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Reviews of Hadefe Cottages This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Caalan Beach, Barangay Masagana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#23 of 136 B&Bs and Inns in El Nido

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 118 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Decent beach location for a good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi! Don’t offer it if it isn’t reliable.

    Nice location about a 15 minute walk from the noisy town center. Staff are excellent and the rooms get the job done. Clean and functional for the price. We had two separate bookings and paid the same for both but the second room they gave us was not as nice. The AC worked so we dealt with it. The Wifi is horrendous so if you need to rely on it, this is not your place. Even a cel signal is poor. The manager is amazing and does his best to make you happy. Give him a raise because he deserves it!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    7.0
    On the beach - 10 minutes walk to El Nido's main street
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Decent place on the beach. 10 minutes walk to the main street of El Nido. Negative: When the air condition termostat turns on and off, it feels like a horse kicking the wall of the bamboo hut, and the whole bed shakes. Impossible to sleep with the air condition on - this needs to be changed ! Cigarette smoke from the neighbors gets inside the hut, and there was hammering and mechanical noise early in the morning.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were outstanding. Location was perfect if you’re into being a little outside of it all. Fantastic value. Incredible sunsets.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the breakfast bar was awesome

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was our first place in the Philippines and we loved it specially because of the amazing view to the lime cliffs in El Nido! Breakfast is simple but good to start the day with! Staff was very friendly!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are basic but Hadefe it’s right on the beach and it’s good value for money. Nice and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful stay in El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room WiFi signal could be a little stronger

    One of the biggest adventages of that place is its location and view, the people working there are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and well equiped. Ceiling fan, AC, provided towels and free cold water. It is available to order tuktuk transport for check-in or check-out. It is around 8min by walk to the centre of El Nido. Big recommendation.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no road to the property, you have to get a tuktuk or tricycle to get to it which will drive over the beach, in our case literally through the waves, driver managed perfectly though!

    The aircon did a fantastic job. It was clean and kept neat, the view into the bay is amazing. Staff was super friendly and helpful with tuktuks, drink orders aso.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Good place but need minor improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is basic but has almost everything I needed to rest after daily activies. Room was spacious and breakfast views stunning Hot water did not work amd they do not use pillow covers which is very anti hygienic

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Little oasis in El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - excellent value for money.

    We loved our stay at Hadefe Cottages. Although the rooms are simple, they're comfortable and the balcony and garden area are lovely with fantastic sea views.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dust in the rooms could have been cleaned better. Note that the road until the hotel passes from the beach, especially when waves reach the first buildings, the road almost disappears.

    The personnel working there is really taking care about the facilities. It's a different hotel than others and the experience really worth. But,

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC must be a leftover from the Second World War. It will blow your ears and mind.

    The perfect place if you want to be in walking distance to El Nido.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only issue is wifi was quite weak

    Loved it! Room was very spacious, view was stunning, and shower was hot. Great to be away from the chaos of Central el nido but still easy access (especially walking along the beach). Would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed is small and getting to the location requires a rough tuk tuk ride, Good for young and able people, elderly or sick might find it a challenge.

    Wonderful staff and wonderful location right on waterfront. Cheap and cheerful, ac and hot water worked well and the room was clean. It has a charming boutique feel. Simple but functional rooms, we loved our stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I needed the internet and it didn't reach my room. This annoyed me because of the price as with: The room and beds were OK but basic and I didn't need 2 but 1. The shower was a drizzle. One small bar of soap. Breakfast was meagre.

    The staff were genuinely professional and friendly. I had a room right on the beach and the view was beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Cheap functional private accommodation walking distance from El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic accommodation

    The hospitality of the receptionist was exceptional. Location was quiet, 15 min walk (safe at night) from el nido town. Thank you for upgrading us in the last stay of our honeymoon

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    7.0
    Nice beachfront location outside of busy El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We stayed here for a week and found the location perfect, as it is outside the busy and touristy part of El Nido, in a really calm and chilled area. Our cottage was spacious and almost right at the beachfront, perfect for relaxing in the night. The view was wonderful, the beach is however very shallow and rocky at some places, it's better to walk in near the farer end. Staff was very kind, even made us breakfast on our last day earlier than the regular time.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a bit hard for me but that seems to be common in philippines.

    Nice accomodation. Good size room. Hot shower which was good. Right on the beach. Is about 15 minute walk to town. Would stay again

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice to know of the free tuctuc service from the town square before we arrive there

    Spacious room in a quiet neighboorhood. Staff is very nice and helpful

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    8.0
    A lovely oasis away from the hustle and bustle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit of a dark walk at night for a solo female traveler

    The staff were super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location... set on waterfront, beautiful sunset views, easy walk into town but far enough away so you can't hear any hustle and bustle. Friendly helpful host

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    hot shower clean rooms staff that only want to help

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast was excellent. The view was beautiful.

    Stayed in September 2024

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