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Balai Adlao

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free airport shuttle connected to a shopping center in El Nido

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Tucked away near Caalan Beach and Bacuit Bay, Balai Adlao offers a serene retreat with its garden and terrace. Enjoy local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of the roundtrip airport shuttle service, and appreciate the convenience of a water dispenser.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan, 5313

What's nearby

  • Lio Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Caalan Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bacuit Bay - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ap Kala - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Altrov'é - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lio Beach Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hama Coffee El Nido - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Balai Adlao

Hotel near Bacuit Bay
Located close to Caalan Beach and El Nido Main Beach, Balai Adlao provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Balai Adlao Restaurant, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A water dispenser and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Balai Adlao offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Balai Adlao Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • 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 elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Lio Airport only.
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
Guests are required to present a valid QR code tourist ID issued by the El Nido Tourism Office at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PHP 3000.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Balai Adlao Hotel El Nido
Balai Adlao Hotel
Balai Adlao El Nido
Balai Adlao Hotel
Balai Adlao El Nido
Balai Adlao Hotel El Nido

Frequently asked questions

Is Balai Adlao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Balai Adlao?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balai Adlao?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Balai Adlao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–5:30 PM on request.

Where is Balai Adlao located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of El Nido Main Beach, Caalan Beach, and Bacuit Bay. El Nido Dock and El Nido Public Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Balai Adlao Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna Genia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyee the welcome drink lemongrass!! The staff was So helpful! We had a nice stay!! Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Junheon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no cold water > fixed next day no phone > fixed next day no refrigerator, instead they provide ice but kitchen closed 10pm. no any place to buy cold water. I don't know why my friend decided to stay here. anyway, it is clean, staff helped us kindly, just 3mins from airport. 2mins from beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quite a distance from the city however, it is manageable since there was an available trike to the city, there was a restaurant around the property for your cravings. The staff are kind and accommodating. special mention to Ms. Rose and Ms. Kim.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
An sich ist es ein schönes Hotel, allerdings stimmt das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis nicht. Der Service funktioniert nicht wie er in der Preisklasse sollte. Da waren Missverständnisse über den Pool im Schwesternhotel (angeblich benutzbar aber vor Ort wusste niemand etwas) der Wäscheservice war teuer, hat nur auf Drängen, da Abreise, nach zwei Tagen geklappt und alle Klamotten sind komplett eingelaufen und somit ein Fall für die Tonne😠 die Bitte nach Öffnen des Safes, reparieren der Balkontür und einer dünneren Decke haben trotz mehrmaliger Aufforderung nicht geklappt. Alles in allem eigentlich kein Hexenwerk in der Preisklasse...daher sind wir etwas enttäuscht. Als Wehrmutstropfen war die unmittelbare Umgebung wirklich schön und entspannend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

An OK hotel relying on location.

This is a hotel on Lio Beach (100m away) in El Nido. I got the impression that because it there it is assumed that this is enough and attention to details are not necessary. First off, 40 minutes late getting picked up at the airport (having used their 'private' airline Air-Swift). Secondly, shower overflowed into the bathroom due to a blocked drain which was easily fixed by removing the accumulated hair, not a pleasant thing to have to do. The staff, as always, were eager to help and we were offered a late check out due to our 17:20 flight which was appreciated (although the receptionist at checkout had not been informed and we were temporarily locked out of the room that had all of our possessions inside). I have travelled extensively in the Philippines and stayed at some much nicer places for the same price or less. If this hotel wants to continue to attract future clients then it needs to up the game a bit and not rely on its location. The room was comfortable enough and nearby facilities offer some good food and drink options.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Aris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has access on the beach and restaurants. Room is fine, I hope they put small desk with paper and pen. No hand soap and bath soap in the room, the staff did not refill the bottle, good thing we brought our own. Breakfast is excellent for Filipino guests because there’s variety but if your a foreigner they should add other choices like pastries, yogurt, ham. But overall I like the place and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very friendly and professional. The only problem I encountered was that several of the local restaurants did not have a number of items available that were listed on the menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación, para descansar muy tranquilo y familiar. A15’ del centro
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Alan, Alexandria, VA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is part of a group of hotels in an area called Lio beach and this particular hotel is literally a 2 minute walk to the beach. This property is 5 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes away from El Nido town proper. There are multiple dining and shopping options here but I have to agree on some of the reviews here that it typically cost 50% more than in town. There’s an ATM and a drugstore in the vicinity as well. The hotel offers shuttle service to town every hour starting at 8:30 AM till midnight. Or if you can’t wait, you can take the tricycle for 150 pesos or about $3.00/person. This property does not have a pool or a gym. There’s a gym next door that charges 250 pesos or about $5.00/day to use it - which one reviewer here said was a shame and I agree with him because hardly anyone uses it and why do you need to charge to use it? Offers breakfast in the morning which was simple and good. The room itself was small and basic. It has a safe and a balcony where you can hang your wet clothes. The property is showing it’s age - our room has several cracks on the wall. Some of the lights in the bathroom are not working and this is even after we called at the front desk to get it fix and it was never done. Overall, it’s a decent property. You don’t really stay in your room when you’re in El Nido. If you want to go a little higher end, try Seda Lio next door. It’s about a 10-minute walk on the beach from this hotel and connected by lighted pathway at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a modern yet traditional look and feel to it. Breakfast was amazing, served both western and traditional Filipino cuisine. Check-in was great, they pick you up straight from the airport as well as drop you off for your departures. Beach is just a 2 min walk away. A lot of restaurants nearby. Room was very clean. I would recommend it to family and friends. Probably one of the most upscale hotels around Lio. Hotel staff were nice and courteous. Lio itself was nice and peaceful. Make sure you check it out before they fully develop Lio to become the El Nido central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

プライベートリゾートでリラックスできました。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
お勧めは出来ませんが空港に近いため、最終日の移動は楽なエリアです。壁が薄いせいか、部屋の会話が聞こえてきます。カーテンを閉めないと部屋の中が丸見えになります。バスタオルしか常備されてなくフェイスタオルは追加料金が必要です。 フロントは24時間体制ではなく、夜間帯は隣のホテルのフロントに行くことになってますが、 ヘアドライヤーがなく隣のホテルに行きましたが翌朝まで待つように言われました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

RIE

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

立地心配なしでした。

このホテルのあるリオビーチはエルニド市街から離れてはいますが、無料シャトルもあり、また市街に出なくてもレストランやドラッグストア、ATMもあり不便は感じませんでした。 ホテルスタッフは皆さん親切でお願いしていたトライシクルの予約や空港送迎もきちんと時間通り手配していただけました。 バスマットとバスタオルは毎回リクエストをしないと部屋に用意されてなかった点が少し残念でしたが、フロントに連絡するとすぐに持ってきてくれました。 また夕日がとても綺麗で、夜の海辺は灯りが少ないので星も良く見える素晴らしい立地だと思いました。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Maxim

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

Nice hotel, nice beach

Nice hotel, nice beach, somewhat secluded; however the free shuttle in to town was quite useful. Be certain that your in-room safe is functioning properly, and USE it: sticky fingers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good area, Good breakfest, very noisy every morning and the isolation between the rooms isn't Good enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war super und wie erwartet- entspricht dem Preis - Leistungsverhältnis
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Kwok Keung

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

需要有自己的車輛的渡假勝地

酒店本身沒問題的，熱水洗澡足夠的，睡眠環境清靜，床非常舒服，距離機場只是兩分鐘車程。缺點是酒店是被泥沙圍著，所以返回洒店時，雙腳會沾到泥土入房，而房內沒有拖鞋，所以感覺地上經常有沙子，沒有擦牙的杯子。酒店雖然有免費接駁車去市中心，但是每次只有12個位，到晚餐時間就會沒有位的，而洒店坐車去市中心要300peso,酒店附近有餐廳，但是貴，選擇少。
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Finina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was awesome and remarkable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mason

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

Great depending on what type of traveller you are

This was not my favorite hotel, but I'm not going to deduct from the score as it will be 5 stars to other guests. The staff were friendly and mostly helpful. The rooms are clean and the breakfast is delicious. I went here with my wife. We like exploring, so something near El Nido proper will be better for those type of guests. We would definitely recommend this hotel who wants a relaxing quiet time. The beach is very nice and sandy. Most other beaches in El Nido are shelly/rocky. There are other amenities to rent out such as surfboards. However I would not recommend renting a surfboard as the water was low and one of the fins broke on the sand bar and it is expensive to replace. There are numerous restaurants to choose from. We ate at one and it was delicious. The other restaurants in the area looked great too. The room was a little small but cozy. Also the resort is only a 5 minute drive from El Nido airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Yumix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
エルニドまでトライシクルで10分〜15分程度300ペソで行けて、ホテルのリアリゾート内にもビーチがありロケーションはとてもいいし、レストランもたくさんあり、清潔なホテルでした。 何よりスタッフが感じよく、英語が少ししか話せない私達にも、たくさん話しかけてくれて、色々と便宜をはかってくれました。 1つ難点を言うならホテルーエルニド間の無料シャトルバスが時間適当過ぎでした。 フィリピンタイムと思い気長に待っていたのですが、1時間に1本のシャトルバスが1時間遅れてくるという… 待ちたくない方はホテルのフロントに言ってトライシクルを呼ぶか、レンタルバイクを手配してもらう事をお勧めします。
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

WAN CHING

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

Good

Good, people are kind, breakfasts are good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Pao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
much can be improved on hotel staff. though they are accommodating, they need professional training.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien basico

Hotel bien . Sin ninguna amenidad cuartos básicos al igual que el desayuno . Playa muy amplia te puedes balancee en el mar pero no me parece nada especial. El centro de el nido está lejos pwro tienen un shuttle cada media hora. La comida cara. El nido es un pueblo donde el turismo está en desarrollo aun y los hoteles allá son para mochileros. Adlao alao está bien para alguien con mayor poder adquisitivo
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Highly reccomend.

Great resort, wonderful location, lots to do on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Francisco, Elizabeth City, NC US.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room assigned to smells of insecticide. The next one have this awfull sewage smell in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018