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 $10 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

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

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

Feelifines, Philippines

It was a friendly unique experience. We met so many people from around the world. Gordon & Christina went out of their ways to make our island hopping tours extra special. With their spectacular view plus delicious cooking, we were truly able to share their Paradise. First 2 days we enjoyed their front view at their local area to eat. Their suggestion to take private combination tours was just what we needed to avoid the crowds. Daily greetings from the local friendly children were a total bonus. All our needs we're met. There were also 6 kyacks we could have used. It was an amazing adventure for my family.

Jeri, United States of America

Wonderful breakfast, awesome view, Christina and Gordon are the best host ever! I'd come back next time for the kayak tour.

Divakwee, Indonesia

Excellent place for 1-2 nights. The owner is a cool!

Agent-66, Russia

It was tucked away from the main street in town, and surrounded by local houses, so it was away from the 'tourist noise'. Gordon and his wife are doing a lot to give back to the community, especially the children.

Michael, United States of America

Staff is very helpful and friendly, the view is awesome and the location is only 15 min walk from town. It is a good place to chill watching the sunset and being far from all the noise of El Nido Town. Gordon really makes you feel like a guest. They have free water, free coffee, free milo and free cookies! Breakfast was delicious

Andrea, Indonesia

We hired kayaks for the day from El Gordo and it was amazing to see the nearby islands

Danel, South Africa

I loved the view from the tereace and location is max 8 min to centre the road seems suspicious at first but believe me it is not. I loved the owner also they helped me with lots of things i was lucky they even upgraded my room the vibe in the hostel was really good.

Dilara, South Korea

El Gordo's is an excellent place for a weary traveler to rest his/her head. Gordon, the owner, is extremely helpful and accommodating to all your needs and has a vast knowledge of the surrounding islands. Fantastic place!

Neil, South Africa

8.8

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“The couples are very accommodating and the view was very nice but the location is very very far and so filthy!”

Feelifines Philippines
“It was a friendly unique experience. We met so many people from around the world. Gordon & Christina went out of their ways to make our island hopping tours extra special. ”

Jeri United States of America
“Wonderful breakfast, awesome view, Christina and Gordon are the best host ever! I'd come back next time for the kayak tour.”

Divakwee Indonesia
“Excellent place for 1-2 nights. The owner is a cool!”

Agent-66 Russia
“It was tucked away from the main street in town, and surrounded by local houses, so it was away from the 'tourist noise'. ”

Michael United States of America
“Staff is very helpful and friendly, the view is awesome and the location is only 15 min walk from town. ”

Andrea Indonesia
“We hired kayaks for the day from El Gordo and it was amazing to see the nearby islands”

Danel South Africa
“I loved the view from the tereace and location is max 8 min to centre the road seems suspicious at first but believe me it is not. ”

Dilara South Korea
“El Gordo's is an excellent place for a weary traveler to rest his/her head. ”

Neil South Africa

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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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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Reviewed: December 14, 2018

Petra
Czech Republic
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Great accomodation. Gordon and Christine were very helpful and gave us lots of advices. We enjoyed private tour with kayaks and snorkelling at amazing palces without any other tourists.. Thank you ver much for wonderfull experince and whole stay at yours place.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Barbara
Brazil

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The place is kind of hard to find and the location is a bit scary at first. However, after you get used to it, you will just value the very local experience.
Gordon and his wife are great hostesses; they will do everything for you to feel at home. The place is in a very local area, not a typical touristic place, but still pretty close to touristic spots. Breakfast and homemade small bites are really delicious.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Jan Rull
Philippines
Age group: 25 – 34
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was locater far from the action and actualy situated in a place where dogs chase you and full of trash everywhwre. I ended up on leavong the hostel and get a booking from kings landing which is amazing
Nothing at all.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Tara
Ireland

1 helpful vote
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The walk to the guesthouse can be a little daunting at first, but once you're used to it it's actually a nice walk!
The guesthouse itself is so lovely. Gordo has created such a nice and welcoming space, with tables and chairs on the deck with a beautiful view of the water, perfect for sitting and relaxing. Gordo is super friendly and happy to chat, and great for advice on things to do and see. I really enjoyed staying here and if I ever find myself in El Nido again I'll definitely be back! :)

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Adrian
Canada
7.9

“It's wanna nice and quiet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Theyre a very friendly couple who take of thier guests and are very fair. Also if you think the walk to get there is through a getto or slums give your head a shake its not! Thats how people live in the Philippines don't be an ignorant.....

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Margarita
Spain
8.8

“Very nice hosts”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Gordo and Cristina were great hosts. They provided everything we needed, they were very helpful and very kind with us. I strongly recommend it.

Stayed in November 2018
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

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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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