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.
EL NIDO ACCOMMODATION:
Cottages, Resorts and Hotels
Town beach front:
Away from the beach, town:
Ca'alan Beach (10mins. walk from town):
Corong Corong Beach:
North of town: El Nido Cove Resort & Spa
Island Resorts: El Nido Resorts Lagen & Miniloc Isl.
Cottages, Resorts and Hotels
Town beach front:
- Rosanna's Cottage Tel.0920-6054631
- Chizlyk Cottage Tel. 0929-5408321
- Anang Balay Turista Tel. 0929-6033589
- Rico's & Gloria's Cottage Tel.0929-4671632
- La Salagane Tel. 0916-6486994
- Cliffside Cottage 09197856625,
- Tandikan 0920-3184882,
- Inn-Go Pension 0905-7912429
- Og's Inn 09167070393
- Dara Faye Cottage Tel. 0906-8241299
- Entalula Hotel 0920-9066550
- Marina Garden Beach Resort 0917-6247722
- Casa Buena Vista 0929-2482475
- Bayview Inn 0918-2719015
- Rovic's Pension House Tel. 0928-5202655
- El Nido Beach Hotel Tel. 048-7230887
- Nido Bay Inn Tel. 0927-9731784
- Shore Pass Lodge Tel. 0907-2269213
- Spider Pension Tel. 0929-5722887
- El Nido Waterfront Tel 0918-6632771
- El Nido Garden Beach Resort
Away from the beach, town:
- Bulskamp Inn 0906-5524624
- El Nido View Deck Cottage 0916-6076577
- Lualhati's Cottage E-mail, 0919-3196683
- Cliffside Cottages 0919-7856625
- Ipil Lodge (new) 0917-4239354
- Marikit Pensionne 0921-6377604
- Friendly Inn 0941-4191194
Ca'alan Beach (10mins. walk from town):
- La Salangane Hotel 0916-6486994
- Cadlao Resort Tel. 0917-5897037
- Golden Monkey Cottage 0929-2064352
- Makulay Lodge 09292328175
- Kalinga 0921-5700021
- Hadefe's Cottage 0920-9815699.
Corong Corong Beach:
- Island Front Beach Resort E-mail
- Greenview Resort
- Stunning Vistas Beach Resort Email
- Four Season Resort & Restaurant Email
- Coral Bay Resort 09185997618
- Treetops
- La Casa Teresa 0918-3861974
North of town: El Nido Cove Resort & Spa
Island Resorts: El Nido Resorts Lagen & Miniloc Isl.
ENTERTAINMENT
Several Restaurants entertain you with local live music
and you will find something for your taste.
OurArtcafé is filled with good music and musicians
every evening.
Several Restaurants entertain you with local live music
and you will find something for your taste.
OurArtcafé is filled with good music and musicians
every evening.
DIVING
In El Nido… The marine sanctuary offers excellent
snorkeling on abundant reefs as well as prime diving
opportunities. Several experienced dive operators offer
dive trips and PADI courses: Palawan Diver, El Nido
Adventure Scuba, Seadog Divers and El Nido Marine
Club.
snorkeling on abundant reefs as well as prime diving
opportunities. Several experienced dive operators offer
dive trips and PADI courses: Palawan Diver, El Nido
Adventure Scuba, Seadog Divers and El Nido Marine
Club.
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 flies only 3x per week on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. SEAIR frequently
cancels the flights when not enough passenger. Book online.
cancels the flights when not enough passenger. Book online.
Boats:
- El Nido - Coron Large outrigger boats runs MO/WE/TH/SA at 7.30am and WE/SA
also at 9:00. Travel time ca. 8 hrs. Fare P2200/person. You may purchase ticket for both
ways through us. Book now! (updated Aug11) - Sabang - P. Barton - El Nido vice versa : Charter a Boat only. Travel time ca. 7 hrs.
Charter from 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 and 11.00h in Puerto at San Jose Terminal and El Nido
7.00, 7:30 and 9:00am. Reservation required: Fort wally Shuttle Tel. 0917-2762875, 0920-
9815702. Savior Shuttle Company Tel. 0929-6225974. Eulen Joy 7:00, 10:00am 0926-
6998700. Fare: P600 from Terminal to Terminal
El Nido-Puerto tickets you may purchase at our Travel Center. 7:00, 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 (new)
departures from El Nido.
PUERTO - ELNIDO: You may book strait from this Site using paypal and we'll email you the
ticket. Please enter Date/Time and passenger names.
Private Van can be booked through us. P8,000 one way.
Car to self drive At Hibiscus Garden Inn in Puerto Princesa they rent a car to self drive one
way to El Nido. In El Nido it's available at Pitstop. Contact: +63-9198747178. Email:
- Eulen Joy Bus, El Nido 0919-7162210, Puerto: 0926-6998700. Departures at 5.00, 7.00,
9.00 (reservation required) - Sweety Bus 0919-7119221, 0935-9375323
Departures in El Nido: 5.00, 8.30h. Departure time may change.
Shuttle Van Daily departures at 7.00 and 11.00h in Puerto at San Jose Terminal and El Nido
7.00, 7:30 and 9:00am. Reservation required: Fort wally Shuttle Tel. 0917-2762875, 0920-
9815702. Savior Shuttle Company Tel. 0929-6225974. Eulen Joy 7:00, 10:00am 0926-
6998700. Fare: P600 from Terminal to Terminal
El Nido-Puerto tickets you may purchase at our Travel Center. 7:00, 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 (new)
departures from El Nido.
PUERTO - ELNIDO: You may book strait from this Site using paypal and we'll email you the
ticket. Please enter Date/Time and passenger names.
Private Van can be booked through us. P8,000 one way.
Car to self drive At Hibiscus Garden Inn in Puerto Princesa they rent a car to self drive one
way to El Nido. In El Nido it's available at Pitstop. Contact: +63-9198747178. Email:
Ferries There is only one ship a week now that allows passengers from Manila - Elnido,
via Coron/Busuanga. Travel time: ca. 40 hrs.
Josille, Atienza Shipping Line. Tel. +63-(0)2-243-8845
El Nido - Coron Travel time is about 10hrs. (overnight). Departure time depending on
Cargos (about midnight).
via Coron/Busuanga. Travel time: ca. 40 hrs.
Josille, Atienza Shipping Line. Tel. +63-(0)2-243-8845
El Nido - Coron Travel time is about 10hrs. (overnight). Departure time depending on
Cargos (about midnight).
FACILITIES IN EL NIDO TOWN
- Electricity from 14:00-06.00
- No bank, no ATM, Credit cards accepted in few Resorts only
- El Nido Boutique & Artcafe accepts Credit Card for all payments: Tours, Flight, Restaurant and Boutique items.
- Foreign currencies can be changed.
- Traveller's cheque are changed only in USD only at Petron Station
- Internet Cafés
- Smart and Globe Cell sites, no public calling Office
- WiFi in several establishments / Smart & Globe Plug-in work (slow)
- Post Office
- Tourist Office / Protected Area Office
- Health Center, no Hospital in El Nido / Private Doctor
- P200 Eco Development Fee tickets are sold at Tourism Office and Kiosks outlets(mandatory tax for all Visitors).
Valid for 10 days
OTHER USEFUL INFO & LINKS
Jens Peters Publications, Philippines Travel Guide
Travel Philippines
Travel Philippines
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Flights
ITI DAILY FLIGHTS:
Manila - El Nido is not bookable more then 5 days in advance. Departures daily at
7.30/11.30/15.00. Book for MNL-ELN priority waiting list directly at ITI. Email: csu@itiair.com.
Tel. 02-8515674.
El Nido - Manila is bookable in advance and only with us. Departures daily 9.30/13.00/17.00h.
Fare is P6,750 per person one way. 10kg Baggage Allowance (Excess P100/kg). Book now for El
Nido - Manila
ITI DAILY FLIGHTS:
Manila - El Nido is not bookable more then 5 days in advance. Departures daily at
7.30/11.30/15.00. Book for MNL-ELN priority waiting list directly at ITI. Email: csu@itiair.com.
Tel. 02-8515674.
El Nido - Manila is bookable in advance and only with us. Departures daily 9.30/13.00/17.00h.
Fare is P6,750 per person one way. 10kg Baggage Allowance (Excess P100/kg). Book now for El
Nido - Manila
Contact us:
El Nido Boutique & Artcafé
Sirena St., Buena Suerte
El Nido, 5313 Palawan
Philippines
E-Mail: elnidoboutique@yahoo.com
info@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com
flights@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com
Telephone: Office hours: 7:00-20:00h
Office: +63-9209026317
+63-9175604020
Yahoo Messenger: elnidoboutique@yahoo.com
Chikka ID: 000610139
El Nido Boutique & Artcafé
Sirena St., Buena Suerte
El Nido, 5313 Palawan
Philippines
E-Mail: elnidoboutique@yahoo.com
info@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com
flights@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com
Telephone: Office hours: 7:00-20:00h
Office: +63-9209026317
+63-9175604020
Yahoo Messenger: elnidoboutique@yahoo.com
Chikka ID: 000610139
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 - 19.00h daily. (GMT +8H)
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 - 19.00h daily. (GMT +8H)
ARTCAFE'S 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 +63-921-7797692 or E-mail.
Our medium boat carries max. 6 pax and the large one max. 12 pax. Trips depending on the
weather condition. Call +63-921-7797692 or E-mail.
TRANSPORT
MASSAGE
Many Massage & Spa Centers are spread out through
town and do visits at your Resort.
Many Massage & Spa Centers are spread out through
town and do visits at your Resort.
Other links in Palawan Niko's Cabanas Puerto Princesa
OUR 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
Manila to Puerto Princesa (Coron) Superferry
Flights Manila to Puerto Princesa: PAL , Air Philippines & Pal Express , Cebu Pacific
and Zestair flies daily from Manila to Puerto.
Puerto Princesa to Cebu: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 11.55h with Cebu Pacific.
and Zestair flies daily from Manila to Puerto.
Puerto Princesa to Cebu: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 11.55h with Cebu Pacific.
Warning! www.ewdm.net is a scam website. Those reservations and
Tickets are fake and money transferred through Western Union is lost.
Tickets are fake and money transferred through Western Union is lost.
