★ MICHELIN Hotel 2025–2026 · Condé Nast 2026

Tucked away at the northern tip of Palawan, Piece Lio strikes a unique balance between modern Japanese design and breathtaking natural beauty. It was developed with Japan's renowned Piece Group, which runs ten hotels in Japan, and is managed by H Hospitality Group. Set within the exclusive Lio Estate, a 10-minute shuttle ride from El Nido town and a short walk from Lio Beach, its rooms range from Premier and Executive Studios to the Presidential Loft, each 50 to 150 m² — far larger than the 18–22 m² typical in El Nido — with a Marshall speaker, vinyl record player, SMEG kettle, Dyson hairdryer and fully stocked kitchenette.

★ Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025

H Hotel is a vegan-friendly hotel in the centre of El Nido town. Mornings begin with Ver De's plant-based breakfast on the ground floor and evenings end with sea-view dinners at Piece of Sky on the rooftop — two of El Nido's top-three restaurants on Tripadvisor under one roof. The H Signature Spa H Hotel Branch is on the first floor, and the town beach, port and island-hopping boats are all within walking distance.

Designed for Gen Z

Z Garden Hotel is a travel base created for Generation Z — right in front of El Nido port and a 3-minute walk from H Hotel, so island hopping, dining and exploring town are always close at hand. Opened in 2026, its rooms share a minimalist aesthetic built around a full fair-faced concrete art wall inspired by Japanese architecture, soft lighting and comfortable furnishings. Choose a sea-view or courtyard-view room — a refreshing, well-priced and perfectly located choice.

Rooftop Pool

Villa V is El Nido's most intimately positioned pool hotel — a boutique tower rising within steps of the town's limestone karst cliffs. Its rooftop is given over to quiet indulgence, with a pool set against the rock face and uninterrupted views over El Nido Bay. Choose from Superbed, Kingbed and Family rooms; enjoy the rooftop pool, sauna, ice bath, gym and open-air movie nights; have breakfast on 2F, cocktails on the 6F rooftop, and burgers and froyo on 1F. El Nido Beach is 3 minutes on foot, and the front desk arranges island-hopping tours and the daily shuttle to Nacpan Beach.

★ MIMAROPA Productivity Olympics 2025 Champion

J Boutique Hotel sits on the edge of El Nido town, an 8-minute walk from the beach. Designed for independent travellers and small groups, it pairs comfortable, stylish rooms with accessible rates. In 2025 it was named champion of the Service Sector – Micro Enterprise category at the MIMAROPA Regional Productivity Olympics, recognised for its human-centred management and safety systems. The H Signature Spa Main Branch is right next door.

Renovated 2026

S Resort El Nido has 44 rooms with more than 100 restaurants and bars within 200 metres — ideal for group travel or a couple's getaway. Ocean View Chinese Restaurant sits on the rooftop (5F) with panoramic sea views, and Grounded serves 100% Arabica coffee on the ground floor. In 2026 the hotel was fully renovated, from guest rooms and bathrooms to public areas, with a bright, contemporary look.

★ Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025

Nacpan Beach Resort offers a refined alternative to glamping on Nacpan Beach — every room has its own private bathroom. Amenities include beach access, a pool, free parking and airport transport, and the resort is a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice winner. The resort was renovated in 2026.

★ Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025

Nacpan Beach is one of El Nido's must-visit spots after Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon. Nacpan Beach Glamping places iconic 6-metre-wide tents just metres from the sand, surrounded by the 300 trees and 4,000 shrubs we planted. The camp is home to our sea turtle conservation programme, and it is a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice winner.

Couple rating 9.4

Our newest hotel on Nacpan Beach features single-villa designs by renowned designer Justin. Rather than a gym or pool, the villas sit right above the beach with the ocean as a natural swimming pool. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden, terrace and bar, private parking, and a daily self-service, continental or American breakfast.

Mediterranean

CALIMA Restaurant

Ground floor, Piece Lio

CALIMA offers a refined dining experience rooted in Mediterranean tradition, where Spanish intensity meets Italian simplicity and the natural freshness of Palawan's waters. Every dish is crafted with intention, letting quality ingredients speak for themselves in a setting that is unhurried, sensory and quietly extraordinary. CALIMA opened on the ground floor of Piece Lio on 23 June 2026.

Rooftop Gastropub

Piece of Sky

Roofdeck, H Hotel, Real St

Piece of Sky is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the roofdeck of H Hotel with sweeping views of Bacuit Bay, El Nido's islands and limestone cliffs. It has consistently ranked among Tripadvisor's top three restaurants in El Nido, won Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025 and was named Restaurant Guru Recommended 2026. Since November 2024 a renowned chef from Dubai has led the kitchen, pairing Asian-Western fusion dishes with curated craft cocktails.

Plant-Based

Ver De El Nido

Ground floor, H Hotel

Ver De is one of El Nido's best-loved plant-based restaurants, on the ground floor of H Hotel and co-founded by renowned chefs from the United States and the Philippines. Under 6-metre-high glass windows it serves wholesome vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients — including Beyond Meat. It ranks among Tripadvisor's top three in El Nido and won Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025.

Chinese Seafood

Ocean View Chinese Restaurant

5F, S Resort El Nido

Ocean View serves authentic Chinese seafood with panoramic ocean views from the rooftop (5F) of S Resort El Nido. Menus suit group dining for 4–10 people as well as à la carte meals for two, with signature live crab, live lobster and steamed fish.

Coffee & Tea

Janu Coffee

El Nido Town

Janu is our specialty café for hand-brewed coffee and tea, opened in 2025. Professional baristas guide guests through refined hand-drip coffee experiences of one to two hours — a serene sanctuary for slow mornings, mindful moments and the most discerning coffee lovers.

Specialty Coffee

Grounded 100% Arabica Coffee

Ground floor, S Resort · Nacpan Beach

Grounded serves 100% Arabica specialty coffee with a plant-based menu on the ground floor of S Resort, in a space designed by renowned architect Justin — from the bathrooms to the communal tables. The oat milk latte is a house favourite. Since 2026, Grounded Nacpan also serves iced lattes and cold brew right on the sand at Nacpan Beach.

Middle Eastern

3 Bros Falafel

H Hotel, El Nido Town Centre

3 Bros Falafel is a Middle Eastern kitchen run in partnership with three brothers at H Hotel in the centre of El Nido Town. Its signature is freshly made chickpea hummus and falafel in warm pita, prepared every day, plus shawarma and kebab wraps. Open until 1 am, it is El Nido's favourite late-night destination.

Frozen Yogurt

Yo Nido

Real St corner Rizal St, El Nido Town

YoNido! Island Froyo sits on Real St in the heart of El Nido Town, its flowing curves and warm lighting making it easy to spot. The frozen yogurt is light and silky; build your cup with fresh tropical fruit, a crunch and a signature sauce — the perfect cool-down after island hopping or a stroll through town. Join the swirl!

Bakery

HUK&CO

El Nido Town

HUK&CO is H Hospitality Group's bakery in El Nido Town, opened in 2026. The counter is lined with freshly baked everything and toasted sesame bagels, fruit-topped streusel pastries, cinnamon rolls and chocolate chunk and oatmeal coconut cookies — an easy stop for breakfast, or for something sweet on the way to the beach.

Beach Bar · Renovated 2025

Sunmai Beach Bar and Restaurant

Centre of Nacpan Beach

Sunmai sits in the centre of Nacpan Beach and is one of the beach's main restaurants, serving pizza, Korean and Filipino dishes, fresh local seafood and tropical cocktails with the sun setting over the sea. Opened in 2023 and renovated in 2025, it was named 2025 MIMAROPA Regional Productivity Olympics champion (Service Sector – Small Enterprise) for its in-house “Project Shield” food-safety and inventory system.

Tours & Charters

H Hospitality Travel & Tours

Island hopping, group & private tours

H Hospitality Travel & Tours (HTT) provides reliable island-hopping boat services in El Nido with experienced local crews, flexible charter options and smooth pier-to-island coordination for travellers and groups. Our new travel service office in the heart of town opened in 2026 alongside fleet-wide upgrades to safety equipment and onboard facilities, and our premium private charters add customised itineraries and onboard dining.

Wellness

H Signature Spa

3 branches in El Nido · Makati, Manila

H Signature Spa brings traditional Filipino hilot and Thai massage, aromatherapy with essential oils and organic body scrubs made from local ingredients to El Nido. The H Hotel Branch on the first floor of H Hotel has the most positive reviews of any massage spa in El Nido on Google Maps — booking ahead is recommended. The Main Branch next to J Boutique Hotel is a standalone building designed by Justin, with 40 massage stations in spacious, private rooms. A Nacpan Branch welcomes guests on Nacpan Beach, and in 2026 H Signature Spa opened its Makati Branch in Metro Manila — its first branch outside El Nido. A fourth El Nido branch is coming soon.

Family English Programme

El Nido Academy

Family English · El Nido

El Nido Academy brings English learning and island life together for children and parents. Children take English lessons while parents can choose to study or accompany them, with one-to-one lessons, group learning and an arrival assessment to set each learner's level. The coast becomes part of the classroom — including an English-language tour of Nacpan Beach and its sea turtle conservation — and on Day 12, learners put their English into practice in real service situations at an H Hospitality Group hotel or restaurant.

Island Hopping

El Nido GO

Big & Small Lagoon, Secret Beach

El Nido GO is El Nido's Chinese-language travel service, created with H Hospitality Group by a couple who have lived here since 2016. From booking to boarding, Chinese-speaking staff look after you — island hopping, lagoon snorkelling, private boat charters, local tours and hand-picked stays, all in one place and all in your language.

Barbershop

The Gentleman’s Cut

Premium barbershop for travellers

The Gentleman’s Cut offers premium grooming services in a relaxing atmosphere, ensuring you look your best for any occasion — from a fresh cut after a week of island hopping to the big day itself.

Transfer

Nacpan Beach Shuttle

Town ⇄ Nacpan Beach daily

Nacpan Beach is one of the world's most beautiful beaches, but reaching it takes some planning. Nacpan Beach Shuttle runs air-conditioned 9-seater minibuses between El Nido town and Nacpan every day — the easiest and most affordable way to reach the beach.

Weddings

Nacpan Beach Wedding

Beachfront ceremonies

For many couples, a wedding on the sand is a lifelong dream. Nacpan Beach Wedding specialises in weddings on this beautiful beach, providing complete services from venue setup and decoration to catering and event planning, so every detail is taken care of.

Conservation

Nacpan Sea Turtle Center

76,000+ turtles released

We began protecting sea turtle nests on Nacpan Beach in 2016, and over the past decade H Hospitality Group has helped release more than 76,000 sea turtles back into the ocean. Since 2026 we have held official government authorisation to rescue and rehabilitate injured sea turtles — our first rescue, Mula, recovered and returned to the sea.