Cadlao Resort and Restaurant

“Amazing placr”

I had an amazing experience—everything was perfect.

Judith·4 settimane fa

The breakfast was excellent, but the road to the property could use some TLC; the location is great, yet getting there was a hassle without any help. They do offer a free tricycle service.

Jagjeet·Un mese fa

Everything was incredible—the staff, the location, the food—all outstanding. I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to El Nido. The only minor issue was the bed and pillows; the mattress felt a bit hard for my taste.

Taylah·Un mese fa

“wonderful”

I love the location and the friendly staff, and the breakfast was very good. The reception area is a bit small.

Marissa·Un mese fa

“TL;DR: Cadlao Resort and Restaurant is like a real-life White Lotus dream.”

TL;DR: Cadlao Resort and Restaurant is like a real-life White Lotus dream. Don’t hesitate for a moment to book this uber-chic, serene, tropical getaway. I stayed at Cadlao for three nights as part of a whirlwind tour of the southern islands of the Philippines. Unfortunately, my flight couldn’t get into the local airport due to weather/wind/rain, and we diverted to Puerto Princesa. That meant a 6+ hour van ride and a 1:30 a.m. arrival at Cadlao. Through it all, however, communication was excellent via WhatsApp. They arranged for the night security guard to meet me/escort me to my room and we did the rest of the check-in formalities in the morning. The room was small, which is exactly what I was expecting, but it was perfectly appointed. The Wifi was fast, the water was hot, the bed was comfy, and I really enjoyed sitting outside on the balcony/patio. I very much enjoyed the absence of TV/phone. Breakfast was included and it was plentiful and delicious. Lots of options, both local and Western, that will satisfy all tastes. I had cocktails at the restaurant twice as well, and dinner once. I would describe the food as gourmet dining. The flavor and presentation is top-notch for sure. The high point of the whole experience truly was the warmth and hospitality of the staff. What wonderful people who seem to genuinely care about creating great spaces, memories, and experiences for their guests. I truly appreciated it, and truly hope I can return someday. (A note about the restaurant: this was honestly the low point of the stay for me, and it didn’t really have anything to do with the hotel—sort of. Every single meal I had at the restaurant was interrupted, sometimes grossly, by selfish guests blasting TikTok videos or making video calls or playing loud WhatApp audio messages, etc., etc. I understand in our digitally-obsessed world we may not be able to appropriately police ourselves when 1) in public and 2) in one of the most beautiful places in the entire world, that being said, I think it’s high time hotels and resorts start protecting their guests by completely banning phones, or at least completely banning any telephone audio in public spaces. Cadlao has clearly spent an enormous amount of time and money—quite successfully I might add—to create a magical place which is promptly ruined by a few, or many, boisterous electronic devices.)

Kyle·Un mese fa