Name: El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island
Address: Miniloc Island, 5313 El Nido, Philippines, Miniloc Island, Palawan, 5313, Philippines
Rating: 9.1

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El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

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Miniloc Island, 5313 El Nido, Philippines –

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Well first of all we didn’t stay at Miniloc since it was closed for renovations so they Upgraded us to Lagen Island which is a nicer resort but I think I would have liked the Miniloc resort location more, since it has more activities to do, Lagen is more of a relaxing and just chill place. Having that said, The Lagen Island resort location is great if you just want to chill at lagend, the Island and resort are beautiful. And that is pretty much what you are paying. Staff is overall nice and very caring, the Tours offered by the resort are also good and the Guides are very friendly but sometimes it can get crowded on the boat... definitely not ‘’exclusive’’. Overall a good experience but an expensive one too.

Santi, Spain

The resort is beautiful and close to so many beautiful attractions. The diving was awesome, we saw some really awesome things. The staff are awesome, they are really well trained, helpful and very friendly.

Candice, South Africa

The location is beautiful, the staff are super friendly. Best part of the stay was our tour guide Gee who we had for a couple tours. Beyond friendly and knowledgeable about all of El Nido!

Garth, Australia

The place was amazing food were delicious the staffs are great..

Anabel, Japan

The staff were amazing - we were both sick one night and the dr came straight away and gave us the medication we needed, the staff let us check out late because we didn't feel well. The chef even made us some plain rice outside of meal times so that we could eat something gentle. The reef outside the beach is one of the best we've seen in the Philippians without diving. The food was great and the had a salad bar! (Rare if you stay on the mainland) this stay was fantastic - the inclusive trips to snake island and the cave made our stay even better and the sunrise kayak to the big lagoon beat all the tourist trips so we could see some of the more easily scared wildlife like Philipino kingfishers and Palawan hornbills (highly recommend)

Katie, United Kingdom

Beautiful islands and sea. The resort is aging but location, staff and well timed activities contributed to an outstanding time.

Eric, United States of America

The Miniloc’s location is amazing. The resorts is located close by the main attractions as Big and Small Lagoon in El Nido. The hotel offers kayaks that you can use it to reach out those attractions easy.

Diego, Canada

The hotel has a nice bar, pool table, beachside seating and very nice staff.

Stephanie, Australia

Excellent staff, beautiful grounds, great activities

Kristen, United States of America

Kindly staff (Eve & Tin Nah) Wonderful location

Wen, Taiwan

9.6

Excellent location!
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Very comfy beds
Nearby beaches
Very comfy beds
Great neighborhood
Very comfy beds
Great neighborhood
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds
Great neighborhood
Great neighborhood
Great neighborhood
Nearby beaches
Great neighborhood
Nearby beaches

What guests loved the most:
“Well first of all we didn’t stay at Miniloc since it was closed for renovations so they Upgraded us to Lagen Island which is a nicer resort but I think I would have liked the Miniloc resort location...”

Santi Spain
“The resort is beautiful and close to so many beautiful attractions. The diving was awesome, we saw some really awesome things. ”

Candice South Africa
“The location is beautiful, the staff are super friendly. Best part of the stay was our tour guide Gee who we had for a couple tours. Beyond friendly and knowledgeable about all of El Nido!”

Garth Australia
“The place was amazing food were delicious the staffs are great..”

Anabel Japan
“The staff were amazing - we were both sick one night and the dr came straight away and gave us the medication we needed, the staff let us check out late because we didn't feel well. ”

Katie United Kingdom
“Beautiful islands and sea. The resort is aging but location, staff and well timed activities contributed to an outstanding time.”

Eric United States of America
“The Miniloc’s location is amazing. The resorts is located close by the main attractions as Big and Small Lagoon in El Nido. ”

Diego Canada
“The hotel has a nice bar, pool table, beachside seating and very nice staff.”

Stephanie Australia
“Excellent staff, beautiful grounds, great activities”

Kristen United States of America
“Kindly staff (Eve & Tin Nah) Wonderful location”

Wen Taiwan

Miniloc Island Resort is set in a peaceful cove in El Nido, Palawan. Designed like a coastal village, the resort offers a wide range of tours and beach or water activities.

Built with native materials, rooms feature thatched roofs and wooden flooring. Each air-conditioned room comes with a minibar, a wardrobe and a vanity area. Private bathrooms provide shower facilities and a hairdryer.

Resort activities include diving, windsurfing and Hobie Cat sailing. Sunset cruises and cave, lagoon or mangrove tours are available. Guests can also enjoy the natural scenery and swim with the 4.9 feet jack fish and a variety of marine species.

International dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant, located at the Miniloc Clubhouse. Picnic lunches on the beach can also be arranged.

Miniloc Island Resort can be reached via a 75-minute charter flight from Manila to El Nido (LIO) Airport. Free transfers are provided from El Nido Airport, which is a 40-minute boat ride to the resort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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El Nido Resorts’ Eco-Discovery island resort, Miniloc, offers guests with a back-to-basics Filipino coastal village vibe with rustic or native design. In Miniloc, guests can swim with the 1.5-meter jack fish and get up close and personal with a variety of marine species just at its house reef. Miniloc Island is also a gateway to discover and explore the popular attractions around Bacuit Bay, such as the Big and Small Lagoons and Snake Island.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Well first of all we didn’t stay at Miniloc since it was closed for renovations so they Upgraded us to Lagen Island which is a nicer resort but I think I would ...”

Santi

Spain

8.3

“Island itself is beautiful Close to the lagoons Nice food Kind staff”

Ismet

Turkey

9.1

“Whole resort is really nice and relaxing. The location is unique. They provide a lot of activities. You can relax all day and drink their mango shake:)”

Mario

Croatia

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Open for: Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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House Rules El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 12 years are charged PHP 5000 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged PHP 9000 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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that room rates are inclusive of travel insurance for guests age 7 to 65 years old. Optional insurance is available for guests age 6 years and below.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer or payment link is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Kindly note that the property supports a strict boat schedule. Please contact the property directly first for the boat schedule prior booking a flight.

Please inform El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of PHP 4000 is required on arrival. That's about 75.73USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

“Well first of all we didn’t stay at Miniloc since it was closed for renovations so they Upgraded us to Lagen Island which is a nicer resort but I think I would have liked the Miniloc resort location more, since it has more activities to do, Lagen is more of a relaxing and just chill place. Having that said, The Lagen Island resort location is great if you just want to chill at lagend, the Island and resort are beautiful. And that is pretty much what you are paying. Staff is overall nice and very caring, the Tours offered by the resort are also good and the Guides are very friendly but sometimes it can get crowded on the boat... definitely not ‘’exclusive’’. Overall a good experience but an expensive one too.”

“The resort is beautiful and close to so many beautiful attractions. The diving was awesome, we saw some really awesome things. The staff are awesome, they are really well trained, helpful and very friendly.”

Candice

South Africa

“The location is beautiful, the staff are super friendly. Best part of the stay was our tour guide Gee who we had for a couple tours. Beyond friendly and knowledgeable about all of El Nido! ”

Garth

Australia

“The staff were amazing - we were both sick one night and the dr came straight away and gave us the medication we needed, the staff let us check out late because we didn't feel well. The chef even made us some plain rice outside of meal times so that we could eat something gentle. The reef outside the beach is one of the best we've seen in the Philippians without diving. The food was great and the had a salad bar! (Rare if you stay on the mainland) this stay was fantastic - the inclusive trips to snake island and the cave made our stay even better and the sunrise kayak to the big lagoon beat all the tourist trips so we could see some of the more easily scared wildlife like Philipino kingfishers and Palawan hornbills (highly recommend)”

Katie

United Kingdom

“The Miniloc’s location is amazing. The resorts is located close by the main attractions as Big and Small Lagoon in El Nido. The hotel offers kayaks that you can use it to reach out those attractions easy. ”

Diego

Canada

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Newest Reviews for El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

Reviewed: August 22, 2018

Santi
Spain
8.3

“Lagen Island stay due to renovations ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food wasn’t great to be honest, at least for what I felt I was paying for. I’ve been at other resorts at the Philippines with better food options. The rooms are also kinda avarage, even the water cottages... Sometimes the staff was too intense, They called me 3 times while I was sleeping and I even disconnected the phone and they kept calling. Definitely not the best way to treat a guest.
Well first of all we didn’t stay at Miniloc since it was closed for renovations so they Upgraded us to Lagen Island which is a nicer resort but I think I would have liked the Miniloc resort location more, since it has more activities to do, Lagen is more of a relaxing and just chill place. Having that said, The Lagen Island resort location is great if you just want to chill at lagend, the Island and resort are beautiful. And that is pretty much what you are paying. Staff is overall nice and very caring, the Tours offered by the resort are also good and the Guides are very friendly but sometimes it can get crowded on the boat... definitely not ‘’exclusive’’. Overall a good experience but an expensive one too.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 19, 2018

Candice
South Africa
Age group: 35 – 44

2 helpful votes
10

“Stunning resort and very friendly helpful staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
It can get a little boring at night but you are so busy in the day time that it doesn't worry you to much.
The resort is beautiful and close to so many beautiful attractions. The diving was awesome, we saw some really awesome things. The staff are awesome, they are really well trained, helpful and very friendly.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 10, 2018

Garth
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Beachside Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
First room we were given was horrible. Especially for the amount we paid, it was the most expensive place we stayed in the Philippines, and the rooms was bad. We complained and were upgraded to a newer room, but don’t think anyone should’ve been staying in the one we were given. Also, the food was not good. Definitely catered toward Asian clientele, and disappointed that you have “set” hours you can eat.
The location is beautiful, the staff are super friendly. Best part of the stay was our tour guide Gee who we had for a couple tours. Beyond friendly and knowledgeable about all of El Nido!

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 27, 2018

Anabel
Japan
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Well the rooms I think..
The place was amazing food were delicious the staffs are great..

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: June 27, 2018

Katie
United Kingdom
9.6

“Amazing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We didn't know that there was a gym until the last day.
The staff were amazing - we were both sick one night and the dr came straight away and gave us the medication we needed, the staff let us check out late because we didn't feel well. The chef even made us some plain rice outside of meal times so that we could eat something gentle. The reef outside the beach is one of the best we've seen in the Philippians without diving. The food was great and the had a salad bar! (Rare if you stay on the mainland) this stay was fantastic - the inclusive trips to snake island and the cave made our stay even better and the sunrise kayak to the big lagoon beat all the tourist trips so we could see some of the more easily scared wildlife like Philipino kingfishers and Palawan hornbills (highly recommend)

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 20, 2018

Rommel
Philippines
9.6

“Memorable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Beachside Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The number of tourists. There's a lot!
The available activities around the island

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 17, 2018

Eric
United States of America
8.3

“Overall, an excellent stay. Oliver, the recreation guide was superb. Mike in restaurant as well”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mini lock needs updating. A pool would be a well received improvement. Food was good, but could use more variety. The wine menu needs work. Poor choices, marked up rediculously. There are many inexpensive but far better wines available in Manila.
Beautiful islands and sea. The resort is aging but location, staff and well timed activities contributed to an outstanding time.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 5, 2018

Diego
Canada
Age group: 35 – 44

3 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room’s air conditioner didn’t work well, we tried to put it colder but it wasn’t possible, it was seemed broken. About the shuttle to the port. They didn’t inform us that we needed to pay for the shuttle extra fee (USD100,00) to get the shuttle early, luckily we could share this fee with another guests.
The Miniloc’s location is amazing. The resorts is located close by the main attractions as Big and Small Lagoon in El Nido. The hotel offers kayaks that you can use it to reach out those attractions easy.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: April 21, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect location - like a dream!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There could be a swimming pool but there is a pool on Lagen Island that guests can visit.
The location was perfect.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Stephanie
Australia
7.1

“Misleading ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Water cottages are not actually bookable on booking.com which lead to us booking the deluxe Seaview room thinking it was actually the water cottages. When we were lead to our room it was in the opposite direction to the deluxe rooms which are just standard rooms really. The main photo you see everywhere of this hotel is of the cottages yet they aren’t considered the best. The most expensive room in the hotel probably offers the least. The value for money is possibly the worst of any place I have ever stayed, it’s just like any other 5 star hotel in the Phillipines that you would only pay $300 a night to stay in. No pool and the beach water is shallow and rocky. Food is quite mediocre for a hotel of this stature.
The hotel has a nice bar, pool table, beachside seating and very nice staff.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 11, 2018

Wen
Taiwan

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Beachside Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderful staff and good location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 10, 2018

Kristen
United States of America
7.1

“Nice stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had to pay extra for water which seems like such a basic necessity, especially considering the cost. Booze also not included in price
Excellent staff, beautiful grounds, great activities

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 8, 2018

Wen
Taiwan

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not much foods selection
Kindly staff (Eve & Tin Nah) Wonderful location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 2, 2018

Anonymous
Singapore
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
not many things to not like but just to nitpick: - staff almost forgot to bring one our bags to the airport - lack of information about non-tour free activities such as snorkeling and kayaking. I mean, they bring guests from other resorts to do snorkeling at Miniloc and we didn’t know we could do. Also we didn’t know we needed to bring rash guards because of the plankton / jellyfish season and had to rent there - some kayaks need repair - WiFi kinda crappy - as an eco resort, maybe they shouldn’t lend fins to guests as some coral is shallow and can be easily damaged
- Perfect location at El Nido’s probably most beautiful island, Miniloc. You can even kayak to some of El Nido’s most popular attractions such as the Big and Small lagoons before the first tour group arrives, or after the last tour group leaves - Several free activities including tours before tours from El Nido town arrive, and access to private beaches and Lagen resort - Food is simply extraordinary, beating any buffet restaurant in Singapore and many top restaurants in the Philippines - Free lunch before checkin and after checkout - A place where the staff goes great lengths to pamper you since the moment you arrive at the Air Swift check in - Eco responsibility, like recycled water, no plastic and so on - Punctuality of tours and meals

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 1, 2018

Ismet
Turkey
Age group: 35 – 44

5 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Garden Cottage
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Island itself is beautiful Close to the lagoons Nice food Kind staff

Stayed in March 2018

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