Huni Lio

Hotels
9.2 (47 reviews)
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan, 5500 , El Nido , PH

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Free airport transportation
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront location
Helpful and friendly staff
Comfortable, spacious rooms with fresh linens
Heated pool and attractive beach area
Good breakfast and standout items (bacon, omelettes, pizza)
Free airport shuttle
Nice on-site amenities (pop-up bars/shops)
Cons:
Mattress quality could be improved
Accessibility for guests with reduced mobility needs upgrades
Occasional lack of proactive service poolside (e.g., drinks)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews note rooms are clean, linens smelled fresh and rooms were well maintained.
Service
9.6
Consistently praised: staff described as amazing, helpful, polite and attentive (front desk, restaurant and general staff).
Location
9.8
Repeatedly highlighted as excellent — beachfront, next to the airport and convenient access to local dining and sunset viewpoints.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable, but a reviewer recommended mattress upgrades and noted accessibility improvements are needed.
Amenities
9.1
Good on-site amenities: heated pool, beach area, pop-up bars/shops and free airport shuttle; generally well-regarded by guests.
Value for Money
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food received positive mentions (notably bacon, pizza, omelettes and an excellent chef); generally favorable though not extensively detailed.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive — many guests called their stays wonderful, memorable and indicated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-31 14:34

Property Description

Escape to Huni Lio, a beachfront paradise in El Nido, where relaxation meets adventure.

Unmatched Recreation
Dive into our inviting outdoor pool or unwind on our scenic terrace and garden, offering the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories.

Dining Excellence
Savor delicious meals at one of our two restaurants or enjoy room service for a cozy dining experience. Don’t forget to mingle with fellow guests during our daily complimentary reception.

Comfort and Convenience
Our 50 air-conditioned rooms feature LED televisions and rainfall showerheads to ensure your utmost relaxation. Complementary wireless internet and a roundtrip airport shuttle make your stay even more convenient.

Book your stay at Huni Lio and experience the beauty of El Nido!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result.
  • Guest providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 48 hours prior to check-in.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LIO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Covid

    Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Covid

    Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 48 hours

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.2
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corneliav538 Couples
10
Simply Paradise!
Pros:

We cannot praise this hotel enough, we stayed for a week end of May. The hotel was almost empty (slow season I guess). Beds were good, the hotel was quiet at night, breakfast buffet was great, service exceptional (attentive, polite and always welcoming you with a big smile). Pool area is beautiful. There were plenty of beach chairs on the beach and in the shade for us to choose from. Lio beach is one of the best beaches in El Nido. It is actually part of Lio estate which has guards 24/7, crews raking the leaves and cleaning the beach every day. Beach is spotlessly clean, no garbage, no plastic and no seaweed! There are many restaurants right on Lio beach so we had plenty of choices for lunch and dinner, some items on the hotel menu were also very good like the chicken wings and margaritas.
The beach has fine sand, hard packed in some areas so it was ideal for playing sports ( ball/frisbee).
We have travelled all over South East Asia and our Huni Lio beach vacation was the best we ever had !
Phil and Cora from Vancouver, Canada

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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andrewmK2835BF NONE
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

What I enjoyed the most was the super comfortable bed and the pool. I also loved the convenience of having pop-up bars and shops near the resort, which made the experience even more fun and relaxing.

I really enjoyed the breakfast, especially the bacon. During my first stay, I already remembered how good the bacon was, so on our second visit, I really looked forward to having it again. Overall, it was another wonderful and memorable stay for us.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
2
2kayes NONE
10
Huni Lio - Great location, amazing service
Pros:

Great location and facilities. Pool was heated and had a nice beach front. The staff was really amazing and helpful. Will come back

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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MalkyDavao Couples Davao City, Davao del Sur Province, Mindanao
10
One night stay at the Huni Lio Hotel
Pros:

Lovely Hotel right next to the airport, great beachfront. We only stayed one night as we were moving to stay at a private island for a few days.
Huni Lio was great & suited our needs, food & services were good

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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Aoibhinn-Ferris Solo travel
10
Beautiful!!
Pros:

This place is beautiful it's right on the beach and all staff and very helpful and friendly.

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
7
758bernadettep NONE Philippines
10
Spacious, Clean, and Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Had a great stay — the room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The linens smelled fresh and clean, which made the stay even more relaxing. Overall, a pleasant and cozy experience.

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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Jayne family_with_children gb
9
A great small hotel with friendly people
Pros:

The location of the hotel was fantastic. small hotel, friendly. Not over accomodating for guests. had to ask for things like drinks round the pool for example when lots of staff working.

Cons:

There was nothing we didnt like.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
7
785fidelisc Family
10
Huni - great place to stay in El Nido.
Pros:

Clean, nice location, accessible to local dining. Very polite staff and excellent chef. Chelle, front office is very polite, professional and excellent at her job. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place 👍

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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malky806 NONE Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
10
Just an overnight stay
Pros:

Lovely hotel right next to the airport, great beachfront. We only stayed one night as we were moving to a private island to stay for a few days & our flight landed too late to get there. Huni Lio Hotel was great & really suited what we needed.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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Bernadette couple ph
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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nieva2005 NONE London, England
8
A good hotel to stay at Lio beach
Pros:

Location is fantastic. One of the best “omelette”.
Restaurant and bar staff are attentive. Free airport shuttle and what a beautiful place to watch the sunset from their beach area. Will certainly come back and stay with them again.

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
S
Stephanie couple co
10
Excelente
Pros:

La ubicación del hotel cerca a la playa. Buen desayuno y personal muy amable. El hotel tiene un restaurante con muy buena comida. Me encantó la pizza con comida Mar, estaba deliciosa. Reserve nuestras últimas dos noches aquí para relajarnos y descansar y la pasamos muy bien. Gracias a todos por su atención. Me fui con ganas de volver.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Margrethe couple no
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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carlosrQ5269NX NONE
6
Improving
Pros:

I believe there is a strong opportunity to improve several key aspects of the property.

Firstly, the quality of the mattresses should be upgraded, as this has a direct impact on guest comfort and overall experience.

In addition, accessibility for guests with disabilities should be significantly improved. For example:

* Better access to the swimming pool, such as ramps or assisted entry systems.
* Improved bathroom accessibility to ensure ease of use and comfort.
* Innovative solutions that allow guests with reduced mobility to enjoy the beach, such as accessible pathways or specialized mobility equipment designed for sand.

Implementing these improvements would not only enhance the overall guest experience but also make the property more inclusive and aligned with modern hospitality standards.

2026-05-04 via Tripadvisor
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Alessandro family_with_children it
8
Location molto suggestiva, qualche pecca nel servizio
Pros:

La posizione, proprio sulla splendida spiaggia di Lio, e la struttura in sé sono notevoli

Cons:

L’accoglienza al checkin é stata piuttosto fredda.l e sbrigativa.
A cena ci é stato portato uno starter pochi minuti dopo il piatto principale, per cui abbiamo dovuto mangiare tutto insieme (devo dire che era tutto buono)
Abbiamo un prenotato un massaggio e quando ci siamo presentati all’orario stabilito, ci hanno informato che a causa di un disguido avremmo dovuto attendere un’ora, per cui abbiamo dovuto rivedere un po’ i nostri programmi.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller nl
10
Genieten
Pros:

Heerlijk hotel met vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt aan het strand met prachtig uitzicht

Cons:

Restaurant redelijk prijzig maar dat is ook het enige minpunt

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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maripetrocchi Family Sorocaba, State of Sao Paulo
10
Love for huni lio
Pros:

The hotel is amazing. Localized in such a beautiful beach. And the staff, ooohhh the staff ! So much love ! Thank you so much

2026-04-26 via Tripadvisor
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Jayne family_with_children gb
9
A good value for money hotel.
Pros:

The location was great. Staff were really helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Everything closes in the hotel at 9pm. I would have expected drinks to be served until later if you were staying there. The rooms were not cleaned really well each day. Our balcony wasn't wiped down every day which i expected it to be.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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276myrons Family
10
Paradise in El Nido
Pros:

I'd say Huni has been one of the best place my wife and I had stayed at in the Philippines in terms of perfect balance of price and what you can get from the accomodation. Having the ability to just walk out of your accomodation and straight to Lio beach (which in my opinion one of the best beaches in El Nido) is just priceless. The whole area is very quiet and serene and perfect for a good get away from the hustle and bustle of life but still having all the nice amenities to use like good cafes and restaurants.

Lio beach also has one of the best sunsets in El Nido so really really beautiful place to stay at. Even though you're away from the El Nido town, there's a free shuttle that Lio provides (though it starts at 1pm) but i think that's a very good perk. In our week long stay at Huni we just ended up just enjoying our stay here and just occasionally went on boat tours and visited Nacpan and El Nido town.

The staff at Huni are super friendly and accomodating. Always willing to help and assist. A big shout out to Love and her team for providing amazing customer service, i can't remember all your names but you all have been amazing. Keep it up!

Huni also has a decent pool that they always maintain well if you need to do a get away from the heat of the sun. Rooms and the whole area are always clean and well maintained.

I highly highly recommend this place and can't wait to come and visit this place again.

2026-04-23 via Tripadvisor
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Kage family_with_children ph
9
Great places for families who want to be away from the crowds but not isolated.
Pros:

Breakfast options were rotated daily during our 4 day stay which we appreciated.
The staff are so accommodating and professional. Really made us feel welcome.
The location itself is unmatched -- uncrowded spaces with several eatery choices a short walk away.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee