Name: The Sanctuary
Address: Bucana Beach House Resort Apartment, 5300 El Nido, Philippines, Bucana Beach House Resort Apartment, Palawan, 5300, Philippines
Rating: 9.6

The Sanctuary

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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Sanctuary in El Nido offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and direct access to Bucana Beach, just a few steps away. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, and garden or sea views. Additional amenities include walk-in showers, tiled floors, and outdoor furniture, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, French, American, Italian, seafood, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include American, full English/Irish, and Asian, with fruits available. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free WiFi. The property is pet-friendly and offers free on-site private parking. El Nido Airport is 18 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Suite with Sea View 1 double bed
Superior Twin Room with Garden View 2 single beds
Double Room with Garden View 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Superior Chalet Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Maria

Philippines

“The owners, Dean and Jenna, are very gracious hosts. They work hard to ensure their guests are comfortable and are enjoying their stay. It is greatly appreciated! Additionally, them and their team worked non-stop to ensure their new room was ready...”

Maria

Netherlands

“The sanctuary will forever stay in my heart. Hosts and staff are simply amazing! Good location and crossing the river was an adventure. I got to see turtle eggs that were laid and will be hatching in January. I loved all of it!!”

Gallardo

Spain

“I had a wonderful stay at this accommodation in Bucana Beach. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure I felt comfortable and well taken care of. I had a few minor issues during my trip, and they handled everything quickly...”

Sue

Denmark

“If you want a nice relaxing beach holiday on a secluded beach, then The Sanctuary is the place to go. Gorgeous beach 5 mins walk from a local fishing village. The sanctuary only has 4 rooms and has a good family vibe. The owners, Dean and Jen...”

James

United Kingdom

“The room was just perfect, the owners are the most attentive and helpful hosts we’ve ever had and the location was beautiful as you’re a few steps away from the beach! We can’t wait to stay here again when we return!”

Tangonan

Philippines

“Everything about the place is lovable, from the staff to the place itself. The staff were very accommodating and would even extend their best efforts to provide your needs, and the place was very clean and peaceful.”

Salic

United Kingdom

“Dean's hospitality is remarkable, and the place is very inviting. It has a peaceful vibe, and the amenities are complete and new.. Dean and Christian were nice to lend us snorkeling gear and fins for our adventure. The food is also fantastic too....”

Flo

France

“This place is amazing ! The owner is really nice, at night there are ambient lights everywhere, it's really cute, the equipment is the best we could have had in Palawan, and the beach is totally heavenly, come and taste paradise”

Shane

Spain

“This has to be the best beach suite in El Nido. Right on the beach, a really cool, covered decking area outside with hammock, chairs, and table. The beach is right there in front of this. The beach itself is about 2km long, gorgeous, palm lined,...”

Lara

Canada

“Wow!!! We came for two nights and we extended for two more nights. The place is right on the beach and has resort vibes. The staff is super friendly and cooked a delicious breakfast every day!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
American • British • French • Italian • Seafood • Asian • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

Available 24 hours

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.