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Isla - The Isla Experience

2.5 star property
Travelers find their own private stretch of sand at The Isla Experience, where beach cabanas await and seaside spa treatments offer perfect relaxation

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The Isla Experience welcomes visitors with ocean sounds and sunshine on its private beach. Free cabanas dot the shoreline for beach yoga and volleyball. Enjoy local cuisine for breakfast, and relax in the lobby with coffee or tea throughout the day.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ฿2,178
฿2,396 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Traditional Twin Room

Highlights

Fan
5 bathrooms
Bidet
In-room massage
  • Beach view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Bidet
In-room massage
  • Beach view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Quadruple Room

Highlights

Fan
5 bathrooms
Bidet
In-room massage
  • Beach view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Tent

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Bidet
Located on the ground floor
In-room massage
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in El Nido, Isla - The Isla Experience is on a private beach. Parish of St Francis of Assisi is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nacpan Beach and El Nido Main Beach. With snorkelling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our El Nido travel guide
Map
Daracotan Island, El Nido, MIMAROPA, 5313

Restaurants

  • Surf And Skate Duli
  • North Swell El Nido Surfing
  • The Bucana Grill Restobar
  • Shoreline Hut Restaurant
  • Amihan Kite Windsurf Cafe

About this property

Isla - The Isla Experience

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a beach bar, a free daily manager's reception and dry cleaning/laundry services at Isla - The Isla Experience. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking, fishing and beach volleyball. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Beach towels, coffee/tea in reception and a water dispenser
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 5 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Fans, housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: PHP 180 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 detached shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately PHP 180 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Isla The Isla Experience
Isla The Isla Experience Nido
Isla - The Isla Experience Hotel
Isla - The Isla Experience El Nido
Isla - The Isla Experience Hotel El Nido

Frequently asked questions

Is Isla - The Isla Experience pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Isla - The Isla Experience?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Isla - The Isla Experience on 11 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,178, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Isla - The Isla Experience?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Isla - The Isla Experience?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Isla - The Isla Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Isla - The Isla Experience located?

Set on a private white sand beach, this hotel is in El Nido, within the vicinity of Bulang Beach and Duli Beach. Regional attractions also include Nacpan Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Isla - The Isla Experience Reviews

8.0

Very good

6.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for us…

Surprised that Isla has such good reviews on Google. It goes without saying that Isla is not a luxury accommodation and therefore it’s not super comfortable (which we knew going into the trip) but unfortunately Isla is nothing like the pictures you see on instagram - the island itself is beautiful and it’s lovely to wake up listening to the waves but the huts, communal areas and areas around Isla are pretty dirty and poorly maintained. The service isn’t great and the food is also average (served communally with, in my opinion, not enough to serve the whole group). We wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay on this remote island—the scenery was stunning, the sunsets were incredible, and the bamboo hut accommodation added a unique touch. The room was comfortable, though the mosquito net had holes and could have been better maintained. Although, for safety purposes or privacy atleast, maybe a wooden latch/gate could be put at the top of the stairs, as these were steep, The food was great, and activities were fun (be sure to check which ones are going ahead—we missed out on the campfire). The waters around the island were amazing for spotting fish, though we did encounter jellyfish. Staff were attentive but could benefit from better training on how to handle jellyfish concerns. One major issue was the lack of communication before arrival. We didn’t receive the promised transfer confirmation and got no response after contacting the company multiple times. Thankfully, someone was there when we arrived—but it was a stressful experience that could’ve been avoided. Despite that, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back with just a few improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With its incredible looking socials and promise of glamping style accommodation, for the price point we really wanted to like Isla experience more. This is more of a base camp feel rather than a relaxing couples escape. Socialising is encouraged, communal dinner etc. Whilst for some this may be attractive for others this may feel too much. We really wanted a couples rest and relax escape before heading back to the UK but found it difficult to find solitude. Pros - The location is fantastic with a great beach. - The staff were great. - The couples massage by two locals ladies from the village was perhaps the best we’ve ever had. Ask for Gedalyn and Emma. Cons - After paying PHP2600 for a return van transfer for two from El Nido it felt unacceptable to have to wait nearly an hour at the port for the boat to arrive to take us across to the island on both the outward and return journey. - Food and drinks are expensive, as in expensive. This isn’t Boracay. - A big one for us…the showers are salt water. This wasn’t mentioned anywhere on the Hotels.com listing. You will remain sticky for the entire duration of your stay. There literally is no point in showering after being in the sea. - There is a constant subtle smell in the air. We couldn’t pinpoint what the smell was, possibly drains, possibly seaweed, possibly a nearly piggery, who knows. - The cleanliness of the shared toilets and showers varied. The toilets do not allow you to flush toilet tissue, it should be placed in a
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ridwaan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was such a great experience, from the communal type of living, the super friendly staff and the pristine location. We had an exceptional experience and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and so beautiful. There are plenty of activities to do. I recommend anyone to stay here if you’re looking for a different island experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ervin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place but be aware of overcharging

The transfer service is quite overpriced. Also the breakfast is not good enough and and they don't give you a lot of options. If you want to get the best breakfast then you have to pay 380 pesos. There is no kitchen so you are kind of subject to buy lunch and dinner from them. Cocktails and beverages are quite overpriced. The showers do not have potable water, it is sea water. The place is beautiful but it is sad that they overcharged food and beverages knowing that the guests don't have other option than to buy them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un séjour inoubliable en pleine nature

J’ai passé une nuit à Isla – The Island Experience, et ce court séjour a été exceptionnel. Tout est très bien organisé, y compris le transport, qu’on règle directement avec l’hôtel. Sur place, l’ambiance est paisible et déconnectée : parfait pour se ressourcer. Entre le snorkeling autour de l’épave, le délicieux buffet, les porcs en liberté sur la plage, la visite du village voisin, et les superbes levers et couchers de soleil, chaque moment était mémorable. L’endroit est calme, nature, et authentique — une vraie parenthèse loin du monde moderne.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Monja Theresa Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist miserabel. Man zahlt viel zu viel, für das was man bekommt. Die Unterkunft ist sehr einfach, wie ein mäßiger Campingurlaub. Wir hatten eine Hütte, mit wenig Meerblick weil sehr viel Bäume davor waren. Auch war unsere Hütte weniger Blickdicht als andere, wenn Leute im Umkreis von ca. 10 Metern daran vorbeilaufen können sie hineinschauen. Die Hütte war nicht sauber, Ventilator verrostet, Kabel unschön herausragend, das Moskitonetz hatte viele große Löcher. Die Duschen und Toiletten wurden tagsüber nicht gereinigt. Der Strand ist kaum vorhanden, nur ein kurzer Abschnitt, keine Liegen direkt am Strand. Sonstige Liegen/Stühle/Bänke waren unbequem ohne Polster und wurden ebenfalls nicht gereinigt. Bei der “Cooking Class” wird jeden Tag das gleiche zubereitet, keine Abwechslung für Gäste die sich länger dort aufhalten. Das Essen war ganz gut. Das W-LAN funktioniert an der Theke einwandfrei, aber nicht in der gesamten Anlage. Alles in allem, hätten wir mit der ganzen Unterkunft kein Problem gehabt, wenn es ca. 1/4 des Preises wäre. Für alle Extras zahlt man zusätzlich, wie z.b. Kajak mieten. Sowas gehört für uns bei einem so stolzen Preis einfach kostenfrei dazu. Wir waren später noch im „Dryft“ auf der gleichen Insel und das war so viel besser!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Für eine Nacht ist es super schön, zum schnorcheln keine schönen Spots & am Wrack ist das Wasser sehr trüb. Zum relaxen ist es gut weil der Strand wunderschön ist. Organisation klappt auch gut man hat zweimal am Tag einen kostenlosen Transfer mit dem Boot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sulakshita

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024