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Matinloc Island Resort

4.5 star property
Discover a tropical paradise with sandy beaches, turquoise waters, water sports for adventurers, and two refreshing pools for relaxation.

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A coastal resort with clear turquoise waters, a white sandy beach, and a pier extending into the sea. - Matinloc Island Resort (El Nido)
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A room with a large window overlooking a coastal landscape, a wicker sofa, and a ceiling fan. - Matinloc Island Resort (El Nido)
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas - Matinloc Island Resort (El Nido)
A coastal resort with a beach, rocky cliffs, and tropical vegetation. - Matinloc Island Resort (El Nido)
Matinloc Island Resort offers a true escape with crystal-clear waters and a powdery sand beach. Enjoy a massage on the private shore or take in views from two outdoor pools. The helpful staff enhances your stay, while activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and canoeing await.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Mountain Villa With Forest View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Mountain Villa With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Beach Villa (Sea view) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Beach Villa (Sea view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the outside.

Family Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Suite, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite (Garden View) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Suite (Garden View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mountain Villa (Family, Sea view)

A spacious room with a large window, a cozy bed, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a wicker chair.

Mountain Villa (Family, Sea view)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through the windows.

Mountain Villa (Forest view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mountain Villa (Sea view) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Mountain Villa (Sea view)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with cups and a glass, and a view of the ocean and distant mountains.

Signature Suite (Sea View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

VIP Villa (Sea View)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Beach Villas(Sea View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in El Nido, Matinloc Island Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Nido Main Beach and Corong Corong Beach. With scuba diving and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our El Nido travel guide
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Matinloc Island, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Amianan, Pangulasian Island
  • El Nido Beach Club
  • Beach Bar, Pangulasian Island
  • El Nido Happy Hour
  • Vellago

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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
  • Free airport pick-up shuttle from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • La Playa

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 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
Guest must arrange land transport to El Nido if traveling from Puerto Puerto Princesa. Please note that it takes approximately 6 hours. No boat transfers are available after 5:30 PM from El Nido Town to Matinloc Resort, as per Coast Guard Policy. Additional charges may apply for transfers outside of scheduled hours.
For security purposes, no other boats, except Matinloc Resort boats, will be allowed to enter the resort.
This property offers roundtrip boat transfers from El Nido Beach Hotel to Matinloc Resort. Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival. Boat schedule: Departure from El Nido Beach Hotel to Matinloc Resort: 8 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 5 PM; Departure from Matinloc Resort to El Nido Beach Hotel: 5:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 6500.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 500 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 6500.0 per night

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 and cash
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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Matinloc Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Matinloc Island Resort 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 Matinloc Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Matinloc Island Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Matinloc Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 6:30 AM–6:00 PM on request.

Where is Matinloc Island Resort located?

This El Nido resort is on the beach, steps from Seven Commando Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of El Nido Main Beach and Corong Corong Beach. Marimegmeg Beach and Payong-Payong Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Matinloc Island Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 290 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing with views of the bay and limestone cliffs. The staff was outstanding, communication before pickup was amazing and catered to our needs while on the island. The excursions and snorkeling were the best part, definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Customer Service. Highly recommend first time coming to the Philippines and they have made my stay amazing. I plan on coming back and bringing my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was super nice and accommodating although it took 45 to 60 minutes to produce a meal. The food tasted pretty good, portions were adequate but the menu somewhat limited. They served no alcohol. The beach was very nice and sorroundings look a little rundown. The facilities need some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very welcoming, helpful, kind, and very polite. Room was very clean, big, well accommodated. We enjoyed our stay. Can’t wait to go back again next year. -Irene & Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need and more will be taken care of! From transportation from the airport to excursions and activities included. The staff are always extremely friendly and helpful, they made my first trip to the Philippines and El Nido the best experience possible I'll definitely be making my way back here to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
secluded, very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo geronimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect hideaway made for special moments
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VIOLETA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded, private resort, luxurious rooms just feet from the ocean, beach faces east for gorgeous sunrises
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and highly recommend. Only complaint is the cost to goto town and there are lots of bugs so expect some bug bites. Staff are so friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private island resort . Expect that complete privacy. We stayed 7/6 nights. We were so relaxed sleeping became our routine and we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Food options could be more wide. Breakfast can have more Filipino pastries or sweets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice island resort stay in El Nido

Great views and very attentive staff. We had a Swedish massage and it was amazing. Maybe the food options can be improved. We did kayak tour to the a deserted beach and it was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, beautiful, good food. Very comfortable. Away from everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Perfection

Fantastic stay. Everything was amazing and the staff were so helpful and attentive. The views are incredible. Couldn't fault it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reynae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was relaxing and peaceful. I loved being able to walk out of the villa and beach a few feet away or listen ti the waves from the fromt room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional. If you want a true getaway from it all this place is it. Not much to do but sit at the beach, swim in the ocean, or in the two pools. Wish there were more dining options on site, but the smoothies and juices were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stay with great view and friendly staff

Peaceful and quiet stay. relaxing ang chill. the place is great to stay, excellent views. We were even upgraded to beach villa. staff are friendly and helpful. restaurant has a variety of international and local cuisines. Tried tasty grouper shashimi straight from the sea. they have a cage for live fish and we just pick the one we need. would definitely come back. wifi is 250MBPS in a very remote area. so I was also able to do some work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is "ok." Rooms were decent and bed was comfy. A/C worked well but the temperature in February was very nice that you really didn't need it. Food was pretty decent but you do have to pay for it (except for breakfast). Overall, I had a relaxing time but I think I will try another island resort property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like a lot the beach and the position, the care and attention by the working team and the excursions to the nearby islands that I believe it is a must should you are getting there from far away. The restaurant is a bit expensive compare to shore ones (but it is also an island and logistic cost) and the excursions are a bit expensive but they were private ones and we really had a good time and enjoyed them all.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charie Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, quiet location, beautiful scenery, and overall wonderful experience! My husband had a memorable birthday trip and we truly enjoyed our stay. Shoutout to Mr. Choi (GM), Jhonna, Niño, Dave, Julia and Rassel for the exceptional service in their different areas. We felt really taken care of. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brent Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was spectacular. The staff were very friendly and helpful, we were pleasantly surprised upon our arrival to get upgraded to a Sea/Mountain view villa, and the accommodations were very nice! This definitely enhanced our 7-day stay. Housekeeping were on top of things, and kept our room clean and tidy. Had one small issue with the hot water disappearing one day, but as soon as we notified staff they were on it and fixed it immediately. The only area in which our experience would have been enhanced is an expansion of the menu. All of the Filipino dishes were very good, but the menu was somewhat limited, particularly for breakfast. If your stay is only a couple of days this likely won’t be an issue, but for a week a bit more variety would be nice. However, this was not enough to take my rating down to a 4. There are too many other great things that make the Matinloc Island Resort well worth visiting. We would definitely return for a second visit. Will try to post a few pics if I can once posted to Expedia. Words alone don’t do the place justice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marryjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have limited meal options. No beef meal was available when we stayed due to limited/no supply following a big event. Otherwise, we have an excellent stat. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, especially David Austria, who went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. The GM, James, was very personable. The scenery is to die for! Very quiet and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hermilo Elepano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a mistake booking this hotel. I thought it was Miniloc. But, I was pleasantly surprised and extremely happy with the customer service and persistent attention to details. Russel was super helpful. John was extremely cautious and careful in handling senior citizens during the lagoon tour. EJ was so pleasant during the welcome tour. Most of all, Mr James trained and managed his staff well. I will definitely be back with more guests. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

the good and the bad

The good: - beach access is great with some decent snorkelling - scenery/views are gorgeous - large rooms - nice to be on a private island - resort staff is exceptional! The less good: - it is expensive to go visit the town of El Nido while on the resort. It's 2,000 Pesos for 2 people if a boat is already scheduled for guest departures/arrivals, and if not it's 10,000 Pesos. - their island tours are very expensive. We paid 25,000 Pesos (including service fees) for two of us; if we had booked this from El Nido town it would have been 10-13,000 Pesos (including service fees). - the restaurant is mediocre, expensive for the Philippines. - there were renovations happening during our stay to prepare for a VIP guest and for Lunar New Year. It was two days of loud "sound testing" with huge speakers, and constant pounding and sawing to install equipment.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024