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Discover a truly unforgettable experience as you enter our boutique beachfront paradise, where every detail is crafted for unpretentious luxury and served with warm Filipino hospitality. Buko Beach Resort is conveniently located on Corong-Corong beach, just minutes from El Nido town, in the charming up and coming area of Lugadia. We offer six thoughtfully designed cottages, two beautiful family sized villas and a unique loft studio – each exquisitely crafted to ensure your stay in El Nido is nothing short of extraordinary. Take in the stunning views of Bacuit Bay from our infinity pool and restaurant/bar area, where you can unwind and savour the beauty of El Nido’s sunsets. Our resort area is adults only (aged 12 and above), however our Beachfront Pool Villa can accommodate families. We look forward to hosting you on your next vacation to our tropical paradise in El Nido.
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
Location
Lot 10, Sitio Lugadia Barangay Corong Corong,, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313 Philippines
Buko Beach Resort
237 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We cannot thank Buko beach resort enough for our stay. It was our honeymoon & the thoughtful card, decorations on the bed & other sweet gestures you made meant so much to us. The staff are simply wonderful, I apologise that we can't remember all your names but Esmeralda on the front desk was so helpful and couldn't have done more for us. Jake was always a pleasure to see and chat to at meal times, and again couldn't have been more helpful if he tried! The staff really make Buko the memorable success that it is. As for the facilities, again perfect! Everything is so clean and well looked after, lovely pool, good food and stunning sunsets can be enjoyed from the pool or bar/restaurant - see the picture attached, NO filter!! The air conditioning in our room worked perfectly at all times and we didn't get bitten once which is a huge statement as we are both prone to mosquito bites. If you use the plug ins and cream provided, you won't get a single bite! It's also worth mentioning safety, there is security 24/7 patrolling the grounds (and lovely men they were too!) which was comforting, even though we saw no trouble the entire time we travelled through the Philippines! Great location too, cheap and quick to get into town and to Vanilla beach. Thank you so very much Buko, I will sing your praises and encourage everyone I meet headed to El Nido to visit Buko beach Resort! xx
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Best view is from the room directly in front of the pool!
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Response from Buko B, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Apr 3, 2020
Dear P_Pixie, We are so happy that you both enjoyed your time with us and can't wait for you to return. Reading your fantastic comments has bought a smile to the faces of our team at a very difficult phase for everyone in the travel industry. We do truly appreciate guests taking the time to write a review and share their experiences. Please tell your friends and family about Buko and El Nido, we hope to be running some very special offers as soon as flights resume. Take care and warmest wishes from the team, Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, Owner.
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My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Buko Beach Resort. It is a very nicely designed small resort, with a very private feel that is great for couples looking for time to themselves. The rooms are nicely designed native-looking bungalows, with a semi-outdoor shower/bathroom area; the beachfront room opens up to spectacular views. The staff is very friendly, and the restaurant has a very good selection of food that will keep you coming back for more. We spent a lot of time just relaxing at the pool, in the daybeds, and at the restaurant which has a great view of El Nido. The sunsets on this beach front resort are some of the best I have ever seen; the scenery is amazing. The manager greeted us with a complimentary champagne bucket since it was our honeymoon, which was very nice of them. There are also a few very friendly beach dogs that frequent the front of the resorts, and since my wife and I love dogs, this was a nice surprise! Overall, we had a very good experience and would definately consider coming back for another stay.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip:beach front room has the best views
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Response from Buko B, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Jan 14, 2020
Thank you so much for your great review. We are always happy when couples join us to celebrate their honeymoon or anniversary. We will pass on your feedback to our staff, especially the restaurant team. Please come and see us again in the future. Regards, Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, Owner
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If you are looking for a peaceful place to clear your thoughts and relax then look no further. If you love the sound of nature around you look no further. Looking for the best sunsets look no further.. The rooms are spacious and rustic with comfortable beds. If you love the outdoor life then this resort is perfect. They provide plenty of products to keep the mosquitoes away. The resort is only 100 peso tricycle ride each way into town if you are wanting to shop or have a meal outside of the resort. We loved the food at the resort along with the best cocktails!! Breakfast was included and we were never disappointed, we pretty much tried everything off the menu. If you are looking to book a tour then do it through the hotel..ivan hanz is the best. Rexy, Tom and Jerry and of course Captain. We did a private tour and then a group tour. The guys are fantastic and fun the food also amazing. We extended our stay and wish we could have extended longer but due to closures of airports we had no choice but to say goodbye. The staff kept us updated at all times with airport closures and situations. When you stay here you become a member of the family. Thank you Esmeralda, stephanie and the rest of the buko family for making our stay so special
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Mar 4, 2021
Dear Tjnicklin, Thank you for your fabulous review. We really do need words like this at such a challenging time for the travel industry and will share them with our team. We hope that you arrived home safely but will not forget your Buko family who hope that you will visit us again in the future. With warmest wishes, Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, Owner
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We headed out to El Nido for our 4th Wedding Anniversary and we couldn't have chosen a better place. Our goal was to have a nice experience for us and we didn't want a "party vibe" at all. Buko Beach provided that with the assistance of their really wonderful staff.
From the moment I booked it, they got in touch with me and assisted me all the way. They were helpful all the time and their staff is smart and therefore were a joy to talk to.
The food in the bar was good too and the servings were usually bigger than I expected. Try out the fried spring rolls!
The rooms looked far better than in the pictures and taking showers practically outdoors was a treat in itself.
But I have to go back to the staff who were most accommodating and even gave us a bottle of wine for our Anniversary. (Sadly, most of our Buko Beach pictures are in one of our phones that died near the end of the trip and I am not sure if we can still get them). The staff moves fast, always active, attentive, assisting, courteous, friendly, intelligent and always seem to be happy.
We were sad to go and to be honest, we have been thinking of staying even longer if such an arrangement can be done! It was a beautiful experience and one that we will fondly remember.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip:"near the pool"
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Mar 4, 2021
Dear Maynard, Thank you for your fabulous review. We really love helping our guests to celebrate special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons. Our team know how difficult it can be getting the required documents, tests and itineraries to travel these days, so we are there for you from the moment we receive your reservation (by email, telephone, messenger and whatsapp). We are so sorry to hear about your photos and hope that you are able to recover them. Please contact us directly for repeat bookings or longer stays, we are always happy to help. Warm wishes from your Buko family, who hope that you will visit us again soon. Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, Owner
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Buko resort is definitely one of the best places to stay at El Nido. The design and layout of the place is perfect and the sunset view is breathtaking. The cottages are intimate and makes us feel we’re at home in an island. It also accommodates only to a few people giving us a sense of privacy just like at home. They served a hearty breakfast. Good food and portions (serves 2) can basically serve four persons. The cocktails and food menu are exquisite. They had us ordering again and again.
You can just stay in Buko and not even regret touring El Nido. But what made our stay extra special is the very accommodating staff. Everyone’s approachable and very caring. It’s like we were pampared althroughout our stay. We haven’t thanked them enough for letting us have a wonderful stay in the place. Shout out to ms. Esmeralda, ms. Estep, sir Jake, and the whole crew really! Had us smiling the whole stay!
Once you tried out Buko, you will never want to leave or you would always want to come back for me.
We would definitely be staying again in Buko when we come back to El Nido. Deserves 10 stars our of 5!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded May 30, 2022
Dear GNP, Our heartfelt thanks for such a wonderful review, we will share your comments with Esme, Estep, Jake and the whole Buko family. We hope that you will come back again soon. With warmest wishes from the Buko team. Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, CEO/Owner.
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Our stay was terrific. The Buko team was incredibly accommodating, both ahead of our arrival and once we were here. The service was top-notch. Estephania and the reception team helped us arrange transportation, tours, and a special dinner to celebrate one of our party’s birthday. When we arrived, we found they had also decorated our room especially for his birthday and every member of the staff had signed a birthday card. The restaurant and bar was also excellent. The food was good and the menu diverse. We tried many breakfast, lunch, and dinner options and they were all delicious. The restaurant team, Roseann, PJ, and Rollen, were always very attentive. We stayed in the Sea View Cottages and found them to be cozy, intimate, and clean. The air conditioning worked great and the bedding was comfortable. The cottages were outfitted with every possible means of mosquito repellent, and the outdoor bathrooms were modern, clean, and tranquil. The pool was clean and cool, which we found to be rare considering the hot temperature (we visited in May and the pools at other hotels/resorts we stayed at were very warm). We loved how small the resort was and the gardens were well kept. Despite being close to the road, we didn’t hear much traffic. Overall an amazing stay, and if we ever come back to El Nido we would stay here again.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Jun 4, 2024
Wow Jill, what can we say, the whole team express their gratitude for your amazing review, We love to help our guests celebrate special occasions by decorating their rooms and offering special dinners. We're over the moon that you all enjoyed your stay in our Sea View Cottages and got to experience El Nido. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip in Coron and look forward to seeing you if you return to El Nido in the future. The whole team send their best wishes
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We came to Buko Beach Resort as honeymooners and the staff did everything to ensure we had the most pleasant stay!
The view from our room (Cottage #1) was a dream. Sunset in particular was incomprehensible! The photos just don't do it justice. We actually wished we had an extra day in El Nido just to spend at the resort.
The room was airconditioned and came with a minibar and other useful things such as mosquito repellant and a mosquito net (very useful).
The food and cocktails were delicious (we highly recommend the Buko Loko), and we could pay for everything via card at the end of our stay which was very convenient as ATMs are very hard to come by in El Nido. We also had our breakfast most days at our cottage so we could enjoy the views but get some privacy.
We booked the resort through an agency so Buko Beach Resort wasn't aware that it was our honeymoon. The day after they found out we were honeymooning, they had redone our room with beautiful decorations and some bubbles to celebrate.
We highly recommend Buko Beach Resort for a romantic getaway, and would gladly come back again with more friends in the future!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip:Stunning views from Cottage #1
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Oct 31, 2022
Dear GlobeTrotter, Thank you so much for such a fantastic review of your honeymoon stay with us. Our team always do their best to provide a personalised service to all of our guests, especially those who chose to celebrate, honeymoon, anniversary or birthday with us. Please drop us an email next time you are planning on visiting El Nido. As you know, we have the cottages, which are great for couples, but if you come with friends we also have the Grand Villa (4 bedrooms and private pool) and opening in December the Garden Villa (3 bedrooms). We truly hope to see you both again, Best wishes, The Buko Team
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Just a bit of background story how we discovered this place. We had an original booking at another resort which was paid in full a few months back. A few days before our flight, we found out through the airline that the hotel we booked didnt have compliance from the Dept of Tourism to operate due to covid restrictions. We almost cancelled the trip but we inquired Buko resort and Esmeralda took care of our group, no questions asked! We booked the hotel without any expectations; we just wanted to get away from the city. Our first trip outside Manila after more than 10 months of lockdown.
We got to the hotel and it was what we hope it to be! Quaint, quiet, and secluded but has a beach front. The pool is also enough size for lounging. The food is amazing and the rooms are GREAT. And most of all, the staff are very hospitable and attentive to the needs of the guests especially Esmeralda who made things possible!
Will definitely go back next month! Note to local travellers: make sure your hotels has a Certificate to Operate before booking. If they have none pr tells you its still in process, find another resort!
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Mar 4, 2021
Dear inkheartearl, Thank you for your great review. We are so happy that you found us for your first trip outside Manila since lockdown. We are proud to have the Certificate to Operate and are lucky to have an amazing team, we will certainly pass on your comments to Esmeralda. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. With warmest wishes, Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, Owner
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Beautiful boutique resort and the staff was beyond amazing. I was greeted with a cool washcloth and cold beverage which was some kind of lemonade mixed with calamansi ( a kind of lime (smaller than a key lime) that is cultivated on Palawan). It was possibly the most delicious and refreshing drink I've ever had. I had a little too much fun in the sun my 1st day there and got burned a bit. The staff arranged for an aloe message in my room that evening (1 hour for 1000 Pecos, ( less than $20)) I wouldn't hesitate to go there again
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Paul Van Rooyen, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Feb 7, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write such an amazing review David, we really appreciate it. The team are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the welcome drink and your aloe massage, it can be so much fun in El Nido that the reapplication of sunscreen slips our minds too :) We wouldn't hesitate to welcome you back again too, we would love to see you, With warm wishes from the whole Buko Team
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I stayed with the Buko family for 2 months sheltering in place under the best possible conditions. The beach view is amazing with a spectacular sunset literally every night. The bungalows are super comfortable with a unique and local design like I haven't seen anywhere else. I loved the outdoor shower. I came because of the gorgeous pool right on Corong-Corong beach but stayed for the people. Between the staff, manager, owners, and guests/local friends I felt right at home lounging the days away at the pool and enjoying drinks at the bar. I can't imagine there's anywhere more comfortable and welcoming in all of Palawan. Thanks so much for the fun! Can't wait to see you all again 😘
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Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Buko B, Owner at Buko Beach Resort
Responded Jun 2, 2020
Dear Christy, Thanks for your fantastic review. We are so pleased we were able to provide you with a welcoming shelter and a little fun during your extended stay in El Nido. Paul, Ziga and the whole team send their warmest regards and hope that you stay safe and well. We really wish that you will come back to visit your Buko family again one day in the not too distant future. Take care, Teresa On behalf of Paul Van Rooyen, Owner
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Hi David,
Sorry for the late response. As our cottages are adults only (12+), we only occasionally have families in the Grand Villa so haven't had previous requests for baby sitting services. We would need to know your requirements before enquiring locally for a reliable babysitter to visit the resort.
The pros and cons of smaller islands versus mainland depend on the type of holiday you are looking for. For more activities and dining options, I would say be based on the mainland and take some island hopping trips by boat, which we can arrange for you.
I hope this helps.
Hello ,
Totally agree with Todd L.
And if your budget allows, spend at least 2 nights at MIniloc Resort; heaven ! ... we stayed 5 nights in one of the bungalows on the water; unforgettable .
Have a good stay.
Ronald
Hi,
Yes Buko Beach Resort is on Corong Corong beachfront and there are quite a few restaurants along this beach. More bars and restaurants are in the main El Nido town about 5 minutes/100PhP tricycle ride away.
WiFi and Cell coverage in El Nido is improving. However, there are still periods when both are slow or unavailable. We do our best to maintain our WiFi either fast fibre optic or when this is unavailable through slower mobile internet.
Regards,
Buko Beach Resort
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