El NIDO FAQ'S
El Nido is a friendly little town at the north end of Palawan, in the southwestern Philippines, where you will feel at home in just a few days. It's
surrounded by the rugged limestone cliffs that house the bird's nests for which El Nido is famous. The town makes an ideal base for all your
snorkeling and trekking tours to the many remote beaches and hidden lagoons of Bacuit Bay.
surrounded by the rugged limestone cliffs that house the bird's nests for which El Nido is famous. The town makes an ideal base for all your
snorkeling and trekking tours to the many remote beaches and hidden lagoons of Bacuit Bay.
ACCOMMODATION
Town beach front:
Away from the beach, town:
Ca'alan Beach (10mins. walk from town):
Corong Corong Beach:
Beach resorts:
Island Resorts:
Town beach front:
- Rosanna's Cottage Tel.0920-6054631 E-mail,
- Chizlyk Cottage Tel. 0929-5408321
- Rico's & Gloria's Cottage Tel.0915-4023587
- Cliffside Cottage 09197856625,
- Tandikan 0920-3184882,
- Inn-Go Pension 0905-7912429
- Og's Inn 09167070393
- Dara Faye Cottage Tel. 0916-9349724
- Marina Garden 0926-6840691,
- Casa Buena Vista 0916-3318560
- Bayview Inn 0917-9059659
- El Nido Beach Hotel Tel. 048-7230887
- El Nido Garden Beach Resort
Away from the beach, town:
- Four Season's Inn 0487230599/0921-7799315
- El Nido View Deck Cottages 0916-6076577
- Lualhati's Cottage E-mail, 0919-3196683
- Cliffside Cottages 0919-7856625
Ca'alan Beach (10mins. walk from town):
- Pura Vida Cottages
- Golden Monkey Cottage
- Taiyo Village Resort 09189010536 E-mail
- Makulay 09292328175,
- Sunset Lover's Point 09066749434,
- Hadefe's Cottage 0920-9815699.
Corong Corong Beach:
- Island Front Beach Resort 0917-6183030
- Greenview Resort
Beach resorts:
Island Resorts:
RESTAURANTS
Besides Artcafé many restaurants serve filipino and international favorite dishes.
Besides Artcafé many restaurants serve filipino and international favorite dishes.
ENTERTAINMENT
Beach bars, Music bars, Karaoke Bar........ you will find something
for your taste. Here at Artcafé we have frequently live music
during dinners.
Beach bars, Music bars, Karaoke Bar........ you will find something
for your taste. Here at Artcafé we have frequently live music
during dinners.
DIVING
In El Nido… The marine sanctuary offers excellent
snorkeling on abundant reefs as well as prime diving
opportunities. Three experienced dive operators offer dive
trips and PADI courses: El Nido Marine Club, Sea Dog
Divers and Palawan Divers.
snorkeling on abundant reefs as well as prime diving
opportunities. Three experienced dive operators offer dive
trips and PADI courses: El Nido Marine Club, Sea Dog
Divers and Palawan Divers.
Tubbataha Reef... a world heritage site for diving
Moonshadow, a tour boat with diving, operates from Puerto
Princesa to Tubbataha, info@moonshadow.ch.
Moonshadow, a tour boat with diving, operates from Puerto
Princesa to Tubbataha, info@moonshadow.ch.
SEAIR allflights MANILA-BUSUANGA-ELNIDO-PUERTO PRINCESA HAVE
BEEN SUSPENDED FROM JULY 14 TO NOVEMBER 16.
BEEN SUSPENDED FROM JULY 14 TO NOVEMBER 16.
Boats:
- El Nido - Coron Large outrigger boats runs every TU, FR (in peak season also
WE, SU) at 7.30am. From Coron to El Nido every WE, SA. Fare P2,200/person.
you may purchase ticket for both ways through us. Book now! (updated Aug 08) - Sabang - P. Barton - El Nido vice versa : Regular boats run only in peak
season (Dec-May). Booking office and in Sabang contact: 0920-2966785, 0916-
8466289, 0920-2572531. For inquiries for El Nido - Port Barton - Sabang visit
us at Artcafé.
Buses Puerto - El Nido vice versa:
Departures in El Nido: 5.00, 8.30h. Departure time may change.
Shuttle Van Daily departures at 7.00, 11.00h in Puerto at San Jose Terminal and El Nido
7.00h. Reservation required: Fort wally Shuttle Tel. 0920-9815702.
- Eulen Joy Bus, El Nido 0919-7162210, Puerto: 0926-6998700. Departures at 5.00, 7.00,
9.00, 11.00h (reservation required) - Sweety Bus 0919-7119221.
Departures in El Nido: 5.00, 8.30h. Departure time may change.
Shuttle Van Daily departures at 7.00, 11.00h in Puerto at San Jose Terminal and El Nido
7.00h. Reservation required: Fort wally Shuttle Tel. 0920-9815702.
Ferries (wooden boats) scheduled Manila - El Nido Wednesdays, Saturdays, El Nido
– Manila Tuesday, Saturday: Ascuncion IV,
+63-(0)2-245-2830; Manila - Elnido, via Coron/Busuanga , only once a week (very
unreliable: Josille, Atienza Shipping Line. Tel. +63-(0)2-243-8845
– Manila Tuesday, Saturday: Ascuncion IV,
+63-(0)2-245-2830; Manila - Elnido, via Coron/Busuanga , only once a week (very
unreliable: Josille, Atienza Shipping Line. Tel. +63-(0)2-243-8845
FACILITIES IN EL NIDO TOWN
- Electricity from 12.00-16.00 / 18.00-06.00 (16 hrs)
- No bank, no ATM, Credit cards accepted several Resorts only
- We can help out with Cash if you are running short; bring pesos or foreign currencies to change.
Traveller's cheque are changed only in US$. - Internet Cafés
- Smart and Globe Cell sites, no public calling Office
- GPRS, WiFi
- Post Office
- Tourist Office
- Health Center
- no Hospital in El Nido
OTHER USEFUL INFO & LINKS
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Flights
ITI
Manila - El Nido is not bookable more then 5 days in advance. Departures daily at 7.30 /
15.00. Bookings for MNL-ELN can be done only at ITI directly in Manila.
El Nido - Manila is bookable through us only. Departures: 9.30 / 17.00h.
On some days there is also a midday flight at 11.30 departing in Manila and 13.00 in El
Nido. Fare is P7,500 per person one way. Book now for El Nido - Manila
Last minute promo rates are available on selected flights at Artcafé.
ITI
Manila - El Nido is not bookable more then 5 days in advance. Departures daily at 7.30 /
15.00. Bookings for MNL-ELN can be done only at ITI directly in Manila.
El Nido - Manila is bookable through us only. Departures: 9.30 / 17.00h.
On some days there is also a midday flight at 11.30 departing in Manila and 13.00 in El
Nido. Fare is P7,500 per person one way. Book now for El Nido - Manila
Last minute promo rates are available on selected flights at Artcafé.
Contact us:
El Nido Boutique & Artcafé
Sirena St., Buena Suerte
El Nido, 5313 Palawan
Philippines
E-Mail: info@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com
+63-9209026317, +63-9183287487
+63-9183455033, +63-9166286665
Chikka ID: 000610139
El Nido Boutique & Artcafé
Sirena St., Buena Suerte
El Nido, 5313 Palawan
Philippines
E-Mail: info@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com
+63-9209026317, +63-9183287487
+63-9183455033, +63-9166286665
Chikka ID: 000610139
We are General Sales Agents for ITI.
Book a Flight
For advanced bookings, is it better you E-MAIL us. Most availabilities have to be checked first. We
reply to E-Mail very quickly 7 days a week from 8.00 - 18.00h daily. (GMT +8H)
Book a Flight
For advanced bookings, is it better you E-MAIL us. Most availabilities have to be checked first. We
reply to E-Mail very quickly 7 days a week from 8.00 - 18.00h daily. (GMT +8H)
All major Credit Cards accepted!
TRAVEL CENTER
At our Travel Center inside the Artcafé you can book flights, tours, trekkings, rent bikes or kayaks,
change Money, cash on your Credit Card, buy boat tickets or charter a boat, book a resort, make
Phone Calls, reconfirm international Flights or simply ask some questions.
At our Travel Center inside the Artcafé you can book flights, tours, trekkings, rent bikes or kayaks,
change Money, cash on your Credit Card, buy boat tickets or charter a boat, book a resort, make
Phone Calls, reconfirm international Flights or simply ask some questions.
Boat Charters: Our boats are available for charter to/from Port Barton, Coron and
Sabang. Our medium boat carries max. 6 pax and the large one max. 12 pax. Trips
depending on the weather condition. Call +63-9183455033 or E-mail.
Sabang. Our medium boat carries max. 6 pax and the large one max. 12 pax. Trips
depending on the weather condition. Call +63-9183455033 or E-mail.
TRANSPORT
MASSAGE
For a fusion massage contact Rose 09292328175. The service is
offered on her view deck or a room service can be arranged.
For a fusion massage contact Rose 09292328175. The service is
offered on her view deck or a room service can be arranged.
Other links in Palawan Niko's Cabanas
PACKAGES
Check our PACKAGES with Accommodation and Tours and
see if there is something suitable for you.
For accommodation bookings only, please contact above
Resorts or Cottages.
Check our PACKAGES with Accommodation and Tours and
see if there is something suitable for you.
For accommodation bookings only, please contact above
Resorts or Cottages.
Other frequently asked questions:
- Can i get in 1 day from El Nido to Sabang by bus? Yes, if you take the Van at 7am or the 5am bus, get off in Salvation
junction, 1 hr. before Puerto and wait for a jeepney coming from Puerto going to Sabang. It's a long journey. Check first if
there is a regular boat going or in good weather you can hire a boat.
- Can i get in 1 day from El Nido to Sabang by bus? Yes, if you take the Van at 7am or the 5am bus, get off in Salvation
junction, 1 hr. before Puerto and wait for a jeepney coming from Puerto going to Sabang. It's a long journey. Check first if
there is a regular boat going or in good weather you can hire a boat.
SHIPS:Visayas to Palawan and Manila to Palawan: Monte Negro Lines
Manila to Puerto Princesa (Coron) Superferry, Negro Navigation
Manila to Puerto Princesa (Coron) Superferry, Negro Navigation