Zhaya's Beach & Cottages

4.2

Excellent(311 Reviews)

Inn in El Nido

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this inn

Zhaya's Beach & Cottages features a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in El Nido. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Bucana Beach.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of El Nido

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 150 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Zhaya's Beach & Cottages

$$$$

4.2

Excellent(311 Reviews)

Inn in El Nido

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this inn

Zhaya's Beach & Cottages features a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in El Nido. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Bucana Beach.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of El Nido

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 150 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(311 Reviews)

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4.2

Jun 2024

SI VOUS VENEZ EN SCOOTER DEPUIS EL NIDO….FUYEZ !!

Cet hôtel n’est vraiment pas ce que j’ai vu en commentaires ! À 45min de el Nido, les 15 dernières minutes dans la forêt sans goudron au sol mais juste des ÉNORMES FLAQUES D’EAU ET DE BOUE, c’était extrêmement dangereux et j’aurais aimé que l’hôtel le stipule !! vous devez également passer un ponton en bambou qui fait flipper !! dans l’autre sens la route est moins dangereuse mais vous devez payer à chaque passage 300 pesos pour qu’on porte le scooter sur le pont avec les escaliers ! une galère que je ne recommande à personne ! la plage n’a rien d’extraordinaire et bcp de déchets ! La chambre est ultra basique il n’y a même pas de moustiquaire c’est vraiment pas normal j’ai pris cher avec les piqûres, la chambre n’est pas fermée entièrement les insectes passent comme ils veulent. J’ai booke 4 nuits je suis parti le lendemain !

4.2

Jun 2024

Shirley and the rest of the Zhaya crew were the best hosts you could ask for!

Amazing little spot in a fishing town with an almost private beach experience. The huts had wonderful porches where your meals and drinks could be served right to you. If we wanted a better view of the beach there was a plethora of seating near the bar and on the beach as well. A mosquito net was provided but it was not necessary. All our tours and transportation was organised by the host which made everything very convenient and stress free. The local dogs were very friendly and we met a puppy we named Dobby who was always waiting to greet us in the mornings and after a long day of touring.

The water pressure was strong some days and weak on others. No issues otherwise.

4.2

Jun 2024

Overall wouldn't stay again

- they let us check-in early for free - staff is really really nice - beautiful mornings, before music starts - WiFi 10/10 - nice breakfast, 4 different choices - restaurant is pretty pricey, but the food was delicious

- beach is so-so, definitely not among the nicest in Palawan, dirty with trash and during low tide the water disappears - you can rent a scooter for 2 days minimum - loud music all the time, not relaxing at all, even late into the night. Cottages have zero sound-proof - the cottages are very very small, no hangers or shelves or stools, nowhere to put your things so you have to have them on the floor and step over them - a hanger for wet stuff on the tiny terrace would be nice, so you don't have to hang them all around table, chairs and fence - we had a rat bitting our things (we saw it once, but it pested us 2 nights), we threw away some of them because of contamination - count extra 2000 PHP to the price for transfer to and from accommodation (it's 35 min drive from El Nido) - price is the same as somewhere in El Nido, but the accommodation offers way less

4.2

May 2024

UN DESASTRE DE ORGANIZACION

El sitio

Esta muy lejos de El Nido, a una hora, en Toc Toc, y después tienes que cruzar un puente colgante, que está sobre un río, está muy lejos de donde te puede dejar el trasporte. Allí no hay nada solo una playa.

4.2

May 2024

Fully recommend.

I have fully enjoyed my stay at Zhaya's. The location is just perfect, it is a little paradise. They have a great kitchen and a great bar. I had the best food and the best cocktails at this place. The staff is super friendly and helpful, just ask for whatever you need and you'll get it. I was completely spoilt during my stay and I can't wait to go back.

I liked everything.

4.2

May 2024

Super endroit

Un endroit paradisiaque, vraiment au bord de l'eau, un accueil super par le personnel,aussi bien en salle, réception, service de nettoyage que le barman. On nous a même emmenés visiter le centre du village, où il y avait un festival. Je recommande vivement cet endroit

Manque de rangement dans le bungalow

4.2

May 2024

Place and staff are very nice.... just the road to go there

Breakfast is very good but not much choices, staff was great but Road to go there is very bad

If the road is better, means of transportation needed improvement

4.2

Apr 2024

Had a great time,relaxing,swimming and watching the fishing village go about their lives. Nice and quiet with a nice lon

Right on the beach and within walking distance to a fishing village to buy supplies if needed.

Bungalows are very small. The only place to store luggage is on the floor

4.2

Feb 2024

Friendly host, nice location, good food

4.2

Feb 2024

Directly on the beach, family bussines and I wish them development of facilities! Very nice.

Nature and you can see true Filipiness Village.

4.2

Feb 2024

Ruhige Auszeit direkt am Strand in El Nido

Meine Familie und ich haben zum Abschluss unserer El Nido Reise zwei Nächte in den Cottages verbracht und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Unterkunft ist ca 45 Minuten entfernt von El Nido Town und die herzlichen Gastgeber haben sich um unseren Transport gekümmert. Uns hat es gefallen, dass es so einfach und ruhig gehalten ist. Guter Abschluss nach mehreren Tagen in El Nido Town.

4.2

Feb 2024

Average but with bigger rooms, hot water and stocked bar and menu it can ve much better

The workers were great

Bar area… no place to unpack.. very small rooms

4.2

Jan 2024

A perfect secluded retreat

Amazing friendly staff who were incredible helpful. Beautiful place very secluded around 45 minutes away from el nido main town. Good food and attentive service, you get what you pay for with the property but it doesn’t take away from the natural beauty surrounding it.

The sand flies are pretty bad

4.2

Jan 2024

Her bor man midt på idyllisk sandstrand, som taget ud af en reklamefilm

Man bor lige på stranden, med fantastisk hvidt sand, blåt klart vand, og omgivet af kokospalmer. Nøjagtig som på billederne. Her er stille og fredeligt, det kunne vi godt lide. Kokken laver skøn mad, personalet er venlige. Det er muligt at få vasket tøj, til rimelige priser

Der er lidt langt dertil, ca. 45 minutter i tricykel. Men det er også lidt en oplevelse. Book gerne afhentning direkte ved hotellet, så bliver du kørt af den rareste mand (hotelejerens far) til en god pris. Det var ikke altid der var tryk på vandet i bruseren. Men de fikser det hvis du spørger.

4.2

Jan 2024

I would return.

The place is quite lovely and the meals were all delicious. The owners and staff were absolutely lovely.

The beach was not great for swimming.

4.2

Dec 2023

If you know what you’re getting into then it’s wonderful!

The location was beautiful. Very simple accommodation, but we expected that. We loved being in the little fishing village and walking right out onto the beach. The food was great!

It was very hot at night and the fans weren’t great, so it was hard to sleep. We also had barely any water pressure in the sink and shower except for the last night.

4.2

Nov 2023

Amazing stay, probably my favourite of two week trip to Philippines.

Cute little huts directly on the beach, providing access to a beautiful beach. Friendly and accommodating family owned staff who were so helpful and cooked beautiful food.

Nothing we didn’t like as was experience we were after. Not to other travellers that you need to access via a foot bridge and bathroom facilities are simple. Need to access atm if you want to pay for food drinks, which is located in the village before the school.

4.2

Nov 2023

Loved the people

The two ladies running the place were absolutely amazing. We loved our time here. We were looking to escape the tourists and this place was perfect. We also loved the proximity to Duhli Beach

4.2

Nov 2023

Leuke huisjes aan het strand buiten het drukke El Nido

De ligging aan het strand was fantastisch en de mensen waren aardig en behulpzaam.

Geen

4.2

Jul 2023

If you like camping and don’t mind travelling far into town, go!

The people who own the place are so lovely and accommodating. When we arrived, we were collected from the airport by a trike. We travelled both in normal roads and on mud/dirt tracks - it is a bumpy ride. Then, after this, we stopped by a river where the driver(the son of the couple who own the cottages) carried my case up the stairs, over the bridge and during the 2-3 min walk through the traditional fishing village. The cottage and the view are so beautiful. They have a tiny little bar which is decorated in pretty fairy lights. Room and bathroom are mostly clean for what it is - considering it is an outdoor, open air hut. Fan is strong and definitely enough unless you really don’t like heat… They arrange scooter for you at a very good price! They arrange Tours with lunch at amazing prices. People in the fishing village are so kind, friendly and welcoming. Ice cold beers are available for when you get in and there is a little rustic seating area with lights above for you to sit. If you are someone who only likes camping - you would definitely like it here. The showers aren’t amazing and it isn’t glamorous but a great experience. The stars at night are amazing! Lastly - it is a small cottage more like a big tent size. You have the space of perhaps a single bed to move around at the right side of the bed.

The journey to the property really is a long one from the town. It is very safe but just very long. You do have to leave you scooter on one side of the river, cross the hanging bridge then walk through a small fishing village which could be daunting for perhaps some. The beach is a lovely walk but it has tonnes of rubbish washed up - you could bring a plastic bag to help collect some. Mosquito net is big enough but does have a few tiny holes. Sheets for bedding need replacing - TOP TIP just ask for another sheet and use both white sheets as the bedding.

4.2

Jun 2023

Pleasant

I guess the staff is best and they do everything with a happy face. always willing to ensure the guest is feeling good.

I can see how so many guest have loved the experience of staying here as it gives them a sense of living within a fishing community. however, we felt that property and rooms are not of the standard you expect while you travel to an international destination like El Nido. the rooms are really tiny and bed is very small and not enough for two people. there is literally no space to keep even a bottle in the room. the washroom is tiny and water flow is very slow. we could have adjusted with all this but the biggest turn off was the litter and garbage on the beach during low tides. We had to leave just after a day though we had plans for 3 days. however. the cafe next door is world class and serves some amazing food.

4.2

May 2023

Good

Beachfront property. Food is good. Staff is helpful With what we needed an extra bed for.no extra cost

I hope there were small cupboards or cabinet to put your stuff. Hanging lines to hang wet clothes.the beds were just reight for 2 so dont bring any kids as the beds are not big enough.bigger rooms and bigger bed in the future.all rooms were only fan hope.there was an aircon room as well but maybe they are building one as there was one room under construtction. If you want plenty of choices for good restaurants nearby there is none here..but u can order from thw resort though. Free water only during meals otherwise u have to pay for bottled water. Bring ur own coffee they can provide hot water to drink too.

4.2

May 2023

not good

I’ve been traveling for 8 years in total (mostly hostels and recently hotels) and I’ve never written a review before but this place in my eyes shouldn’t be a hotel, the staff are lovely but the place as a whole is terrible there was no room to put your bags cottage, the mosquitoe net had holes in (which I got bitten really bad). the electricity didn’t work from 12am-5am which made it hard to sleep. plus getting to the cottages is hard you have to walk over a bridge to get the and the locals definitely didn’t like that there where tourists in there village. so I wouldn’t recommend it, I don’t understand how the it has such a high rating. we ended up checking out a day early. I’d recommend just to stay in the town of el Nido and get a scooter to travel around

4.2

May 2023

Something new to experience with a cute bamboo cottage and the hanging bridge excess.

Excellent! Though it is a small family business runs by Jun, he is so attentive and helpful. He even be one of the potters to carry our big luggage across the hanging bridge to the place. He even cooked for our late lunch. The Tuna Sinagang was the best ever in Palawan.

The excess which is inconvenient as there were no other way except to climb the hanging bridge over the river and to walk through kampung houses about 150m to reach the place.

4.2

May 2023

Good

Fantastic food lovely staff and always helping out if any concerns due to travel around.

Daily power cut of average 10h poor wifi, dirty neighbors lots of rubbish

4.2

May 2023

Good

It is right on tne beach

Difficult to gey to

4.2

May 2023

wonderful experience!

the design & food

too hot in the room

4.2

Apr 2023

Enjoyable!

exactly as we had expected, a lovely cottage on the beach. The food from the restaurant was very good and we enjoyed eating there. Cold water with ice was provided with meals and the staff were happy to refill my bottle.

It was very hot in the cottage with only a fan, but we managed. Lots of ants came in also and I had to cover my legs in the evening because mosquitoes will bite me. Lots of the chairs in the seating area were broken, but we managed just fine.

4.2

Apr 2023

Exceptional place

Zhaya's Beach & Cottages is exceptional place! We visited 5 different places on 4 other islands and this was the best accommodation we had. It's right on the beautiful beach - we were alone there most of the time. They cook exceptional food and there is only 5 cottages so it's very private. Staff is so welcoming and they provided us with everything we asked for. I would definitely recommend this place.

Nothing.

4.2

Apr 2023

“ Home in El Nido”If you're looking for relaxation, a quiet and simple place, this place is for you. I call it MY Ho

The Bungalow and the Foods.

Nothing.

4.2

Mar 2023

Quiet stay in the middle of nowhere.

The accommodation is located in Bucana, 30km north of El Nido, and passed the surprise of how remote this place was (we had not done our homework properly and thought we were booking something in El Nido town, not El Nido province) we really enjoyed our stay. The bungalows are small but clean, the location is pretty quiet (bar the geckos and roosters), the food was good and the family owning the place is very kind and helpful.

Be aware that there is not much to do in the area. The tricycles leave you at the hanging bridge (and then it's a 5 min walk to reach the accommodation). Only a couple of places to eat/drink outside Zahya's. Duli beach is accessible by walk (lovely although quite a hike and more if a surf spot), and it'll take you a solid 45min to reach Nacpan beach with a tricycle.

4.2

Mar 2023

I had such an amazing time at this property and the staffs were very nice and very accommodating. I would definitely com

I loved the amazing location as it is located right by the beach! the cottages were designed so nicely and comfortable.

Maybe the fact that you need to cross this floating bridge and walk another 10 minutes to get to the location.

4.2

Mar 2023

Very good

You can really disconnect here.. small little charming huts.

It's hard to get there, no road behind the bridge.

4.2

Mar 2023

Overall i will highly recommend this to my friends and family.

I really enjoy the location its very relaxing and comfortable, peaceful and clean. The food is good too, there cook is pretty good.

Everything is fine but the only thing missing is they didn't provide soap and shampoo, coz in every accommodation customer always expect to have soap and shampoo but they didn't provide it.

4.2

Mar 2023

Very good

The stay is very minimal, as we expected, and the good side of it is that you can be immersed in the Philippines' culture (you are in a small local village). The food also was good, and the staff also. The location is fine too, waking up in front of the beach and sleeping with the sound of the sea: wonderful.

Really, the worst part of this stay is the trip to reach it. We recommend you take a taxi and not the scooter, if so leave it BEFORE the hanging bridge and DO NOT take the other street (T E R R I B L E!) that bring you to the other side of the bridge. Watch out, it could happen that there is no electricity - happened to us for one day (out of three).

4.2

Feb 2023

Very good

Great place to be, nice family and delicious food

The menu looks great, but unfortunately just a few meals were available to order. However, it was really tasty

4.2

Feb 2023

Amazing location

amazing location right on the beach. food and drinks available. mosquito net provided. Staff were helpful when we were sick eg bought us Gatorade from the store!

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in El Nido?

The average price for a rental in El Nido is $46 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Zhaya's Beach & Cottages. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Zhaya's Beach & Cottages pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Zhaya's Beach & Cottages?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and beachfront or waterfront.

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About this inn

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Zhaya's Beach & Cottages

Inn in El Nido

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of El Nido

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in El Nido?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Zhaya's Beach & Cottages pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Zhaya's Beach & Cottages?

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