Cauayan Boutique Private Island - Formerly Cauayan Island Resort, El Nido

Villas & Accommodation

The hotel offers 30 luxury villas spread across 7 categories, including Beachfront Villas with private sun loungers and over-water Sunrise Villas with a private pool. Each villa includes an outdoor shower, a private terrace, and a daybed for relaxation. Beachfront Villas come with dedicated beach chairs reserved exclusively for their guests.

Dining & Culinary

Ingredients are sourced from an on-site garden, supporting the hotel's farm-to-table dining approach at Cauayan Restaurant. Guests choose from local and international dishes, with Filipino specialties like lechon kawali and kare-kare recommended by staff. The Cauayan Infinity Pool Bar serves cocktails, healthy drinks, and bar snacks by the pool.

Activities & Excursions

The Cauayan Activities Center arranges diving at 15 dive sites and offers PADI diving education programs for beginners and certified divers. Complimentary water sports include kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling on the house reef where baby sharks and turtles are commonly seen. Island-hopping tours on a traditional boat include stops at Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Snake Island, with a freshly prepared lunch onboard.

Spa & Wellness

The Cauayan Spa has massage beds with glass floor panels that let guests watch fish and baby sharks swimming underneath during treatments. The spa offers full-body massages, foot massages, and spa/wellness packages such as the signature massage. Yoga classes are held on-site, and the outdoor infinity pool has a pool bar and views of the ocean and limestone cliffs.

Services & Convenience

Butler service is available for personalized guest experiences, and all communication with reception is handled via WhatsApp with response times under a minute. Complimentary airport transfers from El Nido's Lio Airport are included in villa rates, covering van and speedboat transfers. The resort provides reusable water bottles for guests and uses solar power and waste management systems to minimize environmental impact.

Highlights

Rooms: 30 luxury villas in 7 categories with private pools and outdoor showers

Dining: On-site garden farm-to-table dining at Cauayan Restaurant

Activities: PADI dive center with 15 dive sites and complimentary kayaking & paddle boarding

Wellness: Spa with glass floor panels overlooking marine life

Services: Butler service, 24/7 WhatsApp concierge, complimentary airport transfers

Ideal for: Couples, honeymooners, diving enthusiasts, eco-conscious travelers