26.08.10The location of this hidden hotel is brilliant. And for value for money in this area, it is worth every penny. Staff were lovely and very helpful. It's a small family run hotel and I would definitely recommend
26.08.08We honestly had a good stay here. It literally is a hidden garden, with it's unassuming entrance in a short alleyway from Hama Street. Once you reach their gate, you'll immediately see that the rooms are situated around a garden area. Location is very accessible, walkable to nearby cafes, restaurants and local eateries. It is also very close to the beach. The people running the pension are very friendly as well. Shoutout to Ate Cathy and her son Elijah, as well as the other Ate (huhu we forgot to ask for her name)! We'd love to stay here again the next time we go back to El Nido!
26.07.11Great location—it's along Calle Hama, the street behind the beachfront, so everything is easily accessible. The place is tucked behind a restaurant, which keeps it quiet; the morning vendors and busy street noise won't disrupt your sleep. It also has a garden, and the whole area just feels nice.
It's cheaper compared to other accommodations in the same location, and a decent place to stay for a few nights or even a week. The room is neat and tidy, the mattress is good, and the pillows are soft. You get a standard Filipino cotton sheet as a blanket. The AC works well—the only quirk is that lowering the temperature doesn't work from the remote, so you have to press the button on the unit itself. Minor and possibly just an issue with Room 5.
The toilet has a hot shower, free shampoo, soap, and toilet paper, and it's clean as well. They provide towels too. If you're going island hopping, there's a spot to wash your feet outside. Just note that the shower room inside tends to get clogged from sand in your swimwear, so it's worth asking them to clean it.
There's a drinking water dispenser at the front desk, which we used to refill our tumbler before heading out each day, since drinking water in El Nido is pricey. You can also borrow utensils from them—they're so accommodating! Our flight from PPS was delayed and we arrived at 3am. After I gave them a heads-up, they gave us instructions on which room was ours in case no one was at the front desk when we arrived. Someone still welcomed us on arrival, and they even arranged our van transfer back to PPS.
Only two minor issues, neither of which affects my rating: the bedside area is a bit dim, which could be a nuisance if you're sensitive to light (like with migraines), and I woke up with a few small red bumps that looked like possible bed bug bites.
Still, I'd highly recommend this place—great value for the price. Thank you for having us!