We stayed at the resort for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The weather was perfect, the staff helpful and friendly, the food was great and all you had to relax and enjoy the pool, beach and best of all the snorkelling. The rooms were clean and facilities were great. We had our toddler grandson with us and the staff... More

Thank you to all El Rio y Mar' Resort's excellent staff for their attention to details and customer service. The wedding celebration of our daughter Trizzia and new son Joel was beautiful and very well organised. The resort is highly recommended. Patrick Zuluaga More

Stayed here in March for 7 days the food was ok. The waitresses were attentive as were the bar staff. When we arrived there was only 3 people on the island. There is nothing at all to do here and the water looked like river so we did not go in as it is really murky. With the money they... More

This resort can improve their rooms and service. The aircon in the native room is not as cold as their modern rooms. The level of food and choice in the restaurant could be improved. They should also improve the transfers...very bad road to the airport. More

Unfortunately, we really didn't enjoy our time at El Rio y Mar. Let me start with the good things: The staff are really nice and friendly. Ok, now the bad things. There really is very little to do at this hotel. During our stay, the place was so deserted that all the water sports weren't running (although I guess they... More

Just had an amazing week at El Rio. Staff were amazing and the diving superb. We loved every minute, especially the wreck and Apo reef dives. Sure it's not the cheapest place but it was worth the money. You can swim at the beach and in fact they sometimes organize dinner there too. Don't believe those that have been negative... More

Let's start with the good thing about this resort - thy have good welcome drinks - choco banana shake. Here are the bad points: 1. They charge 3000php for transfers and you would think that it's exclusive but it's not. 2. The room rate that expensive should have free use of non-motorized vehicle, but we still paid for the kayak.... More

I was really glad I brought my partner to this secret paradise the 1st time he visited Philippines,it made a memorable and romantic impact to our relationship.The resort was just great as it is,romantic and quiet,if you seek a quiet place for u and ur partner...u will get it there. And the staff are so friendly and accomodating,food was excellent... More

Superb location for a romantic getaway. My partner and I visited as a same-sex/gay couple and was treated as equals with all other patrons. Staff was friendly and unobtrusive, but can appear a little aloof and inconsistent, especially the tour guides and some of the food staff. Food was good, with decent options and great mangoes (wish they had more... More