El Gordo's Seaside Adventure Lodge

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

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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 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

American, Breakfast to go

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1 double bed
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Castella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The views from El Gordon are stunningly. You are in the middle of a Philippine neighborhood away from the tourist hub yet a walking distance. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It's great to chill out in the morning or to do remote work....”
Thomas
France France
“Very nice place, situated away from the city buzz but only a 10min walk to the city center. Beautifull view from the balcony. Clean and well equiped room, though maybe a bit small. Staff is very helpfull”
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...”
Michele
Australia Australia
“They make you feel like your family! Very authentic place! The real el nido hostel! They are always available and they take care about anything for you ,any questions or any tour you d like to book they do it for you! Very very appreciated!”
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...”

Hosted by Gordon and Cristina Mclaughlinl

9.3
Host review score
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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.