Balai Adlao Hotel - El Nido

3-star beachside hotel with complimentary snorkeling and sunset cruise in El Nido

Complimentary Activities

Balai Adlao offers complimentary morning snorkeling tours where guests can encounter sea turtles, cuttlefish, and colorful coral fish guided by the Marine Adlao crew. The hotel provides a free sunset cruise, an approximately 2-hour boat trip to watch the sun go down over the ocean. Guests can also use free kayaks, paddleboards, and an inflatable pool placed in the sea as part of the hotel's Marine Adlao service.

Accommodations

Balai Adlao El Nido offers air-conditioned rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV, a seating area, and a private balcony or terrace. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer, and a bidet in the toilet. Guests report the king-size beds have comfortable mattresses and pillows, and daily housekeeping is included.

Location & Access

Balai Adlao is located within Lio Estate, a 2-minute walk from Lio Beach and a 5-minute drive from El Nido Airport via the hotel's free airport shuttle. The property offers free bicycle rental for exploring the estate, which has restaurants, cafés, a Mercury drug store, and a souvenir shop. The hotel is 8 miles from Big Lagoon El Nido, 9 miles from Matinloc Shrine, and about a 300 PHP tricycle ride from El Nido town.

Dining

The on-site Molave Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with options such as rice, eggs, chicken, dried fish, bread, and fruit. Lunch and dinner at Molave includes Filipino dishes like Caldereta and Sisig, which guests describe as reasonably priced. Nearby restaurants within walking distance include L'Assiette and The Clay Kitchen, providing alternative dining choices.

Wellness & Relaxation

The hotel provides a sun terrace and free use of board games for guests. An on-site spa offers treatments, and yoga sessions are available for those seeking relaxation. Guests can also use the hotel's meditation spaces within the quiet Lio Estate environment.

• Complimentary Snorkeling: Free guided morning snorkeling with sea turtle sightings
• Free Sunset Cruise: 2-hour boat trip included in every stay
• Marine Adlao Crew: On-water guides offering kayaks, paddleboards, and inflatable ocean pool
• Airport Transfer: Free shuttle to/from El Nido Airport (5-minute drive)
• Lio Beach Access: Beachfront location 2 minutes on foot with free beach chairs
• On-Site Dining: Molave Restaurant serving Filipino classics Caldereta and Sisig