Where to Stay in El Nido: 15 Great Options

Need help deciding where to stay in El Nido? Here’s a quick guide to some of the best accommodations in the area — from budget to splurge.
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Our choice to stay at Spin Designer Hostel was unanimous and pretty much an instant decision. As I mentioned in El Nido, Nice and Easy: A Stress-Free 6-Day Itinerary for Non-Backpackers, Spin ticked a lot of boxes:

• It’s centrally located — far enough to be non-chaotic but near enough for the beach to be walking distance.
• Previous guests love it — the #1 specialty lodging in TripAdvisor (4.5 rating) and with a Booking.com score of 9.1 (out of 10).
• It has an affordable twin room (PHP 2679) with ensuite bath, perfect for friends traveling together. Couples can go for the double room (PHP 2679), groups can stay together in the 4-bed dorm rooms (PHP 982 per bed), and solo travelers can opt for either.
• The room price includes breakfast.
• The property is new so there ought to be no problems with rusty pipes or anything like that.
• It’s beautiful. Look:
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Update (July 2016): We did stay at Spin when we were in El Nido last month and I thoroughly recommend it! Try to include a Sunday so you can join their Jamming Nights. 🙂

If you can’t…

Here are other well-reviewed accommodations in El Nido — from budget to splurge.

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Where to Stay in El Nido: Non-Beachfront

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Tarao Travelodge

• Distance to beach (approx.): 100 m
• Booking.com score: 8.0
• TripAdvisor rating: 4
• Includes breakfast? NO
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 1,500

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Chariz Inn

• Distance to beach (approx.): 350 m
• Booking.com score: 7.5
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? NO
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 1,500

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Raje Residence

• Distance to beach (approx.): 400 m
• Booking.com score: 8.2
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 2,000

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El Nido Viewdeck Cottages

• Distance to beach (approx.): 1 km
• Booking.com score: 7.4
• TripAdvisor rating: 4
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 2,500

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Sei Nazioni Cottages

• Distance to beach (approx.): 350 m
• Booking.com score: 8.2
• TripAdvisor rating: 4
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 2,700

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Lio Villas

• Distance to beach (approx.): 2.6 km
• Booking.com score: 8.2
• TripAdvisor rating: 4
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 7,000

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Where to Stay in El Nido: Beachfront (Mid-Range)

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Tapik Beach Park Guest House

• Booking.com score: 8.3
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 2,306

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El Nido Reef Strand Resort

• Booking.com score: 7.1
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 2,700

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Garden Bay Beach Resort

• Booking.com score: 9.2
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 3,000

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El Nido Cove Resort

• Booking.com score: 7.6
• TripAdvisor rating: 4
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for private room (good for 2 pax): PHP 5,000

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Where to Stay in El Nido: Beachfront (Splurge)

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Vellago Resort

• Booking.com score: 9.3
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for 2 pax: PHP 16,900

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El Nido Resorts Apulit Island

• Booking.com score: 9.1
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES (full board)
• Price per night for 2 pax: PHP 20,000

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El Nido Resorts Lagen Island

• Booking.com score: 9.2
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES
• Price per night for 2 pax: PHP 21,400

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El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

• Booking.com score: 9.0
• TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
• Includes breakfast? YES (full board)
• Price per night for 2 pax: PHP 24,500

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Wherever you decide to stay, enjoy El Nido!

 

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Where to Stay in El Nido: 15 Great Options
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