The hype
Travelers appreciate the big rooms and cold AC, but often feel the maintenance (peeling paint, grim bathrooms) drags down the value.
Marianne Suites El Nido
$50-120/ natt
Boka detta om You want a spacious room with strong AC and a pool just outside the chaos of El Nido town, and you don't mind a bit of grit.
Varför människor älskar det
- Walking distance to town (10-15 mins) but away from the loudest bars
- Samgyupsalamat (Korean BBQ) restaurant directly on-site
- Rooms are significantly larger than the El Nido average
Snabb Överblick: A spacious, functional base camp that struggles with consistency—expect occasional moldy smells and road noise rather than a polished resort experience.
Recenserat av @marwin_says: I stayed here when I needed a solid, affordable base in El Nido. The room had everything I needed—even a toothbrush kit!—and the gym was surprisingly decent for burning off all that Filipino food. It’s super close to town and the airport too.
Gäster som bodde här sa
Reality check
The 'indoor pool' is often described as cold and uninviting, and you might find ants or cockroaches sharing your room.
- You prioritize square footage over modern finishings
- You want to be near El Nido town but not *in* the noise zone
- You crave Korean BBQ for dinner without leaving your hotel
Renlighet & Underhåll
5
- Housekeeping: Inconsistent. Daily cleaning is available but often superficial (floors left sandy, surfaces dusty).
- Bathroom hygiene: Major weak point. Frequent reports of black mold in grout, watermarks on fixtures, and sewage odors.
- Maintenance: Showing age. Peeling paint, broken cabinet doors, and worn-out fixtures are common complaints.
- Linens & towels: Towels are often described as 'gray,' 'thin,' or stained. Bed linens are generally clean but worn.
- Odors & scents: Lobby and hallways can smell fresh, but individual rooms often battle a musty or sewage scent.
Sleepability™
5.5MÅTTLIG
0-4BULLRIG
4-7.5MÅTTLIG
7.5-10TYST
- Tricycles on the main road (starts early)
- Hallway conversations and neighbors' TVs
- Roosters (ubiquitous in El Nido)
Innan du bokar
Bra att veta
- Security deposit of ~1,000 PHP is often required at check-in (cash only)
- Power outages are common in El Nido; the hotel has a generator but it may not power everything instantly
- There is no elevator to upper floors—be ready to carry luggage
Vad du ska packa
- Earplugs for the tricycle noise and roosters
- Quick-dry towel (hotel towels can be worn/stained)
- Mosquito repellent (for the lobby and pool area)
Rum Genie
Bästa val
- Suite King Room with Sea View (top floor) for the best vista and less foot traffic overhead
- Rear-facing rooms to minimize road noise
Rum att undvika
- Ground floor rooms near the lobby (noisy and less private)
- Rooms facing the street if you are a light sleeper
Rumsförfrågan Genie – kopiera och klistra in
“I am a light sleeper and would appreciate a room on a higher floor, facing away from the main road. Please ensure the bathroom has been double-checked for odors prior to arrival.”
FAQ & Dolda tips
Allt du verkligen vill veta innan du bokar.
Is the pool actually indoor?
It's a covered courtyard pool. It's shaded from the sun but open to the air (and occasional falling leaves/bugs). The water is often described as quite cold.
How far is the walk to El Nido town?
It's about a 10-15 minute walk to the main beach/town area. Tricycles are easily hailed outside if you don't want to walk.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, usually a buffet with basic options like rice, eggs, sausage, and toast. Reviews describe it as 'edible but repetitive'.
Is the wifi good enough for work?
No. It's spotty and slow. Get a local Smart or Globe SIM card for better reliability.
Do they provide airport transfers?
Yes, they can arrange van transfers from Lio Airport (ENI) or Puerto Princesa, but it costs extra. Book in advance.
Are there hidden fees?
Just the refundable security deposit (1,000 PHP) and the standard El Nido Eco-Tourism Development Fee (200 PHP) which you pay for tours, not necessarily at the hotel.
Insider-tips
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The on-site Samgyupsalamat is actually one of the better dinner options if you're too tired to walk to town.
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Ask for a room inspection *before* you unpack to check for moldy smells—staff are usually willing to swap if available.
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Tricycles to town should cost around 50-100 PHP; don't let them overcharge you just because you're at a hotel.
5 saker du bör veta innan du åker
💡The 'Sea View' is distant—you're looking over rooftops, not waking up on the sand.
💡The gym exists but is often described as smelling of sweat with broken equipment.
💡Water pressure is surprisingly good for El Nido, a rare win.
💡You might find ants in the room if you leave *any* food out.
💡The lobby bathroom is often in worse shape than the room bathrooms.
Lokalt playbook
Karta
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