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Miniloc Island Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Garden Cottage | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Property grounds
Miniloc Island Resort offers a perfect beach getaway with picturesque shores. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, private beach cabanas, spa treatments, playground, arcade room, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Room options

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Beachside Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Beachside Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Cottage | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Garden Cottage

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 43 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, 5313

What's nearby

  • Secret Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Miniloc Island Dock - 5 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Payong-Payong Beach - 5 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Small Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shimizu Island - 5 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grounded
  • Angel Wish
  • Happiness Beach Bar
  • J83°
  • Art Café

About this property

Miniloc Island Resort

Boutique family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Miniloc Island Resort and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, free beach cabanas, and beach massages. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a massage, or aromatherapy. The on-site restaurant, Clubhouse Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Babysitting (surcharge), beach umbrellas, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table, and a gift shop
  • Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clubhouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1982
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airplane and 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 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located on an island and is accessible only by boat. Guests must arrange land transport on their own to El Nido if traveling from Puerto Princesa (approximately 6-hours drive). The property provides scheduled boat transfers between the resort and and Lio Jetty (times subject to change). Boat shuttle service from Lio Jetty to the resort is available at 7:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:30 PM. Boat shuttle service from the resort to Lio Jetty is available at 5 AM, 6 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM. For guests who wish to travel outside the scheduled transfer times, a private boat transfer can be arranged up until 5:30 PM, subject to sunset limitations and night navigation restrictions, at an additional cost. The property recommends that guests arrange boat transfers prior to booking their flights.
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • Deposit: PHP 4000.00
  • Destination fee: PHP 400 per person, per stay

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
This resort does not permit drones on the property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Miniloc
Miniloc Island
Miniloc Island El Nido
Miniloc Island Resort
Miniloc Island Resort El Nido
Miniloc Resort
El Nido Resort Miniloc Island Hotel El Nido
El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island Palawan Island
Miniloc Island Resort Hotel
Miniloc Island Resort El Nido
Miniloc Island Resort Hotel El Nido

Frequently asked questions

Does Miniloc Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Miniloc Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Miniloc Island Resort?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Miniloc Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Miniloc Island Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Miniloc Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Miniloc Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this El Nido hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Seven Commando Beach and Miniloc Island Dock. Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Miniloc Island Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HANH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything here was wonderful Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful resorts I’ve ever visited. Most defiantly returning to this beauty!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything in the Ayala El Nido Resorts is always impecable. Service is outstanding. Food is excellent and the views are to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Younga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Snorkeling in front of the hotel is great. I was swimming with turtles & jack fishes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a perfect enclave of a cove surrounded by mountains and jungle, with beautiful flowers and even some monkeys on the trees. The reef by the hotel is rich in life and just a swim away. The hotel is conveniently located close to the big laggon and small lagoon, which are breathtaking landscapes. The staff is amazing, all very friendly and ready to help. The rooms are somewhat small but in such a beautiful setting that it feels great. Meals and tours to the lagoons are included which justifies the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cant say enough. the staff, the location is amazing. you have the island for yourself. the coral at the resort is pristine and safe to snorkel. you can also kayak to big and small lagoon. I highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts in El Nido
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's remote beaches and activities are the best part of it. Don't have to travel far Each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

Paradise at its finest

Amazing place, perfect combination of resort and nature. Most amazing customer service, world class. From the time you arrive at the airport in Lio, up to the time you board the plane from Lio airport, the team is focused on providing a seamless experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very beautiful and the staff are incredible
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlene

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

Magifique

Tout est magnifique Les excursions free de qualité car en petits groupes et dans un time où vous serez les seuls au monde Pour les amateurs de snorkeling c est topissime Nourriture parfait Chambre un peu petite pour tatillonner Service de transferts digne d un 5* Bref allez y les yeux fermés Marlène room 24
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property! Outstanding staff! Interesting activities!! Luxury!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have had the pleasure of experiencing many resorts around the world, but this resort stands out as one of the greatest… The service, room amenities, and the location of the property make it easily a must see. Worth every penny from start to finish. THANK YOU EL NIDO RESORTS!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

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

Magnifique expérience

Nous avons séjourné 4 nuits dans la chambre deluxe vue mer no 64 la dernière au bout de la jetée. Aucun vis a vis si ce n'est quelques locaux qui prennent leur bateau. Je recommande le tour en kayak à big lagoon a 6h du mat inclus dans le prix de la chambre. Seuls dans le lagon, top. Nous avons egalement fait Small lagoon tres sympa aussi car visite l'après-midi quand les touristes partent. Les 2 sont à 5 mi. De l'hôtel. Lautre excursion comprise est un tour de 4h vers secret lagoon, une belle plage et du snorkeling cetait bien mais trop de monde sur les sites et le snorkeling est aussi joli a l'hôtel. Devant l'hôtel très jolis coraux, etoiles de mer bleures avec de jolis poissons même s'ils ne sont pas extrêmement nombreux et tous les matins une tortue à qui ils donnent a manger. Cote nourriture, elle est tres bonne mais le choix n'est pas immense donc sur 4 jours cela peut etre répétitif. Côté boissons, l'hôtel n'en parle pas mais il existe un forfait boissons à 3800 peso par personne par jour donc un peu plus de 60 euros, au dela de 5 verres par jour cela vaut le coup de le prendre car les boissons sont tres chères 650 peso soit 10 euros pour une bière alors que dans les autres hotels c'est moins de 200 peso. Le personnel de l'hôtel est tres accueillant et se plie en 4 pour vous faire plaisir Pour résumer nous avons passé 4 jours de rêve dans un lieu idyllique, les paysages sont magnifiques
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely professional. Helpful, friendly, always read y to help. The uniforms very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KI BEOM

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

또가고 싶은 곳

일단 삼시세끼 조식 메뉴가 4일동안 매번 매일 다 다르고 맛있었습니다. 4일동안 10끼 이상 먹으면 메뉴가 겹칠 법도 한데, 다 다르더군요. 숙소도 넓고 편합니다. 다만 침대가 조금 딱딱해서 아쉬웠는데, 체크아웃하는 날 모든게 다 좋았지만 그부분은 좀 아쉬웠다고 카운터에 얘기하니 '왜 미리 얘기 안했냐고, 우리가 바꿔줬을텐데'라고 얘기하더군요. 근데 이런거 저런거 다 떠나서 여기 경치가 진짜 좋습니다. 해변도 이쁘고 뒤에 자연과 절벽, 가끔 보이는 원숭이들에 바로 앞 바다에 들어가면 보이는 거북이에 물밖에서도 물 안에서도 물고기들 한가득 보이고 밤하늘엔 별들까지 가득합니다, 그 외 간단히 즐길 레포츠들과 수영장에 휴식공간까지 어느하나 부족한거 없이 좋았습니다. 공항에서부터 전용라운지, 전용보트픽업, 투어로 전용해변, 여러 무료 투어들까지 있어서 돈이 하나도 안아까웠어요. 다음에 또 가고 싶습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyohei

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

カップルや小さなお子さん連れなど、幅広くオススメできる高級アイランドリゾート！

2025年2月に家族で1泊しました。 モルディブのような「高級1アイランド1リゾート」方式で、島には欧米系と日本人の宿泊客しかおらず、のんびりした快適な時間を過ごせました。 食事は3食付き、アクティビティも動力を使わない系はほぼ全部無料なので、一度払っておけば島でお金の心配をしなくていいのがよかったです。 ◆食事について 3食ともバイキングでそこそこ美味しかったです。 強いて言うなら、そこまで種類が多くないので3泊くらいする場合は飽きるかも？ ◆アクティビティについて 桟橋の先のハウスリーフはそのままドロップオフになっており、シュノーケリングでたくさんの熱帯魚を見たり、深い海の底を覗きこんだりできます。 また、スモールラグーン、ビッグラグーンエルニド本島からのツアーAなど、様々なツアーに宿泊者は無料で参加できて、10分程度でアクセスできるので本当に便利でした。特に、早朝のビッグラグーンは一見の価値ありです。 ◆部屋について ガーデンコテージはそこまで広くないですが、外でのんびり滞在する時間が多いので、あまり気になりません。部屋もバスルームも清潔でした。 ◆スタッフについて 皆親切で笑顔です。リオ港からのボート送迎から始まり、アクティビティの相談に乗ってくれたり、バスタオルをアクティビティや飲み水をいいタイミング渡してくれるなど、ホスピタリティが素晴らしいです。 最後に、気をつけることとしては ・時期によってはクラゲが出る ・アルコールが１杯500〜800ペソしてかなり高いので、お酒をたくさん飲む人は本島から持ってきたほうがいい ・出発前に、本島での合流場所を明確にメールで決めておく（私の場合は、前日までリオに泊まっていたのでリオの桟橋からボートが出ました） くらいだと思います。 迷っていたら、ぜひ一度泊まりに来ることをお勧めします。 高い金額を払ってでまくる価値はあると思います！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive to guest and prioritize safety enjoyed the Activities . Overall rate it a 10 experience. Only negative is saw 2 snake in our walkway going to our room and it made me scared on my sorroundings and was thinking of it at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

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

Très bien

Sejour dans un lieu magique avec du personnel sympatique et attentionné
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIGI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura molto bella e servizio impeccabile sotto tutti i punti di vista. Organizzazione perfetta. Camera (beach view) con tutti i comfort, anche se non molto grande. Un po' care le escursioni a pagamento...di contro una sorpresa gradita quelle gratuite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfeito!

Incrível, um dos melhores hotéis que já ficamos. Lugar paradisíaco, atendimento excepcional, comida é ótima. A única parte ruim foi ir embora.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

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

traumhaftes Inselresort mit vielen Aktivitäten

Ein wirlich traumhaftes Inselresort, mit äußerst freundlichem und höflichem Personal, sehr schönen täglichen Ausflügen zur Big Lagoon (gleich um die Ecker), zur Small Laggon, zur Secret Lagoon (beide auch auf Miniloc Island), Schnorcheln vor Shimizu Island und Baden am Traumstrand von Entalula Island. All diese Ausflüge sind im Zimmerpreis inklusive. Das Resort verleiht auch gratis Kajaks und Schnorchelausrüstung. Im Hausriff vor dem Resort haben wir beim Schnorcheln eine Schildkröte und eine Seeanemone mit darin lebenden Clownfischen gefunden. Wenn man Glück hat sieht man im Resort auch eine Makakenbande und einen Varan. 5 Tage im Paradies.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff of Miniloc get five stars for giving their guests the best experience that beautiful El Nido and the resort can offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

Family adventure

A wonderful stay with the family. Perfect snorkelling, kayaking & swimming. Excellent excursions. The staff were all really helpful but a special thank you for Jess, Andy & Ruel. Thank you all
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kuya Marlon & Kuya Ben are the best tour guides. over all we are very satisfied with our stay. we will come back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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