About Cauayan Island Resort
Cauayan Island Resort is a boutique private-island resort on Cauayan Island in Bacuit Bay, El Nido. It has about 30 villas, from garden lagoon villas to water villas and large 2-bedroom pool villas.
What sets it apart is its small size and its villa choice, with overwater rooms and private pool villas on an island of its own. It suits honeymooners, couples and families who want privacy and space.
At a glance
Highlights
- Private island in Bacuit Bay
- About 30 villas
- Overwater villas
- 2-bedroom pool villas
- Included airport and boat transfers
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Lagoon Villas and Beach View Villas for 2 guests
- Beach Front Villas with garden outdoor showers
- Water Villas built over the sea
- 2-bedroom Cauayan Pool Villas with private pools, for up to 4 guests
- All villas have air conditioning, free WiFi and a safe
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. Taxes and service charges are added to food and drink bills.
- Cauayan Restaurant: poolside restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Poolside bar: drinks and snacks by the main pool
Beach, pools and spa
The island has its own beach, a main outdoor pool and private pools in the Pool Villas. Cauayan Spa is a full-service spa with 3 treatment rooms, including a couples room. Book treatments before you arrive.
Activities and entertainment
Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear are included. Guests can also go scuba diving or fishing, join yoga, use the gym, play beach volleyball or walk the island trails.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: couples and families who want a small, private island with villa options.
- Consider another resort if: you want lots of restaurants and nightlife, or you need extra beds for a larger family.
Getting there from El Nido Lio Airport
Round-trip transfers are included: a land transfer from El Nido Lio Airport (ENI) to El Nido pier, then a boat to the island. Arrivals run in set time windows during the day, and off-schedule transfers cost extra. Guests flying into Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) face a drive of about 5 to 6 hours to El Nido.
If you arrive at Puerto Princesa, book your private transfer to El Nido pier in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and gets you there in time for the resort boat. Guests landing at Lio can also book a private transfer if they want their own ride.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with no late check-in
- Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinners are charged
- Extra beds and rollaway beds are not available
- Pets are not allowed
Location of Cauayan Island Resort
FAQ about Cauayan Island Resort
How many villas does Cauayan Island Resort have?
About 30 villas.
Does it have water villas?
Yes. Water Villas are built over the sea.
Are there private pool villas?
Yes. The 2-bedroom Cauayan Pool Villas have private pools.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Land and boat transfers from El Nido Lio Airport are included at set times.
Is Cauayan all-inclusive?
No. Food and drinks are charged, plus taxes and service.
Is there a spa?
Yes. Cauayan Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including a couples room.
Are water sports included?
Yes. Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear are included.
Are children allowed?
Yes. Children are welcome.
What time is check-in?
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Are pets allowed?
No.
