Beach Huts El Nido — Hotel in El Nido

Alright, where to start. I would have given it a lower rating but because of location, I decided with 2 stars. We stayed here for 3 nights from the 25th to the 28th January. This cost us almost 20,000pesos. The quality for the price we paid was not worth it. First of all the tricycle drops you off at the big McDonalds where you can walk past lots of little shops, cafes and a gym to get to Vanilla beach. From Vanilla beach you have to take a left and walk along the beach to get to the huts. They are about a 7/8mim walk away. I had to carry my luggage myself as I didn’t want it dragging on the sand. You can probably arrange with staff at the hut to help carry your luggage. Going back, that’s what I did and tipped the staff member that helped me. We got there after 5 and were greeted by a pleasant staff member, Marro. He presented us with Beach Hut D. He gave the WiFi information and I must say that the WiFi was pretty good. We also got a welcome drink which was nice. On first inspection the room looks cute and clean but upon further inspection, you can tell that it is all superficial. There were many spots where previous people who had been staying in the room had squashed a mosquito and the stain was still on the wall. And don’t get me started on the mosquito problem. There was a whole hive of them. I was getting stung left right and centre. By the second night I couldn’t take it as I couldn’t sleep and asked for help but they said there was nothing they could do. I bought a mosquito repellent cream on my last night and that worked wonders, they didn’t come near me. The bathroom was supposed to be a safe space but instead I could hear the staff members right outside it like they were in the room with me. I’m sure they could hear everything too which was very uncomfortable. The shower was always cool, never hot or even lukewarm. I always felt a little unclean in the bathroom. The drain looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for ages. The one time we asked for our room to be cleaned, we found that they only swept the floors, changed the towels and made up the bed. They didn’t even change the sheets. I knew it hadn’t been changed because of the blood stain from my ankle from the mosquito bites I was getting was still there. The most obvious and pleasurable thing about the beach huts was the fact that you were right on the beach. The sound of the waves was incredible. The beautiful view of the sand and sea, amazing. You could sit right outside on your balcony and...

DO NOT stay here if you value peace, privacy, or basic rest — unless you enjoy loud, trashy music blasting in your ear 12 hours a day.

Yes, the view is stunning. The huts are right on the beach — and that’s where the good part ends. The rest is a mess.

The room is directly next to the restaurant, which blasts loud, cheap-sounding music from morning till night. Not just “in the background” — I’m talking in your skull, like the speakers are glued to the wall. The sound quality is so poor, it vibrates through the room like a migraine. Don’t expect to relax, nap, work, or breathe without a beat dropping over your shoulder.

The room itself is old and tired. Yes, it has what you “need,” but everything is worn out, used up, and decaying.

The electricity cuts out regularly.

The water pressure in the shower is weak and barely usable.

The AC unit broke and made horrendous noise, and it took half a day to get it replaced. All of this while you're just trying to survive the heat.

Privacy? Forget it. The local restaurant staff live behind the huts, and you hear them shouting, partying, blasting their own phones, smoking, walking right in front of your terrace — like your space is part of their hangout. You’ll feel like you’re living in a staff dorm, not a guest retreat.

No breakfast is included, so I ate at the same noisy restaurant — and that was the biggest mistake of all. I got so badly food-poisoned that I could barely walk for days. I was sick, dizzy, weak, and completely ruined for half my stay. I needed time to recover even after leaving. This wasn’t just “a bad meal” — this was dangerous.

And finally — the only saving grace: Marro, the manager. He genuinely tried to help me, soften the blows, and make my stay less awful. He deserves praise. Without him, this would’ve been pure hell.

But overall? This place is chaotic, noisy, careless, and not worth the money or the damage to your nervous system. Unless you enjoy sleepless nights, broken appliances, and food poisoning,...

The Beach Huts El Nido is a cabin style hut in a great location with a balcony overlooking the beach. The beds are comfortable and the shower is hot and functional. However, during the stay, we were not provided any towels and there was no means to contact the property. The sink was very dirty from the previous guest, and there was no functional wifi as described, even though the password was provided. The property also lacks TV functionality due to the lack of wifi. There was a water filter machine on premise, but no water. This location is suitable for a one-night stay to disconnect, but with some attention to detail, it has the potential to be great. The surrounding area has plenty of food options and there's a small store nearby for basic needs. I suggested that the property update it's "included amenities" on booking platforms and adjust its prices...