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<\/a>\nJust Wandering’s overly simplified and obviously not-to-scale map of El Nido Town
\n(click to view or download larger version)<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n
During our off time (one day spent resting in between island hopping adventures), I decided to walk around town and check out some of the affordable places to stay in El Nido. This is a short list compared to several available online, but these are places that I have looked at and doesn’t look too dodgy. I wasn’t able to check the rooms on offer on most of them, but I have chatted with the owners or caretakers about their rooms and facilities. I they were kind enough to answer the questions of this pesky traveler who wasn’t even planning on staying at their place, they’re automatically included in the list. The Alternative<\/strong> Shore Pass Lodge<\/strong> Pura Vida<\/strong> Casa El Nido<\/strong> Og’s Pension<\/strong> Rovic’s Pension House<\/strong> Cashew Mango<\/strong> Rico’s Beach Cottages<\/strong>
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\nMarina Garden Beach Resort<\/strong>
\nM. Quezon Street (formerly Calle Hama)
\nMobile: +639176247722 \/ +639088843711
\nWebsite: www.mgelnido.com<\/a>
\nE-mail: marinagarden.elnido@gmail.com
\nRooms from Php 690 (good for 2, shared bathroom, has free Wi-fi<\/strong>)
\nRead my Marina Garden Beach Resort review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThe Light room of The Alternative<\/em><\/div>\n
\nSerena Street, Bgy. Buena Suerte
\nMobile: +639178963408
\nE-mail: beckygordon8@yahoo.com
\nRooms from Php 500 (good for 2, shared bathroom, has free Wi-fi<\/strong>)
\nThey let me check out the Light Room, which is their most expensive room at Php 1,800 per night. The room has two double beds, and has space for an extra mattress. It has ensuite toilet and bath (no hot shower) and a veranda overlooking the beach. There is no direct beach access from the veranda. Fan rooms only.<\/p>\n
\nSerena Street, Bgy. Buena Suerte
\nMobile: +639072269213
\nRooms from Php 1,300 (good for 2, ensuite toilet and bath)
\nAll rooms are priced at Php 1,300 each. I vaguely remember the caretaker telling me that there is only 1 queen sized bed in the room (or was it 2 single beds?), but I do remember her telling me about a group who stayed the week before who were able to fit about 8 people inside. They just paid for the extra mattresses (Php 100 per mattress). The lodge is fronting the beach, but there is no beach access from the veranda. <\/p>\n
\nSerena Street, Bgy. Buena Suerte
\nMobile: +639204800012
\nWebsite: www.puravida.ph<\/a>
\nMost expensive room at Php 1,900 per night (good for 2, beach front, ensuite toilet and bath with hot shower, with terrace)
\nThere is also a restaurant on the ground floor fronting the beach. There’s also a monkey in the premises. He is not caged, but on a leash. He’s right near the entrance, so watch out as he does lunge at people passing by.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nCasa El Nido as seen from the beach<\/em><\/div>\n
\nMobile: +639298335630, +639198233711
\nWebsite: www.casaelnido.com<\/a>
\nE-mail: casaelnido@yahoo.com
\nRent at Php 3,500 per night
\nThis is great budget option for big groups. The house is right at the beach, has 2 aircon rooms, one large living room, has a large balcony overlooking the beach and a service staff.<\/p>\n
\nM. Quezon Street (formerly Calle Hama)
\nMobile: +639167070393 \/ +639204040223
\nWebsite: www.ogspension.co.cc<\/a>
\nE-mail: ogspensionne@yahoo.com.ph
\nRooms from Php 500 (good for 2, fan room, shared bathroom, includes breakfast)
\nOg’s Pension is beachfront, but access to the building is through a small alley off M. Quezon. They have a restaurant right on the beach, which is probably why their guests wander over to Marina’s beach front to sunbathe.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nEntrance to Rovic’s Pension House<\/em><\/div>\n
\nM. Quezon Street (formerly Calle Hama)
\nPhone: (02) 9398789 (Manila), (02) 4176079 (Manila)
\nMobile: +639285202655 (El Nido), +639205420695 (Manila), +639209232305 (Manila)
\nWebsite: rovicspensionelnido.multiply.com<\/a>
\nE-mail: rovicspension@yahoo.com
\nRooms from Php 1,500 (good for 2, with A\/C)
\nRovic’s is easy to spot along the El Nido town’s main road. Its color facade is eye-catching. However, though there’s an entrance along the main road, the reception is on the beach side. When I went there, nobody was manning the entrance to the building from the street, and I passed through all the rooms to get to the “lobby.”<\/p>\n
\nM. Quezon Street (formerly Calle Hama)
\nMobile: +639186632771
\nRooms from Php 1,500 (good for 2, with A\/C)
\nCashew Mango is undergoing major expansion, adding 9 rooms to the current 5. All rooms are air conditioned. They have 2 beach front rooms at Php 2,500 per night.<\/p>\n
\nM. Quezon Street (formerly Calle Hama)
\nMobile: +639294671632 \/ +639272588456
\nE-mail: ricomfernandez@yahoo.com
\nRooms from Php 1,000 (good for two, ensuite toilet and bath)
\nMost expensive cottage is at Php 1,800. Rooms can accommodate up to 3 person. Additional bed cost Php 150. <\/p>\n