Vellago Resort

The Vellago Resort staff were excellent. They were very welcoming even though our flight was delayed until the evening. The accommodations were amazing. Having the corals and the beach available to snorkel right in front of the resort was convenient. The view was breathtaking. Dinner was excellent with chef prepared meals. The services such as island hoping using the resort's speed boat and in-room massages provided by the resort were great. Nina, the resort manager, was always available if needed. The breakfast served in the rooms were fresh and tasty. Will definitely recommend this place to everyone!

There are quite a lot of steps so the resort is not handicap accessible. Not that we required it but thinking of other members of the family that might not be able to climb the stairs to the room for future trips.

We stayed for 4 nights on a leg of our honeymoon in the Philippines. The hotel is absolutely stunning, we pulled up by boat and were just amazed by it! It really feels like paradise and with so few rooms we barely saw other guests! The food was some of the best we had in the Philippines with gorgeous beachfront dining every night and lanterns lighting the shoreline on the beach it was really romantic. Our room and the view was just breathtaking we couldn’t get over it and having breakfast on the balcony brought to us each morning was total luxury. We weren’t bothered at all by the visitors on tours to seven commandos beach as it is far away down the other end of the beach and the hotel keeps beds and swimming area for guests only so don’t let that put you off in any way - book to stay! I had high expectations due to the price point but I would say it was totally worth it! Thank you to all the amazing staff, and the cute resident sausage dogs max and Bella for a perfect stay.

Absolutely everything…the position of the resort, the food, the staff. It was a little corner of paradise. On top we stayed there for NYE, and everyone made this trip quite a memorable one. We even had the pleasure to meet the owner (Josephine) during our stay, and she had a very good eye for details and a lot of taste when it comes to create beautiful sceneries and food for her guests. Jeed at the reception was so helpful and helped us organised our day trips and divings, and they do so very efficiently and with a lot of passion. I would definitely like to go back there. Thank you for the stay

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I don't often write reviews but I had no choice but I felt compelled. First of all I want to say the staff make this place exceptional, the effort and service goes far beyond what it should. The photos on booking.com do not even come close to the beauty of this place, when you ride in on the boat which is the only way to access the resort, you will soon come to realise you made a superb choice. There are only 5 bungalow style rooms at this resort, we stayed in the deluxe sea view room with the hanging egg chair for two nights, and then swiftly tried to book a further 3 nights but had to settle for one of the other rooms as it was booked, but they too are beautiful. The effort put into the ambience and landscaping leading into the bungalows is Bali like, with a Buddhist feel, it's beautiful beyond words, it's magical. We were lucky to have the whole hotel to ourselves the first two nights and the staff went to an amazing effort to make us our evening meal on the beach, the staff really do go above and beyond. The darkness of what actually feels like an island, as it's shut off from the mainland makes the stars at night burst out, so beach walks with your partner are extra special! ( You will also have your own personal security guard in the form of the one of the resort dogs who will escort you up and down the beach😂😂 Two sausage dogs max and Bella, and two island dogs, they are all so lovey and friendly) it was like a home from home. The beach hosts tours from the mainland throughout the day at the lower end of the beach, so you get the occasional tourist looking to take some photos of the resort as it's very picturesque, but once the sun sets ( which you have a premium view of here ) you are alone on the beach/resort. if you are looking for that desert island feel, this is the place. Thank you all so much, matamang salamat po.

Hard to find anything, but I guess my only disappointment was that other than the main deluxe room, all of the rooms do not have a door on the toilet/shower and has no extractor fan and all have large windows into the bedroom, so privacy using the bathroom is zero, I asked the staff to place a curtain for us. I know this is trivial and won't bother most, but some things should remain private💩 😂😂 The other thing to consider is this is the tropics so you will see bugs, ants, snakes and spiders just like the mainland of which we seen most days, especially if your looking for them haha.

The staff were so accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Your receive a very boutique and personalised experience which makes the privacy of the area and resort even the more special. The location is just beautiful and tucked away, so it’s very peaceful. Initially when booking I thought the outlay/cost was expensive for the country, but now that we have been I would happily pay it again for the relaxation we got. When we have such busy lives it was easily the absolute best relaxation holiday we have had. We really enjoyed the boutique experience. It was exactly as described and would love to go again.

It isn’t a resort with all the amenities like pool etc, but I think with the staff/service/tranquility and not having all those people around it was even better and you don’t really care. The beach is magic and our room had a bath and the day beds so it was exactly what we were looking for and as described.

First of all, the Vellago team was simply outstanding!!! We got an amazing welcome by Krisha and Angelo and the team, the breakfast in room, the room service, the amazing bar and restaurant employees, everyone was simply awesome, available, and helpful with a big smile! I will honestly miss everyone (thank you to the entire team (sorry I don’t recall all the names but everyone was great!). Regarding amenities, everything else was also perfect! We were staying in the Honeymoon Suite and the suite had honestly the most beautiful view that someone would imagine! The room was clean, lots of good quality amenities, everything you need to spend a beautiful stay! Big hugs and kisses to the entire team, to the little dogs that were so cute, and our little Gecko that we sang together with 🦎!

everything was honestly great!

The privacy and relax that gave us this accommodation and location in a beautiful beach. Love the Coral just in front of the hotel and warm water to explore the surroundings where we saw a lot of clown fishes and a turtle. They have snorkel equipment and kayaks complementary, I really love the shower soaps, very comfortable bed, the hotel is clean and very comfortable. We could see beautiful birds having breakfast in our room’s balcony. The Tour around el nido is pretty recommended.

If you are looking for a secluded, romantic getaway, I can highly recommend Vellago Resort. The staff went above and beyond in every way. They tidy the room every time you leave, bring breakfast to your terrace, and arrange the daybeds at the beach for you. Everyone there went out of their way to make sure we had a nice stay. The wifi in the room is good and the food is delicious. Since there are only a handful of rooms, you really feel like you have the whole place to yourself. If you are planning a trip to El Nido , you cannot miss this place!

I would like start by applauding everyone who works at the Vellago Resort. Their service (on every level) was perfect. The staff make you feel like you're their first and only guest. We didn't only leave our seven day stay with priceless memories, we left with deep gratitude for meeting and getting to know the staff who made us feel at home. Location: You won't find a better view in the world. Being located on 7 Commandos Beach, everywhere you look is white sand, exotic plants and vegetation, region specific wildlife, emerald ocean and magnificent limestone rock formations unique to this area. It will exceed your expectations. Food and service: We loved being served breakfast each morning on our private balcony over looking the water. Dinner was served in the beach bar and on the beach with a beautiful table setup that varied each evening. The service, food and drink were exceptional. The menu offers something for everyone. We particularly loved the fresh fish (the mackerel was superb), fried calamari, pizza and chicken wings (which are not typical pub wings...), and the cocktails and local beer were wonderful. Accommodation: Our room was very comfortable and well equipped with A/C, coffee machine, fresh water, mosquito netting and wifi (to list a few). The bed was great, the shower was perfect and the room service was on point. Each day our room was discreetly cleaned and setup, and the same thing happened in the evening with the turndown service. Much appreciated! The only thing we felt we could have used more of was room to unpack our clothes, but this won't matter to everyone - it depends on how much you bring and how long you stay. Activities: We took the island hoping Tour A (a must) that was organized by the resort with tour guides who are local to the island, which added a level of comfort and trust when doing certain activities. We will be back. We loved everything we did and everyone we met. Thank you Vellago Resort!

Our very own island! Although this beach is part of tour A and C, the resort is kind of secluded. And at evening and morning the whole beach is yours to explore. The resort has amazing facilities and there is a lot of staff but only 6 rooms. So the service is amazing! The view from our room and from our balcony was just phenomenal. The pickup and Dropoff team is very helpful and accommodating.