Pangulasian - El Nido Resorts

Friendly service. Great food, especially the catch of the day fish. The many amazing snorkeling places were the highlight for us. We also visited several caves and grottos and lagoon by boat. The limestone cliffs were incredible. We would definitely come back.

This is a very peaceful place under top end management in a very private setting. The food is spectacular, and the activities are set up perfectly. The gym is adequate and the spa service is exactly as you would want it to be. I cannot recommend this place enough. The pool is a salt water pool and very refreshing and relaxing. The room service works very well and the cleaning staff is very attentive and heartfelt. Snorkeling here is too notch right off of your beach side villa. There are also opportunities for kayaking in the nearby lagoons. I recommend this idea highly. Anton in particular is a very able and knowledgeable guide. The people here are very happy, guests, staff and management alike. Well worth a 5 star review.

This is a wonderful, luxury, Eco-Hotel! The location is fabulous, the rooms beautifully appointed and clean, and the staff simply superb. Nothing is too much trouble for them. All the employees surpass expectations but we would like to make a special mention of:|Wendell and Carl in the restaurant|Mark - who makes the best ginger tea|Dean who is a superb guide|Marina who goes out of her way to be friendly and hepful.|Also a big thank you to the house keeping team who left such friendly welcoming notes for us, written on leaves. It made us feel very special.||We loved being able to snorkel onto the reef from the beach, enjoy the wildlfie (monkeys, water monitors, squirrels and birds) and wallow in the view from the restaurant.||We have absolutely no complaints at all, althought the stay would have been even better if our private pool really was private - some bamboo screening, perhaps, between the villas?||Also, as a vegetarian, the menu was a bit limited especially as we stayed for a full week. Perhaps the hotel coud boost its green credentials with offering more of a plant based diet? However, the chef's were excellent so no compaints there! ||The complimentary tours are an absolute must with some gorgeous snorkeling spots, stunning landscapes and informative, helpful guides.||Finally, we were especially impressed with the resorts green credentials. Such a joy to spend time in a hotel that truly embraces the environment.||Thank you - we will be back!

One of the best all-time travel experiences! From the transfers from the to the airport, to the gorgeous speedboat ride amidst the limestone cliffs, to the serenaded welcome, I was wowed…and I hadn’t even seen the actual room. Then they whisked us away via golf cart to a wonderful ocean view villa with a plunge pool with breathtaking views of the sparking sea. The villas were made homey by housekeeping with nightly greetings, snacks, and bedtime stories. Cuisine breakfast, lunch, and dinner were always fantastically delicious. In our last night, they surprised us with a candle lit dinner for two on the beach!!! They always had boat excursions available as well. The best thing we did was a sunrise breakfast cruise. The gorgeous pinks, lavender, and light orange skies on the placid water… the ingrained snapshots in my head of the beautiful scenery of el Nido automatically bring my stress level down by three notches immediately. The main pool is gorgeous, the massage therapists are amazing, and the boatmen always proceed with warmth and safety. ||The natural beauty of el Nido is unforgettable. But then, so is the amazing professionalism and care of the staff. When we arrived we saw a bunch of strangers serenading us welcome. By the end, the goodbye serenade was too much. I have to admit my eyes got teary. I recognized every member singing us goodbye from the housekeeping, to front desk, to kitchen staff, to bartenders, and boatmen…It was hard to leave an amazing group of individuals who made our stay absolutely wonderful. I can’t wait to bring family members here to experience this special piece of paradise in el Nido.

This was my first time at Pangulasian and it truly lives up to its reputation as the most luxurious, beautiful and accommodating resort here in El Nido.||My friend and I stayed in the twin bed canopy and the room itself was spacious, well ventilated and was always fully stocked with complementary water, coffee and snacks. Our package included breakfast sets, but lunch and dinner were offered a la carte at a reasonable cost at both their pool bar and main restaurant. The Filipino dining options were particularly excellent (get the crispy kare kare!). ||Upon arrival, the guest experiences team walks you through the available amenities and island hopping tours that are included in the rate. We availed of the Big lagoon + Entalula tour and separately scheduled a dive in the lush and fish-filled sea around the El Nido islands. Dive master Jan warmly guided us through the experience and answered all our questions about the islands and wildlife of Palawan. We also availed of the newly opened floating bar called “Tuka” and caught the most breathtaking sunset views that the island could offer as we sipped on our delicious cocktails.||The absolute highlight of our trip, however, was the excellent and top notch service provided by the entire staff! Ms Gladys from guest experiences really took the time to ensure that our excursions were customized to our liking, and she even created a personally curated schedule for my group. Front desk Jane constantly welcomed us with a smile and was prompt to address any requests or questions that we had as it related to our room or our stay’s logistics. I’d also like to give a special shout out to hospitality staff Jepty, Wijun, Anton and Andrew who all went the extra mile to ensure that we had the best F&B options possible, especially during our Tuka experience. The cocktails were expertly created and they even made some off the menu drinks that further highlighted the fresh ingredients that they use, some of which were local to El Nido. We even told them to put those drinks in the regular menu as I’m sure other guests would love them! ||It was all in all an excellent stay and I would not hesitate to recommend this resort to friends and family. A huge kudos again to the team and I look forward to my next visit!

Hotel Review||The hotel is simply perfect! The view is breathtaking – both the overall scenery and the ocean view. The villa we received was charming, located right on the beach, beautifully arranged, and tastefully decorated. |The room service was outstanding – every request was met with kindness and a smile||Mohamed Younes, one of the managers, was always present, constantly making sure everything was fine, both for us and for all the hotel guests. The level of service and attention to guests’ comfort were exceptional||We really enjoyed the activities offered as part of the package – the diving, snorkeling, and kayaking were unforgettable experiences and well worth joining. The hotel’s gym was well-equipped, spacious, and pleasant to use, adding to our enjoyment. The Valentine’s dinner on the beach was also very successful and added a romantic and special touch to our stay||The food was of an average standard and quite expensive, and the alcohol and drinks was particularly pricey compared to other hotels in the Philippines||The less enjoyable part was the return trip – we got completely soaked. It would have been better if the staff had taken this into account and provided a slightly larger and more enclosed boat, as the ride back to the airport was uncomfortable and very wet, which somewhat overshadowed the otherwise fantastic experience||However, aside from that, everything was perfect! We highly recommend this hotel and hope to return in the future||

We’ve just finished a 6 night stay at El Nido Resorts Pangulasian. Every moment of it was absolute heaven. Spacious villas, luxurious pool and spectacular views no matter where you look. ||Complimentary activities were well thought through and timed to perfection to make sure we missed the crowds at busy locations like the lagoons. I also did 2 scuba dives with their resident Divemaster and was lucky enough to see some sea turtles. I’ve also spent hours snorkelling on their house reef where there was lots of tropical fish to see, also some rays. ||They have some resident monitor lizards and monkeys which was great to see. ||All in all a fantastic stay, I would highly recommend.

A beautiful place, friendly staff, excellent service and lots to do. A perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate. The food was well prepared and our spa treatment was wonderful. We hired a boat and guide for a morning and got treated to some amazing quiet corners of the islands surrounding the resort — definitely a highlight.

The first time I saw a picture of El Nido, Pawalan was when I was a kid and I remember thinking, "What a magical place." Definitely lived up to my hopes and expectations. Exceeded it tremendously. El Nido is a sleepy town in Palawan. El Nido Resorts is a company that owns 4 islands - Lagen, Miniloc, Pangulasian and Apulit - off the coast. Filipino designs with a modern twist resorts, wonderful people, and just beautiful, beautiful surroundings. There are several flights going in and out of El Nido from Manila. Then you have a 30 - 45 min travel by speedboat to the islands. You are greeted and handed leis and refreshing drinks after disembarking. Then they give an orientation to make sure the guests are aware of the do's and dont's when out and about since there are several parts of the island and surrounding area that are under marine life protection. There are a lot of animals you'll encounter on the island - monkeys, monitor lizards, etc - that guests are not allowed to feed so as not to disrupt their natural diet. Accommodations The island we stayed in is Pangulasian. It has a total of 40 villas. * Beach villa where your door leads straight to the beach * Canopy villa, where you have the gorgeous view of the ocean over the treetops * Pool villa; you have a pool outside your door, right before the beach Activities * The resort offers a lot of activities for free - snorkeling, kayaking, guided tours and hikes. * Dives are PHP6000 per person which is around $120 right now. * Gym is overlooking the beautiful canopy. But seriously, who works out whileon vacation? -crickets- I guess I'm the only one who doesn't. * Massages and spa services are available with a 24 hour request notification Food * Breakfast is from 6 AM - 9 AM; buffet style and mostly filipino dishes. Hint: you'll never go wrong with garlic rice, eggs, and tocino. So yums. * The pool bar offers more Western food if traditional Filipino dishes aren't your thing. Service * Zero complaints. Special shoutout to Martin who was so helpful. Also to Pau, Garcia, Glen (dive guide) and Eugene (dive guide). The pictures don't give this place justice. It's just a place you need to see for yourself. Perfect for wedding destinations, honeymoons, babymoons, whatever excuse you want to use just to see this slice of paradise.

El Nido resorts is a representation of all that is good about the Philippines and Filipinos. When we say 'It's more fun in the Philippines,' this is exactly what we mean. Our collective imagination is a reality here. Pristine, isolated beaches, teeming protected wildlife, smiling people. In short--Paradise. In all my years of growing up in the heart of Manila, I never knew these places really existed. We stayed at Miniloc Island, in an overwater bungalow. We had a two story hut for a family of 4. Our two girls stayed upstairs in twin beds, and we had a comfortable king sized bed downstairs. We were welcomed by song and dance. Activities were planned, no fuss and relaxed. We were taken to all the different sights, island resorts during our 3 night stay. Food was buffet style for breakfast, lunch, dinner. They made sure you ate like a royal even while you were in their other islands. I could not believe that they served us an entire buffet lunch in one of the little islands, even if there was just 10 of us total. We also had a private dinner at one of the lagoons, to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Overall, this experience was what my youngest termed 'legendary.' One I will dream of coming back to, until my return.

This is the worst hotel that I've ever stayed in. My cell phone was taken from my villa and sold on the black market. I tracked it to a high school in Manila near the marina port. When you spend over a $1,000 a night on a 5 star room, you expect to not get your shit stolen. The room also didn't have running water in the shower, the air conditioner didn't work, the wifi didn't work and the room telephone broke. And every time I talked to the staff or manager all they said was YES, MAM! Very, very, underwhelmed. Do not stay here.