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The Funny Lion is an iconic boutique hotel located right in the heart of El Nido Old Town. This oasis of fun and excitement offers 49 well-appointed designer rooms with 5-star quality beds and linens. It is approximately 12km from Lio Airport and is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, dive shops, and boat tour operators, as well as the El Nido bus and ferry terminals. Centrally located and offering its signature brand of fun and friendly service, The Funny Lion is the favorite den of the cool cats in town.
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Free internet
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Snorkeling
Kids stay free
Gift shop
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
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Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private beach
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Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Safe
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Telephone
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Bottled water
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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93Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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Your reputation proceeds you and this is hotel is no exception. When you walk in, you're welcomed by friendly staff who kindly escort you to a clean room. Additionally, the pool is great and the food is outstanding. Every staff member from the manager to the janitor never fail to greet you with a smile and a hello when you walk by them. When you stay at The Funny Lion, expect nothing less than an amazing hotel experience with staff that go above and beyond for your every need.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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The best in town - safe and secure with brand new rooms - all of that with great staff, super friendly and happy to work there. On one day (we didn’t know they offered that), they brought us free of charge to a private beach the hotel owns and we spent the day there (with they own boat) Breakfast is included and delicious and the food at the restaurant is great and local styled. It’s a 3 minutes walk to the Main Street and to me is the best location because the Main Street is just too busy and dirty !
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Book the beach tour !
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 10 Apr 2023
Dear sjmbrt, Thank you for choosing to stay with The Funny Lion for your El Nido escapade! We appreciate the purr-fect rating and the roaring feedback on your experience with us. We're thrilled to be able to live up to the title of the best hotel in town through our service, amenities, and facilities. Our paws are eager to welcome you back again and share more paw-some memories together! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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Arrival and check in process was smooth. Food is good at the hunt restaurant. Breakfast spread is also well-chosen, not too overwhelming. Staff are very helpful. Pool is very inviting. Rooms are nice, with coffee, tea, juices. Highly recommended! I will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 2 days ago
Dear joyceccastillo, We appreciate the high recommendation and the roaring feedback on your stay with The Funny Lion! Our team is elated that your arrival and check-in process was smooth and that you got to enjoy the food at Hunt Restaurant. We are happy you enjoyed our drinks and complimentary delights throughout your stay! We hope to see you again soon and share more roaring adventures with you! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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The best resort I’ve ever stayed at. The place is very nice, clean and feels like home. The food was amazinggg. The staff are very personable, helpful and all smiles when they greeted the guests. The manager Nilo is the best! Always present and always there when you need something and so are Joel and Christian and all the stuff. Joel and Christian are our go-to while Nilo isn’t around.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 2 days ago
Dear B2364MTsp, We are thrilled by the purrfect rating on your experience with The Funny Lion! Our team is elated that you found our place to be the best resort you've ever stayed at, one that felt like home to you in El Nido, Palawan. We are happy that you found our staff to be very personable, helpful, and always ready to greet with a smile. Rest assured, we will share your love for all our staff, especially with Joel, Christian, and Sir Nilo, who made sure your stay was comfortable. We hope to see you again soon and share more roaring adventures with you! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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It was a great experience. The staff was charming and courteous. Winston the bartender was excellent, prepared exactly what we asked for in the best way and always with a smile. every thing was super clean and the location is perfect. in the middle of the city. we wish to come back again sometime
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 2 days ago
Dear mayaslamon, Thank you for the purrfect rating on your experience with The Funny Lion! Our team is thrilled you had a roaring great time with us and found our staff to be charming and courteous. We value our guests' comfort and satisfaction, thus, we are elated that you got to experience it fully throughout your stay. Rest assured, we will share your appreciation with our staff, especially Winston, for always doing their best in their service. We hope to see you again soon and share more pawsome moments with you! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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This place is great! The architecture is impressive and inviting, at the same time. The food at the Hunt restaurant is delicious; the dishes were also aesthetically pleasing. They offer a wide variety of alcholic and non-alcoholic drinks. From the moment we entered the hotel, the staff were inviting and accommodating. We arrived earlier than the usual check-in time, but they accommodated us as soon as rooms became available. The rooms are well-designed and comfortable. They look modern and chic. I would love to come back here the next time I visit El Nido.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 2 days ago
Dear karl_paxx, Thank you for the roaring feedback on your experience with The Funny Lion! We're thrilled that you found our place to be truly great and amazing, especially the delicious food at our Hunt Restaurant, and the cocktails at our poolside bar. We're happy that from arrival to departure, you had a warm experience that made you feel welcomed and cared for. We would also love to welcome you back at our hotel the next time you are in El Nido! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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I had the nicest lunch ever at TFL; their scrumptious food and pleasant service are two of the reasons I will return and try their lodgings as well. Additionally, I spoke with their manager. Sir Nilo, I appreciate you taking a moment out of your busy day to speak with me.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 2 days ago
Dear joannamaried07, We're thrilled by the purrfect rating on your experience with us in El Nido! Our team is elated that you consider our Hunt Restaurant to be where you had the nicest lunch ever. We hope you can stay with us next time and park your paws in the best beds you will ever lion in town. Thank you for the high praise, rest assured, we will share your regards to our staff and Sir Nilo. Our paws are excited to welcome you back again and share more roaring adventures together! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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Wow, what can I say?! In all my travels I’ve never experienced such warmth and hospitality from hotel staff. Every single employee from the bartenders to the front desk to the breakfast staff, you absolutely made our vacation amazing, and we thank you. This is a brand new hotel so expect clean and modern. Comfy beds, strong AC, and nice room design. Great breakfast, on site restaurant and bar. Note if you have issues with stairs, request a ground floor, as there are no elevators, we were at the top, floor 4 with an ocean view, we didn’t mind the stair hike! Only a 5 minute walk to town. A daily shuttle is provided that takes you to papaya beach which is gorgeous! Comfortable pool with many chairs to relax (minimal sun which is good for me) We didn’t want our 5 nights to end. Thank you to the entire funny lion crew, we will be back! -Ashley, Colin and Darren from Canada! …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 2 days ago
Dear ashley123456, We appreciate the purrfect rating of your stay with The Funny Lion! We are thrilled that you had a roaring good time with us in El Nido. Our team is elated that you absolutely loved our warm welcome and hospitality throughout your stay. Rest assured, we will share your appreciation for all the staff at the resort for giving you an amazing time with us. We're glad you found our location to be very accessible and that you got to enjoy our complimentary trip to Papaya Beach. Our pools truly are the best to relax in after a day of roaring adventures so we're happy you got to try them. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! There are more roaring adventures to be had and we're excited to share them with you on your next visit! See you soon! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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Stayed here for 3 nights during their soft opening. Really good facilities, the staff were amazing and friendly. They organised everything for us which was convinient. The buffet breakfast was really good. Enjoyed all the amenities they offered. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 1 week ago
Dear 788vinl, Thank you for the purrfect rating! We're thrilled by the high recommendation and your roaring feedback on your experience with The Funny Lion. Our team is elated that you had an amazing experience with us and were able to enjoy our amenities and facilities, especially the breakfast buffet. Rest assured, we will share your appreciation with our team for always going above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. We hope to see you again soon and share more roaring adventures together! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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Very good hotel! Nice breakfast area with freshly made eggs, rooms have everything you need and the pool with bar is nice to chill. Moreover, the staff is very friendly and they are always willing to help you with special requests.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from K Agmata, Marketing at The Funny Lion El Nido
Responded 1 week ago
Dear 895joyced, Thank you for the purrfect rating on your experience with The Funny Lion! We're thrilled you had a roaring good time with The Funny Lion and were able to enjoy breakfast, the pool, and the bar. Our team highly values our guests' comfort and satisfaction, thus, we are elated that you were able to have a roarsome experience throughout your stay with us in El Nido. We hope to welcome you back again and share more exciting adventures together! Sincerely, Roary The Funny Lion
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PRICE RANGE
US$157 - US$199 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PhilippinesMimaropaPalawan ProvincePalawan IslandEl Nido
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Funny Lion El Nido
Which popular attractions are close to The Funny Lion El Nido?
Nearby attractions include RoofTop Bar & Boutique (0.4 km), Taraw Cliff (0.4 km), and Nagkalit-Kalit Falls (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Funny Lion El Nido?
Conveniently located restaurants include Piece of Sky El Nido, Happiness Beach Bar, and Taste El Nido - The Vegan Cafe PH.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Funny Lion El Nido?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.