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Pangulasian Island Resort

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Property grounds
Villa (Canopy Villa)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
El Nido, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Pangulasian Island Dock
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pangulasian Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Observation Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪150 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa (Beach Villa)

Villa (Beach Villa)

  • 89 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Villa (Canopy Villa)

  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Nido

With a stay at Pangulasian Island Resort in El Nido, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pangulasian Island Dock and Observation Tower. .This beach resort is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from El Nido Main Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Marimegmeg Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pangulasian Island Dock - 1 min walk
  • Pangulasian Island Beach - 1 min walk
  • Entalula Beach - 17 min walk
  • Secret Lagoon - 31 min drive
  • Big Lagoon - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Entalula Island - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬200 min drive
  • ‪Bella Vita El Nido - ‬143 min drive
  • ‪Art Café - ‬141 min drive
  • ‪Happiness Beach Bar - ‬141 min drive

About this property

Pangulasian Island Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Pangulasian Island Resort offers 42 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This El Nido resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Partially open bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Amianan Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in El Nido? This resort has 86 square feet (8 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Amianan Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Amianan Restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (86 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible only by speedboat. The property offers scheduled transfers at no charge.
This property is located on an island and is accessible only by boat. Guests must arrange land transport on their own to El Nido if traveling from Puerto Princesa (approximately 6-hours drive). The property provides scheduled boat transfers between El Nido Resorts Jetty Lounge and Pangulasian Island (times subject to change). The boat departs from El Nido at 7:45 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4 PM. The boat departs from Pangulasian Island at 6 AM, 10 AM, and 2 PM. The property recommends that guests arrange boat transfers prior to booking their flights.
Guests must arrange land transport to El Nido if traveling from Puerto Princesa. Please note that it takes approximately 6 hours. The property provides scheduled boat transfers (schedule is subject to change). No boat transfers are available after 4 PM from Miniloc, Lagen and Pangulasian, and none are available after 3 PM from Apulit.
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PHP 10000.00 per stay
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 9700
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 3600 (from 7 to 11 years old)
  • Destination fee: PHP 400 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not permit drones.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Pangulasian
El Nido Cove
Pangulasian Island El Nido
Pangulasian Island Hotel
Pangulasian Island Hotel El Nido
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island Palawan Island
El Nido Cove Resort And Spa
El Nido Cove Resort Palawan Island
El Nido Cove Hotel
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island Palawan
Pangulasian Island Resort El Nido
Pangulasian Island
Pangulasian Resort El Nido
Pangulasian Island Resort Resort
Pangulasian Island Resort El Nido
Pangulasian Island Resort Resort El Nido

Pangulasian Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super love the place service is awesome 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest Service and the whole experience was amazingly beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place in fabulous setting. Great activities. Rooms are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vishali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Pangulasian was fantastic. The staff were really attentive, helpful and went above and beyond. From willingness to change the food menu, having a super late spa experience so we could fit it in to seeing someone struggling with snorkelling on an excursion and providing assistance so they could see all a turtle. The private island experience was amazinG, I couldn’t recommend it more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Majid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is great and the island that it is on along with its surroundings is gorgeous. Staff is pro. Food is ok. value for money is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in perfect location for seeing el Nido. Comfortable beach bungalow with amazing views. Comfortable beds and soft bedding. Always lots of water and a few nice freebies in your room. Incredibly clean and wel Maintained throughout the resort with excellent turn down. Food is excellent with a La carte or buffet options at all meals. We tended to go for a la carte as if honest the buffet food was often like warm if not cold which could be improved. They alternated dinner to the pool area which was a lovely environment however this meant from 2pm onwards staff are prepping for dinner so access to pool loungers becomes limited and you feel very on show / getting in the way which was the only downside we get Of the resort. The included trips were safe, well organised and planned to get you there ahead of the max crowds which was special. The trip to big lagoon and especially Italy Miniloc reef is second to none - and a visit you can only do if staying at an El Nido resort. Pre arrival Communication from head office was poor but don't be concerned about your transfer as the resort really are on top of it. Plan to get a little wet from sea spray and wear sunscreen as the boat transfers are in small speedboats as the resort has no major jetty. Friendly staff who seemed very genuine and also a very present manager is always nice to see. If you want peace and tranquility in a very special place would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Serene. Everyone was incredibly eager to serve. Every need was met before I even had to think about it. The staff is thoughtful and knows each guest by name. The view, the villas and the food were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with good room stock however terrible execution on the hotel management side. This isn’t a cheap hotel so the expectation here on guest experience is understandably high, with that said by fixing a few things this hotel could be great. Firstly, the food was of a really low standard, with cheap buffet style offer and cheap buffet taste, this really needs to be fixed. Secondly the hotel will really benefit from a proper guest experience manager. To put this into context, we had thought we had organised a private 4 hour boat trip with 48 hours prior notice and had humbly asked the activities attendant to prepare an itinerary for the tour. Unfortunately in the evening prior to the tour (9pm), the activities manager interrupted us at dinner to tell us the boat was not available for a 4 hour tour and also wanted us to give him our proposed itinerary for the tour (ie he was too lazy to put one together himself / forgot). On the plus side, the hotel offers a few tour options included in the price and Ryan our tour guide was top tier. Staying at the hotel also has some benefits with priority luggage and lounge at the airport, but needless to say, the chance of us staying at Pangulasian island again is very very slim.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. I have celiac disease which is not easy to accommodate but chef Stanley came to ask me what I wanted at every meal and then made me gluten free safe food so I never got sick and ate well. All guides especially Anton who I interacted with a lot were so attentive to needs and were proactive in pointing out wildlife and sharing facts as well as bringing all the supplies you needed for the day. I can’t say enough good things about Anton. The guides also paddled the tandem kayak for me twice while I just sat - it was ideal! They took pictures and were so professional and kind. Another guide Ryan aLeo assisted with the kids in our group. Beyond the people, the actual island and surrounding area were beautiful. It felt like a movie it was so unreal. We did the complimentary (other than $200 php lagoon fee) resort organized private tours each day and it was a short boat ride to each. This was the most incredible and relaxing trip. I hope to be back. There was an issue at the end with our Airswift flight off el Nido back to Manila getting cancelled because the small propeller planes don’t have modern technology and can’t fly through haze, which was stressful to be stuck and unable to get back to the resort at night after the cancellation, so just beware of Airswift limitations as a small airline and try to have a day buffer in case you get trapped on the island like we did, even though they say that’s a rare occurrence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service. The snorkeling is fantastic. Don't go here if you want to party. Do go here if you love nature, want to relax and see marine life and local lizards and monkeys. Tour A and B are a must, highly recommended do at least one of them. It was a very peaceful week. The food was unreal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay! Everything was top notch from the food to the staff to the accommodations! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are top-notch, friendly, and attentive! What an amazing experience at one of the most gorgeous places on this planet! Highly recommend the sunrise breakfast cruise if weather permits. Kudos to the Pangulasian staff, from housekeeping, to front desk/buggy patrol, to security, to chefs and dining staff, to boatmen and activities staff, and also cocktail and bar staff… they can be proud to be on top of world! It’s a magical property! Will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cung

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place to stay in El Nido
If you wrote down a list of exactly what you were looking for in a hotel/resort in El Nido, Pangulasian ticks all the boxes. The key thing that makes all the difference is its proximity to the main attractions, Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, etc. So when I left the resort in a speed boat at 7am, the tourists from the main island do not arrive until 9am or 10am. I had small lagoon all to myself for a full hour and no one showed up. I also enjoyed secret lagoon for a full hour before anyone showed up. These are some of the most beautiful places in the world, and you don't want them ruined with the sight of florescent kayaks and life vests. El Nido has put restrictions on the number of people that can visit each site, and the combination of sites that can be visited on the same day. So you will need to stay here at least 3 nights as you can't go to big and small lagoon on the same day. Pangulasian is a spacious beautiful resort on its own private island. The staff are friendly, the rooms are relaxing, the views are heavenly, it really is paradise. Like the Maldives but with views of nature and more greenery. The resort also has a small trail to a view point where you can watch the beautiful El Nido sunrise and sunset. Finally if you're an early bird, you can go snorkeling right in front of the resort and see sharks. Not just one small shark from a distance. I saw 7 different sharks right in front of me. Don't worry they are not dangerous, and fear you more than you fear them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

ElizabethEdward, California

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, stunning, outstanding service and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

ElizabethEdward, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, breathtaking, excellent service and the best resort I have ever been!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Brisbane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had an amazing vacation at Pangulasian Resort. The natural beauty of the island and the resort are second to none. The staff at the resort are warm and attentive, and the day spa is divine. A wide range of water activities are available, as well as a breathtaking private beach. The only area that requires improvement is the food quality (the cocktails were fantastic, though). I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly unique place and exactly as gorgeous as seen in the images. Get a beach villa. There are tons of activities provided by the hotel to explore nearby lagoons, and islands. I cannot recommend it enough. We stayed three days and I would have loved to extend. We also came during what should be the rainy season, but it also meant enjoying cooler weather and this is the tropics so no such thing as cold! The hotel says that you need to arrange your bookings with them for connecting boats but in fact its so so well organized from the instant you book your ticket with Air Swift to El Nido airport. Air Swift is a great airline and El Nido airport is wonderful clean and slick resort airport. It's a smooth and VIP service. They take your bags, give you a sticker and place you in the lounge and you're pampered all the way until you arrive to a very hospitable staff reception. The only fault in this beautiful, romantic and enjoyable spot of a hotel is that the food was not that good, breakfast was fine but I suffered for lunch and dinner options. It was really barely acceptable and very pricey and for a remote location it really needs to get better especially for that price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul Stendahl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEST
Best resort I've ever been to. The service is amazing and the place is beautiful. I proposed here, and I would like to especially thank Jenn, Jeff, Alvin, Mikka, and everyone else who helped out. Your efforts were truly commendable. Thank you and I hope to go back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best of the palawan hotels
Great honeymoon. Lovely island. The staff is phenomenal and goes above and beyond. The rooms were great and the entire property was very nicely managed. The food is great. The complimentary activities are really nice and well worth the costs. Would definitely recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great honeymoon spot
Was there on honeymoon. The island is beautiful. The staff are great and incredibly helpful- they went above and beyond. The rooms are fabulous and very nice. The property is lovely. The complimentary activities were perfect. The food was delicious and many options. We had a great stay and would recommend anyone go there. Perfect for families or couples. Also worth mentioning that the operations were seamless and was very easy to travel to thanks to the resort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019