S Resort El Nido is a recently renovated hotel on Rizal Street in Barangay Buena Suerte, in the walkable centre of El Nido Town, Palawan, roughly five minutes on foot from El Nido Main Beach. Rooms come in sea view and mountain view configurations with deluxe rooms at around 30 square meters and an executive ocean view suite at approximately 50, and the hotel runs a free airport shuttle, a sun terrace, a lift, and 24-hour reception.
Below is everything you need to know before you book — location, rooms, facilities, how to get there, and what guests say.
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What is S Resort El Nido?
Eight forty in the morning. Flip-flops, a dry bag, coffee still going, sunscreen not quite rubbed in.
You leave the lobby, turn onto Rizal Street past the sari-sari store already open and the tricycles idling, and five minutes later you are standing on the sand where your boat is waiting with its outriggers in the shallows. No van. No 7:45 pickup that turns up at 8:20. No group of strangers being collected from four other hotels first.
That five-minute walk is the entire argument for staying here, and after three days of doing it you will understand why experienced El Nido travelers care about location more than almost anything else.
S Resort has been comprehensively renovated, and it sits right in the walkable core of town with rooms noticeably bigger than the local average — several of them looking straight out at the water — at a rate that does not match the position.
S Resort El Nido at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | Rizal Street, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido Town |
| Room sizes | Deluxe ~30 sqm; Executive Ocean View Suite ~50 sqm |
| Views | Sea view and mountain view |
| Distance to El Nido Main Beach | ~5 minutes on foot |
| Distance to Lio Airport | ~10 minutes by road |
| Airport shuttle | Free |
| Best for | First-time visitors, tour-heavy itineraries, value |
Where is S Resort located in El Nido?
On Rizal Street in Barangay Buena Suerte, which is about as central as El Nido gets.
The town is compact enough that everything a visitor needs sits within a few blocks: the boats leave the main beach around 9:00 AM, the vans for Puerto Princesa and Port Barton go from the terminal, and the dive shops, ATMs, market, and restaurants are all inside the same short radius.
There is one thing worth understanding about El Nido that guidebooks underplay. Hotels outside town solve a transport problem every single morning — the arranged pickup, the timing, the “will it actually come.” Staying central means that problem does not exist for you. The free shuttle to Lio Beach also stops about 250 meters away if you want a day up there.
What are the rooms like at S Resort?
The renovation is the story, and the size is what you notice first.
Deluxe rooms run around 30 square meters in king and twin layouts, with a choice of sea view or mountain view, and several with balconies or terraces. Come up to the Executive Suite with Ocean View and you are at roughly 50 square meters; there is a Presidential Suite with Sea View above that for the best aspect in the building.
| In-room amenities |
|---|
| Air conditioning |
| Work desk |
| Private bathroom |
| Flat-screen TV |
| Blackout curtains |
| Free WiFi |
| Free toiletries |
| Daily housekeeping |
For context: most El Nido rooms in this bracket are 18 to 22 square meters. The difference announces itself the moment two people open two suitcases at the same time — which, if you have ever tried it in a small island room, you will recognize as a genuine quality-of-life issue.
What facilities does S Resort have?
A sun terrace for the hour before dinner. A lift — rarer in El Nido than you would expect, and a real mercy on day one with luggage. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, outdoor seating, laundry, safety deposit boxes, and free WiFi throughout.
Breakfast is à la carte with Asian options, and the kitchen will work around dietary requirements if you tell them.
What can you do around El Nido town?
- On the water: island hopping Tours A, B, C, and D leave the main beach around 9:00 AM and are back by 5:00 PM
- On land: the Taraw Cliff via ferrata goes up the rock face directly behind town; the Canopy Walk and Las Cabañas zipline are a short ride away
- Nearby beaches: Papaya Beach is about 600 meters; Maremegmeg (Vanilla Beach) is where everyone goes for sunset
- Along the coast: Maremegmeg, Lio, Nacpan, and Duli are all reachable by shuttle or tricycle — full comparison in our guide to getting around El Nido
- For dinner: Ver De for plant-based cooking, Piece of Sky for a rooftop drink, Oceanview for Chinese with a local turn — all minutes away
How do you get to S Resort in El Nido?
S Resort is about ten minutes from Lio Airport, and the hotel runs a free shuttle.
Option 1: Fly direct to Lio Airport (fastest)
| Route | Airport | Approx. flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Clark → El Nido | Clark International (CRK) | ~1 hr 35 min |
| Cebu → El Nido | Mactan-Cebu International (CEB) | ~1 hr 45 min |
Flights are operated by Cebgo, the Cebu Pacific subsidiary that now runs the former AirSWIFT routes. Since 29 March 2026 there is no direct Manila–El Nido flight — the route operates as Clark–El Nido.
Option 2: Fly to Puerto Princesa, then travel overland
Fly into Puerto Princesa (PPS), then north by road for five to six hours. Buses, shared vans, and private transfers run it daily, and it is cheaper and far more frequent than flying into Lio.
Booking the overland leg. Three ways to cover Puerto Princesa to El Nido, depending on comfort and budget:
| Option | What it suits | Book it |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Bus air-conditioned coach | Best value on the route. Reclining seats, luggage hold, fixed daily departures, and the most comfortable way to do five hours on Palawan roads | Check Cherry Bus schedules and fares |
| Shared van | Faster and more frequent, but tighter on space and luggage | Compare van seats and times |
| Private transfer | Door to door on your own schedule | Arrange a private transfer |
If you are weighing coach against van, the coach is the one we point most travelers to. The seats recline properly, there is a luggage hold rather than bags on your lap, and the extra thirty or forty minutes buys you an arrival where you can still face dinner.
Option 3: Ferry from Coron
Fast-craft ferries from Coron reach El Nido in about 3.5 hours. The port is a short ride from the hotel. Check ferry schedules and book.
Moving on from El Nido
Most people pair El Nido with somewhere else, and the connections are straightforward once you know what runs.
| Route | How | Book it |
|---|---|---|
| El Nido → Coron | Fast-craft ferry, ~3.5 hrs | Ferry schedules |
| El Nido → Puerto Princesa | Cherry Bus coach or shared van | Coach fares · Van seats |
| El Nido → Port Barton | Shared van, ~3 hrs | Van seats |
| El Nido → San Vicente | Shared van or private car | Compare options |
Book the Coron ferry ahead in high season — it sells out, and the alternative is losing a day.
More planning resources:
- The complete El Nido arrival guide — flights, transfers, and buses in full
- Getting around El Nido — coaches, vans, and tricycles compared
- Cherry Bus schedules and fares — the Puerto Princesa to El Nido coach route
- Vetted local service providers — transfers, tours, and rentals we have checked ourselves
Plan your stay at S Resort El Nido
If your El Nido trip is mostly going to happen on the water — three or four tour days, sunset drinks, an early ferry to Coron at the end — then what you need from a hotel is simple. Comfortable, recently renovated, and five minutes from the boat. This does all three, and leaves the rest of your budget for the part you came for.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is S Resort El Nido located?
S Resort is on Rizal Street in Barangay Buena Suerte, in the center of El Nido Town, Palawan.
How far is S Resort from the beach?
Approximately a five-minute walk to El Nido Main Beach.
Does S Resort offer an airport shuttle?
Yes, a free airport shuttle service is available. Lio Airport is around ten minutes away by road.
Do the rooms have sea views?
Yes. Rooms are available with sea views or mountain views, including an Executive Suite with Ocean View and a Presidential Suite with Sea View.
Has S Resort been renovated?
Yes, the property has recently been comprehensively renovated.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, an à la carte breakfast with Asian options is served, and the kitchen accommodates special diets.
Is there a lift?
Yes. The property has a lift, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service.
Is there a discount for booking S Resort through El Nido Guide?
Yes. El Nido Guide readers save 5% by booking direct through the hotel’s official booking engine and entering the promo code ELNIDOGUIDE5% at checkout.
What is the best way to travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?
The most comfortable option is the Cherry Bus air-conditioned coach, which runs the route daily with reclining seats and a luggage hold, taking roughly five to six hours. Shared vans are faster and more frequent but tighter on space. Private transfers and car rentals are also available for groups or travelers with more luggage.
How do I get to El Nido from Manila?
There is no longer a direct Manila–El Nido flight. Since 29 March 2026, the route operates as Clark–El Nido, so Manila travelers either transfer overland to Clark International Airport, or fly Manila to Puerto Princesa and continue overland (about five to six hours by road).
Which airports have direct flights to El Nido?
El Nido’s Lio Airport (ENI) is served by direct Cebgo flights from Clark International Airport (about 1 hour 35 minutes) and Mactan-Cebu International Airport (about 1 hour 45 minutes).
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