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Palawan is an island province of the Philippines. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest and lies between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the southeast.
Palawan is sometimes considered to be the Philippines' "last frontier".
El Nido
El Nido Resorts began 20 years ago as a
15-cottage dive camp built in an isolated
island in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. El
Nido Resorts has grown since then, offering
now a choice between two properties and a wide
range of facilities and services.
The El Nido Resorts in Miniloc Island and
Lagen Island are located within the El Nido
Protected Area, in two of the five islands
where tourism development is allowed. The
resorts provide easy access to the different
points of interest in El Nido.
While each
resort has its own special charm, both offer
the same distinct quality of service that is
attuned and responsive to the unique needs of
each guest and focuses on making sure that
your holiday is worry-free and filled with
enriching experiences.
The most striking feature of El Nido is its
scenic landscape - massive limestone islands
of varying shapes and sizes scattered about
the sparkling sea.
The limestone cliffs of El Nido were naturally
carved out of extensive and thick layers of
coralline deposits. They formed 250 million
years ago in the shallow sea covering the area
that North Vietnam and South China now occupy.
These layers slowly rose from the sea as a
result of the collision of India and Mainland
China about 60 million years ago.
Getting There
The fastest and most direct way to get to El
Nido is from Manila. Island Transvoyager Inc.
operates daily flights to El Nido for El Nido
Resorts using a 19-seater Dornier 228
aircraft. The flight takes a maximum of one
hour and thirty minutes and lands directly at
El Nido Airport. Flight reservations may be
made through El Nido Resorts.
At El Nido Airport, guests are met by resort
staff and transferred to a motorized outrigger
boat for a scenic ride to the resorts.
Travelling time from the El Nido Airport to El
Nido Resorts Miniloc Island varies from 30 to
40 minutes and 40 to 50 minutes to El Nido
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El Nido Resort – Miniloc Island
 Miniloc Island, with a total land area of 224
hectares, is one of the largest islands in the
El Nido Protected Area. Fringing the island
are coral reefs that are good for snorkelling
and diving.
The attractions Miniloc Island is most famous
for are the Big and Small Lagoons. These
picturesque lagoons are ideal sites for
kayaking, swimming, and snorkelling. Miniloc
Island is located at the centre of Bacuit Bay,
a 40-minute boat ride away from El Nido
Airport.
Set in one of the coves, with a fine white
sand beach lined with coconut trees, is El
Nido Resorts Miniloc Island. It is the only
resort in the island and has earned the
distinction of being the first resort to be
built in El Nido. It is also the first
property to be developed under the El Nido
Resorts banner.
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Accommodation: El Nido Resorts Miniloc
Island has a total of 31 native-style cottages
and rooms, all built from local materials.
There are four different accommodation styles
to choose from - Water Cottages built on
stilts, Garden Cottages surrounded by tropical
plants, Cliff Cottages nestled in the
hillside, and Seaview Rooms also built on
stilts.
All cottages and rooms are built facing the
sea and have private verandas that offer views
of the cove and the nearby islands. The local
flavour extends to the interior of the
cottages and rooms from the wooden floors and
walls made of woven bamboo slats (locally
called sawali) to furniture hand-made from
natural materials such as bamboo and rattan.
All cottages and rooms have the following
features:
• Individually controlled air-conditioner
• Mini-bar
• Writing desk/dresser
• Room-to-room telephone
• Daybed inside the room for Garden Cottages
and in the verandah for Seaview Rooms, Water
Cottages, and Cliff Cottages
• Private toilet and shower facilities with
hot and cold running water
• Bath amenities including bio-degradable soap
and shampoo
• Hair Dryer
Facilities & Services: Whether you are
in El Nido for a tropical holiday with family
and friends, spending a honeymoon, or there
for business, El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island
provides the facilities and services that you
require.
At the Clubhouse terrace is the restaurant
where guests have a view of the cove, the sea,
and the nearby islands. The restaurant serves
a selection of local and international
cuisine, both buffet-style and a la Carte.
The Pavilion Bar, game area, and video room
are located at the centre of the beach area.
Nearby is the Marine Sports Centre, which is
fully-equipped with snorkelling and diving
gear, kayaks, windsurfing boards, aqua-bikes,
water-skis, a hobby cat, donut ride, and a
banana boat. For guests who wish to soak up
the sun, there are reclining bamboo lounge
chairs set along the fine white sand beach. |
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El Nido Resort – Lagen Island
 El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is a tropical
hideaway set in a cove and fringed by a lush
forest. The most luxurious resort in the area,
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island provides
facilities and services that discerning
leisure travellers require.
Lagen Island is accessible only by boat. It is
a 50 minute scenic ride from El Nido Airport.
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About Lagen Island:
Lagen Island is located in the eastern side of
the bay, its land area of 310 hectares making
it the fourth biggest island in the protected
area. Lagen is a local Cuyunin word for "stone
stove" and the island was named Lagen because
to the locals, its shape resembles a primitive
stove with funnels.
In one of the coves in the island, offering
the best view of the bay and the sunset is El
Nido Resort Lagen Island. It is the only
resort in the island and the second resort
under the El Nido Resorts banner. It is also
the most luxurious resort in the area.
Accommodation: El Nido Resorts Lagen
Island has a total of 51 spacious cottages and
rooms. Choices include Water
Cottages built on stilts on both sides of the
cove, Beachfront Cottages that provide the
best view of the bay and the sunset, and
Forest Rooms and Forest Suites built on the
fringes of the forest.
Each cottage and room has full-height sliding
glass doors that open up to a private verandah,
and depending on the room, affords guests with
views of the cove, the cliffs, the bay or the
sunset.
The cottages and rooms have polished wooden
floors made of recycled wood and furnishings made from indigenous
Filipino materials.
All cottages and rooms have the following
features:
• Individually controlled air-conditioner
• Day Bed
• Private verandah
• Mini-bar
• Writing desk/dresser
• Room-to-room telephone
• Private toilet and shower facilities with
hot and cold running water
• Bath amenities including bio-degradable soap
and shampoo
• Hair Dryer
• Stereo System with CD player and selection
The Forests Suites have larger private
verandahs and the following additional
features:
• Individually controlled air-conditioner
• Day Bed
• Private verandah
• Mini-bar
• Writing desk/dresser
• Room-to-room telephone
• Private toilet and shower facilities with
hot and cold running water
• Bath amenities including bio-degradable soap
and shampoo
• Hair Dryer
• Stereo System with CD player and selection
Facilities and Services:
• A restaurant that serves a selection of
fresh seafood and a variety of local and
international cuisine. The restaurant is
divided into two sections: the air-conditioned
main dining area and the al fresco dining area
• The Lobby Lounge and Bar
• A game area with a billiard table, dart
boards, and table tennis facilities
• The Resort Clinic equipped with basic
medical facilities and manned by a qualified
nurse
• An air-conditioned library and video room
In front of the Clubhouse is the 12x 25-meter
swimming pool, built at an even level of 4
feet so as not to disturb the underlying root
structures. Cushioned lounge chairs surround
the pool while the nearby Pool Bar serves a
selection of cold drinks, wines and spirits.
The Marine Sports Center, located at the pier,
is well-equipped with snorkelling and diving
gear, kayaks, windsurfing boards, water-skis,
wake- and knee-boards, hobby cats, banana
boat, and donut ride. |
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