Just returned from my first visit to El Nido, specifically Lagen Resort. What a fantastic stay. What my friend and I really loved were the friendly staff at Lagen. Always very welcoming and accommodating. We kept busy with activities, no one flinched when we decided to change our plans and do nothing one morning. The sunsets at Lagen were breathtaking.... more

This is about my third attempt to write this opening line as I can't seem to verbalise the beautiful experience I had at El Nido Lagen Island. We spent five days there and despite monsoon season starting early, this was not enough to dampen our memories of the island. According to websites and travel books, rainy season doesn't start until... more

Hubby and I chose this for the island getaway part of our honeymoon! We had the best time ever! I literally felt the stress of planning a wedding while working melt away. It felt a lot like camp for adults. Come on, you know you loved summer camp and miss that carefree feeling! As soon as we got off the... more

I booked a trip to "remote" Baicut Bay, Northern Palawan, for a weekend between 2 work weeks on a business trip in Manila. The hardest thing about this trip was that you'd think none of the staff had ever seen someone travelling alone before, but after years of work trips to strange cities I'm somewhat used to that. As an... more

El Nido is an ideal weekend get away with the scenery to match anyone's expectation of a tropical getaway. There are plenty of activities from trekking, kayaking, island hopping to diving. It is small enough for it to be exclusive and quiet. Hornbills can be seen flying overhead in the morning and early evenings.The resort service is excellent, the staff... more

Oh please don't go... it's MY paradise!!! I have been to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Thailand... and I have to tell you: Palawan is the best there is! El Nido Lagen is great. We had a Water bungalow, and we loved it athough we didn't spend much time there - we were out on activities all the time. Staff are great... more

El Nido Resorts was first class service all the way. From the moment we stepped into the small airport in Manila, we knew we were in for something special. Complimentary morning coffee, along with breakfast sandwiches consisting of egg & bacon were served while you wait for your flight. We boarded a small 19 seater twin propeller plane, which I... more

We just came back from 3 nights and 4 days in El Nido Lagen Resort, Palawan. First, I must say that you do not come to this "resort" for the luxury hotel rooms, facilities or amenities (note the hotel is a 3-star, afterall). That said, the true value of this resort (and its sister, El Nido Resort, Miniloc Island) is... more

Three things you should know that arent mentioned in the other reviews: there is no beach, the place is overdeveloped and as a result there are privacy and some noise issues especially when package tours are there. Also, for diving it is best to night dive with dive master Ariel since most of the coral in the Bay has died... more