With a stay at Karuna El Nido Villas in El Nido, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of El Nido Main Beach and Corong Corong Beach. .This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Nacpan Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from El Nido Public Market.
What's nearby
Corong Corong Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
El Nido Public Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Marimegmeg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
El Nido Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Bacuit Bay - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Getting around
El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Bella Vita - 3 min walk
Blend & Grind - 2 min walk
Sip Sunset Lounge - 6 min walk
Blackbird coffee - 2 min drive
About this property
Karuna El Nido Villas
Mountain hotel with free parking, near El Nido Main Beach
Karuna El Nido Villas offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This El Nido hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Karuna El Nido Villas has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
High chair
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 floor
6 buildings
Built in 2017
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Slippers
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of PHP 2000 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of PHP 1000 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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:
A damage deposit of PHP 5000 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: PHP 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)
Pet deposit: PHP 1000 per night
Pet fee: PHP 2000 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Karuna El Nido Villas Hotel
Karuna Villas Hotel
Karuna Villas
Karuna EL Nido Villas Palawan Island
Karuna El Nido Villas Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 151 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 151 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 151 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 151 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 151 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Isabella
Oct 15, 2025
Isabella
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Mylene
Traveled with family
Oct 10, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Karuna has wonderful staff. Only concern we had was the room was not ready. There was no towel, body wash almost empty and the water dispenser was almost empty that we kept calling the front desk.
I booked a transfer at 5am, it was not ready and we had to wait.
It was the best experience I've ever had from accommodation! Counter is super kind and they respond quickly to inquiries. They also offer shuttle service to the town, so it was easy to access through port or some tour places. I truly recommend it.
We enjoyed our stay in Karuna! The view from our room was spectacular! The staff were great and very good with communication. The transfer van that leaves every hour was very convenient. We will definitely come back!
All of the staff are excellent. From receptionist, dining, room services, and transport services are excellent.
Will come back and recommend this place!
We enjoyed our stay the whole time we were there!
Karuna has breathtaking views, simply beautiful. Dining in their restaurant is an experience itself, the food is delicious, the staff is very friendly and attentive, a wonderful reminder of how proud I am to be of Filipino heritage. The service is very professional and prompt. The pathways have an inline since it’s located in the mountain so if you are unable to physically walk up and down it may not be suitable but if you have no physical limitations then look no further, this place will be amazing!
Awesome amazing place...staff were top notch...they were goong through some renovations however it was not a factor of bother. Everyone was accommodating. Villa was perfect and the views were beautiful we will be going again...worth every penny.
Absoloutle stunning property. Our villa was beautiful, clean and comfirtable. The view is unbeatable, the staff were exceptional and the shuttle to and from town was really nice. Only area of improvement could be food, which is good but not amazing like the rest of the property.
A mountain side resort with stunning views! The location is close to the town center and nearby tourist attractions. The nearest beach (Vanilla Beach) is around 10-15 minutes from the property. We had a great time in Karuna because of the staff and their hospitality.
Andrea Fideliz
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Donald
Traveled with family
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We woke up on the final day with no water. No one could shower and we had a flight to catch.
Also the walkways are way to steep with no handrails. To get to restaurant you must climb approximately 20 steep steps. Completely unsafe, especially for a senior citizen!
Excellent location and friendly staff. A huge Thank you to everyone at Karuna. All smooth from the start to check out.Highly recommended to everyone.
Ruperto
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
angel romulo santa
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Keep in mind check in time is at 300pm if you want to check in early I was charge 1200 Philippine also pick from the airport was 3000 thousand pesos private other than that I like the stay
Karuna is absolutely breathtaking. The view from our Juglo was stunning, overlooking both the ocean and the mountains. Bathing outdoors was a unique and unforgettable experience. The staff is super friendly Overall, a perfect 10 out of 10!
Excelente ubicación con una vista unica
Desayunos incluidos a la carta
Transporte completamente gratis entre el hotel y el centro de El Nido
El spa súper recomendable
While the property is outside of town, they are beyond accommodating with transportation into and out of town, including the airport pick up. It is up the hill but there are some shops and restaurants that are a short walking distance from the hotel, including a great yoga studio. the rooms and pool have stunning views, breakfast is included and food is pretty good!
brandi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
FEDERICO
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rustic Elegance with amazing views
Such a unique experience!
amazing views from our private deck