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Reviews of Zhaya's Beach & Cottages 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!

Zone 3, Barangay Bucana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#17 of 108 B&Bs and Inns in El Nido

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 148 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Place and staff are very nice.... just the road to go there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the road is better, means of transportation needed improvement

    Breakfast is very good but not much choices, staff was great but Road to go there is very bad

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Had a great time,relaxing,swimming and watching the fishing village go about their lives. Nice and quiet with a nice lon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bungalows are very small. The only place to store luggage is on the floor

    Right on the beach and within walking distance to a fishing village to buy supplies if needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    I recommend :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    far away from any other beaches or places to see

    staff was really nice, and the location close to the beach was really cool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    for 5 nights, no cleaning of the room or change of towels, you have to ask for everything several times

    nice cottage on the beach, but very small, no back space to store things, a towel, back shoulder straps, nothing the young owner was very nice, he helped and advised us with everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could be a bit more choices for breakfast. And in such a place I definitely expect more fruits.

    Directly at a quiet beautiful beach. Perfect to relax a bit at the end of a long trip. Staff, especially Alex are very kind, friendly and helpful. Huts are basic but what do you need in such a place!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely loved this place! Spent 2 nights with my husband and 2 grown up kids. It was marvelous! The owners are so kind Food is also delicious Want to go back asap!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    À bit far from commodités and Ncapham beach

    Beautiful scènery and confortable Room. Very good Food at restaurant. The staff was Nice too. I recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beer could of been a little colder.

    Beautiful spot! Food was delicious. Loved being able to order and be served on the patio.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    A perfect secluded retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sand flies are pretty bad

    Amazing friendly staff who were incredible helpful. Beautiful place very secluded around 45 minutes away from el nido main town. Good food and attentive service, you get what you pay for with the property but it doesn’t take away from the natural beauty surrounding it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    I would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beach was not great for swimming.

    The place is quite lovely and the meals were all delicious. The owners and staff were absolutely lovely.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    If you know what you’re getting into then it’s wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very hot at night and the fans weren’t great, so it was hard to sleep. We also had barely any water pressure in the sink and shower except for the last night.

    The location was beautiful. Very simple accommodation, but we expected that. We loved being in the little fishing village and walking right out onto the beach. The food was great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one thing. And thats more like a Feedback for personel. Clean the insects periodicaly in the cottages. We are not used to seeing cockroaches and spiders. It can really ruin our stay. And for travellers! Be careful of Nik Niks (sandflyes) at the beach! They can ruin your vacation. They cannot be seen, and then the damage is done.

    True tropical paradise with amazing people around.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really - it's not luxurious but you know that when booking.

    Location, food and service.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Overall had a wonderful stay, just wish I know the downsides before booking so i would have expected it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very far from El Nido, road from main road to bucana is very bumpy and fills with water, noisy neighbors since you live next to a a village, Wi-Fi basically nonexistent

    Staff were friendliest I’ve ever met, beach right next to cottage. Food was so good and had two cute kitties to hold every morning and night 🫶

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    A lovely night on a remote, largely undiscovered, beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    For the price and location, nothing.

    Right on the beach with the waves audible.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    If you like camping and don’t mind travelling far into town, go!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The journey to the property really is a long one from the town. It is very safe but just very long. You do have to leave you scooter on one side of the river, cross the hanging bridge then walk through a small fishing village which could be daunting for perhaps some. The beach is a lovely walk but it has tonnes of rubbish washed up - you could bring a plastic bag to help collect some. Mosquito net is big enough but does have a few tiny holes. Sheets for bedding need replacing - TOP TIP just ask for another sheet and use both white sheets as the bedding.

    The people who own the place are so lovely and accommodating. When we arrived, we were collected from the airport by a trike. We travelled both in normal roads and on mud/dirt tracks - it is a bumpy ride. Then, after this, we stopped by a river where the driver(the son of the couple who own the cottages) carried my case up the stairs, over the bridge and during the 2-3 min walk through the traditional fishing village. The cottage and the view are so beautiful. They have a tiny little bar which is decorated in pretty fairy lights. Room and bathroom are mostly clean for what it is - considering it is an outdoor, open air hut. Fan is strong and definitely enough unless you really don’t like heat… They arrange scooter for you at a very good price! They arrange Tours with lunch at amazing prices. People in the fishing village are so kind, friendly and welcoming. Ice cold beers are available for when you get in and there is a little rustic seating area with lights above for you to sit. If you are someone who only likes camping - you would definitely like it here. The showers aren’t amazing and it isn’t glamorous but a great experience. The stars at night are amazing! Lastly - it is a small cottage more like a big tent size. You have the space of perhaps a single bed to move around at the right side of the bed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some more comfortable seating on beach/common area would be nice :)

    Staff nice. No power for most of day but was what we expected but this also meant no cool drinks. Breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    Great family and lovely place by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure you take mosquito spray and tiger balm for afters or your preferred choice of help if you are stung. Location was a bit far but if you like that you'll be fine Cost from el nido bus stop 1000 pesos there and back.

    We loved the area around us granted not much to do but for the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. The room was idyllic and very cute. Not everyone's size wise but OK for us. They have a restaurant on the property which is great and a place further down but the beach is on your doorstep. The family were lovely and very supportive ❤

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hope there were small cupboards or cabinet to put your stuff. Hanging lines to hang wet clothes.the beds were just reight for 2 so dont bring any kids as the beds are not big enough.bigger rooms and bigger bed in the future.all rooms were only fan hope.there was an aircon room as well but maybe they are building one as there was one room under construtction. If you want plenty of choices for good restaurants nearby there is none here..but u can order from thw resort though. Free water only during meals otherwise u have to pay for bottled water. Bring ur own coffee they can provide hot water to drink too.

    Beachfront property. Food is good. Staff is helpful With what we needed an extra bed for.no extra cost

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    8.0
    Something new to experience with a cute bamboo cottage and the hanging bridge excess.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The excess which is inconvenient as there were no other way except to climb the hanging bridge over the river and to walk through kampung houses about 150m to reach the place.

    Excellent! Though it is a small family business runs by Jun, he is so attentive and helpful. He even be one of the potters to carry our big luggage across the hanging bridge to the place. He even cooked for our late lunch. The Tuna Sinagang was the best ever in Palawan.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Daily power cut of average 10h poor wifi, dirty neighbors lots of rubbish

    Fantastic food lovely staff and always helping out if any concerns due to travel around.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As you cannot flush toilet paper it would have been good if the bin had been emptied during our four night stay. However we didn’t ask and I’m sure they would have!

    Amazing location right on the beac, very picturesque. Cute cottages and very helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfast served each morning. Great value for money.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to gey to

    It is right on tne beach

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    9.0
    wonderful experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    too hot in the room

    the design & food

    Stayed in April 2023

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