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El Nido Reef Strand Resort

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy oceanfront relaxation with breakfast on the beach, kayaking adventures, and sunset dining under the stars at this coastal retreat

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El Nido Reef Strand Resort offers beachfront escape with kayaking, boat tours, and snorkeling. Enjoy local and international dishes at the restaurant, relax in the spa tub, and appreciate the outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in El Nido, El Nido Reef Strand Resort is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Nido Main Beach and Nacpan Beach. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Sitio Caalan, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313

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 - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

El Nido Reef Strand Resort

Hotel near El Nido Main Beach
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hot tub at El Nido Reef Strand Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Reef Strand, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, boat tours, and snorkeling. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Nido Reef Strand Resort offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 km

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 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
  • Snorkeling

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 elevator (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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 1000.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does El Nido Reef Strand Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Nido Reef Strand Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Nido Reef Strand Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this El Nido hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bacuit Bay and El Nido Main Beach. Caalan Beach and TownSquare Heritage District are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

El Nido Reef Strand Resort Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Lynn

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

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, pool is great, beach view was wonderful. The staff are amazing, a wonderful place to stay for sure.

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The views are astounding-- best sunsets ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property could use some updating but, for the price and location, we were satisfied and would recommend. We also found staff very helpful and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super friendly staff. Gorgeous view. It’s a bit run down, but for the price it’s really good. A little far from the Main Street, but they offer free rides in and out which add everything very accessible and easy. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Quiet, ocean front, simple, but perfect.

Although an older hotel, its location is quiet and it has the best pool overlooking the ocean. The staff are really lovely and it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 5 days and had a great time. They have free transportation to town or tours. Right on a very nice quiet clean beach. If you are a foodie you can walk to Carly for an incredible meal as well. Thanks Ulle!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika Liv

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

Patryk

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

Exactly what you need

Very nice, very surprising and awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were incredible the staff was outstanding especially Ulli who has the smile of an angel. The rooms were priced very reasonable. The room I had was without a view on the lower level and could use a little updating but it was only used for sleeping so no big deal. The owner is very protective of his guest, by this I mean I had a pickup scheduled and somehow or another there was a delay. The owner drove down to the pickup location on his motorbike and made sure I was taken care of. That was service over and above.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The hotel is on the beach side so you’re able to catch amazing sunrise/sunset views. The staff was very nice and super helpful in accommodating our needs and coordinating breakfast each morning as well as the island hopping tours. The breakfast was good..The rooms were good..a little rundown but for the price, it’s worth it! Overall, we were all satisfied with our stay and would recommend. They also provide roundtrip transportation from the airport.

8/10 Good

My

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet place

We spent 3 nights at this hotel. The hotel is old, but room is clean, has good WiFi, and the owner and staff are super friendly. Our balcony faces the sea, and it was lovely to sit there after a long day of excursions, enjoying a cold beer and listening to the waves. The hotel is located in a quiet area, about a 7-10 minute walk from the town. They offer free drive to town with tricykle, but we just used that one time, because we appreciated the short walk to the town through an authentic Filipino residential area. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed clear starry skies on all our walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful first visit and look forward to coming back again. The owner Mr. Uli, went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, and get me to my island hopping cruise on time! Warm and friendly staff. Very helpful. Beautiful location on the beach. シ
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZSUZSANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooms and the pool is exactly like you see on the pictures. It is spectacular. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. Lot of times they serve you the things you might need without asking. For example towels for your excursions.. You can conveniently book excursions with them and they provide free transportation or rent a scooter from them. Meals and cocktails available as well. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Antonello

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great View and poor rooms

Rooms are quite cheap, small beds, water in the shower very scarce, no shower gel provided... Very limited choice for the breakfast. On the positive side, amazing view on the sea (but the beach cannot be used at all, due to the tide) 15 minutes walking from the main road, free ride until 7pm otherwise must pay 100PHP
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thanks to Uli & Rose for being excellent hosts, they made us feel like we were ‘part of the family’ The views from the balcony were spectacular, the rooms are large, have air-con and with smart TV. The shower/restroom also very spacious. We spent the evenings at the bar interacting with other guests and the hosts. There was also a good choice of delicious on the menu. We also opted for the breakfast included option. We also took advantage of the chariot/shuttle service, that took us into El Nido town and to the next beach… free of charge and included within the price. I personally recommend the Island Hopping, if you want to see some spectacular views of, and want to visit the beautiful lagoons, just ask Rose or Uli for details. They will also arrange transport too. The Reef Strand Resort is like a sparking hidden treasure, and my partner and I are already looking forward to visiting again in 2025. A special thank you to Jima, Angel, Jizreal and Jona, and all of the employees that welcomed us, took care of us and looked after us, during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So - I remember booking this reservation mainly because of the property being right on the water and the beautiful pool & hot tub. Man, did it not disappoint!! Especially rm 202, I would soo book that room or ocean front - anytime, because...WOW!! The view as soon as you open the curtains, was breathtaking and I NEVER got tired of the View! The STAFF were soooo Friendly, Informative, Accommodating and just great! They picked us up and even helped me find a parking lot for the Car Rental. (Which is great to have but parking is tough). Great Meals and Breakfast's, and I'm usually not a breakfast person but in Paradise, vacation and the energy of the area, made me want to wake up and start my day early and to have options for Breakfast was Awesome! My gf and I had a great time! Only Suggestion - Making it more able to get to and from the downtown area as the walk to and from can be a bit much after a tiring day of tours and heat and at night. It wasn't bad, about 10 min walk to and from. Yes, most people rent a Motor bike and can go to and from faster, which i would suggest and probably also get next time..but having 2 vehicle rentals was a bit much. But for pickup and drop off with luggage, the staff was VERY accommodating! Overall: I loved it! Beautiful spot, quiet - peaceful but also had just what we needed and beautiful rooms. Definitely book them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truthful review. The only two pleasing things at this hotel was we had a beautiful view ocean view from our balcony and the staff were excellent and so friendly. The hotel itself needs a complete renovation. There was a lot of rust and rotted wood around the exterior of the building. The owner was alway in the lounge area which is ok, but we always struggled to get change. He had to pull money out of his pocket. Very shabby business practices here. For my room, the sliding door was the only door to the room. The lock did not work so they had to replace it but he told me the people that checked out that morning had no issues. Complete lie because when their maintenance guy tried, he couldn’t get it to work either. Had loose tiles on the floor. No water pressure in the shower. When I opened the bathroom door from the inside, the door knob came off. The air conditioner could not keep the room cool enough during the day but night was ok. The reviews were good that is why we got a room here, but I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Also, it is about 15 minutes from a road to get to a tricycle or taxi because of a very narrow way to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

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

4/10 Poor

Oscar

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