Best El Nido Resorts, Palawan - The Ultimate Travel Guide
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Best Villas in El Nido, Palawan
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Our team can help you pick the right area and villa for your group.
Gateway options depend on your villa; your specialist will advise on typical transfer times and the smoothest route.
Nearby shops, dining and day-to-day essentials are usually a short drive in and around El Nido.
Regional highlights vary by route and season; we can suggest realistic timings from your villa shortlist.
Evenings out from local markets to restaurant rows—ask us for curated picks and sensible drive expectations.
El Nido town
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Best things to do in El Nido
From wildlife to beaches, lagoons and caves, Palawan archipelago is a glorious feast of unspoilt paradise waiting to be explored. From the best days out to top beaches, famous sights and the best restaurants, here's our top picks of the best things to do and see in El Nido.
Best things to do in El Nido:
Best local attractions:
Kayaks, boats, diving and paddle boards are the way to explore the waterways, coral reefs, cathedral caves and islands that make up this sublime archipelago. Kayak through Big Lagoon and paddle board across Small Lagoon. Take your time, relax and explore this beautiful terrain at your leisure.
Island Boat tours
You'll want to take a few boat tours and maybe even charter your own boat to uncover the many uninhabited islands, rich with coves, untouched nature, beaches and wildlife.
There are many different types of boat tours to join, including the Party Boat Tour which features dancing, drinking, swimming and good times.
Another tour will take you to the tranquil waters of Snake Island where you can walk for over half a kilometre without the water reaching your ribs and order your drinks from one of the many floating bars.
Top Beach in El Nido, Palawan
Top beaches in El Nido are Seven Commandos Beach, Las Cabanas Beach and Twin beaches, glorious stretches of sand bordered by palm trees on one side and crystal clear, blue waters on the other – perfect for enjoying the views, watersports and beach bars on offer.
Nagkalit-kalit Falls
Take a hiking trail inland to see jungle terrain, waterfalls and traditional villages. One of the biggest waterfalls within easy reach is Nagkalit-kalit Falls, a powerful cascade of water that finishes in another fall as well as a pool.
Full moon Party
Once a month, if you time your booking right, you can experience a Full Moon Party, where guests dressed in fluorescent face paint and vibrant colours party to reggae music into the early hours.
Best restaurants:
There are plenty of great restaurants and bars in El Nido where you can buy both regional and western food. From falafel to burgers, pizza and Mediterranean food, there is something for everyone and many restaurants are located in beautiful settings.
Some of the best restaurants in El Nido include: The Nesting Table, Big Bad Thai, Gandhi's Revenge, Happiness Beach Bar and Cadlao Restaurant.
Best places to stay in El Nido
From luxury villas with sea views to beachfront villas, villas with private pools and villas with private chefs, El Nido Resorts is a spectacular resort with multi-award winning accommodation and facilities.
El Nido Resorts makes it possible to choose the perfect location for your stay with four different, award-winning eco resorts, each offering its own unique environment.
Apulit Island Resort, El Nido, Palawan
Apulit Island is a relaxing island idyll in Taytay where you can escape from it all in a dazzling, tropical island setting with plenty of exciting experiences to keep you busy.
From rock climbing up a 60m limestone cliff to exploring the treasures of a sunken Japanese ship wreck and uncovering the wonders of the many surrounding islands, no two days will be the same.
Miniloc Island Resort, El Nido, Palawan
For high energy and lots of fun, stay at Miniloc Island where you'll enjoy plenty of thrilling activities and a young crowd in a rustic coastal village setting.
Unforgettable daily adventures include swimming with the enormous 1.5m jack fish that inhabit the local waters around Bacuit Bay, an excursion to Snake Island and plenty of time to explore Big and Small Lagoon at your leisur
Lagen Island Resort, El Nido Palawan
For a resort where nature is the biggest highlight, choose the peaceful resort of Lagen Island surrounded by a beautiful, shallow lagoon and thick forests for a private island escape. This phenomenal habitat is home to countless rare and unique animals, all easy to spot during your leisurely hikes through the forest and paddles across the lagoon.
Pangulasian Island Resort, El Nido, Palawan
Or if you want the ultimate beachfront setting, stay at Pangulasian Island where luxurious beachfront accommodation featuring cutting edge sustainable design and your own large private balcony, delivers endless ocean views topped by 750m of untouched golden sands.
Set against a tranquil backdrop of lush forests, you'll find a magnificent marine sanctuary on your doorstep and attentive, bespoke assistance, ready to cater to your every whim.
Browse our top picks from each resort for the best places to stay in El Nido Resorts.
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El Nido: Why go?
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Which airport do you fly into for El Nido:
Fly into El Nido Airport for your holiday at El Nido Resorts.
When is the best time to visit El Nido?
Between March and May the weather in El Nido is at its hottest although these remain busy months for tourism. For a more moderate temperature, the best time to visit El Nido is from December to March.
Where is El Nido?
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