El Nido town offers an embarrassment of choices for the budget traveler; pension houses and beachfront cottages often go for as little as $20 a room. The low-cost El Nido hotels and resorts listed here leave more room in the budget for diving, island-hopping, and more of the many activities you can do in this laid-back Palawan beach community.
If you're willing to pay more to get the creature comforts you're accustomed to, read Mid-Range and Luxury El Nido Hotels & Resorts instead.
1. Lally & Abet Cottages
Mike Aquino, licensed to About.com
43 rooms in detached and duplex-type cottages for rent, clustered around a green space. Choice of fan and air-conditioned rooms available. In-house boats, kayaks, and snorkeling gear available upon request. Credit cards accepted. Beachfront.
- Rates: Fan rooms from $25 to $45, air-con rooms from $55 to $60
- Address: Cor. Calle Hama, Bgy. Masagana
- Phone: +63 48 7230498 / +63 920 9056822
- Email: lally_abet@yahoo.com
- Site:lallyandabet.multiply.com, lallyandabet.com
2. Inn-Go Tourist Inn
Mike Aquino, licensed to About.com
Four air-conditioned rooms with bathroom en suite (hot shower included), two rooms on each floor. Rooms on upper floor have balcony looking out to Calle Hama. Air-conditioning can be replaced with electric fan, if you want to pay even less. In-house boat hires ensure easy access to island-hopping. Laundry available at extra charge.
- Rates: Air-conditioned room costs $25 (PHP 1,200) in peak season, $21 (PHP 1,000) the rest of the year. Fan-cooled option costs $21 (P1,000) in peak season, $12.50 (PHP 600) the rest of the year.
- Address: Calle Hama, Bgy. Masagana
- Phone: +63 928 770 6716
- Email: tuging2006@yahoo.com
3. Marina Garden Beach Cottages
Image © Marina Garden El Nido, used with permission
Four fan-cooled cottages available for those who want to rough it; the rest may prefer one of the fourteen air-conditioned country villa and townside rooms. The most expensive rooms have hot showers and satellite TV. Beachfront.
- Rates: Rooms range from $15-$40 (PHP 750 - PHP 2000)
- Phone: +63 917 624 7722 / +63 908 884 3711
- Address: Calle Hama, Bgy. Masagana
- Site: marinagardenelnido.multiply.com
4. El Nido Viewdeck Inn
Image © El Nido Viewdeck Inn, used with permission
Bed and breakfast with panoramic views of El Nido town and coast. Bamboo cabins feature private shower, fan, and private balconies. El Nido beach is only a five-minute walk away from the inn. Accepts Paypal payments.
- Rates: Rooms range from $7-$17 (PHP 400 - PHP 800). Inquire for special packages.
- Phone: +632 482-6176
- Email: inquiry.viewdeck@yahoo.com
- Site: elnidoviewdeck.com
5. Rovic's Pension House
Image © Rovic's Pension House, used with permission.
Ten rooms, children below 3 years of age stay for free. Choice of fan or air-conditioned rooms. Beachfront.
- Rates: From $23-$31 (PHP 1100 - PHP 1500)
- Address: Calle Hama, Bgy. Masagana
- Phone: +63 928 520 2655 / +63 920 542 0695 / +63 920 923 2305
- Email: rovicspension@yahoo.com
- Site:rovicspensionelnido.multiply.com
6. Ogie Beach Pension & Resto Bar
Image © Ogies Beach Pension & Resto Bar, used with permission
Located above popular beachfront restaurant, with an ocean-view balcony. 10 rooms available, three air-conditioned rooms available. Credit cards accepted. Beachfront.
- Rates: Rooms range from $6-$30 (PHP 300 - PHP 1500)
- Phone: +63 916 7070393 / +63 920 404 0223
- Address: Beachfront, Barangay Masagana
- Site: ogspension.co.cc
- Email: ogspensionne@yahoo.com.ph
7. Four Seasons Inn
Image © Four Seasons Inn, used with permission
Ten rooms, with choice of fan or air-conditioning, hot water, and attached restaurant. Access to view deck on rooftop. Five minutes drive from Bacuit Bay, this resort sits on nearby Corong Corong Bay. Beachfront.
- Rates: Fan rooms from $14-$18 (PHP 700 - PHP 900), air-conditioned rooms from $25-$50 (PHP 1,200 - PHP 2,400)
- Address: Bgy. Masagana
- Phone: +63 919 4524266 / +63 919 452 4266
- Email: elnidofourseasonsresort@yahoo.com
- Site: elnidofourseasonsresort.com
8. Casa Buena Vista
Four room guesthouse at El Nido Beach's midpoint. Hot shower, choice of double or single bed rooms. Beachfront.
- Rates: from $12.50 (PHP 600)
- Address: Rizal Street, Bgy. Buena Suerte
- Phone: +63 916 3318560 / +63 929 248 2475
- Email: info@casabuenavista.tk
- Site: casabuenavista.tk
9. Tandikan Beach Resort
Six rooms available. Each cottage furnished with porch overlooking the beach. Fan-cooled rooms only. Beachfront.
- Rates: from $10-$16 (PHP 500 - PHP 800)
- Address: Calle Hama, Bgy. Masagana
- Phone: +63 920 3184882
10. Dara Faye Cottages
Four rooms available. Cottages share porch overlooking sea. Rooms have private bathrooms. Beachfront.
- Rates: from $12-$16 (PHP 600 - PHP 800)
- Address: Calle Hama, Bgy. Masagana
- Phone: +63 919 3221416 / +63 916 934 9724
