Amazing hotel in the heart of El Nido. The staff go above and beyond to cater for your every need. Nilo the manager is a genuinely amazing person who takes the time to talk to the guests to ensure they're having a great time. Room was spacious and very modern. We were on our honeymoon and were surprised with a delicious cake in our room! Breakfast options at the buffet are varied! The provided towels to take with us as we left the hotel for our days out. They also had a shower room available near their restaurant which meant we could shower after a long day out after we'd already checked out before a long commute from El Nido to Puerto Princesa. Cannot fault the hotel or the staff! Do not consider any other hotel if you're staying in El Nido - Funny Lion is the best place to stay!

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I work as hotel manager in London, so when it comes to hotel stays I can be a bit peaky. I am delighted to write this review as the Funny lion exceeded by a mile our expectations. Location is perfect, the rooms are clean and modern & facilities are superb. It is unbelievable the attention to detail of the amenities. Breakfast has a good variety for both Asian and Eastern palates and food and drink at the Hunt bar & restaurant are WoW. Now, the thing that blew our minds is the fact that they have a complimentary boat transfer included to a private beach. Papaya beach. There, you have free Kayak, basketball, volleyball, toilets etc. The beach is beautiful, one of the best we visited in 2 weeks in the Philippines. You can organise a picnic lunch from the hotel. It was delicious and at a very affordable price. I could spend longer writing all the good stuff honestly but I would leave the rest for the readers to explore. Thank you Feb and Christopher particularly for being the shiner stars in the funny lion galaxy, as honestly, all staff were great. Thank you Mr. Quizon (resort manager) for your ode to hospitality. Chapeau! We will be back next year. X & I

It was all perfect.

The hotel is new and the design is modern, incorporating local materials, giving the place a natural feel and authentic character. The rooms are well-equipped with super comfy beds, soothing shower, fridge stocked with complementary drinks and the feel of a tranquil lair. The pool and bar are great for relaxing and offer happy hour 2 for 1 cocktails everyday. The buffet breakfast is an extensive spread that serves delicious local and continental cuisine. We arrived via Lio airport and airport transport can be arranged ahead of time as well as transport for day trips to the various El Nido beaches including boat tours. The best part of our hotel stay was the care and attention we received from the staff who are always ready to help and provide that cheerful happy atmosphere for all guests.

What's not to like?

We stayed for 3 nights 4 days and it was the best! A Little back story we were not supposed to stay in this hotel however the first hotel we stayed was not what we expected. My husband and I saw the reviews and rating for The funny Lion and said to ourselves lets give it a shot! Last minute we booked it and called them first thing in the morning. From the start, it was C-jay (reception) who helped us moved from our previous hotel to this hotel. Very smooth check-in, personalized welcome with the resort manager Mr Nilo. The welcome drink which my mother in law love so much was so refreshing and delicious! They also give us some tips how to make it! 🙂 everyone was so helpful, friendly, welcoming and go out of their way to help you. The rooms are spacious and modern. Breakfast buffet top notch! With nice swimming pool and a private beach. From the location and amenities its amazing but to be all honest its the people who worked here that makes it very special. Our family love this hotel and definitely recommended to everyone! Our whole hearted thanks to th following people that made our stay remarkable: Mr Nilo - hotel manager C-jay, Kemberly, Jessie, Jordan from reception Mr. Joel, Francis, Kuya Winston and Ann from F&B Kuya Edgar - Security Teng- our guide to Papaya beach Agustin from Housekeeping - made some adorable towel arts which i look forward everytime we’re back in our room. And for those i forgot to mention, you all did an amazing job! Keep showing our filipino hospitality, it really means a lot to me and my family ❤️

nothing literally everything was perfect, best service I have ever had at a resort/hotel

I decided to stay the last couple of nights in El Nido here after moving from another hotel. The property is brand new and exceptionally clean. Rooms are on the smaller side but adequate and well designed. All the little touches were appreciated and upon check in, one of the staff escort you to your room and your luggage to follow (as there are stairs and no lift available). They give you a quick tour of the room and the complimentary welcome refreshments and fruit in the fridge. Cute little gifts were also on display for you to take home. Every single staff member would know you and greet you by name. You were always welcomed back into the building and any request was kindly accommodated. The complimentary day trip out to Papaya Beach was also a great way to spend the day. Thank you to Christian for looking after us on this excursion and for all the knowledge on the island and facilities. Breakfast options were a little limited, however adequate enough and the omelette was one of the best I’ve had. I had dinner at the restaurant which was incredible and was looked after very well by Ronnel. He is truly an asset to your team and is always happy and smiling. I was impressed with his product knowledge and a true cocktail connoisseur. Thank you to Ronnel and Joel for making the restaurant and bar a pleasant environment to enjoy a couple of drinks and food. I was incredibly impressed with everything this hotel had to offer and by the sounds of it, there is a lot more to look forward to as they develop the building across the road. Location is perfect and easily able to walk to the main town and beach within a few minutes. I look forward to returning here in future.

Customer service set the standard for all of our experiences on this trip. Staff couldn't do enough to help, and were very proactive. Food was exceptional, which led to us going against our own rule of not eating at the hotel more than once! Very clean and tidy throughout. Whilst it is more expensive than surrounding hotels, the value you get for your money is excellent. They have a semi private beach which they transport you to complimentary which is great for a day out.

The room lighting, if I have to be picky, is my only gripe. Slightly dim and no main light above the bed. The drain in our room smelled slightly on the first day, but I spoke to reception, and it was sorted within an hour with no further issues.

We had a great time in El Nido at the Funny Lion . The hotel is relatively new and the rooms are very clean breakfast was super good. The hotel is very centrally located and everything can be reached very quickly from there. Tours we have booked from the hotel and this were super organized . I can clearly recommend the private tours . The staff are wonderfully friendly the management is very professional I would especially like to greet Nilo and our friend Joeyl from Germany with whom we had a great tour. I hope we see each other again soon. Fe and Ralf

Great accomodation on a terrific locatie. Everything about the hotel was very good, but the thing that I will remember the most is the level of service that we received of every employee. From the reception, to the restaurant-staff, to the housekeeping personnel and the manager! Everybody made sure we felt at home and they went over the top to make sure everything went well with regards to our day to day plans and our stay. I made a joke with the manager about that I should be part of his staff and he surprised me by gifting me with the uniform/shirt that the staff wears and he gave me and my wife some extra souveniers. Extraordinary!

Nothing.

We really enjoyed our 6 nights stay at The Funny Lion El Nido, the staff were probably the biggest highlight, extremely friendly and helpful almost each and every one of them. The hotel is conveniently located and it is beautiful, we were stunned upon arrival to the room and while exploring the pool after sunset. The room is decent sized and very well appointed, with some extra touches.

It is rather a recommendation and not really something I would express to be negative, but it would have been nice to have conditioner and body lotion as amenity other than the shampoo/shower gel which by the way smelled amazing.

Our time at The Funny Lion hotel was even better than we expected! The staff (Val, Kem, Julie, Christian, Francis, Cjay, Winston, Ronel, etc.) were really nice, polite, and professional. They made us feel special and happy with their friendly and helpful attitude. The best part was the hotel’s private beach, just for the guests. The beach was super clean and the water was really clear. It felt like our own special place to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. Having a beach just for us, the hotel guests, was really awesome and made our stay extra special. We were also surprised by the spa and gym. The spa was a calm and peaceful spot where we could relax and enjoy different treatments. The gym was a nice surprise too because we could exercise and stay healthy even while we were on vacation. The food was really delicious, and our rooms were clean, cozy, and comfy. Everything was taken care of really well, and we had a really fun and enjoyable stay. And the best part is the price for their quality offerings.