Miniloc Island

Miniloc Island, located in El Nido, northwest Palawan, provides a rustic coastal hamlet experience. The island is accessible by a 75-minute direct flight from Manila or a 6-hour land journey from Puerto Princesa City, and it is home to Miniloc Island Resort. Tucked up in a gorgeous cove flanked by towering limestone cliffs and a colourful coral reef, the resort, which has 50 cottages and suites designed in traditional Filipino architecture, provides a magnificent setting recognised for its high biodiversity. It exudes a back-to-basic Filipino coastal village ambience with rustic or native design elements. Guests may swim with 1.5-metre jackfish and discover a variety of marine animals in the house reef. Serving as a gateway to major sites near Bacuit Bay, including the Big and Small Lagoons and Snake Island, Miniloc Island offers a unique and immersive experience.

The rooms, built with local materials, feature thatched roofs and hardwood flooring and come equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, a wardrobe, a vanity area and a private bathroom with shower facilities and a hairdryer. Activities at the resort include diving, windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, sunset cruises, and cave, lagoon, or mangrove tours.