Balai Adlao

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December 2024

January 2025

Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Free airport shuttle

Air conditioning

Room service

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan, 5313

Lio Beach
1 min walk
El Nido Dock
9 min drive
El Nido Main Beach
16 min drive
El Nido (ENI)
9 min walk

Room options

Deluxe Room

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Pool

Spa

Free airport shuttle

Kids pool

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Beachfront hotel connected to a shopping centre in El Nido with free airport shuttle

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a garden and a front desk safe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided.

Balai Adlao offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

With your stay at Balai Adlao, you're connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Lio Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Balai Adlao Restaurant
Amenities include a front desk safe, a terrace and a water dispenser
9 minutes by car from El Nido Dock and 9 minutes from El Nido Public Market
Free airport shuttle service

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Balai Adlao also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star El Nido hotel.

Balai Adlao Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves breakfast.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Balai Adlao Restaurant

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Limited room service

Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Safe
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Lio Airport only.

Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Guests are required to present a valid QR code tourist ID issued by the El Nido Tourism Office at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Balai Adlao

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: PHP 3000.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by aeroplane and boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Balai Adlao offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 3:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Balai Adlao Hotel El Nido

Balai Adlao Hotel

Balai Adlao El Nido

Balai Adlao Hotel

Balai Adlao El Nido

Balai Adlao Hotel El Nido

Balai Adlao Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Anna Genia

Travelled with family

26 Sept 2022

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

We enjoyee the welcome drink lemongrass!! The staff was So helpful! We had a nice stay!! Excellent!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner

9 Jun 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is quite a distance from the city however, it is manageable since there was an available trike to the city, there was a restaurant around the property for your cravings. The staff are kind and accommodating. special mention to Ms. Rose and Ms. Kim.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ryan

25 Feb 2020

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

An OK hotel relying on location.

This is a hotel on Lio Beach (100m away) in El Nido. I got the impression that because it there it is assumed that this is enough and attention to details are not necessary. First off, 40 minutes late getting picked up at the airport (having used their 'private' airline Air-Swift). Secondly, shower overflowed into the bathroom due to a blocked drain which was easily fixed by removing the accumulated hair, not a pleasant thing to have to do. The staff, as always, were eager to help and we were offered a late check out due to our 17:20 flight which was appreciated (although the receptionist at checkout had not been informed and we were temporarily locked out of the room that had all of our possessions inside). I have travelled extensively in the Philippines and stayed at some much nicer places for the same price or less. If this hotel wants to continue to attract future clients then it needs to up the game a bit and not rely on its location. The room was comfortable enough and nearby facilities offer some good food and drink options.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Feb 2020

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Aris

Travelled with partner

17 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The hotel has access on the beach and restaurants. Room is fine, I hope they put small desk with paper and pen. No hand soap and bath soap in the room, the staff did not refill the bottle, good thing we brought our own. Breakfast is excellent for Filipino guests because there’s variety but if your a foreigner they should add other choices like pastries, yogurt, ham. But overall I like the place and hotel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

16 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All of the staff were very friendly and professional. The only problem I encountered was that several of the local restaurants did not have a number of items available that were listed on the menu.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Alan, Alexandria, VA

Travelled with partner

27 Jul 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel is part of a group of hotels in an area called Lio beach and this particular hotel is literally a 2 minute walk to the beach. This property is 5 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes away from El Nido town proper. There are multiple dining and shopping options here but I have to agree on some of the reviews here that it typically cost 50% more than in town. There’s an ATM and a drugstore in the vicinity as well. The hotel offers shuttle service to town every hour starting at 8:30 AM till midnight. Or if you can’t wait, you can take the tricycle for 150 pesos or about $3.00/person. This property does not have a pool or a gym. There’s a gym next door that charges 250 pesos or about $5.00/day to use it - which one reviewer here said was a shame and I agree with him because hardly anyone uses it and why do you need to charge to use it? Offers breakfast in the morning which was simple and good. The room itself was small and basic. It has a safe and a balcony where you can hang your wet clothes. The property is showing it’s age - our room has several cracks on the wall. Some of the lights in the bathroom are not working and this is even after we called at the front desk to get it fix and it was never done. Overall, it’s a decent property. You don’t really stay in your room when you’re in El Nido. If you want to go a little higher end, try Seda Lio next door. It’s about a 10-minute walk on the beach from this hotel and connected by lighted pathway at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

9 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room had a modern yet traditional look and feel to it. Breakfast was amazing, served both western and traditional Filipino cuisine. Check-in was great, they pick you up straight from the airport as well as drop you off for your departures. Beach is just a 2 min walk away. A lot of restaurants nearby. Room was very clean. I would recommend it to family and friends. Probably one of the most upscale hotels around Lio. Hotel staff were nice and courteous. Lio itself was nice and peaceful. Make sure you check it out before they fully develop Lio to become the El Nido central.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Maxim

2 May 2019

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

Nice hotel, nice beach

Nice hotel, nice beach, somewhat secluded; however the free shuttle in to town was quite useful. Be certain that your in-room safe is functioning properly, and USE it: sticky fingers.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

29 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good area, Good breakfest, very noisy every morning and the isolation between the rooms isn't Good enough.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Finina

14 Mar 2019

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

It was awesome and remarkable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Mar 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mason

19 Feb 2019

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

Great depending on what type of traveller you are

This was not my favorite hotel, but I'm not going to deduct from the score as it will be 5 stars to other guests. The staff were friendly and mostly helpful. The rooms are clean and the breakfast is delicious. I went here with my wife. We like exploring, so something near El Nido proper will be better for those type of guests. We would definitely recommend this hotel who wants a relaxing quiet time. The beach is very nice and sandy. Most other beaches in El Nido are shelly/rocky. There are other amenities to rent out such as surfboards. However I would not recommend renting a surfboard as the water was low and one of the fins broke on the sand bar and it is expensive to replace. There are numerous restaurants to choose from. We ate at one and it was delicious. The other restaurants in the area looked great too. The room was a little small but cozy. Also the resort is only a 5 minute drive from El Nido airport.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Pao

20 Jan 2019

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

much can be improved on hotel staff. though they are accommodating, they need professional training.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Jan 2019

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

Highly reccomend.

Great resort, wonderful location, lots to do on site.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Francisco, Elizabeth City, NC US.

Travelled with family

3 Dec 2018

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The first room assigned to smells of insecticide. The next one have this awfull sewage smell in the bathroom.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pavol, Lincoln, UK

21 Nov 2018

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

Given the price they charge the hotel is quite spartan with basic rooms and bathrooms and minimal amenities. Shame about the gym not being included in the room rate. It was empty for most of the time. The breakfast was nice with plenty of choice. I appreciated the free shuttle to el nido town. The hotel nicely blends in with the surrounding countryside with tall coconut trees preserved during the development. Plenty of bars and restaurants on the beach front and the beach is kept clean and tidy.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Meital

14 Nov 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Great location, plenty of restaurants nearby, 1 to 2 minute walk to the beach, comfortable bed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

16 May 2018

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

We had a wonderful and comfortable stay at Balai Adlao.. Staff are very helpful. They are so attentive to our needs..

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Marek, Poland

9 May 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Seaside resort with nice beach, far from town. Few restaurants on side, with reasonable prices (+50% comparing to town). Good shuttle service to El Nido town, however could be more frequent. ATM on side. Breakfast was typical asian style, with pancakes and some fruit. Resort paths are covered with sand, with no car access. But the same sand covers also floor on corridors and in the rooms. Houskeeping staff does not make wet cleaning.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynne, New Zealand

8 May 2018

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

Great hotel, close to beach

We really enjoyed our stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. Love the environmentally friendly approach to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 May 2018

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

Stay for peace and tranquility close to the beach

Staff at the Balai Adlao were incredibly friendly. The room was clean, comfortable and of a generous size. However a few elements could use some repair - the taps were all loose, the lights short circuited once, and the temperature of the shower was inconsistent - however these issues didn't bother us too much. A small but sufficient selection for breakfast taken in a lovely dining room. The hotel is part of the Lio Tourism Estate with plenty of options for food and drink nearby as well as access to a beautiful beach. Whilst it is some distance from the main town there is a frequent shuttle service that will take you into the centre and back.