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About this property

Featuring a large and open wooden deck overlooking El Nido Bay, El Gordo's Seaside Adventure Lodge provides dormitory and private rooms with free Wi-Fi. Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and a 24-hour reception are available. Located in a fisherman's village and away from the bustling tourist district, El Gordo's is separated from the rest of the village by a foot bridge and rocky trail. A 2-minute walk from the guest house is the Sitio Tandul Basketball Court. It is a 10-minute walk to El Nido Port and a 15-minute walk to town centre. El Nido Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Towels and linens are provided. Private rooms each have a large, private, seaside deck, with views of El Nido Bay. All are equipped with aircon, overhead ceiling fans, and tile flooring. Fan-cooled dorm rooms are equipped with a mosquito net and wooden flooring. The property can help arrange island tour and transportation upon your arrival. Guests can explore the nearby beaches by kayak or stand-up paddle board and relax with a cold drink and snack on the deck after. Shared kitchen facilities and common lounge are available. Guests can also enjoy free coffee, tea, Milo and cookies. Art Café and many seaside restaurants and bars are some of the dining options located within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

American, Breakfast to go


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Standard Double Room with Sea View
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 double bed
US$155 for 3 nights
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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
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Breakfast US$5
  • 4 bunk beds
US$129 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 bunk bed
US$31 for 3 nights
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  • 1 double bed
Balcony
Sea view
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Terrace
Free WiFi

  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$52 per night
Price US$155
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  • 4 bunk beds
Balcony
Mountain view
City view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 4
US$43 per night
Price US$129
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  • 1 bunk bed
200 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Price US$31
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  • Nadia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    El Gordo's in an amazing place to stay at in El Nido, away from the crowds yet close to everything you need. Extremely kind and helpful hosts, gorgeous view from the hostel to enjoy unlimited coffee and tea, very good and clean equipment,.. I...
  • Bianca
    Spain Spain
    I extended twice my stay here just because I felt so comfortable and it's exactly the kind of Hostel that I look for as a solo traveller. The little neighbourhood where it's at is wonderful to walk through, the people that live in it are...
  • Helvia
    Spain Spain
    The location is so unique and the way to get there so authentic. You really feel that you are in Philippines, it’s not the typical hostel. The bed was comfortable and the owners so kind. There’s free water and coffee. The best choice I could make.
  • Marta
    Portugal Portugal
    Super friendly hosts that will help you with everything. You can book tours, van tickets, tuk tuk rides. Very comfortable, tasty breakfast, clean, good WiFi. The kitchen is well equipped, so you can prepare your meals. Big rooms. Very nice common...
  • Lorena255
    Spain Spain
    We can't thank Cristina and Gordon for their hospitality. They were very kind and made us feel at home. We booked a double private room and everything was clean and tidy, we had beautiful views from our balcony. Breakfast was super tasty and they...
  • Alistair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gordon & Christina were lovely, very friendly and helpful. Nice easy 10 min walk to the harbour (if you want to hire kayaks, snorkels, etc), 15 mins walk to centre of town. My room had a lovely sea view with balcony and good air con. Sealed...
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    What an excellent adventure just arriving! An ideal location in the best end of town. Gordon and his family are obviously well respected among the community and we thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay with them. The room was perfect for what we...
  • Aidan999
    Taiwan Taiwan
    I can't list enough good things about this place. From the get go, Gordon and Christina made me feel so welcome and at home, they were very helpful with all kinds of travel advise, and talking with them is like talking to old friends. Booking...
  • Gentian
    Italy Italy
    The view is great and the people there are very dedicated to help the local community. A great experience and a way to be more than just a tourist and be part of the real el nido
  • Mert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely experience to accommodate in this hostel. People are soo friendly , I felt like my home. Plus I could cook my own food. Thank you guys. Will wisit you again

Hosted by Gordon and Cristina Mclaughlinl

9.3
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Gordon and Cristina Mclaughlinl
Our guesthouse is one of the few El Nido properties that is actually seaside. It is built from mainly native materials (wood and bamboo) to give it an authentic Filipino look. We recently renovated our seaside deck to include 3 levels; main, upper, and lower.
My wife Cristina and I are one of the few owner-occupied guest houses because we truly giving our guests the best possible service. I was a triathlete and now a long distance swimmer and so like to promote an active lifestyle to our guests. That is why we offer kayaks and stand up paddle boards.
One of the most interesting features about our location is that we are not part of the tourist district but part of an authentic fisherman's village. We support the local day care center and buy 200 Christmas gifts for the local children.
Languages spoken: English,Filipino

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 400 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via PayPal is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please inform El Gordo's Seaside Adventure Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.