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Garnet Hotel
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7.1

Very good

557 reviews

557 reviews

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8.6

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 50 meters to the beach
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
JenM Fruit Stand
50 m
El Nido Beach
50 m
Nagkalit-Kalit Falls
120 m
Parish of St. Francis of Assisi
140 m
El Nido Covered Court
150 m
Popular landmarks
Seven Commandos Beach
1.4 km
Las Cabanas Beach
3.9 km
Nacpan Beach
14.2 km
Puerto Princesa Underground River
121.1 km
Ugong Rock
135.1 km
Closest landmarks
Farmacia Comprendio
130 m
Peak Corner Gym
140 m
El Nido Health Center
190 m
Palawan Medical City, El Nido
520 m
Caalan beach
620 m

Garnet Hotel

Calle Hama, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, 5313 - See map

Conveniently situated in the El Nido part of Palawan, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River. As an added bonus, massage is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

330 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

50 meters to the beach

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Room service

Safety deposit boxes

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

This property is in high demand!

4 travelers have booked today.

Value for money6.9
Location rating8.6
Nearest airportEl Nido Airport (ENI)
Distance to airport3.7 km

Rooms available at Garnet Hotel

Deluxe Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 queen bed
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Standard Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Standard Queen Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shower
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Deluxe Queen Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower
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Standard Fan Room
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  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Family Room (1 Queen bed and 1 twin bed)
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    Single room - De Luxe
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      Double room King bed - Silver
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        Frequently asked questions

        Does Garnet Hotel offer laundry services?

        Yes! Garnet Hotel offers hot water linen and laundry washing at your fingertips for whenever you need your favorite clothes clean and fresh all throughout your vacation. Please contact the property for more information.

        What attractions are near by Garnet Hotel that are in walking range?

        While residing at Garnet Hotel, jump start your getaway by checking out the nearest points of interest that are within close proximity to the property which include Nagkalit-Kalit Falls, Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, and El Nido Covered Court.

        What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Garnet Hotel?

        Garnet Hotel's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 8 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

        What is the average rating that past Solo travelers' have given to Garnet Hotel?

        Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Garnet Hotel an average rating of 7.0. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

        What is the average rating that past Families with young children have given to Garnet Hotel?

        Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Garnet Hotel an average rating of 6.9. You can look up more specific customer testimonials and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

        What is the average rating that verified Families with older children have given to Garnet Hotel?

        Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Garnet Hotel an average rating of 7.4. You can check out more comprehensive customer assessments and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

        What is the average rating that verified Group travelers have given to Garnet Hotel?

        Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Garnet Hotel an average rating of 7.4. You can check out more in depth customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

        What do local visitors think about Garnet Hotel?

        Verified local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Garnet Hotel an average rating of 7.8. You can look up on more in depth customer evaluations, and comments for this property down in the review section.

        What is the nearest train, metro, or bus station to Garnet Hotel?

        The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Puerto Princesa Bus Station, 170642.64 m away from Garnet Hotel.

        What are popular attractions nearby Garnet Hotel?

        Garnet Hotel’s location in the El Nido neighborhood puts it in close proximity to famous points of interest including Seven Commandos Beach.

        What popular beaches are in close proximity to Garnet Hotel?

        Garnet Hotel is located in the El Nido neighborhood, consisting of Seven Commandos Beach.

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        What people love about Garnet Hotel

        • 8

          Very good
          Staff 

          "Convenient location, clean rooms, friendly staff."

          Ma.

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          April 10, 2023

        • 10

          Exceptional
          Location

          "The closest hotel to El Nido's dive centers, families hotels in the centre of town, the room size is generous, clean and well maintained and the staff are helpf..."

          Vincent

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          March 31, 2023

        • 7.6

          Very good
          Location

          "Decent hotel in a good location for the price"

          Todd

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          May 9, 2023

        Property ranking|Compared to 1,144 Palawan properties
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        Cheapest price score
        Location score
        8.6/10
        Room comfort score
        7.4/10
        Room size
        14 sqm.
        Better than
        94
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Better than
        87
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Better than
        86
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Bigger than
        77
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Overall rating:

        7.1

        Very good
        557 reviews
        Cleanliness
        7.0
        Facilities
        6.1
        Location
        8.6
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        What travelers say they love:
        It was clean and there was hot water, the room was large as ...
        Grant from Philippines
        Couple
        More about Garnet Hotel

        More about Garnet Hotel

        Garnet Hotel

        Getting in and around Palawan is a breeze when staying at Garnet Hotel, located right in the heart of the city. Get ready for an adventure with a stay at Garnet Hotel.
        Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Garnet Hotel. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hotel can arrange it before your check-in date. The hotel provides front desk services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby.
        For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
        Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Garnet Hotel guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. Some rooms at Garnet Hotel include special design features like a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment such as television, is provided for guests in select rooms.
        The hotel also offers instant coffee and instant tea in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


        Dining and things to do

        Recreational facilities at Garnet Hotel are designed for escape and relaxation. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage.


        Around the property

        Take advantage of the opportunity to explore Palawan while in the city. Keep your vacation simple, with a visit to Nacpan Beach just 16.0 km away, where the ocean breeze makes you instantly feel relaxed.


        Reasons to stay here

        Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 91% of the city's accommodation.
        This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 86% of other options in the city.
        It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 85% of other accommodations in Palawan.

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        Amenities and facilities

        Good
        Facilities

        6.1

        Most talked about facilities

        Housekeeping

        33 mentions

        Internet

        22 mentions

        Breakfast

        18 mentions

        Beach

        16 mentions

        Languages spoken
        • English
        • Filipino
        Internet access
        • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
        • Internet
        • Internet services
        • Wi-Fi in public areas
        Things to do, ways to relax
        • Massage
        • Tours
        Cleanliness and safety
        • Cashless payment service
        • Daily disinfection in all rooms
        • Face coverings on staff
        • Hand sanitizer
        • Hot water linen and laundry washing
        • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
        • Temperature check for guests and staff
        Dining, drinking, and snacking
        • Room service
        Services and conveniences
        • Air conditioning in public area
        • Daily housekeeping
        • Elevator
        • Luggage storage
        • Safety deposit boxes
        • Smoking area
        • Terrace
        For the kids
        • Family room
        Access
        • CCTV in common areas
        • CCTV outside property
        • Fire extinguisher
        • Front desk [24-hour]
        • Non-smoking rooms
        • Pets allowed
        • Security [24-hour]
        • Smoke alarms
        Getting around
        • Airport transfer
        Available in all rooms
        • Additional toilet
        • Desk
        • Free bottled water
        • Mirror
        • Shower
        • Towels

        Location

        Calle Hama, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, 5313
        Excellent
        Location

        8.6

        Airports
        • El Nido Airport (ENI)
          3.7 km 14 min drive
        • San Vicente Airport (SWL)
          74.3 km
        Public transportation
        • El Nido Jeepney Terminal Bus Station
          350 m
        Hospital or clinic
        • Farmacia Comprendio
          130 m
        Cash withdrawal
        • ATM
          410 m

        What's nearby

        Popular landmarks
        • Seven Commandos Beach
          1.4 km
        • Las Cabanas Beach
          3.9 km
        • Nacpan Beach
          14.2 km
        • Puerto Princesa Underground River
          121.1 km
        • Ugong Rock
          135.1 km
        • Cowrie Island
          163.9 km
        • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
          171.6 km
        • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
          175.3 km
        • Firefly Watching
          178.6 km
        Nearby landmarks
        • JenM Fruit Stand
          50 m
        • El Nido Beach
          50 m
        • Nagkalit-Kalit Falls
          120 m
        • Farmacia Comprendio
          130 m
        • Peak Corner Gym
          140 m
        • Parish of St. Francis of Assisi
          140 m
        • El Nido Covered Court
          150 m
        • El Nido Health Center
          190 m
        • Taraw Cliff
          290 m
        • El Nido Jeepney Terminal Bus Station
          350 m
        Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

        Property policies

        Children and extra beds

        Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

        All children are welcome.

        Infant 0-1 year(s)
        Stay for free if using existing bedding.
        Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
        Children 2-7 year(s)
        Stay for free if using existing bedding.
        If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
        Guests 8 years and older are considered as adults
        Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
        Others
        • The electricity is not available from 06:00 AM to 02:00 PM.
        • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

        Some helpful facts

        Check-in/Check-out
        • Check-in from14:00
        • Check-out until11:00
        • Reception open until00:00
        The property
        • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
        • Number of floors3
        • Number of rooms 19
        • Room voltage220
        • Year property opened2011

        Property announcements

        A PHP 200 Eco-Tourism Development Fee is required for island tours and is valid for a maximum of 10 days. Tickets are sold at the tourism office and kiosk outlets.

        Reviews of Garnet Hotel from real guests

        Provided by verified guests of Agoda
        7.1
        /
        10
        Cleanliness7.0
        Facilities6.1
        Location8.6
        Room comfort and quality7.4
        Service7.1
        Value for money6.9
        High score for Palawan
        Rating
        9+ Exceptional (65)
        8-9 Excellent (48)
        7-8 Very Good (94)
        6-7 Good (68)
        <6 Below Expectation (120)
        Time of the year
        Mar - May (123)
        Jun - Aug (85)
        Sep - Nov (65)
        Dec - Feb (122)

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Mark from Philippines
        Group
        Family Room
        Stayed 3 nights in October 2022

        Best value for money.”

        Great staff, perfect location, clean facilities, and great value for money compared to other hotels in the area!

        Reviewed December 07, 2022

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        Thank you for staying with us sir,, hope to see you again! God Bless !

        Responded December 08, 2022
        Garnet Hotel
        10.0
        Exceptional
        Adrian from Philippines
        Couple
        Standard Room
        Stayed 3 nights in September 2022

        Nice Hotel”

        We had a comfortable stay. The room is basic but clean. The hotel is located near establishments so everything you need is available.

        Reviewed September 21, 2022

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        marc from United States
        Couple
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 1 night in March 2020

        Clean, centrally located, price good ”

        We liked the hotel and perfect location right near the pier and restaurants. Though no hot water, only warm due to solar power, which was fine because it's hot outside. What we didn't like was the town, it was like a city, expensive, and terrible food. Though we rented a motor bike and went to other parts of the island which were very nice and I would stay outside the town next time, highly recommend that option. not downtown el Nido. We went on an island tour which was nice, but many boats.

        Reviewed March 15, 2020

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Farish from Malaysia
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 2 nights in June 2022

        Exceptional”

        Good hotel . Good staff

        Reviewed June 15, 2022

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        Thank you for staying with us sir,! ,Hope to see you again. God Bless !!

        Responded June 15, 2022
        Garnet Hotel
        8.8
        Excellent
        Ange from Philippines
        Couple
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

        Good hotel in good location ”

        Pros: staff is excellent, very helpful! Thank you Jane and the rest Great location, nice rooftop sitting area, room very comfortable, ac works great! Cons: we stayed 4 nights and the power went out 2 times, shower water came out brown one day, garbages on each floor are overflowing, cleaning staff needs to do better job cleaning floors

        Reviewed February 29, 2020

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        8.0
        Excellent
        Antonio from Philippines
        Couple
        Standard Room
        Stayed 4 nights in December 2022

        Nice location in the town of El Nido”

        Location is very close to the beach, resto/bar and places in town. Staff was friendly, helpful and courteous. Free instant coffee 24hrs a day. Only negative comment was that the rooms needs some updating. If I will stay there again or recommend it, yes because of the location and bang for the money.

        Reviewed December 09, 2022

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        8.0
        Excellent
        Robert from Canada
        Solo traveler
        Standard Room
        Stayed 1 night in January 2020

        Worth what you pay”

        The price is reasonable. I think it’s worth it. You are in the heart of Ël Nido. Walking distance to the harbour (boats to Caron and other destinations) and where all the island tours start. It’s very busy. A lot of bars and restaurants. A bit of crowd noise from the room but that didn’t bother me at all. Wifi was really good and free. The cheapest room is pretty small but the deluxe one is a nice size. Tv channels were pretty fuzzy. Massages right next door and another cheaper one a few stores down. A gym to work out at also very close. There weren’t too many hotels to chose from in this area. I’m happy I chose this one.

        Reviewed February 01, 2020

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        8.4
        Excellent
        DOUGLAS from United States
        Solo traveler
        Standard Room
        Stayed 1 night in February 2020

        Very nice - except no hot water.”

        Location and facility was great with the exception of no hot water and some lame excuse about the sunshine. You have electricy, you can heat the water.

        Reviewed February 27, 2020

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        8.0
        Excellent
        heggen from Norway
        Couple
        Standard Room
        Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

        Very good”

        Nice hotel close to sight seeing boat location. Good beds and aircon. Noisy personnel in hall when starting cleaning rooms.

        Reviewed January 14, 2020

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        7.2
        Very good
        Muhammad from Vietnam
        Solo traveler
        Standard Room
        Stayed 3 nights in January 2023

        Ok”

        WiFi is so weak. Bedding and room has no hot water. Some rooms have no windows. All accommodations in Philippines are not good value. Staff was very helpful and kind. But overall on par with el nido.

        Reviewed January 18, 2023

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        7.6
        Very good
        Arleen from Philippines
        Family with teens
        Family Room
        Stayed 5 nights in June 2022

        Very good”

        Nice place and affortable

        Reviewed August 25, 2022

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        6.8
        Good
        Idriss from Australia
        Couple
        Standard Room
        Stayed 4 nights in February 2020

        Excellent Location ”

        Great location in El Nido town. The street the hotel is located on has all sorts of shops, restaurants, bars and excursions plus it is the street behind the beach. The room itself was small but it did the job. Aircon was good. Don’t expect a really nice room but chose this place is location is most important to you.

        Reviewed February 21, 2020

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        5.6
        Laurence from United Kingdom
        Couple
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

        Adequate accommodation, okay value, excellent WiFi”

        We stayed in a deluxe room on the roof costing 2000php (booked in person). Pros; Good central location, Spacious, clean room, When we visited, WiFi was the best we found in El Nido - stable and 1Mbps download - enough to stream half decent video Rooftop has great large balcony space and a table/seating Cons; Shower on this floor is cold and had an issue that should have been fixed, Quite basic for the cost While the balcony has a good view of the sea, the view from the room was only the balcony

        Reviewed February 18, 2020

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        5.6
        Wesley from United States
        Couple
        Standard Room
        Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

        Above average”

        Great location, close to everything, Bad location, close to nightlife noise. Hotel is NOT on the beach as it may appear on map. Inconsistent shower, water pressure and water temp, sometimes only cold water, sometimes hot. Bed is small and uncomfortable, with No blanket. Sheet looks stained. Junky TV with few channels and static (snow) picture. Must turn in room key every time you leave hotel. Ceiling fan makes screeching noise. staff is ok. Water is slightly stinky and yellow as others have mentioned which may or may-not be the fault of the hotel?

        Reviewed February 12, 2020

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        5.6
        Rio from Philippines
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

        Great location if you want to explore EL Nido since it is close to the dock area.”

        Close to the dock area of tour boats, close to restaurants and souvenir shops.Noisy neighbourhood, aircon not working properly, no food in this hotel. They need to clean specially the trash cans in the guests area.

        Reviewed February 19, 2020

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        4.8
        Glenn from Norway
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 2 nights in September 2022

        Nothing special.”

        Cold water in shower, and hardly any pressure. Charging possibilities were sockets high up on the wall, and difficult to reach. No backup power unit when electricity goes out, which can happen often.

        Reviewed September 27, 2022

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        4.4
        Cummings from Canada
        Couple
        Deluxe Room
        Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

        No WIFI, No hot water, no tv, booming base music all night next door”

        No WIFI, No hot water, no tv and booming base music all night next door.

        Reviewed November 26, 2022

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Cristina from Philippines
        Group
        Stayed 3 nights in June 2012

        Great option in the heart of El Nido”

        Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms

        i really enjoyed my 3-night stay with my friends at garnet hotel. the staff were extremely helpful in providing all our needs. palawan folk, i find, are a warm and kind tagalog people who care for their home by minding waste management and keeping the beauty of the place intact. the hotel is just across the row where the beach is, and to get to the beach you need to cross a small private alley which also doubles as a shower area for a nearby dive centre - which gets awkward when someone is soaping up and you have to pass through and excuse yourself. but all in all, this is a great place to stay, not seedy looking but very professional. the breakfast is served from a restaurant across the street with a fantastic view.... breakfast is so-so but the view makes it incredible. the hotel provides free wifi, fast enough to use for facebook and to skype. almost every establishment in el nido is wifi-enabled - a pleasant surprise considering no atm machines exist in this place! for those who do not want the connectivity and be secluded from it all, well, you can always not bring your gadgets and it will work out fine for you as well.

        Reviewed June 14, 2012

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Joshua from United States
        Couple
        Stayed 9 nights in October 2012

        Great location and comfortable stay”

        Great service, good breakfast, and comfortable room

        we had a by pleasant stay at garnet hotel! bebong and anne were very kind and helpful behind the counter, and the owner, heal, was very kind as well. the staff did whatever they could to help make our stay as comfortable as possible. the breakfast was right across the street at habibi, and was quite good. we would definitely recommend this hotel to any couple travelers. keep in mind that the electricity goes out in el nido from 6am to 2pm, so you will wake up early when the ac kicks off. the whole town seems to be up and stirring once this happens, so be prepared to wake up early! el nido is an incredible place- the scenery is amazing, and the snorkeling is very good. you must check this place out, and stay at garnet hotel- you'll be happy you did!

        Reviewed November 09, 2012

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        An from United States
        Couple
        Standard Room
        Stayed 2 nights in November 2016

        Excellent Location ”

        Great thing about Garnet is that it is on the Main Street in El Nido where all the restaurants are. Luckily the street that it is on is closed from 5:30pm - 5:30am, so you're able to walk around in the evenings and enjoy without having to worry about Traffic. First look, you may think it's a subpar hotel but it really is a clean hotel with great location. You will always see one of the ladies sweeping away at all th sand tracked in by the tourists. Right next door, you have IBR that is open 24/7 for your hungry appetite especially if you have to wake up early for diving (2 dive shops across) ! Not the best food, but it is open for your early mornings before your dive. Garnet was actually our 2nd choice hotel. We wanted to stay at spin hostel for 4 nights, but since we couldn't stay for all 4 we did 2 nights at Garnet and 2 at spin. We regretted spin immediately and wanted to move back to Garnet, but couldn't because we prepaid. Would highly recommend! Perfect location.

        Reviewed November 28, 2016

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