the beer was not really that cold

the staff and the host are amazing very nice

Stayed in July 2022

Need relaxing coverage to relax on the beach when raining.

Isla was great! During rainy season, the pictures dont exactly fit the reality of the experience with construction and lack of coverage on the beach. However, the place was phenomenal and I recommend.

Stayed in July 2022

Firstly I am thankful that I have chosen this accomodation especially my first time at EL NIDO and on my birthday trip. The staff were very accomodating and helpful and see to it that our needs are met. Evelyn did an amazing job helping me out with our transportation and island hoping , she always see to it that we are safe and that we are comfortable and everything is organised. Thank you. Also the whole staff in the island are very amazing and very kind and funny ; to two kuya's who transported us from the island to main land, to Eloisa and ate who cooked our food and help with our needs , Mic whose jack of all trades , who never ran out of stories, entertainer, tourist guide and a cool mate. And the rest just simply amazing and helpful. Thank you guys!! And lastly, if you want to experienced what it's like to live in a simple island with simple life and beautiful locals this place is a must to visit. I can't wait to be back again someday!!

Stayed in July 2022

place is nice, some small improvements could be done for sure (nicer/fit to size bed sheets, more comfortable mosquito nets (with zipper) but it’s just small things. other that that great experience!

paradise! remote place to escape for all the madness in life. great food, exceptional staff. I’ve been there during my birthday and they helped my partner to organize a romantic surprise dinner for us. they went above and beyond this!

Stayed in July 2022

staff,location,food

Stayed in July 2022

Suggest some signs to go up to warn guests of the potential dangerous fish in this part of the ocean. The owner messaged messaged to say he has already contacted local divers to find out any info which they can post it.... another example of how amazing the staff are!

The island really is paradise! The most beautiful views and gorgeous white sand which you can enjoy all day- we did not want to leave! Unfortunately my partner was stung by a stone fish on the first day (BEWARE). He was in agony but the staff were amazing and quick to respond. They got us back on the boat and drove us to the hospital on El Nido, waited for us, took us to a different accomodation which we had to book as it was late in the evening, and then picked us up again in the morning to take us back to paradise. They continued to be really helpful and friendly for the remainder of our trip!

Stayed in July 2022

the beach was lovely, staff were amazing and it felt like you could be friends with anyone there!

Stayed in June 2022

nothing. some may complain the lack of fans in the cottages but this is as expected since this is the typical island life

definitely a genuine island experience.

Stayed in June 2022

nothing to say

no words to appreciate the resort atmosphere, food beach, water etc etc.

Stayed in June 2022

liked everything

winderful location , great staff , nice food

Stayed in June 2022

none. everything is great!

the people and the place itself

Stayed in June 2022

Isla 🏝 was one of our best experiences in Phillipines!! Everything is organized to make the guests feel comfortable and enjoy the moment of being far from busy life on a small island. That's the place to relax🏖️... walking on the beach where there's nobody but you, reading in hammock, having a massage, watching shooting stars. That's the place to have a lot of fun meeting new people, hiking🌅 to see the sunset, snorkeling, playing games, having tours and much more. Want to thank our hosts Yannick and Konni for the hospitality and their attention!!! I'm sure without them our stay wouldn't be so pleasant☺️ Isla is remote place but very thought out. Tasty food, clean facilities, comfortable. Very nice bar 🍸🍹🍷🍻

Stayed in May 2022

The nature of the experience meant there was no electric and air con so very hot but owners are working on improving this.

A completely unique and different experience like you’re on a desert island. The hosts are amazing and so helpful and the locals cook the most amazing food and are so friendly. Like nothing we have experienced before, definitely recommend for a short stay!

Stayed in May 2022

The staff was amazing, made you feel like part of the family and you can’t beat the snorkeling. So many Nemos!

Stayed in May 2022

Rooms too small. The lack of activities and food. I think this has to do with covid so this perhaps may change.

Loved the view and the remote island experience!! The little nest were adorable but a but too small just enough for your bed but also worth that view! So I really enjoyed the concept! It feel like you have your own world  world-renowned island.. if you want to stay longer than 2 days then I would hughly suggest to do the upgraded bigger version of the nests.

Stayed in March 2022

Everything was perfect

Beautiful location on a private island. The cabins are great, with the sound of the sea in the morning. Good food and very friendly staff

Stayed in April 2022

This place is so cool. The huts are very nice and comfy. It is a basic resort, a bit like camping. But that gives it the best atmosphere. The food is great and the crew is nice. You can't miss this place!

Stayed in April 2022

No complaints... the food is very good but the prices reflect that

Wow Wow Wow!! From the minute we stepped foot on this beautiful island it felt like a dream... My favourite place to stay in Palawan ❤

Stayed in March 2022

Staff were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Transport to the island was arranged well. Food was lovely!

Stayed in April 2022

The generator's noise at 5 am makes it very difficult to sleep. Also, the kitchen needs to be more efficient because they took almost 45 minutes to prepare my breakfast!

The location is simply incredible! Perhaps the most beautiful island we visited in the Philippines. Super friendly staff as well.

Stayed in May 2024

Almost everything was very disappointing considering the high price you pay! The total costs for the entire stay are a bad joke as you pay extra for every meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner)! The whole facility appears unkempt and poorly maintained. The toilets and showers are in a dilapidated condition and are cleaned infrequently. There is only brackish water for showering and washing. Most of the solar lights on the stairs of the huts do not work. The ashtray in the smoking area is apparently only cleaned once a day and is constantly full. There are not enough deck chairs (only 4 or 6) for all guests. The available deck chairs are permanently occupied. Furthermore, the deck chairs and the cushions are dirty and don't seem to be cleaned at all. Broken items are lying around and will only be repaired after days. The seating in the lounge and dining area is not wiped down very often, so fresh clothes become very dirty in a very short time. Food orders were forgotten several times. When I asked directly in the kitchen after 45 minutes, I was told that they were already preparing the food, even though they weren't busy cooking... After a total of an hour we had our food. There are a few pigs on the property that are fed daily on the beach. This is offered to guests as a “fun” highlight. The problem, however, is that one of the pigs keeps breaking out of its stable and searching for food on its own. Sometimes it runs around the lounge area and gnaws on guests' backpacks because there might be something edible in them. I was able to observe it several times behind the kitchen as it searched the used plates in the sink for leftover food. This is pretty disgusting! Depending on how the wind blows, the entire facility smells of pig feces. This is disgusting! Almost all employees are very inattentive and constantly busy with their cell phones watching funny videos or making video calls.

The bamboo huts a beautiful and spacious with a beautiful sea view. The food tastes really good. The island is beautiful and has nice snorkeling spots. Hennel and Ely from the staff are absolute gems!

Stayed in March 2024

The only gripe I have was on my final night a tour turned up with 20 people and sort of, took over the island and treated it like a hostel. This happens occasionally apparently and I just felt it ruined the escapism of the experience for me. They were playing they’re own games with the microphone at dinner and they were singing ABBA karaoke incredibly loud until 11pm - which took away from the peaceful experience. The night before I fell asleep listening to the waves but my final night was nothing further from this. I chose this island experience to getaway from that, from the UK, from the mainland and the hostels etc which is why it was so disappointing. I think, if a tour that big wants to go to the island other guests are made aware, they do their games in another part of the island or the whole island is booked out for them. The only other thing is the kayak rental is expensive, it’s 600p for one hour. Given I’m solo, I felt this was a lot but for a couple probably not as bad!

The beach and the island was absolutely breathtaking - it was so gorgeous, the sand is white and the sea clear, Crystal blue! The staff were incredibly friendly and were always on hand to help.

Stayed in March 2024

toilets and shower area wasn’t very clean. food was average and I had a dead bug in my food which completely put me off. loads of flies around when trying to eat landing on your food etc - would be nice if they could try to think of a solution to avoid 100s of files on your food. they said there would be entertainment in the evening either karaoke or a bonfire but had nothing all evening.

loved our hut, was a comfortable bed. beautiful beach and amazing for snorkelling. staff lovely and helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

Access is difficult (don't book an early flight) but we were accommodated well by the staff. No toiletries supplied and four showers to share between everyone. Electricity cut out during the night rendering the fan useless. Two nights is plenty. For the price charged food and drink should be included not extra. No option to pay by card either.

Enjoyed the activities and the island location. The staff were good, volleyball, workout session and island tour all good fun and the wreck snorkel a highlight.

Stayed in December 2023

Terrible value for money, $200/night for a bed with a fan and a very average shared bathroom. Food should be included for that price, expect to pay another 2000peso/day for average food/activities and then transport back to el nido etc. The location is okay, far better islands around el nido/coron. If you want an island experience, book a 3d/2n island hopping trip from el nido to coron- far superior.

Staff were very nice and accommodating, the place was clean.

Stayed in December 2023