Name: El Gordo's Adventures and Guesthouse
Address: Sitio Tandul, Barangay Buena Suerte, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines, Sitio Tandul, Barangay Buena Suerte, Palawan, Palawan, 5313, Philippines
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.4

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Guesthouse El Gordo's Adventures and Guesthouse

Sitio Tandul, Barangay Buena Suerte, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines –

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June 23, 2016

It was a great cultural experience away from the tourist trap that is El Nido town. The walk to town takes you past local businesses and many friendly locals, a basketball court which is a hub of activity and then through rocks and by locals' huts just before you reach the accommodation. The locals are friendly and happy and you see them out washing their clothes or the kids out playing. Our room was clean and comfortable bar the fan, but our mosquito net didn't cover the bed properly. It was a cool experience to lool out the bedroom window and see a local house built on sticks up on raised rocks. Gordo was very helpful to us, particularly when we had a misunderstanding with an airport Trike Driver. Breakfast was DELICIOUS with fresh fruit served alongside every dish, and an amazing view!

Deirdre, Ireland

The owner is so super friendly and helpful in all aspects of your stay. The breakfast are huge and so delicious. The double room was very spacious with its own private balcony and beautiful view of the quiet bay. I loved being with the locals who were so nice and welcoming. The little kids always wanting high fives and to show off for my camera.

Luisa, Australia

Meeting the friendly locals and kids. Breakfast and view from balcony was good.

Llinos, United Arab Emirates

Good spot a bit further from the main strip making it nice and quiet. Christina makes an excellent breakfast that i would recommend to anyone. Had a slight misunderstanding about the kayak rental cost but Gordo gave us a break. The private room has 2 strong fans and a mosquito net for added protection.

Katiana, Canada

I love the feeling to be near the locals and the shore. The place is beautiful and lovely. I extended few more days here. Love this place sooooo much. Gonna miss this place.

Veronica, Indonesia

The Owners are amazing people who take care of guests as well as the local community. It was amazing to see them go out of their way to provide food for the local children and the smiles they got in return. Great seeing our money going to the less fortunate and not a big corporation. You really got a feel of local life, which is exactly what it’s all about.

Stephanie, United Arab Emirates

Gordo and his wife are great hosts. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast is available for a small price and they have it ready for you at a pre arranged time each morning. We rented kayaks on two days, which we highly recommend as the local coastline is fantastic. Gordo organised a private tour for us, at 4000 php each it is pricey but we got to see the highlights of El Nido without the boat crowds, and the lunch provided was amazing.

Jenna, United Kingdom

The couples are very accommodating and the view was very nice but the location is very very far and so filthy!

Feelifines, Philippines

Everyone was nice, the breakfast was good ! You can also do kayak tour from there !

Mathilde, Japan

El Gordos is located at the very end of the harbor. The walk from the parking/basketball court is fascinating. I loved it. The sights and sounds and all of the children alone are worth staying here. My room was comfortable, great view and good breakfast. The hosts are relaxed and very helpful with anything you may need.

Eric, United States of America

8.8

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What guests loved the most:
“It was a great cultural experience away from the tourist trap that is El Nido town. ”

Deirdre Ireland
“The owner is so super friendly and helpful in all aspects of your stay. The breakfast are huge and so delicious. ”

Luisa Australia
“Meeting the friendly locals and kids. Breakfast and view from balcony was good.”

Llinos United Arab Emirates
“Good spot a bit further from the main strip making it nice and quiet. Christina makes an excellent breakfast that i would recommend to anyone. ”

Katiana Canada
“I love the feeling to be near the locals and the shore. The place is beautiful and lovely. I extended few more days here. Love this place sooooo much. Gonna miss this place.”

Veronica Indonesia
“The Owners are amazing people who take care of guests as well as the local community. ”

Stephanie United Arab Emirates
“Gordo and his wife are great hosts. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast is available for a small price and they have it ready for you at a pre arranged time each morning. ”

Jenna United Kingdom
“The couples are very accommodating and the view was very nice but the location is very very far and so filthy!”

Feelifines Philippines
“Everyone was nice, the breakfast was good ! You can also do kayak tour from there !”

Mathilde Japan
“El Gordos is located at the very end of the harbor. The walk from the parking/basketball court is fascinating. I loved it. ”

Eric United States of America

One of our best sellers in El Nido! Featuring a large and open wooden deck overlooking El Nido Bay, El Gordo's Adventures and Guest house provides dormitory and private rooms with free Wi-Fi. Kayaks and standup paddle boards and a 24-hour reception are available.

Located in a fisherman's village and away from the bustling tourist district, El Gordo's is separated from the rest of the village by a foot bridge and rocky trail. A 2-minute walk from the guest house is the Sitio Tandul Basketball Court. It is a 10-minute walk to El Nido Port and a 15-minute walk to town center. El Nido Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Boasting views of the sea, fan-cooled rooms are equipped with a mosquito net and wooden flooring. Towels and linens are provided.

The property can help arrange island tour and transportation upon your arrival. Guests can explore the nearby beaches by kayak or standup paddle board and relax with a cold drink and snack on the deck after. Shared kitchen facilities and common lounge are available. Guests can also enjoy free coffee, tea, Milo and cookies.

Art Café and many seaside restaurants and bars are some of the dining options located within a 15-minute walk of the guest house.

This property is also rated for the best value in El Nido! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Closest Landmarks

Big Lagoon El Nido
4.7 miles
Small Lagoon El Nido
4.7 miles
Matinloc Shrine
7.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

El Nido beach resto bars Restaurant
0.6 miles
Comprendio grocery and pharmacy Supermarket
0.6 miles
El Nido Market Market
1.9 miles
El Nido Boutique and Art cafe Restaurant
0.5 miles
Mezzanine Restaurant
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty

Magkalitkalit waterfalls Mountain
9.3 miles
Island hoppin boat tours Ocean/Sea
15.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Friendly staff Amazing location. Very off city centre, you basically live with the locals. Cute children from the neighbourhood that were curious of us. Good Wi...”

Rasmus

Sweden

7.5

“Wonderful house with a 180 degree view of the El Nido Bay area. The staff go out of their way to make this a comfortable en exciting stay. Breakfasts are to die...”

Ludolf

South Africa

“balcony and tables right over the water! magnificent views! felt like home, authentic and clean. great food if you choose to eat there! kayaks to rent. close...”

Annie

Canada

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

All children under 12 years are charged PHP 400 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged PHP 400 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Deirdre
Ireland
7.1

“10/15 mins walk from centre for a taste of the original El Nido ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Got a fright at first by the walk in to the guesthouse which involves walking over a boardwalk and in through rocks and narrow passageways.. feels as though yiu will never reach it but you're very glad when you do. You get used to this walk and enjoy it though. Fan in Double room was rotating which meant you got very little air, we ended up sleeping sideways in the bed for better cooling down. Be prepared to see lizards, not baby gheckos, big lizards, they're quiet and harmless though and once they see you they're looking for the first way out of your bathroom/bedroom.
It was a great cultural experience away from the tourist trap that is El Nido town. The walk to town takes you past local businesses and many friendly locals, a basketball court which is a hub of activity and then through rocks and by locals' huts just before you reach the accommodation. The locals are friendly and happy and you see them out washing their clothes or the kids out playing. Our room was clean and comfortable bar the fan, but our mosquito net didn't cover the bed properly. It was a cool experience to lool out the bedroom window and see a local house built on sticks up on raised rocks. Gordo was very helpful to us, particularly when we had a misunderstanding with an airport Trike Driver. Breakfast was DELICIOUS with fresh fruit served alongside every dish, and an amazing view!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: August 9, 2018

Luisa
Australia

7 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Seaside Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were a number of storms and power cuts that lasted all day and into the nights. Not the owners fault but investing in a generator would be beneficial as people in this day and age especially solo travellers need to stay connected. If you choose to disconnect for a few days it’s fine but when you’re unprepared it’s a nightmare. WiFi was pretty slow even when it was working. It was a nice being away from town but maybe a little too far for ease of access to shops, cafes, restaurants
The owner is so super friendly and helpful in all aspects of your stay. The breakfast are huge and so delicious. The double room was very spacious with its own private balcony and beautiful view of the quiet bay. I loved being with the locals who were so nice and welcoming. The little kids always wanting high fives and to show off for my camera.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 15, 2018

Llinos
United Arab Emirates
4.2

“Wish we read the reviews properly prior to booking ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were dirty and wasn't cleaned once in the duration of our stay, which was 4 days. We regret not reading the reviews prior to our stay.
Meeting the friendly locals and kids. Breakfast and view from balcony was good.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 29, 2018

Katiana
Canada
Age group: 18 – 24
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Definitely read the brochure for what is offered and the cost of everything.. other than that, everything is fine.
Good spot a bit further from the main strip making it nice and quiet. Christina makes an excellent breakfast that i would recommend to anyone. Had a slight misunderstanding about the kayak rental cost but Gordo gave us a break. The private room has 2 strong fans and a mosquito net for added protection.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 25, 2018

Veronica
Indonesia
10

“I would love to stay here again. Feels like home”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I love the feeling to be near the locals and the shore. The place is beautiful and lovely. I extended few more days here. Love this place sooooo much. Gonna miss this place.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 16, 2018

Stephanie
United Arab Emirates
9.2

“Amazing owners and real feel for local life.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only negative was the fan in the room. It just needed a fan that you could lock into place rather than blowing around the room and not doing much to cool you down.
The Owners are amazing people who take care of guests as well as the local community. It was amazing to see them go out of their way to provide food for the local children and the smiles they got in return. Great seeing our money going to the less fortunate and not a big corporation. You really got a feel of local life, which is exactly what it’s all about.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 30, 2018

Jenna
United Kingdom
7.9

“Great spot for an adventure!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s slightly out of town, but we didn’t mind the 10 minute walk to the main beach area each evening.
Gordo and his wife are great hosts. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast is available for a small price and they have it ready for you at a pre arranged time each morning. We rented kayaks on two days, which we highly recommend as the local coastline is fantastic. Gordo organised a private tour for us, at 4000 php each it is pricey but we got to see the highlights of El Nido without the boat crowds, and the lunch provided was amazing.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 30, 2018

Anonymous
France
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cockroachs...
The nice hosts who did everything they could to make our stay comfortable

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 28, 2018

FeeliFines
Philippines
4.2

“The couples were nice though the surroundings requires a lot of clean-up. I won't comeback!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location and the polluted area really bothered me. It is so filthy! A lot of dogs and poops outside. I got convulsions at night to be honest. It is not common to experience that. As a traveler, I will not consider the place again.
The couples are very accommodating and the view was very nice but the location is very very far and so filthy!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 28, 2018

Mathilde
Japan
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everyone was nice, the breakfast was good ! You can also do kayak tour from there !

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 14, 2018

Melanie
Germany

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bad location, the neighbourhood was awful; electricity was most of the time not available
Nice host

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: April 20, 2018

Lehan
South Africa
3.3

“Will not recommend the place to our friends and visitors.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The owner was not available during our stay and the lady standing in was not competent in handling the resort and questions asked. The dinner was not satisfactory and tasteless. There was power outages during our stay and the fan was not operational for one night. The facilities were untidy.
None

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Roslyn
Canada
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Seaside Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was hard to find,from the long travel we waited an hour before we checked in,a guest helped us to call the owner to informed them that we r there to check in, internet was poor.
People are friendly

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Eric
United States of America
7.9

“My kind of place. I would not stay anywhere else in El Nido.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Seaside Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Losing power (not under their control) and the fan at night made sleeping a little uncomfortable, plus no charging of batteries. Small ants if you are not careful with food crumbs. Noise. Thin walls let in house noises, harbor noise and of course roosters!
El Gordos is located at the very end of the harbor. The walk from the parking/basketball court is fascinating. I loved it. The sights and sounds and all of the children alone are worth staying here. My room was comfortable, great view and good breakfast. The hosts are relaxed and very helpful with anything you may need.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 9, 2018

Leighan
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
6.7

“Almost a homestay. ..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was not easy to get to via narrow rocky pathway and wooden footbridge - especially at night, when a flashlight is necessary. Room was quite dark and you can hear everything going on around you - both inside and in the neighbourhood.
Really authentic and interesting experience staying within a local and extremely friendly community.

Stayed in April 2018

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	Seaside Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offering sea views, this spacious room features ceiling fans, wooden flooring, mosquito nets and private bathrooms. It is fitted with a private balcony on the lower level room and another one on the upper level room.. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Air conditioning • Balcony • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Ocean view • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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