Guest User
February 21, 2024
This hotel is right on the Seven Commandos Beach. A 20 minute car journey and 10 minute boat ride from El Nido Airport. Way more convenient than a five hour van journey from Puerto Princess. The hotel is the opposite end of the white sandy beach from where the day trippers come to, and they tend to arrive mostly between 10 am to 12 noon, and 4 to 6 pm. Very quiet after 6 30 pm. There was no interference from the day trippers. The airport to hotel transfer was booked via Vellago, and it worked perfectly, with the boat waiting for us upon our arrival at the jetty/beach, for the 10 minute journey to the hotel. Life jackets were always mandatory which was pleasing. All rooms were overlooking the beach, well equipped with good regular house keeping including turn down service. Toilet was in the open bathroom in our honeymoon suite!!! Daily breakfasts on the balcony was always a treat, with a good choice, which had to be made the night before. All staff were extremely friendly, attentive and helpful. Great swimming right in front of the hotel, as well as snorkeling and kayaking. The hotel offers a private full day boat tour, which was fabulous, which visited Large Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Beach, and several other locations, including snorkeling stops. Lunch was on a small totally private beach. Great service from Ernie the guide ( and photographer) captain Marlon, and the chef…sorry, cannot remember his name. El Nido was the 10 minute boat journey and a 10 minute Tuk Tuk ride from the hotel, and was worth the effort to see another beach, bars/restaurants, and the local stalls/shops. The hotel is expensive, but exclusive, and in a fabulous location. There were two small negatives. 1. 2 guests flew drones, one of which was right outside our balcony. A major intrusion of privacy, and in my opinion they should be banned from the property as most people want privacy in such a small private location. 2. A few items on the menu were never available. Maybe they should be removed from the menu to avoid disappointment. Overall a fabulous experience.