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Reviews of Isla - The Island Experience This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Darocotan Island El Nido, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#23 of 148 hotels in El Nido

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 246 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Unexpected & unbelievable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked it all!!

    Authentic, quite and eco-friendly (design, installations) and the good vibes staff. The views are amazing. The free activities are very valuable, local (village) and original (pig out). The staff is really warm, sympathic and positive. The room was incredible and the best where I was.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    A serene location to unwind in, with helpful staff at hand.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just an upgrade on the toilet block is needed.

    Location! Location! Location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Super stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All super. Staff very friendly. Excellent service.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    One of the best accomodations I have ever stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Can’t recommend the Isla experience enough. The island is absolutely stunning and waking up to that view doesn’t get old. We thoroughly enjoyed the back to basics living and gave us a chance to properly relax and unwind. The staff are SO friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. 1000/10 stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Nice location. White sand beaches and good snorkelling spots - Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff - Delicious food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a hut close to the common area which was loud early in the morning and late at night which made it difficult to get a decent sleep.

    The location was perfect and there was lots to do. Food put on by the chefs was nice and reasonably priced.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The unfinished bits and rubbish on floor around the property. Areas u can easily walk but aren’t main areas

    The beach, the staff, the huts, shipwreck, location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scenery is surreal, and the staff is amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Wonderfull Place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing! Paradise on Earth

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Staff go above and beyond, location is unreal and the whole experience is 1 of a kind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The meals you buy there are a little bit on the pricer side you definitely end up spending more there than you imagine but worth it if you have it to spend

    Everything! It was an incredible experience we enjoyed it fully!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Amazing! 100% recommend adding on to your Philippines trip. Really easy to get to from El Nido.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone was so friendly and the accommodation was lovely, the huts were very clean. There was a great group of backpackers and everyone was super friendly - there was karaoke most nights with staff participating and starting it. Isla put on a boat trip for us to go and do some snorkelling and explore local area which was really fun.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    A Unique and magical experience!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact we had to leave!!!

    One heck of an experience! The team are fantastic and will always have something planned for you if you want to do something other than relax. A perfect remote place to recharge your batteries and the food in the evening cooked by the island chef was superb! Kudos to all who help make this experience possible - can’t recommend this enough if you’re looking for something different in El Nido. Big shout out to whoever is in charge of communications too, transfers and pick ups very very well organised.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    WONDERFUL PLACE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An earthly paradise! If you go to El Nido you can't miss booking your stay at Isla! Friendly staff, they make you feel at home

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Island life with friendly company
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food portions could be bigger during lunch but it was very tasty.

    Great experience overall. The huts are beautiful and with an incredible view and the beach is great. It is a bit rocky in some areas but they provide free shoes for safety and also a free kayak. The vibe is very relaxed, most people were young-ish couples and we got to know each other during dinner which is shared in a common table. Loved the bonfire at night with live music with guitar.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately we had the house that was closest to the generator. Very loud all night and also at moments during the day. I missed a table of some sort to put things on. There is one small shelving unit but not enough for us three. There were only two chairs in a 4 person accommodation of which one I had to use as a table. The snorkeling gear is all defective. We did not have our own so a bit of a problem.

    Absolutely stunning island on the east coast of El Nido. Very far from everything but still pretty easy to get to. Last little bit on a boat. Reception with a welcome drink. Accommodation was ready for us so could move straight in. Beautiful island/beach style individual palm leaf houses on stilts. We had a large one. 2 singles and one double. Comfortable space. Beautiful view. Fabulous staff. We were looked after very well. Allot of activities. Also in the evening. There was a full moon party. Camp fire every evening. Karaoke. The snorkeling by the ship wreck was very beautiful. But go early because at around 11 or so tour boats start to show up and the water becomes less clear. The village people are lovely. You can visit any time. The children love to interact.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and landscapes are beautiful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast,

    The staff are amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Excellent. Superb. Great stay! Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I know that this is an Isla experience, however i did not like that the toilet is too far. Sometimes there will be no water and the toilet was really a mess, the electricity will turn off at a certain time. However, this is already given and was oriented to us prior. Nonetheless, our stay still the best experience.

    I like everything about the Isla. It was our best decision to stay here for few days. We spent 11 days in Palawan and the isla experience has been our favorite and the highlight of our trip. If you really want to be away from the hustle and bustle of Elnido, this is the best place to stay and relax. We spent our New year here, and it was the best decision as well. All the staff are very accomodating and entertaining, (shout out to Hennel). They made sure that the night is full of entertainment(dancing and karaoke) during the new year’s eve and surprisingly, the served us LECHON.wow! What a great memory we had!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Chilled relaxed island vibes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing experience, very relaxing!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Great experience at the Isla
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut With Sea View 5
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beware that you pay the bill at the end of your stay and it is cash only, no atm on the island. Bill was a lot more than expected

    Really enjoyed our experience at the Isla. We stayed for two nights on Christmas Eve, the vibes were brilliant and it felt so Christmasy even though we was on an island in the middle of the ocean! On Christmas Day we went to the local village to give them presents provided by the isla which was so sweet and such an eye opener. Was a great experience thank you!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    100% recommended and we will def come back (also because to see again these nice people).
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have had an amazing stay at the Isla over Christmas. The whole crew just wants you to make feel as part of a big family - and wow - they succeeded. Throughout the day there are plenty of activities to do ranging from pigs feeding, volleyball, beach workouts, snorkeling to Yoga. The rooms have an fantastic view and everything was in a very close walking distance. If you’re looking for an amazing time including perfect island vibe and just want to forget the world around you this is your place to stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Relaxing in heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was nice

    The remote location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • XL Bamboo Hut with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, the atmosphere, the personnel, they made us feel welcomed and special. Great snorkeling, beautiful corals on the shipwreck in front, and also a little bit further away. I also liked the activities offered, especially the workouts and the karaoke! And the food was good too!

    Stayed in December 2023

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