El Nido’s mane attraction
Palawan’s postcard-perfect landscape, its limestone cliffs, scenic islands with pristine white-sand beaches, breathtaking lagoons, and vibrant reefs makes it one of the Philippines’ most captivating destinations.
The Funny Lion is located in the heart of El Nido. The Funny Lion is a pride of boutique hotels located in stunning locations around Palawan. It has dens in Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa. It is part of One-Of Collection that specializes in managing distinctive hotel and resort properties in prime locations around the Philippines including Amorita Resort in Bohol and the soon to open Amorita Resort in Puerto Princesa.
Since opening two years ago, The Funny Lion El Nido has already garnered multiple accolades and was just recently included in the Michelin Guide’s list of recommended hotels in the Philippines. It has also been globally recognized by Condé Nast Johansens for Best Value Experience 2025 and hailed among Smart Travel Asia’s Top 10 Sustainable Hotels, New Hotels, and Best Value Hotels in Asia. It is also proudly recognized as the No. 1 traveler-ranked hotel in El Nido by TripAdvisor. Near Lio Airport, the boutique hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, dive shops, and boat tour operators. The Funny Lion El Nido features 50 well-appointed designer rooms across two buildings, categorized into Cub, King, and Pride rooms.
The hotel was designed by Studio Concilio and Mondo Construct Inc., with architecture by Architect Rapunzel Caparas and interiors by Eric Paras.
Hunt Restaurant serves a hearty breakfast buffet for guests and all-day dining featuring Asian and continental dishes. Whatever you eat, please do not miss the best bacon I have ever had! It is a special cut of bacon and you’ll understand once you’ve tried it. The property has a swimming pool and a pool deck where guests can lounge under the sun while enjoying wines, cocktails, and small plates from the poolside bar.
The Pride Rock Deck offers a romantic setting for intimate dinners overlooking Bacuit Bay. The Sea Tree Spa features an exclusive range of experiences and treatments. The resort also offers a fully equipped gym.
Nikibaker is located just across the hotel and serves freshly brewed coffee, artisanal pastries, and sweet indulgences — perfect for slow mornings or cozy afternoons. These pastries are excellent, especially their cakes, the matcha pan Suisse, latik Kouign Amann, and those amazing thick chocolate chip cookies!
The Funny Lion team can arrange customized island-hopping tours showcasing El Nido’s breathtaking lagoons, beaches, and reefs. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to Papaya Beach, a serene haven where they can bask under the sun, frolic on powdery white sands, and swim in crystal-clear waters. There are shacks and kayaks exclusively for the use of hotel guests. *
(For bookings, call (02) 8931 9999 / (048) 553-1879 or email [email protected]. Visitwww.thefunnylion.com or follow
@thefunnylionelnido on Facebook or Instagram.)
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