CADLAO RESORT (R̶M̶ ̶8̶8̶5̶) RM 795: UPDATED 2020 Hotel Reviews, Price Comparison and 891 Photos (El Nido, Philippines)

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Cadlao Resort & Restaurant gives its guests a unique hideaway with the ultimate pleasures. Travelers come from all around the world, from over 50 countries and counting, to this paradise nestled in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Here they feast on the most sumptuous international cuisine, in what has been known as the best restaurant in El Nido. Here they enjoy the best view of the biggest island in Bacuit Bay, Cadlao island, adrift in the blue waters of the South China Sea. Cadlao, in the local Cuyunin dialect, means "laughing". Come to Cadlao Resort & Restaurant to savor the sweetest smiles you'll ever have in your traveling life.

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Property amenities

Free internet

Pool

Free breakfast

Babysitting

Airport transportation

Spa

Baggage storage

Concierge

Internet

Pool / beach towels

Infinity pool

Outdoor pool

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Kids' meals

Wine / champagne

Poolside bar

Shuttle bus service

Foot bath

Massage

Gift shop

Outdoor furniture

Sun terrace

Sun umbrellas

Laundry service

Room features

Air conditioning

Private beach

Housekeeping

Private balcony

Safe

Bottled water

Room types

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Good to know

HOTEL CLASS

HOTEL STYLE

Ocean View

Languages Spoken

English, Filipino

Location

Full view

Contact

Sitio Caalan St. Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313 Philippines

Getting there

El Nido Airport3 kmSee all flights

Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport43 kmSee all flights

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616Reviews44Q+A100Room tips

Hello from Paradise

Amazing place to go ! If you : 1- Want to be relax 2- Be on a 25 rooms sites 3- Feel like a star in the simplicity. Nothing fancy but we got exactly what we ecpected and more. On our 3 days, 2 night stay, most of time, even if it was fully booked, we got the pool (one of the two) for ourselves (me and my wife). Felt like a dream, a movie, everything was what we needed. Food is extremely good (from breakfast to supper)., Massage place is really affordable and great, the view is stunning. I had no word for half hours when i got there... its just too beautiful. Lots of mature threes and plants. Yes its bumpy to get there but guess what its worth it. Staff is amazing and friendly.

Date of stay: December 2019

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Room Tip: Cozy, simple, clean

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Great View and service but rugged road

This is a resort that is great for anyone who wants to stay and enjoy their facilities as the place is a bit difficult to access from the center of town. The resort provides transport or a shuttle that takes you to a certain point in town but the road you traverse would include the shoreline. The place has a magnificent view of the sea and mountains and has a stunning sunset. The people serving are quite helpful and nice.

Date of stay: June 2019

Simple, relaxing paradise

I honestly do not know why this resort has so many bad reviews!! The staff were extremely friendly and were all willing to help with our needs. They always had smiles on their faces & were very hospitable. Cadlao offers a free tuk tuk service to and from the main town (3 min drive). You can also walk it in under 10 mins. The bungalow decor suited the island vibe. The bed was comfy and the room itself was clean! The view from the resort and from our bungalow was out of this world! My partner and I stayed for 4 days and the view still took my breath away every day. The food was great. They had a lot of choice. Breakfast is included in your bill. with your breakfast, you are served a fresh fruit platter & freshly squeezed juice of the day and you can pick whether you want a traditional filipino breakfast (meat,rice,egg) or pancakes / cereal. Finally, the wifi. This did not impact our stay but there was no wifi in the bungalow. There was wifi in the main reception which i used every morning and night. Having no wifi in your room meant that you actually had to talk to your partner /room buddy & in my opinion, if you have to have wifi every minute of every day, especially when it is time to go to sleep, you have a problem. Having limited wifi made me enjoy my view and experience more! Thank you Cadlao resort for a wonderful experience. I will be recommending you guys!…

Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time and effort to share your wonderful experience at Cadlao Resort. It has been our sincere pleasure to have you as our guest and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Sincerely, Cadlao Resort

Average Hotel

The staff at the Cadlao resort and restaurant are very efficient and helpful ! Unfortunately the rooms are very basic, no fridge, drinking water is not supplied and wifi is only available at reception. The restaurant is fine as you settle in but the food in town is amazing and much better value! The shower water smells when it’s first turned on. The air conditioner is fixed above the bed which drips on you all night if left on. Amazing sunsets over the pool !

Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time and effort to detail your experience and for commending good things to our staffs. We sincerely apologize for the areas we fell short of your expectations and for all the inconvenience caused to you during your stay . Your comments and concerns have all have been noted, and we shall be looking seriously into this in order to ensure that the issue is appropriately addressed. We hope you consider visiting us again in the future. Sincerely, Cadlao Resort & Restaurant

Long story short, definately not worth the expensive cost. All spa services where unavailable due to renovations 2 weeks prior to our arrival and they were still advertising on there website. Staff didnt seem to care when we asked why we werent advised considering a big part of why we booked was that. The free breakfast is very basic. With no real vegetarian options although they did tweak the omlette so I could have something to eat. Dont expect wifi at all really, they tell u it works by the pools and reception but could barely get signal anywhere.(although I got the signal from the hotel next door which is strange as they claim all internet is bad in phillipines) with the exception of a few staff members, most of them were rude and dismissive and honestly completely tainted our experience. On a postive note, the rooms are very comfortable, the bed expecially. The views are lovely and the place has a nice layout and looks pretty at night.…

Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends

Dear Kiiera, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time and effort to detail your experience. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to you during your stay in regards to the issues and concerns that you have stated. Your comments and concerns have all have been noted, and we shall be looking seriously into this in order to ensure that the issue is appropriately addressed. We do hope for an opportunity to be able to welcome you back in the future.

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Hi, i was looking at the photos and the beach seems to have a lot of rocks. Is there a beach where you can actually swim in the ocean? tks

Hi Daniel, Apologies, but our seafront is rocky, but guest can swim in there if they like just make sure to wear aqua shoes. Other option is to go to Duli beach (approx 1 hour and 15 mins travel from our hotel). We have a private beach there. Our guest can freely go there and enjoy the secluded beach. Regards,

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Hi, I heard this hotel is going to close down by the government. Is this true?

Do you accept walk in guest for your facilities? Thanks!

They do

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So the pool that is getting worked on - is that the one closest to the beach?

Hi!..We are travelling in a group of 13 persons and I am interested in your family rooms but I have no idea how much is the price, max persons per room and if it is available on our travel date April 30-May 2?..

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