Sitio Caalan, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
What's nearby
Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Caalan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
El Nido Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Corong Corong Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 km
Seven Commando Beach - 16 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) - 109 miles/175.3 km
Free area shuttle
Restaurants
SAVA Beach Bar - 17 min walk
Gusto Gelato - 16 min walk
Big Bad Thai - 16 min walk
Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - 15 min walk
Havana Beach Bar & Restaurant - 12 min walk
About this property
El Nido Reef Strand Resort
At El Nido Reef Strand Resort, you can spend time at the beach relaxing in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of El Nido Main Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a spa tub. Offering a beachfront location, Reef Strand serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Offsite
Free area shuttle within 3 km
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Free local shuttle
What to do
On the beach
Kayaking
Boat tours
Snorkeling
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Furnished balcony/patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Reef Strand - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: PHP 1000.00 per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PHP 200 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Reef Strand Resort
El Nido Reef Strand
Reef Strand
El Nido Reef Strand Palawan
El Nido Reef Strand Resort Hotel
El Nido Reef Strand Resort El Nido
El Nido Reef Strand Resort Hotel El Nido
El Nido Reef Strand Resort Palawan Island
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at El Nido Reef Strand Resort.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Nido Reef Strand Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at El Nido Reef Strand Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and boat tours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. El Nido Reef Strand Resort also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Nido Reef Strand Resort?
Yes, Reef Strand offers alfresco dining and local and international cuisine.
Does El Nido Reef Strand Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around El Nido Reef Strand Resort like?
El Nido Reef Strand Resort is a short 13-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Caalan Beach.
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Lovely staff. Couldn’t do enough to help. What a view you get over the pool looking at the ocean and the islands.
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Quiet, ocean front, simple, but perfect.
Although an older hotel, its location is quiet and it has the best pool overlooking the ocean. The staff are really lovely and it was a wonderful stay.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 3, 2024
Location was great but hotel could use upgrading
Antigone
Antigone, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 1, 2024
Where do I start? First, the place is not the same as in the pictures.The owner of the place is so rude!
Where my sibling stayed, they all got a lot of bites! Not sure if they were bed bugs or what, but something bit them.
The room had lot of ants and the tv and bathroom were not working - clogged toilet that wouldn't flush. When we asked for the room to be cleaned, the cups dirty and the dirty towels not replace!
We had to pay going in and out of this place, Don't be fooled by the website this place is out of nowhere you could stay somewhere where is cheapear and convenient to you...
Maria
Maria, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Francis
Francis, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 29, 2024
The property is hard to get to.
The showers use salt Walter.
The view is magnificent
The staff is outstanding.
Martin
Martin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Orlando
Orlando, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 17, 2024
The pictures are very deceiving. Pool is dirty,never seen the filter on, the whole time we were there. It shows that the maintenance of the property is very minimal. The only thing great about the resort are the staffs. I wouldn't recommend the property to anyone. It was very disappointing.
Joselito
Joselito, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 2, 2024
Nice view of water and mountains.
Staff were friendly. Food was average not much imagination. Rooms could be a bit cleaner. Overall pleasant stay.
Ward
Ward, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 2, 2024
We enjoy the view by the pool and there food is good. The staff and owner give you a great costumer service. Great communication, tks
daniela
daniela, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2024
I had a wonderful first visit and look forward to coming back again. The owner Mr. Uli, went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, and get me to my island hopping cruise on time! Warm and friendly staff. Very helpful. Beautiful location on the beach. シ
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 25, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 18, 2024
Truthful review. The only two pleasing things at this hotel was we had a beautiful view ocean view from our balcony and the staff were excellent and so friendly.
The hotel itself needs a complete renovation. There was a lot of rust and rotted wood around the exterior of the building. The owner was alway in the lounge area which is ok, but we always struggled to get change. He had to pull money out of his pocket. Very shabby business practices here.
For my room, the sliding door was the only door to the room. The lock did not work so they had to replace it but he told me the people that checked out that morning had no issues. Complete lie because when their maintenance guy tried, he couldn’t get it to work either. Had loose tiles on the floor. No water pressure in the shower. When I opened the bathroom door from the inside, the door knob came off. The air conditioner could not keep the room cool enough during the day but night was ok.
The reviews were good that is why we got a room here, but I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Also, it is about 15 minutes from a road to get to a tricycle or taxi because of a very narrow way to the hotel.
Dennis
Dennis, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2024
The view from the rooms and the pool is exactly like you see on the pictures. It is spectacular. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. Lot of times they serve you the things you might need without asking. For example towels for your excursions.. You can conveniently book excursions with them and they provide free transportation or rent a scooter from them. Meals and cocktails available as well. We had a fantastic time.
ZSUZSANNA
ZSUZSANNA, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 17, 2024
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
Joel
Joel, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 17, 2024
Overall, good experience and beautiful view. Limited transportation when it's high tide in the area and it was very dark in the evening when walking back to the hotel without any transportation access.
Lois Anne
Lois Anne, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2023
Exactly what you need
Very nice, very surprising and awesome staff
Patryk
Patryk, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Victor
Victor, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2023
Great location! The hotel is on the beach side so you’re able to catch amazing sunrise/sunset views. The staff was very nice and super helpful in accommodating our needs and coordinating breakfast each morning as well as the island hopping tours. The breakfast was good..The rooms were good..a little rundown but for the price, it’s worth it! Overall, we were all satisfied with our stay and would recommend. They also provide roundtrip transportation from the airport.
Mirna
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 5, 2023
The view is great but the rooms, stairs, bathrooms and pool are so dirty, everything is broken and not working. You will only pay for the view that’s what it is. You need to put money out every time. You borrow an umbrella you have to give a deposit the moment you walked in you have to put a deposit. Terrible! The owner is always on top of his staff and making the so uncomfortable in front of the guests. Scolding them in front of us. Staying here was a waste.
Nina
Nina, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2023
We were a little worried about coming here due to some of the bad reviews that have been left but after visiting I genuinely don't know what the issue was for these guests.
Yes it's a little weathered but that's the nature of this kind of environment and the property having zero income/funding for about two years during the pandemic. We didn't see any evidence of bed bugs and no ants were in the room.
The owner is a very friendly chap and the staff are always willing to assist when you need something. They also provide a free shuttle service to the town during the day (small surcharge of 150 pesos after 7pm, 900 pesos for an airport transfer).
The breakfast did the job for me and they serve food throughout the day and have good variety on the menu, the pizza was wonderful and I was genuinely surprised to see they had their own home made dough in the fridge!
Overall for the price I had no issues with this property and recommend anyone booking to go there with an open mind.
Ben
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2023
The view from the room is amazing, after a day of island hopping you come back to a place very relaxing. The staff are so friendly, courteous and very accommodating. We had a very relaxing stay.
Bienvenido
Bienvenido, 3-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2023
The pool is fantastic. The view is amazing. The staff is friendly, helpful, and eager to please their guest. You have to get to know the Owner "Olly" - him and his wife Rose are super cool host.
ERIC
ERIC, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 24, 2023
Where do I begin?
Arriving at the “resort” was quite the experience. My girlfriend and I arrive at the El Nido airport and take a motorcycle trike to El Nido. In the town of El Nido the driver tells us he cannot take us all the way to the hotel and to call and they will pick us up. We call and then someone shows up and tells us we have to walk to his trike, we walk through a small alley and onto the beach at high tide and have to take off our shoes and run across the beach area bounded by a wall and terrace while carrying luggage. Upon arrival at the hotel and getting to our room it was quite a disappointment, it smelled, had mold in a corner of the ceiling, this was not a water stain as I verified this by standing on a chair and rubbed some off with my finger. It looks nothing even close to the pictures on Expedia as the Expedia pictures are skillfully taken to avoid anything that looks bad. This place is in need of serious maintenance.
On the second day we requested our room to be cleaned which was not done as promised.
On the second night the owner stayed up drinking after midnight at the bar all while talking loudly and laughing with complete disregard for guests trying to sleep. Along with this we paid $32 for 2 small bags for laundry service only to get it after asking for the second time the next day at 6 PM, about 34 hours after leaving our clothes. Dirty pool, no water in the jacuzzi, smell of sewer from the shower drain at times. A run down and dirty place.