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3-star hotel · El Nido, Philippines

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A simple budget inn near El Nido town center

7.0/10

A convenient budget base, but plumbing and maintenance make it a cautious pick.

Swiftlets Inn is a small, no-frills budget inn, not a full-service resort. It’s a reasonable base for island-hopping, with restaurants, transport and the town beach within walking distance. Booking.com and Expedia guests frequently praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and good value; several recent reviews also describe clean rooms and enjoyable breakfasts. We'd consider it for a short stay focused on exploring rather than hotel facilities.

The drawbacks go beyond basic decor. Reviews across sites repeatedly mention weak shower pressure, while several guests report ants and other insects. Small rooms, street noise and stairs without an elevator are additional compromises. February 2026 guests on Tripadvisor and Hotels.com reported construction and repair work; whether that has finished is unclear, so confirm before booking. We'd skip it if quiet sleep, reliable showers or easy mobility are priorities.

Best for

  • Budget-minded island-hoppers
  • Short stays near town
  • Travelers wanting help arranging tours

Watch out for

  • Weak showers and recurring insect reports
  • Street noise and stairs without an elevator
  • Construction reported in February 2026; current status unconfirmed
Location
Walkable to town restaurants and the main beach, but not beachfront.
Rooms
Compact, air-conditioned rooms; shower pressure and sound insulation draw repeated criticism.
Cleanliness
Mostly positive ratings, tempered by several recent reports of ants and other insects.
Service
Helpful staff are a consistent strength, though some guests describe unresolved maintenance complaints.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a terrace and tour assistance; upper floors require stairs.
Fees and surprises
Check breakfast inclusion: listings differ; Booking.com lists cash-only payment and possible advance bank transfer.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · skyscanner.gg. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

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Axel's take: 7.0/10

A convenient budget base, but plumbing and maintenance make it a cautious pick. A simple budget inn near El Nido town center, scored for what it is.

Swiftlets Inn is a small, no-frills budget inn, not a full-service resort. It’s a reasonable base for island-hopping, with restaurants, transport and the town beach within walking distance. Booking.com and Expedia guests frequently praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and good value; several recent reviews also describe clean rooms and enjoyable breakfasts. We'd consider it for a short stay focused on exploring rather than hotel facilities.

The drawbacks go beyond basic decor. Reviews across sites repeatedly mention weak shower pressure, while several guests report ants and other insects. Small rooms, street noise and stairs without an elevator are additional compromises. February 2026 guests on Tripadvisor and Hotels.com reported construction and repair work; whether that has finished is unclear, so confirm before booking. We'd skip it if quiet sleep, reliable showers or easy mobility are priorities.

  • Best for: Budget-minded island-hoppers; Short stays near town; Travelers wanting help arranging tours

  • Watch out for: Weak showers and recurring insect reports; Street noise and stairs without an elevator; Construction reported in February 2026; current status unconfirmed

  • Location: Walkable to town restaurants and the main beach, but not beachfront.

  • Rooms: Compact, air-conditioned rooms; shower pressure and sound insulation draw repeated criticism.

  • Cleanliness: Mostly positive ratings, tempered by several recent reports of ants and other insects.

  • Service: Helpful staff are a consistent strength, though some guests describe unresolved maintenance complaints.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a terrace and tour assistance; upper floors require stairs.

  • Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion: listings differ; Booking.com lists cash-only payment and possible advance bank transfer.

Axel's opinion of Swiftlets Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · skyscanner.gg. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

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