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The Funny Lion El Nido

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

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Free beach shuttle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

El Nido is home to The Funny Lion El Nido. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Nido Main Beach and Nacpan Beach.
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Barangay Masagana, El Nido Palawan, El Nido, Mimaropa, 5313

What's nearby

  • El Nido Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bacuit Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Nido Dock - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Caalan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ap Kala
  • ‪Big Bad Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Altrov'é - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hama Coffee El Nido - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Funny Lion El Nido

Resort near El Nido Main Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Funny Lion El Nido. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Funny Lion El Nido offer thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Filipino

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Funny Lion El Nido have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Funny Lion El Nido pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Funny Lion El Nido?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Funny Lion El Nido located?

Situated in El Nido, this resort is steps away from Bacuit Bay and El Nido Main Beach. Parish of St Francis of Assisi and El Nido Via Ferrata Canopy Walk are also within 15 minutes.

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The Funny Lion El Nido Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 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

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staffing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel for a stopover enroute to the islands. Ask for a room away from the road, given the traffic noise can be loud. Nice breakfast and staff lovely. A sanctuary from the busy town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This was an incredible experience!

It was a fantastic trip with great accommodations. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown, and the staff and customer service were top-notch. I highly recommend this hotel and place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rechito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Property is clean and the ocean is only 2 minutes away. Shops and restaurants are only minutes away as well. The food is great. The only negative is that they don't have an elevator/lift.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff! Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best! Everything was 10000/10!

10/10 Excellent

Fayaz

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

vita

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property that has great water pressure, with comfortable beds! The water is all filtered so you do not need to worry when brushing teeth! The staff go above and beyond! They are courteous, friendly and knowledgeable! It is a safe haven for rest and relaxation after a long day on the water! I definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

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

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

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

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

Svanhild

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

Brand new and great!

Brand new, delicate interiour and exteriour. Super service, good food. Very comfortable bed. Beautiful and modern skimming pool. Good cocktails. Thank you all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myranda

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

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

Rosanna

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

Ashley

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

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!! Staff is what really makes this resort. Shout out to Val from front desk who literally remembers every single guest name in the hotel. Also, Vince (server/bartender) who took care of us. The complimentary trip to Papaya beach was the highlight of the our stay, thanks to Val for convincing us to go:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024