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Matinloc Island Resort

4.5 star property
Beachfront resort in El Nido with spa and restaurant

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2 outdoor pools
Mountain Villa (Family, Sea view) | Balcony view
VIP Villa (Sea View) | Balcony view
Mountain Villa (Sea view) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Childcare
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free airport pick-up
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Spa tub
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting services
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Terrace
The price is $461
includes taxes & fees
$415 per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2025

Room options

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Family Suite, Terrace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Beach Villa (Sea view)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

VIP Villa (Sea View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite, Terrace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite (Sea View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mountain Villa (Sea view)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Mountain Villa (Forest view)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Mountain Villa (Family, Sea view)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Garden View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Matinloc Island, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313

What's nearby

  • Seven Commando Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 3 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Payong-Payong Beach - 3 min drive - 0.3 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 6 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 12 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Free airport pick-up

Restaurants

  • Entalula Island
  • Miniloc Beach Bar
  • Amianan, Pangulasian Island
  • El Nido Happy Hour
  • Beach Bar, Pangulasian Island

About this property

Matinloc Island Resort

Putting you within a 10-minute drive of El Nido Main Beach, Matinloc Island Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and sun loungers. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. La Playa serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a fitness center, a spa tub, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via 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
    • This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guest must arrange land transport to El Nido if traveling from Puerto Puerto Princesa. Please note that it takes approximately 6 hours. No boat transfers are available after 5:30 PM from El Nido Town to Matinloc Resort, as per Coast Guard Policy. Additional charges may apply for transfers outside of scheduled hours.
    • For security purposes, no other boats, except Matinloc Resort boats, will be allowed to enter the resort.
    • This property offers roundtrip boat transfers from El Nido Beach Hotel to Matinloc Resort. Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival. Boat schedule: Departure from El Nido Beach Hotel to Matinloc Resort: 8 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 5 PM; Departure from Matinloc Resort to El Nido Beach Hotel: 5:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1 PM.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport pickup from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's games

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Energy-saving switches

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily.

Dining

La Playa - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: PHP 500 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Matinloc Resort El Nido
Matinloc Resort
Matinloc El Nido
Matinloc
Matinloc Resort
Matinloc Island Resort Resort
Matinloc Island Resort El Nido
Matinloc Island Resort Resort El Nido

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Matinloc Island Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Matinloc Island Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Matinloc Island Resort?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Matinloc Island Resort.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Matinloc Island Resort?
Yes, a free shuttle from the airport is available from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Matinloc Island Resort?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Matinloc Island Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the spa tub, or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Matinloc Island Resort also has a private beach and a fitness center, as well as spa services and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Matinloc Island Resort?
Yes, La Playa offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Matinloc Island Resort like?
Matinloc Island Resort is located a short 1-minute walk from Seven Commando Beach.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice island resort stay in El Nido
Great views and very attentive staff. We had a Swedish massage and it was amazing. Maybe the food options can be improved. We did kayak tour to the a deserted beach and it was beautiful.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing, beautiful, good food. Very comfortable. Away from everything!
Tamara, 8-night family trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel and highly recommend. Only complaint is the cost to goto town and there are lots of bugs so expect some bug bites. Staff are so friendly!
John, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, quiet location, beautiful scenery, and overall wonderful experience! My husband had a memorable birthday trip and we truly enjoyed our stay. Shoutout to Mr. Choi (GM), Jhonna, Niño, Dave, Julia and Rassel for the exceptional service in their different areas. We felt really taken care of. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Charie Marie, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Will stay here again
Lalaine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We have limited meal options. No beef meal was available when we stayed due to limited/no supply following a big event. Otherwise, we have an excellent stat. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, especially David Austria, who went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. The GM, James, was very personable. The scenery is to die for! Very quiet and serene.
Marryjane, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
People very friendly .. kind .. and first class service .. thank you
Marcelo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

An incredible resort but unfortunately paid for 2 Signature Suites and one was completely different than the other. Not sure how a tree house room is considered a suite and paid the same price for the other room which was 2 times bigger.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptional. If you want a true getaway from it all this place is it. Not much to do but sit at the beach, swim in the ocean, or in the two pools. Wish there were more dining options on site, but the smoothies and juices were excellent!
Niole, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and private, beautiful architecture and wonderful staffs
Marisa, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Rahel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great look from Matinloc
Despite the fact that they don’t serve alcohol in this resort, we had a great time. We did mange to score some beers in town and brought a few bottles in our checked bags. The general manager of the resort even offered to open our bottle of champagne for dinner. The place was breathtaking and supplemented by their warm and hospitable staff. Take advantage of their great breakfast service- lots of choices, and served till 10. I would absolutely recommend to take the tour/s they offer. Unlike the tours in town, their’s are personalized. They size you up and provide all the gear you need, a catered lunch and a super guide named Wilner. He took great pictures of us and our group. They offer great massages after a long day of island hopping. Christopher bent over backwards to help us with our transfer from the airport with our delayed flight. Overall, it was worth every penny. Is there anything that needs improvement? We weren’t wow’ed by their dinner selection, specially from an upscale resort. Nevertheless, my wife and I had a wonderful time here and we look forward to taking our kids next time.
Big Lagoon
Snake Island
RORESTE D, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cristina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Secluded, private resort, luxurious rooms just feet from the ocean, beach faces east for gorgeous sunrises
VIOLETA, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

the good and the bad
The good: - beach access is great with some decent snorkelling - scenery/views are gorgeous - large rooms - nice to be on a private island - resort staff is exceptional! The less good: - it is expensive to go visit the town of El Nido while on the resort. It's 2,000 Pesos for 2 people if a boat is already scheduled for guest departures/arrivals, and if not it's 10,000 Pesos. - their island tours are very expensive. We paid 25,000 Pesos (including service fees) for two of us; if we had booked this from El Nido town it would have been 10-13,000 Pesos (including service fees). - the restaurant is mediocre, expensive for the Philippines. - there were renovations happening during our stay to prepare for a VIP guest and for Lunar New Year. It was two days of loud "sound testing" with huge speakers, and constant pounding and sawing to install equipment.
Matthew, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Quiet Place To Stay
John, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection
Fantastic stay. Everything was amazing and the staff were so helpful and attentive. The views are incredible. Couldn't fault it.
Ashley, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing. Incredibly attentive staff, beautiful and LARGE room, and most important all, stunning beauty. As many others have noted, it's a dry resort and they don't sell alcohol on premises, so if you want to drink just get some drinks to bring in El Nido.
Samuel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was relaxing and peaceful. I loved being able to walk out of the villa and beach a few feet away or listen ti the waves from the fromt room.
Reynae, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Matinloc island is stunning and the staff are really friendly at the hotel. However, the property does need some renovations. There were broken boards around the pool and the building my room was in seemed to be “abandoned” on the floors above. It was strange that just the bottom floor rooms were complete and upstairs was neglected. My toilet dripped and would wake me up. I asked if this could be looked at but it wasn’t. My AC also stopped working for the last night. Also the food was a let down. With only one restaurant, it was disappointing that the food was really not a highlight. Breakfast was a buffet but was cold and had flies over the open food. Lunch and dinner had similar menus but overall weren’t enjoyable. I understand being on a private island has restrictions but it was disappointing. The no alcohol didn’t bother me at all and many other guests brought their own. Overall a stunning location with friendly staff but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend based on the reasons above.
Tahlia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rowel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review