另類海灘小屋飯店 - 愛妮島

My son and his new wife said El Nido itself is awesome, but it is made even better resorts like Alternative.

Our stay at the Alternative Beach Cottages was absolute heaven! My mother and I spent 5 nights in the beach front family cottage, and wished we had been able to stay longer (forever, maybe?)! The owner and staff were so welcoming and helpful! The food was wonderfully delicious- and the chef made sure to add a yummy hot pepper to most meals because we mentioned we like spicy food. We booked a boat trip one day, and had a grand time snorkeling, swimming, exploring an awesome cave, and eating a feast prepared for us on the beach! For a peaceful, magical vacation (with lovely snorkeling literally steps from your door!), pick Alternative!

I would tell you about our stay, but we were never picked up & therefore didn’t get to stay here. My boyfriend & I waited 3 hours for the pick-up service & didn’t get picked up. We rang the hotel multiple times & nobody answered, we rang hotels.com & they also couldn’t get through to the hotel. We requested a refund (naturally) & a month later I am still arguing to get my money back as hotels.com have STILL not been able to get through to the hotel. Avoid at all costs.

If you want to unplug from the world and immerse yourself into the natural beauty of Palawan, I would definitely recommend Alternative Beach Cottages. The staff are so welcoming and the property is in such a quiet part of the El Nido bay that you would think you've got the whole region to yourself. It really is stunning. The accommodations themselves are basic, but good value for the area. There is no air conditioning, and electricity is turned off for the middle of the day, so if you plan to take an afternoon nap you might sweat. The WiFi and television signal were not working either, which really allowed us to respect the isolation and the incredible privilege it is to visit this part of the world. The dining area overlooking the water is special, and the nighttime lighting is beautiful. The food was very good as well, with variety for those with different dietary preferences. The island hopping guides are great, but note that only one tour is typically offered per day (unless you plan to charter the boat yourself). We had a wonderful and unique experience at Alternative Beach Cottages, and would recommend it if you want to get away from the town and into the beautiful islands without paying a fortune for the resorts. Thank you!!

Great stuff, stunning view, feel like in heaven. Highly recommended

This is perfect for a relaxed, chilled getaway. We stayed only for 2 nights but wished it a had of been a few more. There are only 4 cottages and a private beach so it is very intimate but the staff are amazing and always helpful. There is no menu and the chef cooks what he feels like but the food was stunning and you won't go hungry. Not best suited to people with mobility issues but would highly recommend people staying here.

Nobody was waiting for us at the pick up location. We had to wait almost 45 minutes. The walk to the boat to the island resort is a little scary/dirty. The staff was great and very friendly but this type of resort was not for us (i.e., no air conditioning, limited time for power, no hot water, no wifi, etc.). Unfortunately we only made it through one out of three reserved nights and decided to check out early. We ended up at another hotel in El Nido. Again this is no fault of the immediate staff and more due to what we're used to when we travel.

A tropical paradise if only the weather had been better. Just 4 cottages at this remote resort where the most delicious breakfasts lunches and dinners are all included. Highest praise to the amazing Chef. We were there at the Low season and the day we left they were starting the much needed renovations to the roofs. Small clean beach that is easy to snorkel from and the coral reef was surprisingly good and a variety of fish too. We also enjoyed free use of the Kayak to explore further between the squalls. They will run island hopping tours if the weather permits. Once the renovations are done I would give it 5* and would love to go back when there is not a tropical depression to really enjoy this great place. Transfer by boat is included but be warned you will need to have suitable footwear and clothing as you will get wet getting to the boat which then takes about 30-35 mins.

Amazing location, very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds, great food. Great spot to relax and/or do day tours

We had a fantastic stay here - excellent location in an island with very nice white beach and near Snake Island. Great customer service as well. Would love to stay here again! :)