A garden resort, minutes from Lio Beach
Lio Beach is one of the easiest beaches in El Nido to reach, with no boat needed. Stay at Lio Villas, spend the day on the sand, then come back to a quiet garden and a pool under the palms.
What’s at Lio Beach
Lio Beach is a long stretch of sand on Bacuit Bay, part of Ayala Land’s Lio Estate on the north side of El Nido. It is a good place to swim, walk and watch the sunset without joining a boat tour.
- Kalye Artisano, a small street of local craft and souvenir shops
- Shops at Lio, with cafés, restaurants and boutiques
- Beach bars for a drink as the sun goes down
- Tour and dive operators if you want to get out on the water
Why stay at Lio Villas
- Quiet. Gardens, birdsong and a pool, away from the bustle of town.
- Space for families. Three room types sleep four, including our new Family Suite.
- Close to everything. Lio Beach and the airport are about ten minutes away, and El Nido town about fifteen to twenty.
- Honest about the trade-off. You are not on the sand, so you will take a short tricycle ride to the beach. We can book it for you.
Beaches from the resort
Fares are in Philippine pesos, one way and per vehicle unless shown. Please book at least 24 hours ahead.
| From the resort to | Tricycle | Van |
|---|---|---|
| Lio Beach and El Nido Airport | ₱400 | ₱800 |
| El Nido town centre | ₱500 | ₱1,000 |
| Maremegmeg and Vanilla Beach | ₱800 | ₱1,200 |
| Nacpan Beach | ₱1,000 | ₱4,000 return, driver waits |
Prefer your own wheels? Motorcycle rental is ₱500–800 a day, or a car with driver ₱2,000–3,500 a day.
Lagoons in the morning, Lio at sunset
Many guests spend the morning on an island tour, come back for a swim, then head to Lio Beach for the sunset and a drink before dinner at Eulo Lio. We can arrange the tour, the ride and a table.
Twelve rooms, a garden pool
Lio Villas is a small resort set in tropical gardens. There are twelve rooms, from twin and double rooms for two to family rooms and Family Suites for four, all air-conditioned and running on our own solar power.
- Garden pool under the palms, for a swim after a flight or a day on the boats
- Eulo Lio Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus our new bar
- Family rooms and suites with space for four
- Tours and transfers arranged by our team
Good to know
How far is Lio Villas Resort from Lio Beach?
About ten minutes by road. A tricycle costs ₱400 one way, or ₱800 by van.
Is Lio Villas on the beach?
No. We are a garden resort with our own pool, a short ride from Lio Beach and El Nido town. Many guests like the quiet, and the beaches are easy to reach.
Can you arrange island tours?
Yes. We arrange El Nido Tours A, B, C and D and an inland tour, with prices from ₱1,600. See island tours.
Is Lio Villas good for families?
Yes. The Family Room, Superior Family Room and Family Suite each sleep four, and the pool is in the middle of the gardens.
How do I get to Lio Villas?
El Nido Airport is about ten minutes away, and we can meet your flight. See staying near El Nido Airport and Getting here.
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Book on our own website and deal with the resort team from the first message.
- Move your stay to new dates up to one year from your original dates
- Airport transfers and island tours arranged before you land
- Questions answered on WhatsApp by the people who run the resort