Lagen Island El Nido, Philippines
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
El Nido ResortsLimestone cove hideaway
A sheltered limestone cove where guests arrive by boat at a paraw-inspired boathouse, met by rainforest canopy and turquoise waters.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Overwater stilt villas echo traditional bahay-kubo architecture with Batak tribe woven patterns and stepped oceanfront terraces.
Remarkable
Guided lagoon transfers, intuitive island concierges, and nightly turndown gifts featuring hand-carved local wooden souvenirs.
Remarkable
Complimentary sea kayaks, dive expeditions across Bacuit Bay, starlit cave dinners, and island-hopping tours to Secret Lagoon.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
A breakwater tames the tide while two wings of overwater villas hug the horseshoe-shaped shoreline, at the heart of this small resort.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Surrounded by Bacuit Bay's marine reserve, forty-five karst islands and crystal lagoons unfold just a kayak or boat ride away.
The rooms
Overwater villas feature stepped balconies with sunken lounges, woven Batak patterns, and wall-to-wall glass opening directly above the shallow lagoon.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater swimming pool sits against towering limestone cliffs and the beachfront, lined with cushioned loungers and thatched pavilions.
The spa
Treatment suites sit beneath woven rattan canopies, offering traditional Filipino hilot massages alongside open-air garden relaxation cabanas.
At the table
Open-air dining overlooks Bacuit Bay from the central pavilion, and a timber-framed beach bar pours cocktails along the cove.
How it began
Founded in 1998, the private island retreat removed nine shoreline villas during its redesign to restore over two hundred meters of beach.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.