The Funny Lion El Nido

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a green cliff.
A table set with a white tablecloth, two chairs, and candles on a balcony overlooking a body of water with a mountainous backdrop.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoor area.
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
25 July - 26 July

Explore the area

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Barangay Masagana, El Nido Palawan, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313
  • Place, El Nido Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bacuit Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caalan Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Nido (ENI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cub Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

El Nido

At The Funny Lion El Nido you'll be within steps of El Nido Main Beach and Bacuit Bay. Highlights at this resort include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .This smoke-free resort offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class El Nido resort include Corong Corong Beach and Marimegmeg Beach.

What's nearby

  • El Nido Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bacuit Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Nido Dock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Caalan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ap Kala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Altrov'é - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Funny Lion El Nido

The Funny Lion El Nido offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Funny Lion El Nido. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star El Nido resort is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Funny Lion El Nido offers 48 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Funny Lion El Nido

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Yep, The Funny Lion El Nido has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Funny Lion El Nido?

As of 24 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Funny Lion El Nido on 25 Jul 2026 start from NZ$346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Funny Lion El Nido?

Yep, The Funny Lion El Nido is a short 2-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach.

Does The Funny Lion El Nido have a pool?

The Funny Lion El Nido has an outdoor pool.

Does The Funny Lion El Nido serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Funny Lion El Nido?

No, The Funny Lion El Nido does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Yep, The Funny Lion El Nido has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Funny Lion El Nido?

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

Are pets allowed at The Funny Lion El Nido?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Funny Lion El Nido Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience with my first time in El Nido. The staff were so wonderful and accommodating. Love it and will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything in this hotel were excellent. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, service was quick and location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly nice, friendly, and professional...
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was exactly as I expected, unfortunately no beach Excellent breakfast Friendly staff Facilities were exceptionally clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, pool is amazing, food is amazing and bed is soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room with every amenities that you need. Very convenient spot in the town and walking distance to everywhere. Only15 mins away from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience and the hotel crew are very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean, staff is awesome, and a lot of extras!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. The free breakfast buffet was good and the rooms were clean. Would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This was an incredible experience!

It was a fantastic trip with great accommodations. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown, and the staff and customer service were top-notch. I highly recommend this hotel and place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staffing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We highly recommend this resort - Michelin rating is well deserved!!! We came a few days after the typhoon hit El Nido area, the resort communicated with us, their staff was amazing, the resort was very clean, great customer service - the food was excellent - we had a wonderful time given weather from the Typhoon that hit north during our stay. Airport Transportation was on time - well worth organizing before we got there
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel for a stopover enroute to the islands. Ask for a room away from the road, given the traffic noise can be loud. Nice breakfast and staff lovely. A sanctuary from the busy town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff! Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Superb Friendly Hotel!

Fantastic staff, every single one of them, especially Val and all the others on the front desk, couldn't do enough for you. Room was very nice, great location, great cocktails in the bar.........really didn't want to leave and will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zynette

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

Very clean and very comfortable!

Very clean! Very kind staff. Good food, breakfast and drinks. Nice pool. They have a private beach called Papaya Beach, a very clean one too. The ride to the private beach is free with a great tour guide. The beach has great spot for snorkeling. I highly highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and staff! Val and front desk staff remembered our names and we had a group of 18 people! Our family enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend Funny Lion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best! Everything was 10000/10!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rechito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Property is clean and the ocean is only 2 minutes away. Shops and restaurants are only minutes away as well. The food is great. The only negative is that they don't have an elevator/lift.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravikaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay. Very new, modern and clean building. Only slight annoyance was hearing some of the road noise from our room. Special props to Val on the front desk and the security guard who gave us all the recommendations and made us feel incredibly welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place that really goes the extra mile for an amazing experience, from great cocktails (hard to find in Philippines), to packed breakfast with our 5am departure, to wonderful polite and friendly staff, and even have a serviced feet rinsing station when returning from the beach, friendship bracelets, a private beach area nearby with transfers I was unaware of before booking… need I go on…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fayaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!! I loved how Val remembered every guest's name and addressed them every time she saw them. The hotel is located at a very good location, right next to the town square. The rooms are very botique styled, small but cute! We had an amazing time at Funny lion and would recommend to all.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!! Staff is what really makes this resort. Shout out to Val from front desk who literally remembers every single guest name in the hotel. Also, Vince (server/bartender) who took care of us. The complimentary trip to Papaya beach was the highlight of the our stay, thanks to Val for convincing us to go:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025