view.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    9.0
    Definitely recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, right on the beach. The staff was excellent and very accommodating. The food was consistently very good. It’s a 10 min walk to town. Definitely recommend The Nest.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Excellent hotel with location on the beech was just like being in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one mirror in the bathroom which did not have bright light to see well especially when trying to apply makeup. No other mirrors in the main room even though there is lots of space to have one

    Location the pool and restaurant were all excellent All staff were excellent and very customer focused

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    8.0
    Great location but could do better with food and accessibility to the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor food- lots of fried food and sugar You have to walk across the beach at high tide to access the property so will get wet. You’ll need to carry your own luggage across if you arrive at high tide Small mattress on a big bed frame Building work currently going on during the day so noisy from around 8am

    Quiet location but near the main town Good view Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    9.0
    Spectacular views with great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were not efficent in arranging day trips or tours. Also, the tour company they used were inefficient and more costly. We had to arrange several tours on our own which turned out better for us. I would still recommend this place.

    Location, good food, nice views.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    We would love to stay here during busy season and think the hotel could thrive with some karaoke, trivia, and other acti
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little farther away from town, which could be a plus or a minus! But very easily accessible through their provided trike. Additionally, it was pretty empty when we went but most likely due to rainy season

    Everyone was extremely nice and the amenities were great!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable, idyllic and comfortable! Would definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to do with the hotel and/or hotel staff but one night I was woken up at 4am by another guest playing their phone outside their room out loud at full volume. We also had a slight issue with our transfer to the airport at the end of our stay.

    The location is a 10 minute walk from the town centre, which was perfect for us as it meant the location was peaceful. The staff were incredibly friendly, especially in the restaurant. Our room was very comfortable too and we had hot water in the shower.

    Stayed in January 2025

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