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Forest Camp El Nido

Chalet with free breakfast, near El Nido Main Beach

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Sitio Caalan, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Caalan Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • El Nido Main Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Corong Corong Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Panoramic Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

El Nido

Located in Barangay Buena Suerte, a neighbourhood in El Nido, Forest Camp El Nido is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Nido Main Beach and Nacpan Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caalan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Nido Dock - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Gelato - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Forest Camp El Nido

Chalet with free breakfast, near El Nido Main Beach
Tour/ticket assistance, a garden and ATM/banking services are available at this chalet. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided.
Forest Camp El Nido offers 10 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a ceiling fan. This El Nido chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 800.00 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 800.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Camp El Nido pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest Camp El Nido?

This chalet doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Forest Camp El Nido?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Camp El Nido?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Forest Camp El Nido located?

Located in Barangay Buena Suerte, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Bacuit Bay and El Nido Main Beach. Caalan Beach and Parish of St Francis of Assisi are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Forest Camp El Nido Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WIN

A unique place with a breathtaking view. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Staff were very us in several ways from cooking dinner to buying ferry tickets.accommodating.and helped
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved my stay there! Everything is as described and the view is magnificent!!! I would say hut 9 or 10 have the best view. At the reception you can get tours booked or tips where to go or what to do. Make no mistake, this is a camping like experience, just with huts instead of tents.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Forest camp is quiet, serene where you can bird watch during the day, watch the sunset in the afternoon and go stargazing at night. It is locally owned and the family is very accomodating. There is no AC and it is a climb up many stairs but don't let that deter you from experiencing the beauty of the property. Lots of fruit trees, flowers and birds. It is close to food places, stores, a short walk into town and a quick tricycle ride. Forest camp is for the adventurous at heart.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice concept but difficult to access from outside and also from within. The views are great from the property and the breakfast is decent as well. However, the access road is a dirt road and it gets herculean to reach the reception. The worse is the access to the rooms who hbrequirs climbing about 50 steps to the reception area and another 50 from the room to the bathroom/toilets. The restroom facilities are quite dirty as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jullena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Di who works there was so lovely and friendly. Always welcoming you with a good morning, having amazing conversations. He made the place extra special for me being a solo traveller. He gave me tips and tricks and cool places to visit. Will forever be grateful for this amazing place and Di. Thank you x
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view you get for the price is exceptional, maybe even the best. The people running the property are very accommodating and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a unique stay in a prime location. Forest Camp is set against a hill where you have an insane view of the sea and islands. The cabins are equipped with all the essentials and the toilets and showers are tidy. The manager and staff are incredibly friendly, thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location and phenomenal view of El Nido Bay and the Cadlao island . Service is superb . They try their best to serve the customers .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The family that manage this place are all so friendly and helpful - they definitely made the stay extra special. 15 minutes walking to the main town, but tucked away from the busy part. Huts are cozy, they can get very warm during the day but they have fans (no AC). Communal toilets and showers. Beautiful view of the bay from the huts and common area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Rustic camping with breathtaking views

Forest Camp is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s rustic camping in bungalows with a breathtaking view. It certainly wasn’t our most comfortable stay due to the heat, but the beds and facilities were absolutely fine. We struggled in the heat overnight but were given a second fan which definitely helped. The owners are currently installing ceiling fans in all the bugalows which we feel will make a massive difference. The location of Forest Camp is great. It is a 15 minute walk to town. The walk was pleasant! There are a lot of steep steps up to the bungalows which weren’t an issue for us but would make this place unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. The showers and toilets weren’t the cleanest but in a way that is definitely expected when camping in a forest (animals and their debris). The breakfast was really nice with options of pancakes or omelette. There is an old style washing machine which is available to use but bring detergent as they will charge to use theres.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Okay for a 1 or 2 night adventure

Forest Camp is a small “glamping” style site located a little off the beaten path. About a 15 to 20min walk into El Nido town but with a few basic shops and eateries within 10min. Be prepared for a camping style experiences with few ‘luxuries’. + Amazing view of the bay including Cadlao and Helicopter islands + Friendly and helpful staff + Quiet location + Fun unique escape + Free Breakfast + Lots of potential with some additional TLC and expansion of facilities - We didn’t have warm water for showering during our entire stay (And zero water pressure at times too). - LOTS of steps every time you want to come or go (also not easy with luggage) - Toilet and shower facilities not particularly clean. - Lots of sand, dirt and noise from on-site construction (should be mostly complete by early 2024) - Slow communication - Inside of cabins can get very hot (luckily we had two fans that mostly worked) Also, be aware that if you have a fear or dislike of creepy crawlies and insects, you may want to avoid this place! As expected on the hillside of the forest, it is teaming with insects, spiders, ants, lizards and noisy birds. This is certainly not a compliant, simply a warning to anybody expecting anything more than a pretty rudimentary camping style experience. My recommendation would be to stay here if you would like a fun and unique night or two in nature away from the town. Any more may be too long unless camping is very much your thing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Gorgeous!

This hotel has a phenomenal view. Just incredible. I loved how it was a quick walk to town, though it was far enough away to feel like you’re deep in nature. I really enjoyed my stay here. And the people working there were so nice! Also I never felt unsafe walking to and from town even at night. I think it’s important to know a few things though: 1. Stairs. So many stairs. I didn’t mind, in fact I needed the exercise. But if you have any mobility issues you will have to find another place. Need to use the bathroom late at night? You will be climbing stairs. Forget something on your room? Get ready to sweat. Stairs. 2. Bugs. Thankfully there are nice mosquito nets in the rooms and I never had any bugs directly in my room, but there are indeed bugs around the other areas, especially at night when they are attracted to the lights. If you freak out when there are creepy crawlers around then this might not be the place for you. You’re not quite camping, but you’re not in a fancy hotel either. You’re next to nature so enjoy the nature sounds! 3. No AC. Again, this is rustic. It gets very hot in the huts during the day. Also they are set up so that you can’t really just lay around and look at the view from inside. They all have hammocks under them though that you can enjoy. Hut 9 (I think?) has the best hammock spot with a little deck thing underneath. So again I really enjoyed my time here, but just know what to expect so everyone can have a nice time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Valentine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Magnifique vue

Quelques marches à gravir pour une vue à couper le souffle, magnifique! Dépaysement au rendez-vous! Séjour de 2 jours en cabane (commodités un peu plus haut) Tranquillité garantie. Famille accueillante et très sympathique. Bon petit déjeuner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

JULIANNE

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Josephine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023