El Nido Reef Strand Resort

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel on the beach, near El Nido Main Beach

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are June, 2024 and July, 2024.
June 2024
July 2024

Photo gallery for El Nido Reef Strand Resort

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Interior
Deluxe Room | Bathroom sink
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Sitio Caalan, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Popular LocationBacuit Bay1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaalan Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEl Nido Main Beach13 min walk

Most relevant reviews

Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

Room options

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room massage
Desk
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

El Nido

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.

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk
  • Caalan Beach - 3 min walk
  • El Nido Main Beach - 13 min walk
  • Corong Corong Beach - 13 min drive
  • Seven Commando Beach - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • SAVA Beach Bar - 17 min walk
  • Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - 15 min walk
  • Trattoria Altrov'é - 15 min walk
  • Big Bad Thai - 16 min walk
  • Gusto Gelato - 16 min walk

About this property

El Nido Reef Strand Resort

Property highlights
Located close to El Nido Main Beach, El Nido Reef Strand Resort provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a spa tub. 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 boat tours, kayaking, and snorkeling. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and an area shuttle
  • Beach towels, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe
  • 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

Languages

English, German

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
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Reef Strand

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 1000.00

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

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.

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

As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Nido Reef Strand Resort on Jun 6, 2024 start from $75.78, excluding 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.

Is El Nido Reef Strand Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?

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 El Nido Dock are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 149 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I start? First, the place is not the same as in the pictures.The owner of the place is so rude! Where my sibling stayed, they all got a lot of bites! Not sure if they were bed bugs or what, but something bit them. The room had lot of ants and the tv and bathroom were not working - clogged toilet that wouldn't flush. When we asked for the room to be cleaned, the cups dirty and the dirty towels not replace! We had to pay going in and out of this place, Don't be fooled by the website this place is out of nowhere you could stay somewhere where is cheapear and convenient to you...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is hard to get to. The showers use salt Walter. The view is magnificent The staff is outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joselito

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are very deceiving. Pool is dirty,never seen the filter on, the whole time we were there. It shows that the maintenance of the property is very minimal. The only thing great about the resort are the staffs. I wouldn't recommend the property to anyone. It was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

daniela, riverside

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We enjoy the view by the pool and there food is good. The staff and owner give you a great costumer service. Great communication, tks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew, Madison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

ZSUZSANNA

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lois Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good experience and beautiful view. Limited transportation when it's high tide in the area and it was very dark in the evening when walking back to the hotel without any transportation access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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

Victor

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mirna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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.

4/10 Poor

Nina, Queens Village

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is great but the rooms, stairs, bathrooms and pool are so dirty, everything is broken and not working. You will only pay for the view that’s what it is. You need to put money out every time. You borrow an umbrella you have to give a deposit the moment you walked in you have to put a deposit. Terrible! The owner is always on top of his staff and making the so uncomfortable in front of the guests. Scolding them in front of us. Staying here was a waste.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were a little worried about coming here due to some of the bad reviews that have been left but after visiting I genuinely don't know what the issue was for these guests. Yes it's a little weathered but that's the nature of this kind of environment and the property having zero income/funding for about two years during the pandemic. We didn't see any evidence of bed bugs and no ants were in the room. The owner is a very friendly chap and the staff are always willing to assist when you need something. They also provide a free shuttle service to the town during the day (small surcharge of 150 pesos after 7pm, 900 pesos for an airport transfer). The breakfast did the job for me and they serve food throughout the day and have good variety on the menu, the pizza was wonderful and I was genuinely surprised to see they had their own home made dough in the fridge! Overall for the price I had no issues with this property and recommend anyone booking to go there with an open mind.

10/10 Excellent

Bienvenido, Jacksonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room is amazing, after a day of island hopping you come back to a place very relaxing. The staff are so friendly, courteous and very accommodating. We had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool is fantastic. The view is amazing. The staff is friendly, helpful, and eager to please their guest. You have to get to know the Owner "Olly" - him and his wife Rose are super cool host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I begin? Arriving at the “resort” was quite the experience. My girlfriend and I arrive at the El Nido airport and take a motorcycle trike to El Nido. In the town of El Nido the driver tells us he cannot take us all the way to the hotel and to call and they will pick us up. We call and then someone shows up and tells us we have to walk to his trike, we walk through a small alley and onto the beach at high tide and have to take off our shoes and run across the beach area bounded by a wall and terrace while carrying luggage. Upon arrival at the hotel and getting to our room it was quite a disappointment, it smelled, had mold in a corner of the ceiling, this was not a water stain as I verified this by standing on a chair and rubbed some off with my finger. It looks nothing even close to the pictures on Expedia as the Expedia pictures are skillfully taken to avoid anything that looks bad. This place is in need of serious maintenance. On the second day we requested our room to be cleaned which was not done as promised. On the second night the owner stayed up drinking after midnight at the bar all while talking loudly and laughing with complete disregard for guests trying to sleep. Along with this we paid $32 for 2 small bags for laundry service only to get it after asking for the second time the next day at 6 PM, about 34 hours after leaving our clothes. Dirty pool, no water in the jacuzzi, smell of sewer from the shower drain at times. A run down and dirty place.

6/10 Okay

Kassandre

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Come here for the views!! Unbeatable view of the ocean and mountains from every room. The location is a little off the beaten path, but that's what makes it nice. The only sound you'll hear at night is the sound of waves on the shore. It's an easy walk to town (about 15 mins), and the hotel also offers free transportation any any time via motor trike. To the reviewers who said there is no transportation, that is completely false. Sure the property is a little rustic and needs a few repairs, but I challenge to you to find any truly 5-star resort in El Nido after 3 years of the pandemic and a typhoon. This is a great value for what you get. The water is hot, the A/C (and the beer) is cold, the rooms are clean, and the Wi-Fi is fast. What more could you ask for? The staff is SO nice, and they always had anything we asked for. They even went out of their way to make sure they had our breakfast order every night, and the owner even went so far as to carry our bags into town after a huge rain storm. Thank you for a lovely week! Mabuhay :)