The streets of El Nido had a rustic charm that is found in many of the provinces I've been to. I do hope that better infrastructure would be put into place so that the lives of the people would be lifted, but too much development can be a bad thing. And also, I hope that there would be no more power outages during 2PM to 6AM.
Eating in El Nido
As a tourist destination, El Nido has a variety of restaurants and bars, but the downside of such tourism is overpriced food. The food costs between P150 to P400 in the restaurants along Bacuit Bay. There are cheaper alternatives, the eateries around town offer food for less than P100.
These are some of the restaurants and bars along Bacuit Bay.
Accommodations in El Nido
As a tourist haven, El Nido offers a variety of accommodations for backpackers, middle class spenders, and luxury travelers. The perception that El Nido will cost an arm and a leg is misplaced. Here are some accommodations that I found while I was wandering the streets of El Nido:
Alternative Inn
Alternative Inn's bird's nest and view added value to its restaurant despite its pricey menu and average rooms. Fan ooms for two start at P1,000.
Contact details: 09178963408
Casa El Nido
You can rent a house good for 4 or more persons along Bacuit Bay. Price for the house including kitchen and bathroom costs P5,000+++ extra persons and beds cost extra.
Contact details: 09077374762
La Banane Hostel
La Banane Hostel is one of those where a lot of foreigners stay in. As I was walking past this hostel in El Nido, I could already see a lot of foreigners lounging by the bean bags by the beach and walking to and fro the entrance. Dorm room costs P350 and a private fan room for 2 costs P800. You can visit La Banane's website for more information.
Contact details: 09214113714
Marina Garden Beachfront Inn
This is another beachfront inn in Bacuit Bay. You can visit their website Marina Garden Beachfront Inn.
Contact details: 09176247722, 09088843711, [email protected]
Blessed Inn
This hostel is a budget inn that has fan rooms for P700-P900 per night, air-conditioned rooms cost more.
Contact details: 09284081939, 09283114211, [email protected], [email protected]
Rovic's Pension House
This is also a beachfront pension house where you can stay in.
Contact details: 09205420695, [email protected]
A Place to Remember El Nido
You can visit A Place To Remember El Nido's website for details.
Contact details: 09178491925, 09178011925, [email protected]
La Salangane
La Salangane is located along Bacuit Bay. They have budget rooms for 2 for P1,500. You can visit La Salangane's site for more info.
Contact details: 09166486994, [email protected]
Ipil Travelodge
Visit Ipil Travelodge's website for more details.
Contact details: 09088802867, [email protected]
Jhanna's Inn
Contact details: 09474524842
Estrella Pension House
Contact details: 09125834138, 09266188382
Willa's Pension
Contact details: 09105309926
These are only some of the hostels, pension houses, and hotels that I got to get contact details from. There are plenty of options scattered all over El Nido.
Getting to El Nido
There is a 6 hour ride from Puerto Prinsesa to El Nido.
Eulen Joy
Contact details: 09494498858, 09266998700
Fort Wally
Contact details: 09172762875
Both companies charge between P500-P700 one way.
