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Isla - The Isla Experience

2.5 star property
Enjoy the beach shuttle at this beachfront El Nido hotel

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Traditional Quadruple Room
Front of property
Traditional Double Room
Traditional Quadruple Room | Bathroom sink
Traditional Double Room | Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Daracotan Island, El Nido, MIMAROPA, 5313
  • Nacpan Beach
  • Duli Beach
  • El Nido Main Beach
  • El Nido (ENI)

Room options

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Traditional Quadruple Room

Traditional Quadruple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room | Room amenity

Traditional Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Traditional Twin Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

El Nido

On the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Duli Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Bulang Beach. Nacpan Beach and Lio Beach are within 16 miles (25 km).

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bucana Grill Restobar
  • Amwani Breeze Beach Club
  • ‪Amihan Kite Windsurf Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • Surf And Skate Duli
  • ‪Ami-han Vibes Snack House - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Isla - The Isla Experience

Enjoy the beach shuttle at this beachfront El Nido hotel
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like complimentary cabanas and sun loungers.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Nido hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Isla - The Isla Experience offers 22 accommodations with fans. Rooms open to balconies. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: PHP 180 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 detached shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately PHP 180 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Isla The Isla Experience
Isla The Isla Experience Nido
Isla - The Isla Experience Hotel
Isla - The Isla Experience El Nido
Isla - The Isla Experience Hotel El Nido

Isla - The Isla Experience Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sulakshita

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With its incredible looking socials and promise of glamping style accommodation, for the price point we really wanted to like Isla experience more. This is more of a base camp feel rather than a relaxing couples escape. Socialising is encouraged, communal dinner etc. Whilst for some this may be attractive for others this may feel too much. We really wanted a couples rest and relax escape before heading back to the UK but found it difficult to find solitude. Pros - The location is fantastic with a great beach. - The staff were great. - The couples massage by two locals ladies from the village was perhaps the best we’ve ever had. Ask for Gedalyn and Emma. Cons - After paying PHP2600 for a return van transfer for two from El Nido it felt unacceptable to have to wait nearly an hour at the port for the boat to arrive to take us across to the island on both the outward and return journey. - Food and drinks are expensive, as in expensive. This isn’t Boracay. - A big one for us…the showers are salt water. This wasn’t mentioned anywhere on the Hotels.com listing. You will remain sticky for the entire duration of your stay. There literally is no point in showering after being in the sea. - There is a constant subtle smell in the air. We couldn’t pinpoint what the smell was, possibly drains, possibly seaweed, possibly a nearly piggery, who knows. - The cleanliness of the shared toilets and showers varied. The toilets do not allow you to flush toilet tissue, it should be placed in a
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Not for us…

Surprised that Isla has such good reviews on Google. It goes without saying that Isla is not a luxury accommodation and therefore it’s not super comfortable (which we knew going into the trip) but unfortunately Isla is nothing like the pictures you see on instagram - the island itself is beautiful and it’s lovely to wake up listening to the waves but the huts, communal areas and areas around Isla are pretty dirty and poorly maintained. The service isn’t great and the food is also average (served communally with, in my opinion, not enough to serve the whole group). We wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay on this remote island—the scenery was stunning, the sunsets were incredible, and the bamboo hut accommodation added a unique touch. The room was comfortable, though the mosquito net had holes and could have been better maintained. Although, for safety purposes or privacy atleast, maybe a wooden latch/gate could be put at the top of the stairs, as these were steep, The food was great, and activities were fun (be sure to check which ones are going ahead—we missed out on the campfire). The waters around the island were amazing for spotting fish, though we did encounter jellyfish. Staff were attentive but could benefit from better training on how to handle jellyfish concerns. One major issue was the lack of communication before arrival. We didn’t receive the promised transfer confirmation and got no response after contacting the company multiple times. Thankfully, someone was there when we arrived—but it was a stressful experience that could’ve been avoided. Despite that, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back with just a few improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

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

Un séjour inoubliable en pleine nature

J’ai passé une nuit à Isla – The Island Experience, et ce court séjour a été exceptionnel. Tout est très bien organisé, y compris le transport, qu’on règle directement avec l’hôtel. Sur place, l’ambiance est paisible et déconnectée : parfait pour se ressourcer. Entre le snorkeling autour de l’épave, le délicieux buffet, les porcs en liberté sur la plage, la visite du village voisin, et les superbes levers et couchers de soleil, chaque moment était mémorable. L’endroit est calme, nature, et authentique — une vraie parenthèse loin du monde moderne.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Monja Theresa Elena

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist miserabel. Man zahlt viel zu viel, für das was man bekommt. Die Unterkunft ist sehr einfach, wie ein mäßiger Campingurlaub. Wir hatten eine Hütte, mit wenig Meerblick weil sehr viel Bäume davor waren. Auch war unsere Hütte weniger Blickdicht als andere, wenn Leute im Umkreis von ca. 10 Metern daran vorbeilaufen können sie hineinschauen. Die Hütte war nicht sauber, Ventilator verrostet, Kabel unschön herausragend, das Moskitonetz hatte viele große Löcher. Die Duschen und Toiletten wurden tagsüber nicht gereinigt. Der Strand ist kaum vorhanden, nur ein kurzer Abschnitt, keine Liegen direkt am Strand. Sonstige Liegen/Stühle/Bänke waren unbequem ohne Polster und wurden ebenfalls nicht gereinigt. Bei der “Cooking Class” wird jeden Tag das gleiche zubereitet, keine Abwechslung für Gäste die sich länger dort aufhalten. Das Essen war ganz gut. Das W-LAN funktioniert an der Theke einwandfrei, aber nicht in der gesamten Anlage. Alles in allem, hätten wir mit der ganzen Unterkunft kein Problem gehabt, wenn es ca. 1/4 des Preises wäre. Für alle Extras zahlt man zusätzlich, wie z.b. Kajak mieten. Sowas gehört für uns bei einem so stolzen Preis einfach kostenfrei dazu. Wir waren später noch im „Dryft“ auf der gleichen Insel und das war so viel besser!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Für eine Nacht ist es super schön, zum schnorcheln keine schönen Spots & am Wrack ist das Wasser sehr trüb. Zum relaxen ist es gut weil der Strand wunderschön ist. Organisation klappt auch gut man hat zweimal am Tag einen kostenlosen Transfer mit dem Boot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ervin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place but be aware of overcharging

The transfer service is quite overpriced. Also the breakfast is not good enough and and they don't give you a lot of options. If you want to get the best breakfast then you have to pay 380 pesos. There is no kitchen so you are kind of subject to buy lunch and dinner from them. Cocktails and beverages are quite overpriced. The showers do not have potable water, it is sea water. The place is beautiful but it is sad that they overcharged food and beverages knowing that the guests don't have other option than to buy them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024