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Clare Walker
Clare Walker
2024-02-08
What a wonderful stay in paradise. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the staff are so gracious and attentive. Youโ€™re welcomed with a lovely cold drink on arrival (and the staff entertain you with a welcome song), then shown to your room. The room was sumptuous and comfortable. The air con is great, the shower is hot, the bed is huge. If you have a ground floor room, your balcony leads into the ocean. The grounds are spotlessly cleaned and I had great fun following the massive monitor lizard who sunbathes on the path in the morning. I was travelling solo but itโ€™s also a very romantic spot for couples. The food selection is huge and I didnโ€™t have a disappointing meal once. In the evenings there is an acoustic guitarist who will go around each table playing covers of songs. Heโ€™s great! They have various activities available, like kayaking, snorkelling, SUP, karaoke, snooker. And also offer a range of day excursions as well. I was there primarily for the diving. They have a house reef which has a lot of coral. The reason to dive here, though, is for the trip to see the dugong, and to the second best dive site in the Philippines- Apo Reef.
Clinton Ford
Clinton Ford
2024-02-04
This is a resort on a remote island. That said, there is nothing to want for. We did 6 days here, longer than most, but add in the tours, diving and outdoor activities, and that time is just right. Wifi is great, and with cell coverage, your suitably connected to conduct necessary business - if you have too!
Scott Williams
Scott Williams
2024-01-25
Absolutely the best time we had in the Philippines. Everything from the restaurant service, the food, the hospitality of the reception and of course the dive shop all located in one place. Thank you Vanessa for extending our stay, and Brian for making our snorkeling experience the best. Thank you also to the entire staff for being so friendly and hospitable. The El Rio y Mar Resort will be in our memories forever! ๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ๐Ÿ  Mary and Scott Williams
Thomas Fruhstuck
Thomas Fruhstuck
2024-01-20
It was a wonderful one week vacation we just came back from. And we miss the team already. You donโ€™t need to worry about anything - all will be taken care of (also airport transfers). From the moment you arrive, youโ€˜ll be treated fantastic from the well trained staff. Our cedar cabana was very clean and roomy and right at the beach. Happy hour at the bar was amazing and a great way to connect with other guests. A la carte lunch/dinner is reasonably priced and tasty. Dive instructors are one of the best I experienced and I was so happy that my kids could experience scuba with such a great team. Why go to the Maldives when you have a way better experience in the Philippines at El Rio y Mar.
Christian Sturm
Christian Sturm
2024-01-17
Zwei Wochen aktivitรคten bei Bedarf und absolute Entspannung. Erstklassige Kรผche und super Betreuung. - Wohlfรผhlfaktor 100. Danke an das gesammte Team vor Ort.
Jerome Pusung
Jerome Pusung
2024-01-16
Had a trip of a lifetime for a family of six. We booked the premium cedar Cabana and my parents had the native Cabana. It was certainly one of the best hotels we've ever stayed at due to its privacy and exclusivity. It's away from the hustle and bustle of the main city of Coron or very busy places like Boracay. Love how their theme is focused on the Filipino culture based on their interior and exterior designs. They even had a cultural performance to entertain, while educating guests on the culture! The staff was super amazing as they redefine Filipino hospitality! They were very personable from the private airport van/boat pick up, to the warm welcome performance, to the bar/restaurant, staff, to front desk, and the room attendants. They even had a heartfelt goodbye song as we departed, while the owner personally said goodbye to us as we get picked up by our land transfer. The greatest highlight was the half-day tour (island hopping), which we had the islands for ourselves! The only opportunity I could think of was there was no hot water during our final night and also saw a few ants inside the cabana (although in a setting that has more nature that may be the norm) Overall a wonderful experience at El Rio Y Mar and will definitely be back the next time we travel to Palawan!
Mia Unger
Mia Unger
2024-01-14
Our stay at El Rio y Mar was truly magical. The setting was beautiful with incredible snorkeling all around. The staff was just wonderfulโ€”everyone was so helpful and friendly. The rooms and facilities were beautiful and clean. Food was delicious and there was a ton of variety. Itโ€™s clear that a lot of thought and effort has been put into giving guests a memorable experience. We cannot wait to go back!
Judith Lin
Judith Lin
2024-01-07
Dรฉpaysant ! Tout simplement dรฉpaysant ! Dรฉjร  un accรจs au resort unique, je nโ€™avais jamais eu a prendre de bateau pour accรฉder ร  un hotel et encore moins avec une chanson de welcome ! Le cadre est paradisiaque, et beaucoup dโ€™activitรฉs sont proposรฉes, telles que des expรฉditions sur le temps dโ€™une journรฉe pour observer des dugong, faire de la plongรฉe et du snorkelling, le resort dispose รฉgalement dโ€™une petite formation de plongรฉe pour les debutants. Le personnel est vraiment super accueillant et tres gentil, tres accessible et chaleureux.
Said Aboudil
Said Aboudil
2023-12-30
On a passรฉ 6 jours dans cette endroit , cโ€™รฉtait vraiment paradisiaque, lโ€™รฎle est splendide les activitรฉs sont extraordinaires et surtout le personnels sont aux petits soins โค๏ธ
 
 
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  • star rating  This place is wonderful! You feel so close to nature! We enjoy how the quietness is, you can really de-stress. The staff is amazing and always on top of everything,... read more

    avatar thumb Lesly Ann G
    January 13, 2024

    star rating  A fortunate turn of events! - My friends and I were supposed to be on our liveaboard experience for 4 days and 3 nights. Unfortunately, one of the propeller of our boat fell off. FORTUNATELY 3... read more

    avatar thumb megan22meg
    December 21, 2023

    star rating  An excellent place to relax in Coron, Palawan. - Excellent staff. Efficient airport transfers. Check-In and Out was quick. Clean rooms. We had the Casa Deluxe room. We would have preferred the Cabanas which are right on the water... read more

    avatar thumb usa-jet-setter
    December 13, 2023
  • star rating  Paradise found in Coron - This is a superb hotel within 1 hour of Busuanga Airport but a small piece of heaven on earth.
    The location is stunning in a beautiful scenic bay. The hotel... read more

    avatar thumb malcolmmoray
    November 3, 2023

    star rating  I love this place - I love the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who are seeking a premium and unforgettable experience. If you want a best... read more

    avatar thumb paularaviem
    August 27, 2023

    star rating  El Rio y Mar, a real Paradise. - El Rio y Mar, a real Paradise. A Paradise we could stay at for 25 beautiful days.

    After a beautiful boat trip through the Mangroves, We were welcomed very... read more

    avatar thumb Sunny D
    June 20, 2023
  • star rating  Such a nice stay. Staff were awesome. Friendly, helpful, accommodating, from the GM to the housekeeping. Great value for money. Would recommend to everyone. Especially suitable for guests arriving by... read more

    avatar thumb Roam15633692794
    April 26, 2023

    star rating  Warm and welcoming, private and idyllic - We absolutely loved our 5-night stay here. The staff were all so warm and welcoming and made us feel right at home. The resort felt very private, quiet and idyllic... read more

    avatar thumb WenJuin
    April 11, 2023

    star rating  Awesome and Relaxing Home away from Home - Excellent resort, pricey but worth every centavo of your hard-earned money! Not a single bad thing to say about the place and the folks running the place. The rooms... read more

    avatar thumb Gambit1976
    April 4, 2023
  • star rating  Memorable vacation  - Our El Rio Y Mar stay was the highlight of our vacation in the Philippines. Fr our accommodation, food, activities , beach and most of all the services was top... read more

    avatar thumb Extraordinary263308
    March 24, 2023

    star rating  Fantastic place and people - Weโ€™re on our 2nd and last night here at El Rio Y Mar. The whole experience had been magnificent: great communication, propmt pick up with a speed boat,awesome welcome snacks... read more

    avatar thumb Explore626422
    February 2, 2023

    star rating  Beautiful isolated resort - We spent 3 nights,4 days at El Rio y Mar resort. The resort is beautiful , very clean and with very good water pressure! The staff is also friendly and... read more

    avatar thumb alex-viaparadise
    January 11, 2023
 

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