How Axel worksAxel $48 a night vs $56 on Booking.com at Swiftlets Inn, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $8 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Rizal Street corner Balinsasayaw Road, El Nido
Smoking areas · Ticket assistance · Terrace · No elevators · Reception desk · Accessibility features · Laundry · Safe-deposit box · Dry-cleaning · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Free Wi-Fi
Hotels in El NidoA 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.
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.
$48 a night with Axel against $56 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (14%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$8/night less than Booking.com (14%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$45 a night with Axel against $48 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (7%).
Standard room · refundable
$3/night less than Booking.com (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$60 a night with Axel against $64 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (6%).
Standard room · refundable
$4/night less than Booking.com (6%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$61 a night with Axel against $64 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (4%).
Standard room · refundable
$3/night less than Booking.com (4%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$45 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $43 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$68 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2027 · 4 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $48 a night vs $56 on Booking.com at Swiftlets Inn, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $8 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 8.
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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.
Every stay Axel priced for Swiftlets Inn within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $56 a night on Booking.com | $8 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $45 a night · refundable · Standard room | $48 a night on Booking.com | $3 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $60 a night · refundable · Standard room | $64 a night on Booking.com | $4 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $61 a night · refundable · Standard room | $64 a night on Booking.com | $3 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $45 a night · refundable · Standard room | $43 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2027 · 4 nights · 3 adults | $68 a night · refundable · Standard Triple room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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