Isla - The Isla Experience

Hotel, 2-starDarocotan Island El Nido, El Nido, PhilippinesShow on map

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7.8 · Good7 reviews

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at Darocotan Island El Nido.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Onsite Massages and Private Beach Indulge in onsite massages and unwind on the private beach with a beach shuttle service available for convenience.

Restaurant and Complimentary Reception Enjoy delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and mingle with other guests at the complimentary daily reception.

Featured Amenities and Guestrooms Benefit from amenities like dry cleaning services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Relax in one of the 22 guestrooms with private balconies and in-room massages.

Book your stay at Isla - The Isla Experience in El Nido today for a waterfront getaway with easy access to nearby beaches.

What this place offers

Free beach cabanas
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Snorkeling nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)

Rooms

7.8

Good

Rated 7.8 out of 10 by 7 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.5
Service8.6
Location9.0
Rooms7.8
Amenities7.2
Value6.9
Food & drink7.6

Guests mention

Friendly staffStunning locationCrystal-clear watersVibrant marine life

Emmanuel
May 2025
This place was amazing and so beautiful. There are plenty of activities to do. I recommend anyone to stay here if you’re looking for a different island experience
David
May 2025
With its incredible looking socials and promise of glamping style accommodation, for the price point we really wanted to like Isla experience more. This is more of a base camp feel rather than a relaxing couples escape.…
Eden
April 2025
Un séjour inoubliable en pleine nature
J’ai passé une nuit à Isla – The Island Experience, et ce court séjour a été exceptionnel. Tout est très bien organisé, y compris le transport, qu’on règle directement avec l’hôtel. Sur place, l’ambiance est paisible et…
Verified traveler
April 2025
Not for us…
Surprised that Isla has such good reviews on Google. It goes without saying that Isla is not a luxury accommodation and therefore it’s not super comfortable (which we knew going into the trip) but unfortunately Isla is…
Victoria
April 2025
We had a fantastic stay on this remote island—the scenery was stunning, the sunsets were incredible, and the bamboo hut accommodation added a unique touch. The room was comfortable, though the mosquito net had holes and…
Monja Theresa Elena
April 2025
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist miserabel. Man zahlt viel zu viel, für das was man bekommt. Die Unterkunft ist sehr einfach, wie ein mäßiger Campingurlaub. Wir hatten eine Hütte, mit wenig Meerblick weil sehr viel…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.

Where you’ll be

Darocotan Island El Nido, El Nido, Philippines

Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 05:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

Pets allowed on request; charges may apply

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

Accessibility. No elevators

Pets. Pets allowed

General. Professional property host/manager

Pets. Pets allowed (no fees)

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Pets. Service animals are allowed

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Isla - The Isla Experience

What time is check-in and check-out at Isla - The Isla Experience?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Isla - The Isla Experience allow pets?

Yes — the property states that pets are allowed. Size, number and fee are set by the property rather than by us, so say you're bringing a pet when you book and we'll confirm the terms before anything is charged.

Is breakfast included at Isla - The Isla Experience?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Isla - The Isla Experience have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Isla - The Isla Experience have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Isla - The Isla Experience?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Isla - The Isla Experience?

Darocotan Island El Nido, El Nido.

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