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Seda Lio in the Lio Tourism Estate in Palawan is the first complete facility to cater to tourists in El Nido. Only five minutes from the airport, the 153-room resort-hotel caters to meeting and incentive groups, leisure tourists, families, destination weddings and other discerning visitors to this stunning vacation spot that offers modern facilities and conveniences, while showcasing the area’s biodiversity and spectacular natural attractions. Facilities include three inter-connected swimming pools, private spa villas, a children’s playroom and playground, a Game Room, Pool Bar and Misto restaurant; with non-motorized water sports. It is also just a short walk to Shops at Lio with local boutiques and homegrown dining concepts.
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English, Filipino
Location
Lio Tourism Estate, Bgy. Villa Libertad, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313 Philippines
Seda Lio
898 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Seda Lio has received acclaim for its serene atmosphere and welcoming vibe, particularly appealing to families and those seeking relaxation. While some guests consider the dining options to be on the pricier side, the overall value is often seen as satisfactory, especially given the attentive service and high-end ambiance. Its prime location garners praise, offering easy access to the beach, airport, and local attractions.
The hotel boasts spacious and clean rooms, with numerous travelers enjoying free room upgrades. Amenities are abundant, including beach access and water sports, though there is some feedback suggesting room for enhancement.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Serene
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Abundant
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Very highly recommend Seda Lio, super close to the airport made transferring a simple process. Very large outdoor spaces/ pool area on the beachfront with sunset views were great all round. Room was super quiet, comfortable with a big balcony/ view. Team members were all excellent especially F&B Manager Sanders and his team, as well as Divine the Duty Manager and her team. Will definitely return.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from Alexis Clemen, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear MarkP6781, Mayad nga adlao! We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Alexis Clemen Sales and Marketing
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We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Seda Lio, and it was truly an unforgettable experience.
From the moment we arrived at the airport, their staff warmly greeted us and assisted us all the way to the hotel. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with refreshing drinks, and to our delight, a bottle of welcome wine was waiting in our room—such a thoughtful touch that made us feel extra special.
Our room was spacious, beautifully maintained, and had a delightful fragrance. The breathtaking view added to the charm, making our stay even more memorable.
What stood out the most was the exceptional hospitality of the staff. They were incredibly accommodating and always greeted us with warm smiles, making us feel valued throughout our stay.
The highlight of our trip was the private sunset dinner by the beach. The setup was stunning, the atmosphere was magical, and the breathtaking sunset left us speechless. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Another aspect we truly appreciated about Seda Lio is its commitment to sustainability. We were impressed to see a turtle hatchery and a mini farm growing basil, red chili, sweet cherry, and lettuce. It’s wonderful to stay at a resort that cares for the environment while providing a luxurious experience.
Lastly, we’d like to commend all the staff who assisted us during our stay, from the reservations team to the resort staff. Special thanks to Devine, the duty manager, Florence, and the F&B team—Mary & Jason—as well as the chefs, who were not only kind but also incredibly knowledgeable. Their warm service truly made our stay unforgettable.
Overall, our stay exceeded our expectations in every way. Kudos to the entire team for making our anniversary so special! We can’t wait to return.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alexis Clemen, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded 1 week ago
Dear selenewanders, Mayad nga adlao! We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Alexis Clemen Sales and Marketing
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Seda lio is located almost 5 minutes travelling distance from airport, feels good you can reach the resort earlier despite of long travel. Glad to experience riding electric car with smiley driver from airport to Seda. Front desk very accommodating, and warm welcome. Security smiley greet and a dog waiting at arrival driveway, i think specialize k9 checking luggages, felt safe and good ambiance. Friendly staff always smiley everywhere from room attendant and F&b in restaurant very accommodating during breakfast. Plenty of foods can eat and delicious. Beach horizon while eating breakfast, the pool is clean and clear water, you can see the beach area a bit walk to the shore with nice complimentary water sports activities, just ask life guard and security that will assist you.
Nice to be there and highly recommended to stay when in Elnido paradise.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Julia Bonite, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Apr 11, 2024
Dear Sammyd830, Mayad nga adlao! We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Julia Bonite Sales and Marketing
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We have just stayed six nights at Seda Lio. The hotel is very close to the airport at El Nido and is probably one of the nicest looking hotels in the area. It just really fell short of being five star. There are none of the touches you get in a luxury hotel. The food and drink is expensive and bad so we ate out pretty much the whole time. The grounds were nice and the pool area okay but we were lying on bleached beach towels and if you wanted a drink, you have to walk to the bar and wait ages for that drink. Most five star hotels would be asking you if you would like water in 40 degree heat but not here. Our room was perfectly nice, but again didn’t blow you away with any five star features. The amenities are in plastic wrappers and shampoo/ shower gel is on a pump on the wall like you would find in travel lodge. The bed was quite firm, which wasn’t an issue for me, but my partner found it too hard. They have a lot of staff and they are all very pleasant and smiley and want to help but there is a definite lack of direction and that if you had an issue then it was going to take forever to resolve, almost like too many cooks spoil the broth. With the right management, I feel this hotel would definitely become five star, but at the moment it’s only like a three in our eyes but again probably the best in the area.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Seda Lio, in El Nido is a resort known for its location. Positioned close to the airport it provides access for travelers. Its proximity to Lio town is an advantage as its a short stroll away offering various dining, relaxing and socializing options.
Right from your arrival the exceptional customer service shines through. The staff in all areas—from reception to dining to housekeeping—are extremely attentive and committed ensuring an hospitable stay for all guests.
Maintaining cleanliness is a defining trait of Seda Lio. The entire resort is kept in condition significantly enhancing comfort and attractiveness. The rooms are a reflection of this standard being both lovely and spotlessly clean creating a retreat for unwinding.
Families will appreciate the amenities on offer with family facilities catering to both adults and children. Whether you seek relaxation by the pool engaging family activities or exploring the town Seda Lio has something for everyone.
Notably impressive is the variety of food choices available, at the resort. The food, at Seda Lio in El Nido is truly remarkable offering an array of dishes that're both tasty and expertly crafted contributing to the overall delightful experience.
In conclusion Seda Lio in El Nido stands out as a superb resort that blends location with service, cleanliness, family friendly features and an impressive culinary spread. It's an option for those seeking an cozy retreat, in this stunning destination.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Response from Alexis Clemen, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Sep 1, 2024
Dear bor_ocsave, Mayad nga adlao! We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Alexis Clemen Sales and Marketing
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You take an Ayala plane and land on an Ayala airport to get to Seda Lio. The property is vast, at first confusing, but you find out soon that the layout is efficient and convenient. The rooms are big, the beds comfortable, with verandas overlooking trees or gardens. They have huge swimming pools that I did not try for personal hygienic standards. The property is facing the beach that is not extraordinary, but there are island hopping tours that will take you to paradise. They have a good gym where you can work out on high end equipment and a spa where you can book relaxing massages. The buffets and a la carte menus are all delicious and a feast to the eyes but the air-conditioning vents drip water on the tables and leave your clothes and hair smelling of food when you get out of the air-conditioned area. Service is very good and all the staff are polite and accommodating. The housekeeping needs improvement though as I was told they only clean the rooms every three days when I found out that they did not make up my room after the island hopping tour. The decorative pillows on the bed are dubious as they do not look nor smell clean. It would have been better if those were not placed on the bed at all. I found a Soen brand panty sticker stuck behind the bathroom door that they missed when cleaning before I checked in. The coffee/tea amenities are generic and not the usual 4 or 5 star ones that I am used to. Over-all the hotel was good, but with the details I mentioned, I could not say that it is worth the 5 stars that it claims to be.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Ivan Dimacali, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Feb 16, 2023
Warm greetings from El Nido! Thank you for taking the time to share your honest review. Rest assured that all your feedback will be relayed to all concerned departments and necessary improvements will be made to provide our guests with the best experience possible. On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your patronage and we look forward to having the chance to serve you again in the near future.
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Our second trip to El Nido and this time instead of staying at the island resort we chose to stay at Sea Lio. Its a 5 minute electric cast ride from the airport and as we enter and see the facade, we are greeted but the very friendly staff with drinks and cold wet towel. The cart ride though brought me back to the TV show fantasy island.
The management staff Divine and Sanders along with the rest of the staff made sure our stay was to our liking frequently checking in on us. I personally enjoyed how the gardeners greeted me every morning during my early morning walks. Marc, the general manager checked on us as well and even bid us farewell. If there is something I will take with me is the service and the caring for our welfare.
Sea Lio is an impressive facility with 2 pools for all ages, a bar, restaurant and great dining. Its location on Lio beach is perfect for a morning stroll to watch the sunrise and even more beautiful sunset with Kadlaw island as the backdrop.
This place is perfect for families and kids because of the options of activities and if you chose to go to the city, its about 9 km away via tricycle.
Our room was a suite and it was expansive. The huge bathroom along with the massive bed facing the pool. The bed was very comfortable with soft comforters to keep us warm as the AC was keeping us cool. Having a sip of wine while watching guests frolic on the pool was very relaxing.
What I love about this place is that there are no visible signs of boiling around us, specially when your waling on the beach, unlike other beach cities that is dotted with aging buildings, Lio made sure that the building did not mess uo with the beautiful scenery. Definitely a great place to stay on the mainland of El Nido. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Ivan Dimacali, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Apr 13, 2023
Dear halcyon-7, Warm greetings from El Nido! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. Once again, thank you for choosing Seda Lio as your accommodation of choice. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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A short message for Seda El nido especially to Senorita Travel and Adventure pont (not sure about the agency names) Kudos to both of you! 🤙🏻
We would like to acknowledge Seda El nido especially their staff for a wonderful and memorable experience we had in our 4 day trip in El Nido Palawan.
Rooms are very spacious, neat, fluffy beds and pillows matching with Glass doors of balcony where you can see the beauty of nature. Staff were amazing and approachable! Food was excellent and served with presentation 🙂🤙🏻
To Senorita Travel and Adventure pont who accommodated us through our 2 day Island activity, we thank you and please accept our sincerest appreciation just by giving this review as your service were incomparable to other agencies we had during our trips back then (El nido and other beaches in the philippines) Staff were really nice and friendly that we felt that we were just friends roaming around the beauty of El nido. We felt safe in their hands! Tourguides and Dive instructors were professional and gave few backgrounds about the islands we went to. Lastly, we will not forget the experience of having your meal served with a smile on their faces (tour guides) surrounded by a beautiful islands, sea breeze, and humming sound of the ocean
Again We thank youu and hope to see you again guys!! Take care always ❤️🤙🏻🙂
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Ivan Dimacali, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Dec 18, 2023
Dear Discover52754372243, Mayad nga adlao! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. Thank you for staying with us.
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We were part of a group of about 30 people that stayed here after our Niece’s wedding in Manila. Personnel at Seda Lio did an outstanding job transporting the entire group from the nearby airport to the hotel and then checking us into our rooms.
Our room was really nice, modern and clean. It was a small suite overlooking the pool area. Plus we could see the beach through the trees. It was perfect!
The beach is a great place to take a walk, swim or sit in a comfortable chair. When you’re done at the beach you can go to the pool area to relax some more. Pool relaxation is assisted by an outdoor bar that serves your favorite cocktail and snacks. The hotel can also help you select a day trip to nearby beaches and islands. Our entire group did an all day trip and had a fantastic time.
There are quite a few restaurants within walking distance of the hotel and you can always hire a tricycle to take you to town. We did both. Town is about a 20 minute tricycle ride away and nearby restaurants are a 10 minute walk down the beach. During our stay a few of us had lunch in town and lunch/dinner at restaurants down the beach.
My recommendation would be to eat at the hotel. We had breakfast at the hotel each day (included in the room rate) and dinner at the hotel all but one night. The hotel has an extensive breakfast buffet and an omlete station where you can have an omlete prepared to your liking. The hotel’s dinner buffet selection is also very large with most everything you’d want. I had the hotel’s grilled octopus as one of my dinner selections one night. It was fresh and came directly off the grill. I had ordered grilled octopus at a nearby seafood restaurant the previous night. The hotel’s preparation of the octopus was far superior and tasted fresher. I wasn’t disappointed by anything I ate at the hotel.
Thank you Seda Lio. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Ivan Dimacali, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Feb 16, 2023
Warm greetings from El Nido! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests seamless experiences. Once again, thank you and we hope to be of service to you again soon!
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Seda Lio is perfectly located a short 5 minute drive from Lio Airport, sitting on the powdery white sands of Lio beach, a short walk from dozens of beachfront restaurants.
Staff are warm & friendly and made every effort to be helpful.
The inclusive buffet breakfast is quite comprehensive and offers a decent variety of tasty local & international food.
There are several connected pools of varying depths (mostly shallow) to offer families with younger children safe places to play and paddle but the main pool is long and wide enough for several adults to swim laps at the same time, and there’s no shortage of pool beds.
There’s also a bunch of water sports equipment that can be rented out complimentary for use on the beach including kayaks and stand-up-paddle boards.
There’s a decently equipped gym for squeezing in a workout while you’re in paradise, and a games room with several PS5s, a foosball table and table tennis for teenagers to chill in if the weather sours.
The rooms are spacious, very clean, comfortable and well appointed.
All in all a perfect place for couples or families to stay in the paradise that is El Nido, highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Response from Alexis Clemen, Marketing at Seda Lio
Responded Nov 22, 2024
Dear Flyer11025608272, Mayad nga adlao! We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us at Seda Lio and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Such kind words inspire us to constantly improve our service and provide our guests with seamless experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Alexis Clemen Sales and Marketing
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We had no problems with the Wi-Fi especially with my kids' online gaming and browsing, signal was strong and stable. For the island hopping, they had this separate table at the reception to assist you on your needs.
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