Desert Rose El Nido

Hotels
8.1 (346 reviews)
Taytay - El Nido National Highway , El Nido , PH

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Good value for money
Cons:
Ants in the room
Noisy air conditioning

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Some reviews mentioned ants and insects in the room.
Service
8.9
Staff were frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and eager to help.
Location
8.44
Guests commented on beautiful views and accessibility, though some mentioned it being a bit far from the center.
Room Quality
7.89
Views from the room were praised, but there were complaints about noise from air conditioning.
Amenities
7.92
Amenities such as breakfast and beach access were well-liked, but the air conditioning's noise was noted.
Value for Money
8.38
Guests appreciated the quality to price ratio as satisfactory.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast was praised, but some reviews did not mention this category.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall stay described positively with many mentions of staff support and enjoyable views.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 17:13

Property Description

Beachfront Location
Situated on the beachfront in El Nido, Desert Rose Beach Hotel offers stunning views and easy access to the sandy shores.

Comfortable Rooms
Guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, kettles, and some with balconies and sea views, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Services
Enjoy free WiFi, airport transfers, and a bicycle rental service during your stay at Desert Rose Beach Hotel.

Experience the beauty of El Nido from the comfort of Desert Rose Beach Hotel. Book now to secure your beachfront getaway.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 346 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 8.4
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marilyn • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The facility itself is old which I knew form the start but what it makes it exceptional in our stay was the manager Gwen and her entire crew. They did make us feel welcome and they go beyond our expectations because they make it easy for us. They even go to the market and buy our stuff for supper and most espicially they cooked our home cooked meals during supper which help us save a penny but we had a 5star meal.
Gwen and the crew was kind and so easy to deal with and always do their best to give us a good stay.
They always grant our demands.
Again thank you so much Gwen and entire crew.

Cons:

Old facility.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nova • solo_traveller • ph
10
Pros:

I like the venue and most of all I love the staff..

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • jp
9
The staff and even the owner were really nice and welcoming. They made us feel comfortable during ou
Pros:

The staff were incredibly accommodating and welcoming. They treated us with genuine warmth and made us feel comfortable throughout our stay. Even our small requests were attended to promptly, which made the experience even more pleasant.

Cons:

None.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • ph
10
perfect vacation at El Nido
Pros:

Everything was perfect at Desert Rose, staff, food and accommodations.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • ph
10
Above and beyond customer service!
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally welcoming and approachable, always ready to provide everything we needed throughout our stay.

Breakfast was a pleasant surprise, offering both Western and Filipino dishes that were genuinely delicious!

They also offered us discounts on island-hopping tours and their motorcycle rentals, which made exploring El Nido even more enjoyable.

Above all, the service stood out. Everyone, including the owner, went above and beyond to ensure our experience was nothing short of exceptional.

Cons:

One minor inconvenience we encountered was with the bathroom door lock. It just locked itself every time we close it. On one occasion, we even had to call a staff member to unlock it for us so we could use the toilet. But overall, this wasn't a dealbreaker and did not affect our time with Desert Rose.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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GÜRSEL • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Mariyana • family_with_children • es
1
Horrible
Pros:

Lo único que nos gustó fueron las vistas! Nada más

Cons:

El personal no es amable, todo es muy viejo y roto. 3 días no pudimos ducharnos en condiciones. Íbamos a las duchas en la playa. La caldera no suelta más que unas gotas y para. Llamamos varias veces el personal y no solucionaron nada, incluso la última vez que le llamamos, ni aparecieron. Lleno de hormigas y nadie limpió la habitación durante nuestra estancia de 3 noches. Estamos llenos de granos. El edificio al lado está en obras, así que a las 8 de la mañana ya nos tenemos que despertar por ruido que hay.
Tengo vídeos pero no me deja subirlos, pero ya estoy hablando con Booking para tomar las medidas necesarias.
No hay condiciones mínimas. No recomiendo este alojamiento ni regalado!!!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • ph
9
Pros:

Big twin room with double size beds. Clean. Gwen was very helpful.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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haim • extended_group • il
7
Pros:

Quiet, sitting outside on the beach front. Friendly staff

Cons:

Small rooms.
Toilet not flush well.
Low water pressure.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Miltenburg • extended_group • nl
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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qiuping • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

好可爱的房间钥匙。房间打扫的好干净。酒店每天都会问你明天想吃什么早餐，而且早餐很丰富，员工很用心对待每一位客人。房间虽然比较小，但是与网上公布相符，房间就在海边，每天可以看到日落，好漂亮。

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Shameen Evelyna • extended_group • sg
10
Pros:

Location, food

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Michele Giovanni • couple • it
7
Personal muy amable, alojamiento muy sencillo
Pros:

El personal es muy amable y atento.

Cons:

Alojamiento muy muy básico, pero para salir del paso es suficiente.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Candelario • couple • ph
10
N/A
Pros:

I like Gwen the receptionist

Cons:

The bathroom

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rivera • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Mary Grace • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Rowel • couple • ph
9
Pros:

The staff is very accommodating and friendly

Cons:

Its quite place and beach front

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • au
10
Lovely location and best staff
Pros:

Beautiful location and sunset over the water every day. The receptionist Gwen was lovely and helpful with everything we did

Cons:

Our friends who had a separate room had a flooding issue but this was resolved really quickly and they got upgraded to a nicer room

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Le personnel, la vue, la chambre ! Tout

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee