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Golden Monkey Cottages

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, sea views
Partial Sea View Room | View from room
Beachfront Cottage
Exterior
Sea View Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ca-alan Beach, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Place, Bacuit Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caalan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Nido Main Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Nido (ENI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

El Nido

At Golden Monkey Cottages you'll be within steps of Bacuit Bay and Caalan Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3-property class El Nido hotel, you'll find El Nido Main Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Caalan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TownSquare Heritage District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Nido Dock - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ap Kala - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Altrov'é - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Golden Monkey Cottages

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Golden Monkey Cottages.

This 3-star El Nido hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Golden Monkey Cottages offers 15 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 250 for adults and PHP 250 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by private tricycle.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately PHP 250 for adults and from PHP 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 700 per vehicle (one way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is also known as

Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel
Golden Monkey Cottages El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel
Golden Monkey Cottages El Nido
Golden Monkey Cottages Hotel El Nido

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Golden Monkey Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Monkey Cottages?

Yep, Golden Monkey Cottages is on Caalan Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

What makes Golden Monkey Cottages a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Golden Monkey Cottages.

Does Golden Monkey Cottages serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Monkey Cottages?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Golden Monkey Cottages's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Monkey Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Monkey Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Golden Monkey Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ana

Breakfast has very limited menu, the rice with garlic served uncooked, room is okay, not hot water of the shower, air-conditioning too loud, staff are okay but not accommodating, my room was garden view but i open the window tje view was garbages. The location of the hotel is hard to access especially if it rains, we were confined in the room cannot go downtown because no rides can get trough the wet and sandy road.
View from my window
Room
Outside
Bed too hard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay here! The staff was awesome and my accommodations were perfect. The only thing I didn’t like was the convenience of getting to and from El Nido. The hotel provided free transportation but only to the main square.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a run down hotel. It was dirty and black mould throughout the room. The bed was like sleeping on a rock. We actually moved to lime resort and it was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cottages just a short trek from town. Tricycle able to take you back and forth--do need service to call/whats app them to request it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this place!!! From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and met every expectation. The staff made sure we had "to go" breakfast on a morning that we were leaving for a private boat tour, so kind. The dinning area is incredible; we could've just sat there for hours as the view was perfect! Right on the water; so beautiful. Food was great. We walked to and from town, for us no big deal only a short walk to everything. The grounds are as clean as they could be and so beautiful with the flowers, trees, rock walkway, and little sitting areas. Our "cabin" was perfect, air conditioning worked very well, clean, and just what we needed. We would recommend this place to everyone and if ever in the area again would stay here. Thanks for such an amazing stay!!!

10/10 Excellent

Severino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage, Unit 1 had a fabulous view of the ocean. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The hotel staff was very friendly and always attentive to the needs of the hotel guests. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Golden Monkey. The staff was great. The breakfast in the morning was good and filling with strong brewed coffee served by a nice girl named Vanz. There was another server, but I missed her name. The wonderful July at the desk arranged our tour and rides to the airport. Pads the tuk tuk driver was great, also helped carry our luggage to the second floor room with a great view. It’s not a high end resort, but very comfortable with a short ride or 15 minute walk into town. Beach was good for shelling. Not great for swimming. Best beach for swimming is the Corong Corong side or El Nido town.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Views wonderful. Noise around area and within property disappointing. I was awoken quite a bit by staff, construction workers, loud guests. Staff gave misinformation and was not prepared for transport when said would.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the staff service and the view of the resort. My kids loved our stay at it that they don't want to leave the place already. We fell in love with the view at the resort location. We also love the breakfast options, its free breakfast, and its free tuktuk service from/to the resort. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You would have the best view if you’re staying at cottage 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The relaxing splash

Was a relaxing stay with the splash of the sea & the awesome mountains around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy Martin

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked room one, a family room, as it was the last room available at the time. I didn’t need the additional space but it was worth the additional cost for the view. There was seating and two sun beds on the deck overlooking the bay. Unrestricted water views. The hotel isn’t new, but gets five stars for the view and the excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and great staff at Golden Monkey

Good, quiet location right on the waterfront, comfortable room, good rates, and above all extremely helpful, friendly staff who went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay and made the most of our time.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location on Calaan Beach, which is just an easy 5-10 minute walk into town. The cottage I stayed in was basic with just a ceiling fan, which is fine for me, with a very tropical jungle feel to the rooms. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The grounds are kept immaculate. The breakfast included was simple, but delicious and the view from the restaurant/bar everyone morning is memorable. Really enjoyed staying here and not in town centre. Would return on my next visit to el nido.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Marco

Travelled with partner
Got “upgraded” because they doubled booked with someome else so last 2 days were booked at a nearby hotel. It was a massive downgrade, checked prices, much lower than what we spent per night, room was 2/3rds smaller, smelled like mildew, dirty, air conditioner louder than a full washing machine full of trash. Dusty as all hell, no shampoo or soap, overall trash experience. This was booked 3 months prior to leaving and then we were notified to move less than 2 weeks prior to arriving. No reimbursement, and no notice of actual new hotel until literally the day of transfer, they couldnt provide the name because they probably didnt want us to see the massive downgrade to their sister company. Terrible experience, regardless if the first hotel room wasnt half bad. Terrible managing of our stay, no thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the reviews were very dramatic, and frankly not a reflection of the experience I had at Golden Monkey. I loved the rooms, decor, bar (albeit intermittently attended), hammock and quick access to the beach. I would recommend taking a separate tricycles if you have anymore than two people and bags, otherwise your third will have to jump off during the narrow streets to the hotel! Also loved the cats Frida and Melon, their very own in house Golden Monkey!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very happy with our stay, the view was unbelievable! win win! Free breakfast was also a plus, basic Filipino Breakfast and they do serve European Breakfast. Walking distance to the town square, and we walk along the beach to get to the town square. However, the sign on the street is so small that the tricycle driver have to ask me several times the name of the hotel which increases my suspicion if there is such a hotel or not. :) The road going to this hotel is so narrow that no car can fit, but only tricycle or motorcycle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is such a gem! I love how secluded and peaceful it is, away from all the noise of the town. It's also beachfront, so you can go for a dip whenever you want on the clear waters of Palawan. Since it's secluded, it's a little far from the town proper, probably a 15-20 minute walk or a 5 minute tricycle ride which they offer for free, just message them whenever you need a ride. Our room was at the 3rd floor which was so spacious, we had our own balcony with a hammock and the best view of the waters. Staff is amazing too, July at the front desk helped us out with everything, from van transfers to booking a massage, she was so nice and truly the highlight of our stay here. The other staff at the restaurant (breakfast and evening), and the kuyas who drove us with the tricycle are all so nice and warm andbalways very accommodating. It's free breakfast too! Only wish is for them to have more breakfast options but otherwise everything was so great. I'll stay here again in a heartbeat when I go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Bathroom was very old, needs a remodel, towels were old and floor matt was a rag
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023