El Nido Reef Strand Resort

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Billiards
Deluxe Room
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, snorkelling
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, snorkelling

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Sitio Caalan, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Bacuit Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Caalan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • El Nido Main Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

El Nido

When you stay at El Nido Reef Strand Resort in El Nido, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of El Nido Main Beach and Bacuit Bay. .This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Nacpan Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caalan Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Caalan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • El Nido Dock - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Gelato - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Nido Reef Strand Resort

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
El Nido Reef Strand Resort offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads. This El Nido hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 3 km.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Reef Strand, a beachfront restaurant where you can dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Reef Strand - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 km
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: PHP 200 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Reef Strand

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 1000.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 200 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Reef Strand Resort
El Nido Reef Strand
Reef Strand
El Nido Reef Strand Palawan
El Nido Reef Strand Resort Hotel
El Nido Reef Strand Resort El Nido
El Nido Reef Strand Resort Hotel El Nido
El Nido Reef Strand Resort Palawan Island

El Nido Reef Strand Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 180 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Reden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thanks to Uli & Rose for being excellent hosts, they made us feel like we were ‘part of the family’ The views from the balcony were spectacular, the rooms are large, have air-con and with smart TV. The shower/restroom also very spacious. We spent the evenings at the bar interacting with other guests and the hosts. There was also a good choice of delicious on the menu. We also opted for the breakfast included option. We also took advantage of the chariot/shuttle service, that took us into El Nido town and to the next beach… free of charge and included within the price. I personally recommend the Island Hopping, if you want to see some spectacular views of, and want to visit the beautiful lagoons, just ask Rose or Uli for details. They will also arrange transport too. The Reef Strand Resort is like a sparking hidden treasure, and my partner and I are already looking forward to visiting again in 2025. A special thank you to Jima, Angel, Jizreal and Jona, and all of the employees that welcomed us, took care of us and looked after us, during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff. Best place ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Nice little quiet resort run by great people.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the place being hard to find, and my room smelling a little moldy … it was a great stay . Very quiet and staff was very accommodating as well as friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Couldn’t do enough to help. What a view you get over the pool looking at the ocean and the islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, ocean front, simple, but perfect.
Although an older hotel, its location is quiet and it has the best pool overlooking the ocean. The staff are really lovely and it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Antigone

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Location was great but hotel could use upgrading
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I start? First, the place is not the same as in the pictures.The owner of the place is so rude! Where my sibling stayed, they all got a lot of bites! Not sure if they were bed bugs or what, but something bit them. The room had lot of ants and the tv and bathroom were not working - clogged toilet that wouldn't flush. When we asked for the room to be cleaned, the cups dirty and the dirty towels not replace! We had to pay going in and out of this place, Don't be fooled by the website this place is out of nowhere you could stay somewhere where is cheapear and convenient to you...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is hard to get to. The showers use salt Walter. The view is magnificent The staff is outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joselito

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are very deceiving. Pool is dirty,never seen the filter on, the whole time we were there. It shows that the maintenance of the property is very minimal. The only thing great about the resort are the staffs. I wouldn't recommend the property to anyone. It was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Staff & service
Nice view of water and mountains.
Staff were friendly. Food was average not much imagination. Rooms could be a bit cleaner. Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

daniela, riverside

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We enjoy the view by the pool and there food is good. The staff and owner give you a great costumer service. Great communication, tks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful first visit and look forward to coming back again. The owner Mr. Uli, went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, and get me to my island hopping cruise on time! Warm and friendly staff. Very helpful. Beautiful location on the beach. シ
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew, Madison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truthful review. The only two pleasing things at this hotel was we had a beautiful view ocean view from our balcony and the staff were excellent and so friendly. The hotel itself needs a complete renovation. There was a lot of rust and rotted wood around the exterior of the building. The owner was alway in the lounge area which is ok, but we always struggled to get change. He had to pull money out of his pocket. Very shabby business practices here. For my room, the sliding door was the only door to the room. The lock did not work so they had to replace it but he told me the people that checked out that morning had no issues. Complete lie because when their maintenance guy tried, he couldn’t get it to work either. Had loose tiles on the floor. No water pressure in the shower. When I opened the bathroom door from the inside, the door knob came off. The air conditioner could not keep the room cool enough during the day but night was ok. The reviews were good that is why we got a room here, but I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Also, it is about 15 minutes from a road to get to a tricycle or taxi because of a very narrow way to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZSUZSANNA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooms and the pool is exactly like you see on the pictures. It is spectacular. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. Lot of times they serve you the things you might need without asking. For example towels for your excursions.. You can conveniently book excursions with them and they provide free transportation or rent a scooter from them. Meals and cocktails available as well. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lois Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good experience and beautiful view. Limited transportation when it's high tide in the area and it was very dark in the evening when walking back to the hotel without any transportation access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patryk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what you need
Very nice, very surprising and awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023