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The Funny Lion El Nido

3.0 star property
Resort with 2 restaurants, near El Nido Main Beach

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Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free beach shuttle
Deluxe Double Room
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 16 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Barangay Masagana, El Nido Palawan, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313

What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caalan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Seven Commando Beach - 13 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) - 108.5 miles/174.5 km
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Gelato - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oppa Dryft | Fish - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Funny Lion El Nido

The Funny Lion El Nido offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from El Nido Main Beach. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. A snack bar/deli, a beach shuttle, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach shuttle

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at The Funny Lion El Nido and nearby?
The Funny Lion El Nido has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Funny Lion El Nido?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around The Funny Lion El Nido like?
The Funny Lion El Nido is a short 2-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Caalan Beach.

The Funny Lion El Nido Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and private beach bonus
This was a couples scuba diving trip for my wife and I, where the highlight of our trip to El Nido was the staff at The Funny Lion Hotel. Incredibly, every time one of us walked past a staff member we were greeted by name! Whether Zel, Val, Sharmaine, Julie, CJay, Kem and Kim in the reception area or Cham at bar, all of them called us by our name from day one of our week-long visit. Their warm Filipino gesture came along with the delicious local and western breakfast together with daily access to the Hotel's private Papaya Beach, just a short boat ride away at a nearby hidden cove.
Lee, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ronalyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, pool is amazing, food is amazing and bed is soft.
Andres, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

There is no elevator....the bathroom is small and not user friendly.the staff was helpfull and friendly.overpriced for what they offer
Michael, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location clean, staff is awesome, and a lot of extras!!
William, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow!!!! A beautiful experience. Thanks
From the very first minute all the staff and security treat us so well and made us feel special, and we settled in immediately. The hotel itself, rooms, pool, bar/restaurant area etc were all immaculate, modern and comfortable, and the breakfast, shakes and evening food were great. As it was our first time in El Nido we weren’t too sure on what to do during the daytime, so it was a lovely surprise to find that the hotel offers complimentary access to their own private beach just a small boat ride away - and wow! this was a small piece of heaven that we just had to go back to on the second day. Would definitely recommend staying at The Funny Lion, it’s already on our list for when we plan our next trip to the Philippines. Thank you so much for making our wedding/honeymoon trip that extra special.
Joseph, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Renato, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Most Fun and Comfortable Stay
My family and I stayed at The Funny Lion - El Nido for four days, and let me tell you…it was the most comfortable, most enjoyable, most fun-filled stay of our whole trip! Let me begin to say that the check in process was superb, so very smooth and the staff were so kind and inviting, all with smiling faces! From beginning and end of our trip there, the whole staff remembered all 8 of our names and anytime they would pass us by they would say our names and it made it so personable! We loved it! The rooms were so very clean and tidy, the breakfast buffet was phenomenal every morning, and the pool was oh so relaxing next to the bar (which by the way they have happy hour and great drinks)! I would like to point out that Ralph and Ceejay were so very courteous and tended to our needs every day the whole day! Surprisingly as well, the hotel offered complimentary archery which me and my family found as a fun way to fill our afternoon for a bit when we weren’t busy! Thank you MM for teaching us how to shoot the bow and arrow!! So much fun! I cannot wait to come to this hotel again and will definitely recommend this place to family and friends!!!
Rosanna, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

May, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb Friendly Hotel!
Fantastic staff, every single one of them, especially Val and all the others on the front desk, couldn't do enough for you. Room was very nice, great location, great cocktails in the bar.........really didn't want to leave and will be back for sure.
Rick, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Very welcoming.
Jason, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really great place to stay. Very new, modern and clean building. Only slight annoyance was hearing some of the road noise from our room. Special props to Val on the front desk and the security guard who gave us all the recommendations and made us feel incredibly welcome.
Ravikaran, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A place that really goes the extra mile for an amazing experience, from great cocktails (hard to find in Philippines), to packed breakfast with our 5am departure, to wonderful polite and friendly staff, and even have a serviced feet rinsing station when returning from the beach, friendship bracelets, a private beach area nearby with transfers I was unaware of before booking… need I go on…
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

mauro, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall a great and new hotel that has a lot of potential to grow. The room was spacious enough and the balcony was nice that overlooked the pool and restaurant. The staff was friendly and they helped ensure we had a great stay through their attentiveness at the restaurant and whenever we passed by the front desk. They provided a great laundry service especially when we placed the service around 3pm and it was finished by 9pm. The food was great for the breakfast and dinner. Awesome happy hour deals with different kinds of cocktails and beers. It’s under a 5 minute walk to the beach and a lot of cafes and stores along the beach.
Divina, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Funny Lion El Nido. The staff from Food and Beverage, front desk, bar. Tours and even security guard made our stay so enjoyable and memorable. They catered to all of our needs without making us feel overwhelming and we felt like a part of "the family" while staying there. I cant say enough but defintely would recommend and no doubt would stay there when we return again. Thank you Joel, Lilo, C-Jay, Ronnel, Tang, Christian, Ann,Montives and many other staff who made our stay so so wonderful. Miss all of you guys when we left.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is brand new (still in its soft opening) and i know it will be the #1 place to stay in El Nido. We stayed 5 nights and were absolutely blown away by the level of hospitality we received. The staff are the most kind and special people we have ever come across in our travels. Our room was well appointed, comfortable king bed, overlooking the pool. We enjoyed dining at the on site restaurant a few times. Breakfast is wonderful. We made the short walk into town a few nights for drinks and to browse the shops. The hotel staff arranged a boat tour for us as well as a transfer to the Nacpan beach which was lovely. Funny lion also provides a short transfer to papaya beach (for hotel guests) which is an oasis of a place- very easy to get to and not busy at all. The water is phenomenal. Run, don’t walk to book your stay here. We are already planning a trip back! Thanks to the staff, we miss you already!!! -Ashley, Colin and Darren from Canada!
Ashley, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Estadia excelente! O atendimento é impecável e fazem de tudo pra nos sentirmos em casa. Café da manhã com diversas opções e bem servido. A Localização é privilegiada com restaurantes próximos, Pier e ATM acessíveis. Eles também organizam todo passeio/ transfer que precisarmos a um preço compatível com o restante da ilha. Recomendo!
Joyce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nydelig hotell med flotte ansatte.
Fantastisk flott hotell i sentrum av El Nido. En høy pris kontra det meste annet av overnattingssteder , men flotte rom, eksepsjonell service, deilig frokost og det lille ekstra til enhver tid. Hadde gjerne blitt værende på The Funny Lion i et par uker vi! Drar gjerne tilbake igjen. Eneste negative er den høye prisen.
Tommy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

5月に4日間宿泊しましたが、ホテルに空港からの送迎をメールにてお願いしましたが、気温39度の中1時間30分まった後、歩いてトライシクルに乗ってホテルに到着しました。フロントに伝えるとスタッフは謝る事無く、帰りの送迎を利用して欲しいとリクエストされました。パートナーは不愉快に思い帰りの送迎はお願いしませんでした。暑い中、1500ペソ払っても送迎頼んだのに来ない事はとても残念な事です。しかし道路側ではない高層階リクエストはできたので部屋は清潔でよかったです。口コミにあるようにプールの床は滑りやすくパートナーは足を滑らせ怪我してしまいました。食事に関しては4日間朝利用しましたが、フィリピンにしては良い方だと思います。それ以外は挨拶等はしっかり教育されていました。周りにマッサージ、レストランもあり利便性は良いです。暑い時はトライシクル利用すれば歩く事もありません。エルニドはホテル料金が高いのでトータルでは合格なのでまた、利用したいと思うホテルです。
RIEKO, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Es un hotel espectacular y la atención es insuperable. 10/10
carlos, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good experience and the hotel crew are very friendly
Chun-Ming, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brand new and great!
Brand new, delicate interiour and exteriour. Super service, good food. Very comfortable bed. Beautiful and modern skimming pool. Good cocktails. Thank you all!
Svanhild, 2-night trip
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