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Golden Monkey Cottages

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and hanging lights, overlooking a calm body of water with boats and a mountainous backdrop. - Golden Monkey Cottages (El Nido)
A neatly made bed with white linens and two bedside lamps, a wooden door frame, and a tiled floor. - Golden Monkey Cottages (El Nido)
A reception desk with framed certificates, a decorative wall hanging, and a trash bin. - Golden Monkey Cottages (El Nido)
A tropical beach with clear waters, a small boat, and lush vegetation in the foreground. - Golden Monkey Cottages (El Nido)
A lush tropical garden with palm trees and flowering plants, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea. - Golden Monkey Cottages (El Nido)
El Nido Main Beach is located near Golden Monkey Cottages, which provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With a beachfront location, scuba diving, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables, and two lamps.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small room with a bed, a compact refrigerator, and a shelf with a kettle and cups.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a window with blinds.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in El Nido, Golden Monkey Cottages is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Nido Main Beach and Corong Corong Beach. Visit our El Nido travel guide
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Ca-alan Beach, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a boat docked near the shore, and a forested mountain with tall rock formations.
    Bacuit Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A boat named 'CLARITA' anchored near a beach with clear water and mountains in the background.
    Caalan Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina filled with boats, surrounded by cliffs and dense vegetation.
    El Nido Main Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A traditional wooden boat with sails on a calm sea, surrounded by smaller boats and a mountainous coastline.
    El Nido Dock
    8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • TownSquare Heritage District
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grounded
    19 min walk
  • Big Bad Thai
    16 min walk
  • Bella Vita
    6 min drive
  • Marber's Restaurant
    19 min walk
  • Trattoria Altrov'é
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 250 for adults and PHP 250 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by private tricycle.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PHP 250 for adults and PHP 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 700 per vehicle (one way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Monkey Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Golden Monkey Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 700 per vehicle applies.

Where is Golden Monkey Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this El Nido hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bacuit Bay and El Nido Main Beach. Caalan Beach and TownSquare Heritage District are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Golden Monkey Cottages Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bansidhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel in an excellent location - highly recommended to visitors.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms & great staff with amazing view From Resto/bar!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a view, great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Insane views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and great staff at Golden Monkey

Good, quiet location right on the waterfront, comfortable room, good rates, and above all extremely helpful, friendly staff who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay and made the most of our time.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old owners, Rosie and Kev fantastic there was no beach it was idyllic but the ocean is up to the boundary walls. Low tide is just okay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The relaxing splash

Was a relaxing stay with the splash of the sea & the awesome mountains around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You would have the best view if you’re staying at cottage 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Severino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage, Unit 1 had a fabulous view of the ocean. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The hotel staff was very friendly and always attentive to the needs of the hotel guests. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the staff service and the view of the resort. My kids loved our stay at it that they don't want to leave the place already. We fell in love with the view at the resort location. We also love the breakfast options, its free breakfast, and its free tuktuk service from/to the resort. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christian Reyne

Disliked: Amenities
Room is good and comfortable. However frequent power outage. The AC is very weak and not cold during hot weather which is most of the time. The staff has very strict rule of not being able to bring in food so if you have left overs from restaurants you cant bring it back to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place, clean and good staff. Keep it up. God bless
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location on Calaan Beach, which is just an easy 5-10 minute walk into town. The cottage I stayed in was basic with just a ceiling fan, which is fine for me, with a very tropical jungle feel to the rooms. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The grounds are kept immaculate. The breakfast included was simple, but delicious and the view from the restaurant/bar everyone morning is memorable. Really enjoyed staying here and not in town centre. Would return on my next visit to el nido.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked room one, a family room, as it was the last room available at the time. I didn’t need the additional space but it was worth the additional cost for the view. There was seating and two sun beds on the deck overlooking the bay. Unrestricted water views. The hotel isn’t new, but gets five stars for the view and the excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this place!!! From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and met every expectation. The staff made sure we had "to go" breakfast on a morning that we were leaving for a private boat tour, so kind. The dinning area is incredible; we could've just sat there for hours as the view was perfect! Right on the water; so beautiful. Food was great. We walked to and from town, for us no big deal only a short walk to everything. The grounds are as clean as they could be and so beautiful with the flowers, trees, rock walkway, and little sitting areas. Our "cabin" was perfect, air conditioning worked very well, clean, and just what we needed. We would recommend this place to everyone and if ever in the area again would stay here. Thanks for such an amazing stay!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very happy with our stay, the view was unbelievable! win win! Free breakfast was also a plus, basic Filipino Breakfast and they do serve European Breakfast. Walking distance to the town square, and we walk along the beach to get to the town square. However, the sign on the street is so small that the tricycle driver have to ask me several times the name of the hotel which increases my suspicion if there is such a hotel or not. :) The road going to this hotel is so narrow that no car can fit, but only tricycle or motorcycle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is such a gem! I love how secluded and peaceful it is, away from all the noise of the town. It's also beachfront, so you can go for a dip whenever you want on the clear waters of Palawan. Since it's secluded, it's a little far from the town proper, probably a 15-20 minute walk or a 5 minute tricycle ride which they offer for free, just message them whenever you need a ride. Our room was at the 3rd floor which was so spacious, we had our own balcony with a hammock and the best view of the waters. Staff is amazing too, July at the front desk helped us out with everything, from van transfers to booking a massage, she was so nice and truly the highlight of our stay here. The other staff at the restaurant (breakfast and evening), and the kuyas who drove us with the tricycle are all so nice and warm andbalways very accommodating. It's free breakfast too! Only wish is for them to have more breakfast options but otherwise everything was so great. I'll stay here again in a heartbeat when I go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located about 15 mins walk from El Nido and right on the beach this place is a real gem. It’s peaceful and the breakfasts overlooking the sea are divine. It’s close enough to town to but far enough that you have space. Plus they have a free tricycle service to Town Square (although it’s not the most comfortable so it’s often better to walk in daylight unless you have bags). The only real negative was the noise. The rooms have no soundproofing so you hear cockerels and dogs from about 3.30am. Definitely take earplugs for a good night sleep. Staff very helpful the though when I was there they were battling very poor WiFi connection and electricity issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Peaceful, kind people, great food, walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay here! The staff was awesome and my accommodations were perfect. The only thing I didn’t like was the convenience of getting to and from El Nido. The hotel provided free transportation but only to the main square.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast options and in generell good food, close enough to all the bars and restaurants directly El Nido, amazing view and not many people but still close to everything
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cottages just a short trek from town. Tricycle able to take you back and forth--do need service to call/whats app them to request it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a run down hotel. It was dirty and black mould throughout the room. The bed was like sleeping on a rock. We actually moved to lime resort and it was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025