The Funny Lion - El Nido
Balinsasayaw Road
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with compl…”
“Amazing staff”
“Great location, short walk to el nido town with lots of restaurants”
“Close to bars and 11 min walk to other end of El Nido beach”
“I highly recommend Funny Lions to anyone visiting Coron and looking for a comfor…”
“No views in back rooms only of pool”
“The pool was absolutely stunning—clean, relaxing, and perfect for unwinding afte…”
“Amazing team, very professional and personal service Clean and well maintained”
“Excellent staff,clean tidy, pool great”
“The staff were lovely and the pool and bar area were nice”
“Rooms and showers are large, bed comfortable, breakfast very good with plenty of…”
“The breakfast buffet had a good choice of options, but we didn't try the lunch o…”
Overview
Featuring a bar and a private beach area, The Funny Lion - El Nido is situated in El Nido, 400 metres from El Nido Beach and less than 1 km from Caalan Beach. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. Every room is equipped with a balcony. At the resort rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with pool view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a safety deposit box. The Funny Lion - El Nido can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. The nearest airport is El Nido, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Denisa
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
I had an amazing stay at Funny Lions! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with complimentary welcome gifts, which was such a thoughtful touch. The mini bar was generously stocked and added to the overall luxury experience. The pool was absolutely stunning—clean, relaxing, and perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. What really stood out was the attention to detail and the surprises throughout our stay. We were delighted to receive lovely gifts before departure, making our experience even more memorable. The service was exceptional, the facilities were excellent, and every member of the team went above and beyond to make us feel special. I highly recommend Funny Lions to anyone visiting Coron and looking for a comfortable, welcoming, and unforgettable stay. I can't wait to come back!
Alison
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“Best spot in El Nido”
Amazing staff
Stephanie
couple
May 27, 2026
“It was alright”
Hirani
couple
May 22, 2026
“Honestly the best hospitality ever!”
Great location, short walk to el nido town with lots of restaurants. The staff were the nicest people ever, they knew our names and would greet us every morning and evening. The hotel was really well maintained and had some small luxurious touches that really made the difference.
Shahar Gal
extended_group
May 20, 2026
Amazing team, very professional and personal service Clean and well maintained
Jeremy
couple
May 15, 2026
“Standard good hotel with a great pool”
Excellent staff,clean tidy, pool great. Close to bars and 11 min walk to other end of El Nido beach. No views in back rooms only of pool.
Catherine
couple
May 13, 2026
“We would definitely go back but perhaps not stay at the back where the animal noise was.”
The location is excellent and the staff give you an amazing informative check in.
nwt_london
family_with_children
May 11, 2026
Nice boutique hotel
Vincenzo
extended_group
May 3, 2026
“The worst customer support”
Laura
couple
April 26, 2026
“Perfect few days ☺️”
Had such a lovely stay at The Funny Lion. All of the staff were so friendly and beautiful, nearly always greeting us by our names. It was our honeymoon and our room had some Prosecco, cake and music playing when we checked into our room!
Jane
couple
April 13, 2026
“Nice people and place but if you value your sleep, avoid it.”
The staff were lovely and the pool and bar area were nice
Philip
family_with_children
April 1, 2026
Staff made this hotel. So friendly and do anything for you. Always a small on their faces. Especially Kim on reception who was excellent. Hotel's private beach was lovely, a little bit of paradise. However, it is not private to hotel guests as you get a steady visit if tourist boats dropping off tourists for up to an hour at a time.
Jonathan
couple
March 10, 2026
“Perfect hotel in El Nido town”
Central town location. Everything was great - pool, attention to detail, food, staff to mention a few.
Laura
couple
March 7, 2026
“A must stay for those looking for a relaxing getaway in El Nido”
The room, the staff and the facilities were excellent
Martin
couple
March 3, 2026
“Hotel with private beach, comfy rooms and great stuff”
Awesome hotel with great stuff and a private beach. Rooms and showers are large, bed comfortable, breakfast very good with plenty of options. Stuff was very good. Provided food and drinks were tasty. Recommendation!!
David
couple
February 11, 2026
“Well Positioned Hotel, Great Staff, Smallish, Quite Noisy Rooms”
The hotel is just at the end of El Nido's busy main street very busy, so is very well positioned for all the restaurants, bars, etc. We had the usual smiley, friendly service as we arrived and checked in. This friendly service continued throughout our stay. The breakfast buffet had a good choice of options, but we didn't try the lunch or dinner. Overall it's a very nice hotel with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are just a bit small and noisy and so not dark at night.
Gonçalo Canhoto
family_with_children
February 8, 2026
“Perhaps THE place to stay in El Nido.”
Stylish, comfortable and excellent service. Top choice hotel for El Nido. Perhaps THE place to stay in El Nido. We LOVED the access to Papaya Beach. It is well worth a visit and sheltered from the hub hub of mass tourism on other beaches.
Mercedes
couple
January 20, 2026
Every thing
Mitesh
solo_traveller
January 20, 2026
The staff are very well trained and go out of there way to make sure all guests are having a pleasant stay. The facilities are clean and the food available either at breakfast or in the hunt restaurant is of top quality.
Bernardo
family_with_children
January 17, 2026
“Outstanding stay in the heart of El Nido — amazing staff and great value”
Our stay at Funny Lion El Nido was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The hotel is located right in the center of town, yet it feels surprisingly calm and well thought out. Considering the limited space in El Nido, the design is extremely smart—everything feels open, comfortable, and never cramped. What truly sets this hotel apart is the staff. Everyone is genuinely friendly, always smiling, and incredibly helpful. We were especially impressed by how they remembered guests’ names, even though the hotel was fully booked during our entire stay. That level of personal attention makes a real difference. A big highlight was access to their beach spot, Papaya Beach, which they take you to free of charge. The beach is beautiful, relaxed, and has very reasonable prices for food and drinks—an amazing bonus that really elevates the experience. The spa was excellent. We had massages there and they were truly outstanding—one of the best we’ve had on this trip. The rooms were spacious, very clean, and extremely comfortable. Food was also very good, and the laundry service was fast, affordable, and convenient. All in all, this was an exceptional experience. For the price you pay, it’s hard to imagine finding a better option in El Nido. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area
Facilities
Activities
Private beach area, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Terrace, Outdoor pool
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Pool with view
Safety & security
24-hour security
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe King Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room
The twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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