The Sanctuary

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Sanctuary in El Nido offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and garden or sea views. Additional amenities include a terrace, dining area, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, French, American, Italian, seafood, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include American, full English/Irish, and Asian. Local Attractions: Bucana Beach is just a few steps away, and El Nido airport is 18 km from the property. Nearby points of interest include Coron Island and Palawan.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Asian, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maria
Netherlands Netherlands
“The sanctuary will forever stay in my heart. Hosts and staff are simply amazing! Good location and crossing the river was an adventure. I got to see turtle eggs that were laid and will be hatching in January. I loved all of it!!”
Gallardo
Spain Spain
“I had a wonderful stay at this accommodation in Bucana Beach. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure I felt comfortable and well taken care of. I had a few minor issues during my trip, and they handled everything quickly...”
Sue
Denmark Denmark
“If you want a nice relaxing beach holiday on a secluded beach, then The Sanctuary is the place to go. Gorgeous beach 5 mins walk from a local fishing village. The sanctuary only has 4 rooms and has a good family vibe. The owners, Dean and Jen...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was just perfect, the owners are the most attentive and helpful hosts we’ve ever had and the location was beautiful as you’re a few steps away from the beach! We can’t wait to stay here again when we return!”
Tangonan
Philippines Philippines
“Everything about the place is lovable, from the staff to the place itself. The staff were very accommodating and would even extend their best efforts to provide your needs, and the place was very clean and peaceful.”
Salic
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Dean's hospitality is remarkable, and the place is very inviting. It has a peaceful vibe, and the amenities are complete and new.. Dean and Christian were nice to lend us snorkeling gear and fins for our adventure. The food is also fantastic too....”
Flo
France France
“This place is amazing ! The owner is really nice, at night there are ambient lights everywhere, it's really cute, the equipment is the best we could have had in Palawan, and the beach is totally heavenly, come and taste paradise”
Shane
Spain Spain
“This has to be the best beach suite in El Nido. Right on the beach, a really cool, covered decking area outside with hammock, chairs, and table. The beach is right there in front of this. The beach itself is about 2km long, gorgeous, palm lined,...”
Lara
Canada Canada
“Wow!!! We came for two nights and we extended for two more nights. The place is right on the beach and has resort vibes. The staff is super friendly and cooked a delicious breakfast every day!”
Phillips
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning location, room was clean, working ac and a decent bathroom with a good shower”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • British • French • Italian • Seafood • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.