Bella Athena Garden

The rooms are very cozy and furnishings are lovely, cleaning services are prompt, staff are nice and generous with recommendations for local activities. Each room comes with its own balcony; we were there for the rainy season so we missed hanging out there but certainly nice. Beds are comfy, AC is loud but works well. Restaurant also has pretty nice dinner options, recommend trying some of their dishes out if you’re too tired to go into town after a day of touring. Recommend booking tours with them- prices may seem costlier than booking in town, but rides to the departure point is included and they loan towels.

The rooms were smaller than expected can feel cramped for a longer stay. There are small gaps in the wooden flooring which let in bugs. Since the hotel is located about a 10 minute walk from the town, it is in a calm area with minimal noise. However, this walk can get quite unpleasant as there are several enormous puddles the size of small ponds on this walk that fill up. Although you can take a tricycle into town for the convenience, it adds up quickly. They offer laundry service which is delivered to a nearby hotel. The service was prompt but several clothes came back dotted with small mud splatters, which was disappointing.

Nice location and very close to the main town. The room have all amenities you need for a short stay. Tour agency and port are at 10 min by walk away through the beach. Staff very nice and friendly.

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We had an amazing stay and would definitely come back. The property was very clean and well maintained, and housekeeping even serviced our room during our stay, which was a nice surprise. The bedroom was comfortable, quiet, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, making it a great place to relax after a day of exploring. The bathroom was spacious, and although the shower pressure was slightly weak, it still worked well and wasn’t an issue. The location was also very convenient, with an easy walk to the main area of El Nido where you’ll find plenty of restaurants, food stalls, shops, bars, and the beach. One of the biggest highlights was the hosts, who were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to help us organise Tour A, our van transfer, and a scooter rental. They made everything so easy and stress-free. The café attached to the property was another standout—the food was delicious, and we found ourselves eating there several times throughout our stay. The Wi-Fi worked well for the most part, with only the occasional interruption. Overall, it offered fantastic value for money, and we’d happily stay here again.

Staff was helpful

Location can’t be accessed if high tide. There is only one outlet available. My room had no privacy as the glass sliding door faced directly the restaurant/cafe. When closing the curtains you lose all natural light and there only two small lights