Cadlao El Nido Resort

Two yrs ago, I booked a disappointing accommodation a few doors up from Cadlao Resort. I walked past this resort and was allowed to check out the rooms and eat at their fantastic Jinjer restaurant. I made sure I came back. 2 yrs later today, I booked for 4 nights and I had the best stay. I love the tropical zen aesthetic. The tall coconut trees and artistically designed tropical gardens amidst each cottage just immediately relaxes. This resort is designed to get away from technology and just commune with nature. I loved hanging out at the infinity pool across the magnificent Cadlao island. The staff are a perfect mix of warmth and professionalism. Kudos to the management and the team for keeping this resort of such a high standard since 2011.

This is the perfect hotel to stay in when in El Nido. My second time in Palawan, this time I brought 7 tourist friends. We loved the service, the scenery, the quiet, breakfast and how near it is from the town. It is just the best place if you want peace and quiet with the island feel. Mary the girl from the restaurant was very sweet and attentive. Very helpful. She was great! Highly recommended.

“Amazing” doesn’t even begin to describe my experience at Cadlao Resort. From the moment I arrived, the staff took care of me in such an attentive and thoughtful way — they immediately sent me to the restaurant, knowing my flight had been delayed, and took care of delivering all my luggage to my cottage. Every day truly felt like waking up in paradise. The cottage, the swimming pools, and the breathtaking views were all incredible. My compliments to the chef and the restaurant team — the food I had here was among the best I’ve had anywhere in the Philippines, paired with exceptional service from everyone. I’ll definitely be back and will recommend Cadlao Resort to everyone I know. It was an absolute pleasure spending five unforgettable days here!

We had a wonderful stay at Cadlao. The staff were top notch, they looked after us so well and were always friendly and welcoming. The food at the restaurant is delicious. We had breakfast included and they had a variety of cooked local filipino food and continental breakfast as well as a snacks table. Location wise, It’s really close to town -about 10minute walk but they offer free tuktuk service which is amazing. The view of Cadlao island from the hotel pool is amazing. The rooms are clean and well kept. The garden is amazing. The whole hotel feels very natural and beautiful

Fantastic service from reception to restaurant and everyone with the resort. Good quality restaurant. One of the three pools looking over the water and easy to arrange Tuk Tuk to the town. My room was a little small, especially if you have a couple of suitcases (smaller type), opt for the larger rooms if you need more space

From the moment we stepped off our Tuk-tuk we were greeted by the friendliest staff at the front dest. Kate and Kay treated us with warmth and kindness. We were welcomed with free welcoming drinks at the onsite restaurant “Ginger “ while our rooms were in final preparations ( we arrive early) we ended up eating lunch while we waited and it was fantastic. My daughter met the very friendly black cat, Ursula. Who is Gingers mascot in a way. We are cat lovers and she was very friendly sitting on my daughter’s lab while we ate. But don’t worry if this is not your thing Ursula will leave you alone unless called. the restaurant offers complimentary breakfast, also a lunch and dinner menu. Our rooms were beautiful and clean , with views of one of the 3 pools. I cannot say enough about the staff, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The staff is very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about the area and what to do in El Nido. The grounds were lush and green and tranquil. If we were to come back to El Nido in the future, we would not hesitate to stay at the Cadlao again. It is located at the further end of town but it is easily in walking distance of the area, however they provide free rides in to town a time of day. I highly recommend the Cadlao.

This resort was fantastic. The staff were great and sincerely cared about my wellbeing as a typhoon approached. They helped guide me in what to do if I had stayed but more importantly they advised me in departure, when my airline didn’t even warn me they’d already cancelled my flight. But I had a nice day there before the typhoon and enjoyed the food and the service. I’d definitely return.

If I had to describe my visit in one word, it would be “perfect.” My experience exceeded all expectations. The staff went above and beyond with their warmth and hospitality, always making sure I felt taken care of. My cottage was not only cute and cozy but also spotless. And the views were absolutely breathtaking! A huge thank you to the amazing staff at Cadlao Resort! I can't wait to book here again on my next trip to El Nido.

When visiting Palawan, Cadlao El Nido Resort should be your only option! I will never go to another hotel in El Nido ever again because Cadlao has it all: clean and comfortable accommodations, amazing amenities, delicious food, and most impressive of all, top-tier service. Whether it's the front desk, the restaurant, the tuktuk drivers, or housekeeping, the staff here is serious about delivering best-of-its-class customer service. I have never experienced kindness and attention the way I have at Cadlao. My stay at the resort marked a monumental moment in my life because I was proposed to here, and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of the entire staff. Special shoutout to Kaye, Amiel, Monica, Kate, Nelda, and the fantastic chefs who made it perfect. It was the best moment of my life so far and I will never forget it or the people who made it happen. Aside from the service, the property itself is stunning with beachfront views, several accessible pools no matter which room you're in, and convenient amenities that make it so you never have to leave the resort if you don't want to. Of course, if you do, they also have a complimentary tuktuk service that will bring you into and from town. There are so many other things I could go on and on about. Like the way I'll never have food as good as Cadlao's ever again or the way I've never felt as relaxed and welcome as I did here, but I'll stop now or else I'll go on forever. Thank you for the visit of a LIFETIME, Cadlao. You've made my trip to the Philippines unforgettable. I'll be back as many more times as I can

Amazing resort quaint and secluded. Staff are so helpful. Restaurant food was amazing. Stormy weather but everything was in order. Crew work all night in the storm so guests are protected and everything cleared. The pickup and drop off from the airport was great, tuktuk drivers were great. Never heard any complaints just willingness to help and service deluxe. No TV in rooms so bonding with family was great. Thank you Cadlao

I booked this place for my honeymoon and my wife and I are so happy with our stay here . First off the staff here are amazing they are attentive and friendly. I arrived at 7am and check in was not until 2pm and they were able to expedite the room to be ready for us. The room was clean and had breath taking views of the Cadlao Island. Breakfast was my favorite part of the day with many varieties of food. I never got bored . The restaurant was great great food and staff. The ambiance of the hotel was different and set it apart from others. Loved every minute of it . The manager CID was the coolest guy ever. He always made sure we were doing well and he went out of his way to meet all of our needs Cadlao was an Amazing place. Only downside was the main pool with the best view was under construction and the power was out a few hours out of the day which made it inconvenient with the humidity the heat was attacking us. I would love to come back to Cadlao resort

I really love this place!!! It's away from the all night parties, but I'm old so there you go. Excellent service at the restobar!! They have different specials every night and never hated any of them.

Our experience at Cadlao was amazing. Located right off the beach, the resort has two pools, great food, and is less than a 15 min walk to the town center. Very friendly staff and reasonably priced.

Fantastic service. It is absolutely one of the best, if not the best resort near El Nido's town proper. The views are absolutely stunning. If you can get a room by the extension, absolutely get it. The swimming pool extension is better than the one near the bar/breakfast area. I forgot his name, but the old man is the best trike driver. He always had a smile on his face. Thanks Cadlao!

Cadlao is not the place for the in-town or beachfront all-night party stay, and even though it is a resort it doesn't have a sandy beach of its own. And I found it to be the ideal place for a great stay in El Nido. The resort is a bit out of the town center, and is totally inaccessible by island's roads. Instead, there is a path (really, a rag-tag assemblage of ad hoc paths, alleyways, and beach) that snakes along the waterfront to the north of the town. Cars and regular tricycles can't handle the path, so you'll transfer to a Cadlao tricycle with a driver who can navigate it. The initial ride along the path to the resort is almost worth the price of admission all by itself. So be sure to let the hotel know when you're coming so that the tricycle comes to get you. Once you're checked in, you don't really need the tricycle every time you want to go into town--it is only a ten-minute walk. Just look out for tricycles, motorbikes, wagons, and everything else that might run you over. Over all, I was glad to have a bit of relative peace and quiet and not be in the center of town or even the clubs of Corong Corong. The resort itself is well-designed and beautiful, sitting on a rocky outcropping into the bay. Every room has a deck and plenty of space. The hot water only lasted for about two minutes each morning. That didn't bother me too much because I'm a Californian who's been trained by the drought to keep my showers to two minutes, but plan accordingly. I wish the beds had even light blankets and not just sheets, since I have a hard time sleeping without some weight over me. I suppose Cadlao is just trying to cut costs on air conditioning. The aircon system, by the way, works quite well and can cool the room almost instantly. Internet service is, well, horrible. The network doesn't extend to any guest rooms; it is only available at the front office and in the restaurant. And even there, it is slow and spotty. Buy a SIM card at the airport or in town instead. Across the path from the resort is an affiliated boutique and activity-booking operation that is unexpectedly quite nice. At both the boutique and hotel, there are plenty of staff and they're extremely helpful and friendly. If you book a tour at the boutique instead of elsewhere in town, you pay a slight premium. On the other hand, the tour boat and guide pick you up and drop you off right at the resort, which is a very nice bonus. I took one tour with the Cadlao team, and it was one of best days I've ever had.

Christopher C.'s review is spot on. I'll add that the food at their restaurant is excellent and provides a breathtaking view of Cadlao Island