Cauayan Island Resort, El Nido

Twenty-three simple but cosy rooms are spread through the picturesque gardens, Beach View Villas are hidden away behind the beach, whereas Lagoon Villas offer a slightly more intimate space with wooden terraces overlooking a manmade lagoon and waterfall. Water Villas sit on stilts over the turquoise waters with uninterrupted views of the ocean from your drop lounge bed. Large Beach Front Villas sit right on the powdery shore with outdoor showers and private gardens. For the ultimate,Cauayan Pool Villas are perched on the top of the hill with uninterrupted views and the privacy of your own pool – it doesn’t get much more romantic than this!

Cuisine on Cauayan is a mix of international and local dishes, all served with stunning views from the resort restaurant. As the sun sets cocktails from the Pool Bar are a must, which also serves up sumptuous dishes into the night. 

The spa offers a whole host of treatments with views over the water – the perfect way to unwind after a busy day discovering the magnificent bay. We’d suggest at least three of four days at El Nido as there is so much to explore – if you are into diving and snorkelling this is an underwater paradise. Spend the day island hopping around the bay, stopping off to trek to magnificent view points or kayak through hidden lagoons.