Name: El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island
Address: Miniloc Island, 5313 El Nido, Philippines, Miniloc Island, Palawan, 5313, Philippines
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $403 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Resort El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

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Miniloc Island, 5313 El Nido, Philippines –

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Amazing location, all tours included, friendly staff, clear water, paradise!

Danielle

Hong Kong

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the hotel staff really went out of their way to keep us comfortable and happy. Gorgeous grounds. Very scenic and peaceful. The restaurant food was good and the staff were very helpful. The excursions were the best part. We did everything we wanted w/o issue. My family and I really enjoyed our stay.

Leah

United States of America

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

Anabel

Japan

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

Excellent staff, beautiful grounds, great activities

Kristen

United States of America

Facilities were great, service was excellent, plenty of resort activities to choose from. Overall El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island is outstanding! It is our new favorite vacation destination!

Adam

United States of America

I liked that the Resort included many activities in the package with your booking, so you and your family will not be bored for sure. I include kayak, snorkeling, the visit to Lagen Resort for lunch, other 2 beach clubs for lunch and other beautiful beaches. So you only need to decide your schedule for the next day. As ever, Filipino people excellent in their service.

Alejandro

Philippines

Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff, great snorkelling. Room was nice enough, 3 stars probably. A bit dated, but enough. Air con worked great. Lovely things left on the bed each night before sleep. 0z

United Kingdom

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

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9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Amazing location, all tours included, friendly staff, clear water, paradise!”

Danielle Hong Kong
“From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the hotel staff really went out of their way to keep us comfortable and happy. Gorgeous grounds. Very scenic and peaceful.”

Leah United States of America
“The place was amazing food were delicious the staffs are great..”

Anabel Japan
“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
“Excellent staff, beautiful grounds, great activities”

Kristen United States of America
“Facilities were great, service was excellent, plenty of resort activities to choose from. Overall El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island is outstanding! It is our new favorite vacation destination!”

Adam United States of America
“I liked that the Resort included many activities in the package with your booking, so you and your family will not be bored for sure.”

Alejandro Philippines
“Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff, great snorkelling. Room was nice enough, 3 stars probably. A bit dated, but enough. Air con worked great. Lovely things left on the bed each night before sleep.”

Ct United Kingdom
“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

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 mini-bar, 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 foot 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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi

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Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Private beach area

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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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Buffet

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An Inside Look at El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

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

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Closest Landmarks *

Big Lagoon El Nido
0.6 miles
Small Lagoon El Nido
0.8 miles
Matinloc Shrine
4.9 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island Beach White sand
600 feet

Closest Airports *

El Nido Airport
7.5 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A PHP4000 damage deposit is required on arrival (around USD77.46). This deposit will be fully refunded 7 days after check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	₱ 5,500 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	₱ 9,400 per person, per night

This property doesn't offer cribs.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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 77.46USD. 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.

“From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the hotel staff really went out of their way to keep us comfortable and happy. Gorgeous grounds. Very scenic and peaceful. The restaurant food was good and the staff were very helpful. The excursions were the best part. We did everything we wanted w/o issue. My family and I really enjoyed our stay.”

“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. ”

“Facilities were great, service was excellent, plenty of resort activities to choose from. Overall El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island is outstanding! It is our new favorite vacation destination!”

“I liked that the Resort included many activities in the package with your booking, so you and your family will not be bored for sure. I include kayak, snorkeling, the visit to Lagen Resort for lunch, other 2 beach clubs for lunch and other beautiful beaches. So you only need to decide your schedule for the next day. As ever, Filipino people excellent in their service.”

“Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff, great snorkelling. Room was nice enough, 3 stars probably. A bit dated, but enough. Air con worked great. Lovely things left on the bed each night before sleep. 0z”

“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.”

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Newest Reviews for El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island

Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Danielle
Hong Kong
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location, all tours included, friendly staff, clear water, paradise!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Leah
United States of America

5 helpful votes
10

“Lovely stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
Not being able to stay longer!
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the hotel staff really went out of their way to keep us comfortable and happy. Gorgeous grounds. Very scenic and peaceful. The restaurant food was good and the staff were very helpful. The excursions were the best part. We did everything we wanted w/o issue. My family and I really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 25, 2019

Kristine
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Olivier
Luxembourg

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kids screaming around the pool, unfortunately really not a place to chill...
Magic scenery, great food, nice activities

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Ilay
Turkey

6 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect! Nothing to say!!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: February 16, 2019

Anonymous
Argentina

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. But if insist, We would’ve liked having the drinks included in the meals as well.
Everything! But specially the staff kindness.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 23, 2019

Ct
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
7.9

“Beautiful surroundings, nice staff, good food and 3.5* rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would have been nice to have some amenities provided in the room, q-tips, cotton pads, etc. The room was clearly designed by a man — hairdryer cord to short to reach over the desk where the mirror is, no makeup mirror, 1m between sink and mirror. Bed was also a quite hard.
Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff, great snorkelling. Room was nice enough, 3 stars probably. A bit dated, but enough. Air con worked great. Lovely things left on the bed each night before sleep. 0z

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: August 22, 2018

Santi
Spain

4 helpful votes
8.3

“Lagen Island stay due to renovations ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 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

10 helpful votes
10

“Stunning resort and very friendly helpful staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 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
- • 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

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • 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

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Amazing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 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
- • 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

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Overall, an excellent stay. Oliver, the recreation guide was superb. Mike in restaurant as well”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 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

5 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 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

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