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El Nido Reef Strand Resort

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
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Deluxe Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

Explore the area

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Sitio Caalan, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Place, Bacuit Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caalan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Nido Main Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Nido (ENI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

El Nido

At El Nido Reef Strand Resort you'll be within steps of Bacuit Bay and Caalan Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a free area shuttle. .The restaurant, Reef Strand, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site Hot tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Near this 3-property class El Nido hotel, you'll find El Nido Main Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Caalan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TownSquare Heritage District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Nido Dock - 8 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ap Kala - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Altrov'é - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Template Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Nido Reef Strand Resort

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Nido Reef Strand Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A free area shuttle within 3 km is available. El Nido Reef Strand Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star El Nido hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
El Nido Reef Strand Resort offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. This El Nido hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 km

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: PHP 200 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Reef Strand

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Nido Reef Strand Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 1000.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately PHP 200 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Reef Strand Resort

El Nido Reef Strand

Reef Strand

El Nido Reef Strand Palawan

El Nido Reef Strand Resort Hotel

El Nido Reef Strand Resort El Nido

El Nido Reef Strand Resort Hotel El Nido

El Nido Reef Strand Resort Palawan Island

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

Yep, El Nido Reef Strand Resort is a short 13-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Nido Reef Strand Resort on 15 May 2026 start from AU$96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Nido Reef Strand Resort have a pool?

El Nido Reef Strand Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes El Nido Reef Strand Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and beachfront dining, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Nido Reef Strand Resort.

Does El Nido Reef Strand Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

No, El Nido Reef Strand Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at El Nido Reef Strand Resort's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

El Nido Reef Strand Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 232 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect, staff were amazing and we loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

Valeska

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll be very honest: Positive things: - An excellent staff of workers, very efficient, friendly, and understanding. - You'll be steps from the beach and see wonderful sunsets. - Good mattress and pillows for sleeping. - Smart TV in the room. - Free shuttle from the hotel to town from 8 am to 5 pm. Negative things: - I booked the stay through the Wofit app, and the photos are nothing like the place. - The pool was dirty throughout my entire stay. - In room 103, where I stayed, the bathroom smelled awful, and that smell permeated the room... it was a very unpleasant smell that became very uncomfortable to breathe. - The hotel has a lot of potential, but it lacks maintenance and investment in some improvements. The staff truly do wonders with the limited resources they have. - The breakfast buffet was the most meager I've ever seen. One of the biggest drawbacks is that the owner, an older gentleman, is extremely aggressive and rude. I saw him yelling at other guests (he was right), but that's no way to treat any guest. He rudely interrupts any conversation you're having with the staff, shouting back and forth, as if you were in a rural area. They rent beach towels for $80 a day. Consider all these pros and cons before booking a stay at this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say the pictures were not as shown ..This place is well off the beaten path , that being said the staff are like family and they went out of their way to get you to your tour or travel …the road in and out was crazy you are not in the center of things..please bookyour tours with Oly the owner he connected great price and with loved him.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and comfortable, easy access to the beach, nice pool and sun loungers available. Walking distance to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at the Reef Strand. Last year I was there before the remodel. The place has a great new look and I'd call it a gem. Owner and most of the staff go out of their way to make things run smoothly. If your looking for a loud party haven it's not there. At the Reef you'll find peace and relaxation. However, if you want to stay up all night and drink till the sun comes up the staff will be gladly tuk tuk you to where the nights run into the day. Rates are reasonable considering pricing in the other 3 and 3 1/2 star hotels and all the meals I've eating there were very good. So if your going to EL NIdo it's well worth checking in, you'll prob be back for a second or third time like me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Loic, London

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay here, thanks to Ate Rhose, Oli, and the entire team. Despite our very late arrival (past midnight after a 5-hour van transfer from Puerto Princesa), they were incredibly welcoming from the moment we arrived. Almost all the rooms are seafront, so we woke up to incredible views of the bay and the opposite islets every morning. The service was also top-notch; they offered free shuttles to the town square and organized several activities for us. The team was always available and went above and beyond. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, beds are very comfortable. Staff are amazing! Spectacular view and a nice pool. Can easily walk to the touristy area of El Nido
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JAMES EDWARD, Lenexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was private, yet beautiful view …right on the beach ….just small enough place to relax and enjoy…. not noisy…. Staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Romina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación esta a unos 10 minutos caminando, pero te ofrecen transporte gratis hasta la esquina de coron donde comienza el centro. El personal es muy amable. El desayuno escaso. Pero son todos muy atentos. Es muy tranquilo y relajante donde esta ubicado frente a la playa.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

The staff was great @ the view was fantastic,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Magdalena, Vancouver

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Room needs to be upgraded, the pool and the view is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexa

Cleanliness is good, beach front which is great. The pool could be cleaner. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Shoutout to gema! Thank you for helping me open my first coconut from the Philippines! :) the food was not good but it’s okay they tried.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Job

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location with lot's of charachter and a great staff that made all arrangements for us including tours. The location way down the Strand is what made it special, but also a little ways away from town. Their dedicated Tuk Tuk driver was awesome and easy to schedule, which eliminated that problem...
View from our room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Marc, Wanaque

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best accommodation I ever stayed .

This was my breakfast companion and I love her so much.Her name is julie.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eugene, Newport

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs many updates. Came home from island hopping and water not working. But they corrected it saying it was lime build up. But water softener machines would prevented it. Food was horrible at the hotel. Old steps going to the room. No elevator. No refrigerator or phone in room. The door to the room stopped working and had to be repaired during my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Nido vacation.

We have a good time in this resort. Friendly staff. Good customer service. Good food from the restaurant with reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika Liv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had read alot of reviews which almost pursued me not to stay here. Yet I tried anyways and Im so happy I did. Although it is dated its a gem of a place. The rooms were very clean, the pool was great and not to mention the views are phenomenal. As far as transport: they def provide transport to the main square. For a small fee they will drop you at your request a bit further. The staff was lovely and very accommodating. Its close to some amazing food spots. Mine was Fuego for the burger and chicken eaters For the athletic there is a gym in the town square. This was a birthday stay and it was an amazing one.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot right on the beach with a beautiful view of the sunset. The food is delicious and the staff are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025