El Nido, PhilippinesMaremegmeg
Maremegmeg Beach Club
Barefoot sunset lodge
Maremegmeg El Nido, Philippines
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
Barefoot sunset lodge
The lodge keeps life simple and unhurried, with paddleboards on the water by day and sunset cocktails at the beach bar.
What it’s good at
Listed
Twelve oceanfront rooms with wide private balconies oriented toward the evening sunset.
Listed
Sea-facing rooms set beside a thirty-five-meter infinity pool, with paddleboards on the sand.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Half hidden in the verdant forest of Palawan’s lush coastline, Maremegmeg Beach Club has an idyllic spot right on Maremegmeg Beach.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Maremegmeg Beach faces the bay's limestone cliffs, while El Nido town sits a twenty-minute drive to the north.
The rooms
All twelve rooms look across the water, with deck chairs on wide private balconies angled toward the sunset.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 35-meter lap pool runs parallel to the shore, lined with timber decking and white canvas umbrellas.
Maremegmeg Beach Bar
Tiered timber steps spill onto the beach, where the open-air bar serves tropical cocktails and casual bites beside the water.
At the table
Woven bamboo chairs furnish the open-air dining room, where breakfast buffets give way to Filipino rice bowls and ceviche.
How it began
The property began as a standalone beach bar, operating for three years before the owners added twelve guest rooms in 2019.
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How we rate hotels.
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.