You don't have to worry about money if dinner is not included.  - Breakfast only was included in the accommodation, but the on-site restaurant was reasonable in price and had a good menu. The volume is good, so you can eat dinner on... read more a budget about the size of an izakaya in Tokyo. The evening bar has a time sale where you can drink the same thing again for the price of one.
The room was spacious enough and comfortable with air conditioning.
We are not connected by land, so we can't go anywhere, but I think it's a good idea not to leave the facility for a few days.
The dugong dive takes about two hours each way and you have to get up early, but if you stay in Colón city you have to get up earlier, so this might be better.
SUP and kayaking are free, so you should try them out.

  The perfect end to a Phillipino adventure  - My wife and I enjoyed an amazing relaxing last few days of our honeymoon. After adventuring all around the Phillipines it was nice to be treated to a spacious air-conditioned... read more abode, perfect for a couple. The staff are absolutely lovely and the food the same.

There is an opportunity to snorkel off the jetty around the bar where there is plenty of sealife, but the coral gardens aren't quite as good as we'd experienced in other parts of Coron and El Nido. Lucky they provide tours from the hotel (which we didn't experience as we'd just come from an island hopping tour).

The resort is isolated from the rest of the Phillipines so stay knowing that you will need to have all your meals at the resort (try the Sisig).

Please do consider staying here. It was a lovely experience.

Justin and Christina

  My highlight of all of my trips to The Philippines. 10000/10  - The El Rio Y Mar resort was the highlight of my trip to the Philippines. Everything was perfect, the scenery, the impeccable service and the high quality amenities. I can... read more honestly say that I will be revisiting here as soon as possible. It exceeded all of my expectations.

  6 day stay from Coron Town  - We decided to make this resort our home for 6 days after the hustle and bustle of Island Hopping at Coron Town

After a very warm greeting we were... read more shown our cabin, #3
Really spacious with large shower and massive closet, which was fabulous and lots of shelf space.
The room had an over head fan and really good air con.

Outside was a really large balcony, with hammock, lounger and table and chairs.

The view is stunning, the sunsets are incredible

The resort is beautiful, so clean, the beaches are swept every day.

The staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to help you. Nothing is too much trouble!

The cocktail hour (3hrs) is the best!! We staggered to dinner most nights!

The food is good, there’s a lot of choice and something for everyone.

Breakfast - the usual eggs, toast,and cereal, then a choice of rice noodles, vegetables, meats etc in a hot buffet style.

Things for me that make this place special.
1) The location - it’s out of the way so unless you are resident there - there’s nobody else and nothing else around you.
2) Water filtration system - there’s no panic about water, drinking it, bathing it or buying it. There are two glass bottles of water in your room everyday. There are ice cold drinking stations dotted about - ice is supplied just ask for it. All of this is free!
3) There are paddle boards and kayaks available for your use and are also free

There’s loads of loungers with umbrellas and towels so no need to worry about relaxing in the sunshine in comfort!

We arrived in Jellyfish season - there were quite a lot dotted in the bay.
They were bright red, so visible in the water. I wore a full rash suit when snorkelling and had no problem with them.
Staff also remove them from the shoreline for safety.
I would recommend to bring a suit with you - as they were everywhere in Busuanga not just this Resort, they were at Coral Garden and in the shipwreck areas.

  A slice of heaven  - Amazing spot, amazing service. Excellent staff always smiling. Would recomend it to anyone who wants to experience a high quality service in the Philippines. We took also 2 days diving... read more trip which were also perfect. Thanks a lot to El Rio y mar for this incredible experience.

  Peaceful and relaxing  - What a peaceful and relaxing place. Very friendly and attentive staff. I really liked our spacious cabana as you were only a few steps away from the water. Food was... read more decent and prices were ok considering you had no choice but to eat at the restaurant. The best part was the happy hour!

I only give it four stars because the pool tables need replacing (they were not level at all) and all outdoor gym equipment were so rusty they would be a health and safety hazard.

  Paradise  - Perfect paradise resort, staff very friendly, food great, diving was brilliant.
5 out of 5.
A walk up the nature trail gives very good views.
The highlights were... read more diving with the Dugongs and diving on Apo reef.
Apo ref is a long day but worth it. The sunrise was beautiful.
We will be back again and will stay in the cabins on the beach again.

  Great location, staff, service, accommodations, and diving!  - This place is wonderful, and worth a 4-7-night stay to take advantage of everything, especially the diving. The Dugong Divers shop provides excellent service and high-quality dives at sites ranging... read more from their own house reef (with mandarin fish!) and Apo Reef. Use of kayaks and paddle boards is free and made easy by the staff, for fun paddling and fish-spotting through the crystal-clear water. The cedar cabanas are a great value and the whole staff works together to take care of guests in a way that feels seamless and personalized even when there are large groups present.

Our only note for this place would be about the actual food at the restaurant, which could be better maybe with a more limited menu. Most fruit juices were canned rather than fresh, but fresh buko was a good alternative available at the restaurant. Service was fabulous at all times, and the bartenders were friendly and open to special requests, but a longer stay would be made even more pleasant but slightly tastier, fresher food. That said, after 4 nights, we absolutely wished we could have stayed longer to further enjoy this place and all the activities on offer.

  A very cool place for rest and relaxation. The place was clean and charming. The staff was unparalleled. And the service was top  - I had a fantastic stay. The place was clean and charming. The staff was incredibly friendly. And the service was top-notch! The only downside is the menu selection/options. It would... read more help if the kitchen can do better by using local ingredients. Overall, I highly recommend it. Tell them AV from California sent you.

  Paradise  - We loved our stay and experience! Everything from arrival to departure was incredible. The accommodations and facilities were clean and comfortable with many extra little touches that added... read more to the beauty and charm of the resort. We really enjoyed our excursions but also enjoyed the snorkeling and equipment (kayak, paddle boards, etc.) that were available right at the resort. We truly felt like we were relaxing in a tropical paradise. The staff were welcoming and made us feel right at home. Lovely!

  A true 4 star resort with 5 star service  - A true 4 star with 5 star service

We stayed here because coron town didn’t have resorts/accommodation as good as el rio y mar. We did the romantic... read more package with an extra night. The rooms are great and the staff are truly attentive.

We did a half day tour that was included in the package and it exceeded expectations. Same with the floating massage and romantic dinner.

Food is a solid 4 star with fair prices . The in house reef is really nice too.

Some of the restaurant staff seemed a little less friendly and I only say this because everyone else has huge smiles on their faces and the difference shows.

Thanks for the great time! We will be back one day

  Exceptional, rustic resort for memorable family trip  - El Rio y Mar was our favorite resort experience on our two week trip through the Philippines with two kids (ages 8 and 5).

The resort is rustic... read more and small - our cedar cabin room was just a few steps down the path from the pool, beach, and restaurant. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the facilities in good shape.

We used the on-site dive center twice and took a resort-arranged tour of Coron Island - both were good.

The highlight was the resort itself, however. We went snorkeling on the house reef from the end of the pier on four separate occasions (our little one getting more confident with each go). The kids spent hours in the pool each day, which is immediately adjacent to the restaurant and bar. The food was good (not the best of our trip but we were happy with it for 5 days). The happy hour at the end of the pier had a nice vibe when it wasn’t too windy.

We would definitely come here again.

Note that the resort is very isolated. You won’t be trying out nearby restaurants or going on non-resort adventures. We were ready for a different vibe after a few days here, but it was great while we were there.