With a stay at Karuna El Nido Villas in El Nido, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of El Nido Main Beach and Corong Corong Beach. .This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Nacpan Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from El Nido Public Market.
What's nearby
Corong Corong Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
El Nido Public Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Bacuit Bay - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Marimegmeg Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
El Nido Main Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Bella Vita El Nido - 3 min walk
Ver de El Nido - 2 min drive
Bulalo Plaza - 17 min walk
Kopi & Bake - 2 min drive
About this property
Karuna El Nido Villas
Hotel with free breakfast, near El Nido Main Beach
Karuna El Nido Villas offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Karuna El Nido Villas has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Filipino, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Local area shuttle
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Free daily reception
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Family friendly
High chair
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Body treatments
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - Swedish
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Smooth flooring in room
Tile flooring in room
More
Couples dining
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Fan
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
40-inch TV
TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Minibar
More
In-room massage
Safe
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 1 2025 to September 22 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of PHP 1000 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 2500.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: PHP 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Pet fee: PHP 1000 per pet, per day
Rollaway bed fee: PHP 2500.0 per day
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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Karuna El Nido Villas Hotel
Karuna Villas Hotel
Karuna Villas
Karuna EL Nido Villas Palawan Island
Karuna El Nido Villas Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Beautiful views of el nido and great spacious studio with kitchenette and indoor and outdoor dining area. Nicely decorated, definitely a great place to stay in El Nido.
Everything about our stay was absolutely exceptional and exceeded our expectations. The staff was amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful. They went above and beyond anything we would have ever imagined to make our stay enjoyable and incredibly memorable. They were very flexible and extremely friendly. They had very great recommendations and were very familiar with the town and the tours. The view was breathtaking, one of a kind. It was incredibly relaxing with the bathtub and rainfall outdoor shower. The resort was very clean and easy to access all of the amenities. The room was absolutely stunning. The resort was built with every detail in mind and was an incredible value. I would recommend this resort to anyone with family or just wanting a romantic getaway. The food was amazing and the pool was picture perfect. They were willing to accommodate our special diet, and their customer service was over the top. Offered a private secluded vacation with the convenience of town and all of the amenities. The value is absolutely amazing, you will never regret staying here. We are already planning our trip for next year.
Amazing view from the top, great service and staff!
The A frame loft (lumbung 2) was perfect for the 4 of us. It is one of the newer units.
Wifi, netflix, transportation service, food, in room massage ... just fantastic!
It does require a bit of effort to walk uphill. Good for cardio but may be a negative for some. Also , hand rails could be installed in certain areas to prevent accidental falls.
The villas are wonderful, spacious, and well decorated. The pool and restaurant are great with awesome views. Resort is located at the top of the hills and there's an ongoing road construction, but as long as you coordinate your arrival, they'll pick you up from the main road. Great stay overall.
Best place to stay at El Nido!! Staff was helpful attentive. Transportation shuttle was very flexible. Housekeeping made sure our villa was clean and pool was clean as well. Restaurant has so many options it was hard to go eat at other places outside the resort.
Karuna has the most majestic views! It is perched on the side of the mountain. We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff are very attentive and helpful. They are very quick to assist with excursions and ride to town. They have an infinity pool that has a great view and a restaurant next to it. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Shower is outdoor overlooking the water. Inactive seniors, disabled and families with small children need caution because of uphill terrain and stairs. We didn’t have any issues as those situations didn’t apply to us. Special thank you to Ellen for all your help coordinating our rides and giving us information about the resort. Thank you Karuna for the wonderful time at your resort!
Rosalie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
ABDEL GHANI
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Wonderful villa with a magnificent view. Very near to vanilla beach.Tricycles are dangerous for children especially at
this hilly road and they can not
climb thw hotel's road. They have a hammock, 2 sunbeds, a table and chairs. Bathroom with shower is open air and nice. We loved the villa.
Karuna Villa made our first visit to El Nido a very pleasant vacation. Staff was super friendly and helpful with all our questions and needs. They were very responsive when requesting transportation to and from downtown El Nido or closer destinations. Our Joglo was roomy and comfortable enough for our family of 5. The view of the bay was amazing especially during sunsets. I would recommend staying in Joglo 2 since it is right in the middle of the main office and restaurant/pool. Karuna was a great place to stay and would recommend it for anyone visiting El Nido.
Staff service is awesome, Sarifa, Julieann and Lester at the Reception Area, Benjie the driver and Ellen at the restaurant, all gave an excellent service. They are gem in this incredible place called Karuna.
We were at the pool area enjoying our food and the bottle we bought when the shareholder came to nag at us and when we tried to let her know we wanted to let her know about the transportation experience she was getting loud that other guests can hear our conversation and she kept talking over us. Overall the front desk, drivers, bartenders, servers and other staff of the property were welcoming and kind. The shareholder made us feel very unwanted.
Cheryl May
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Adrianna
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall we were very happy with this hotel and we would stay here again. Gorgeous views, comfortable beds, delicious food, friendly service. The free car service was very useful. The only issue we had was that our air conditioning did not work. We mentioned it a few times to the staff and they said they checked it, but our room wouldn't get below 80 degrees F and the staff did not have solutions for us. Our family was in another suite and we know their air conditioning worked very well, so the issue was specific to our room.
Adrianna
8/10 Good
paul
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Very nice place with picturesque views of the bay. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Lester worked very hard to find us a private boat tour of the islands last minute. (If you arrive after 5pm ask them to set up a tour before you get there). We almost missed the best day with no rain for the tour but Lester came through in the clutch. Not much to complain about except the lounge chairs on the patio had stains. Needs a little cleaner sprayed on them. Everywhere you want to go on the resort is either uphill or downhill. It’s not that hard to manage but if you are old or disabled you might look elsewhere. All in all it is a great place with wonderful views and services. Tip: Building 4&5 are situated the highest with best views.
Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
2/10 Terrible
Jonah
Travelled with family
25 Sept 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My son bite by unknown animal while we were sleeping, by the time we all turned on all the lights it was gone , bite marked looks like snake , luckily it was not venomous otherwise I’ll be crazy by now , to make the story short it was nightmare ….