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The Funny Lion El Nido

3.0 star property
Resort with 2 restaurants, steps from El Nido Main Beach

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Outdoor pool
Free beach shuttle
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Barangay Masagana, El Nido Palawan, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313
  • Bacuit Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • El Nido Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Corong Corong Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

El Nido

At The Funny Lion El Nido you'll be within steps of El Nido Main Beach and Bacuit Bay. Highlights at this resort include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .This smoke-free resort offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Barangay Buena Suerte resort you'll find Nacpan Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bacuit Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Nido Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Nido Dock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Caalan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SAVA Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Gelato - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oppa Dryft | Fish - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Funny Lion El Nido

Resort with 2 restaurants, steps from El Nido Main Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Funny Lion El Nido. Self parking is free.

This 3-star El Nido resort is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Funny Lion El Nido offers 48 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary slippers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Funny Lion El Nido

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Yep, The Funny Lion El Nido has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Funny Lion El Nido?

Yep, The Funny Lion El Nido is a short 2-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach.

Does The Funny Lion El Nido have a pool?

The Funny Lion El Nido has an outdoor pool.

Does The Funny Lion El Nido serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Funny Lion El Nido?

No, The Funny Lion El Nido does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Yep, The Funny Lion El Nido has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Funny Lion El Nido?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Funny Lion El Nido Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fayaz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!! I loved how Val remembered every guest's name and addressed them every time she saw them. The hotel is located at a very good location, right next to the town square. The rooms are very botique styled, small but cute! We had an amazing time at Funny lion and would recommend to all.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. The free breakfast buffet was good and the rooms were clean. Would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor communication between hotels.com and Funny Li

Main complaint is the poor communication between hotels.com and The Funny Lion despite communicating with each individually to change a booking. Ended up paying for nights we didn’t stay despite requesting change before cut off date. The hotel itself was nice and in a good location to restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and private beach bonus

This was a couples scuba diving trip for my wife and I, where the highlight of our trip to El Nido was the staff at The Funny Lion Hotel. Incredibly, every time one of us walked past a staff member we were greeted by name! Whether Zel, Val, Sharmaine, Julie, CJay, Kem and Kim in the reception area or Cham at bar, all of them called us by our name from day one of our week-long visit. Their warm Filipino gesture came along with the delicious local and western breakfast together with daily access to the Hotel's private Papaya Beach, just a short boat ride away at a nearby hidden cove.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ENOC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. Starting from security at the front steps who opens car doors and makes you feel welcome each day and evening. Val at the front desk was above and beyong sweet and friendly. All the staff learns your name. They are super sweet and kind. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

vita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and staff! Val and front desk staff remembered our names and we had a group of 18 people! Our family enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend Funny Lion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, pool is amazing, food is amazing and bed is soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no elevator....the bathroom is small and not user friendly.the staff was helpfull and friendly.overpriced for what they offer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean, staff is awesome, and a lot of extras!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow!!!! A beautiful experience. Thanks

From the very first minute all the staff and security treat us so well and made us feel special, and we settled in immediately. The hotel itself, rooms, pool, bar/restaurant area etc were all immaculate, modern and comfortable, and the breakfast, shakes and evening food were great. As it was our first time in El Nido we weren’t too sure on what to do during the daytime, so it was a lovely surprise to find that the hotel offers complimentary access to their own private beach just a small boat ride away - and wow! this was a small piece of heaven that we just had to go back to on the second day. Would definitely recommend staying at The Funny Lion, it’s already on our list for when we plan our next trip to the Philippines. Thank you so much for making our wedding/honeymoon trip that extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most Fun and Comfortable Stay

My family and I stayed at The Funny Lion - El Nido for four days, and let me tell you…it was the most comfortable, most enjoyable, most fun-filled stay of our whole trip! Let me begin to say that the check in process was superb, so very smooth and the staff were so kind and inviting, all with smiling faces! From beginning and end of our trip there, the whole staff remembered all 8 of our names and anytime they would pass us by they would say our names and it made it so personable! We loved it! The rooms were so very clean and tidy, the breakfast buffet was phenomenal every morning, and the pool was oh so relaxing next to the bar (which by the way they have happy hour and great drinks)! I would like to point out that Ralph and Ceejay were so very courteous and tended to our needs every day the whole day! Surprisingly as well, the hotel offered complimentary archery which me and my family found as a fun way to fill our afternoon for a bit when we weren’t busy! Thank you MM for teaching us how to shoot the bow and arrow!! So much fun! I cannot wait to come to this hotel again and will definitely recommend this place to family and friends!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Friendly Hotel!

Fantastic staff, every single one of them, especially Val and all the others on the front desk, couldn't do enough for you. Room was very nice, great location, great cocktails in the bar.........really didn't want to leave and will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravikaran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay. Very new, modern and clean building. Only slight annoyance was hearing some of the road noise from our room. Special props to Val on the front desk and the security guard who gave us all the recommendations and made us feel incredibly welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place that really goes the extra mile for an amazing experience, from great cocktails (hard to find in Philippines), to packed breakfast with our 5am departure, to wonderful polite and friendly staff, and even have a serviced feet rinsing station when returning from the beach, friendship bracelets, a private beach area nearby with transfers I was unaware of before booking… need I go on…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mauro

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Divina, Cherry Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great and new hotel that has a lot of potential to grow. The room was spacious enough and the balcony was nice that overlooked the pool and restaurant. The staff was friendly and they helped ensure we had a great stay through their attentiveness at the restaurant and whenever we passed by the front desk. They provided a great laundry service especially when we placed the service around 3pm and it was finished by 9pm. The food was great for the breakfast and dinner. Awesome happy hour deals with different kinds of cocktails and beers. It’s under a 5 minute walk to the beach and a lot of cafes and stores along the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myranda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Funny Lion El Nido. The staff from Food and Beverage, front desk, bar. Tours and even security guard made our stay so enjoyable and memorable. They catered to all of our needs without making us feel overwhelming and we felt like a part of "the family" while staying there. I cant say enough but defintely would recommend and no doubt would stay there when we return again. Thank you Joel, Lilo, C-Jay, Ronnel, Tang, Christian, Ann,Montives and many other staff who made our stay so so wonderful. Miss all of you guys when we left.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is brand new (still in its soft opening) and i know it will be the #1 place to stay in El Nido. We stayed 5 nights and were absolutely blown away by the level of hospitality we received. The staff are the most kind and special people we have ever come across in our travels. Our room was well appointed, comfortable king bed, overlooking the pool. We enjoyed dining at the on site restaurant a few times. Breakfast is wonderful. We made the short walk into town a few nights for drinks and to browse the shops. The hotel staff arranged a boat tour for us as well as a transfer to the Nacpan beach which was lovely. Funny lion also provides a short transfer to papaya beach (for hotel guests) which is an oasis of a place- very easy to get to and not busy at all. The water is phenomenal. Run, don’t walk to book your stay here. We are already planning a trip back! Thanks to the staff, we miss you already!!! -Ashley, Colin and Darren from Canada!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estadia excelente! O atendimento é impecável e fazem de tudo pra nos sentirmos em casa. Café da manhã com diversas opções e bem servido. A Localização é privilegiada com restaurantes próximos, Pier e ATM acessíveis. Eles também organizam todo passeio/ transfer que precisarmos a um preço compatível com o restante da ilha. Recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024