El Nido Stay | Mahogany Beach Resort: Beachfront Bliss in Corong-corong

Dusk by the infinity pool at the Mahogany Beach Resort Modern tropical-inspired bungalows and villas widely spaced apart for the guest’s utm...

Dusk by the infinity pool at the Mahogany Beach Resort

Modern tropical-inspired bungalows and villas widely spaced apart for the guest’s utmost privacy. A private beachfront garden with sand and bermuda grass patterns forming natural pathways where people can pleasantly walk barefoot. A small but scenic pool facing the beach where guest can lounge around and watch the changing hues until dusk. For a pace like El Nido town bustling with development, El Nido Mahogany Beach Resort is a breath of fresh air from the often cold and characterless lodgings in El Nido Town.

The infinity pool with a bungalow, common area gazebo and a couple of villas

Mahogany Beach Resort

Located in Corong-corong, the quiet side of El Nido town enjoying splendid sunsets everyday, Mahogany Beach Resort is on the northern end of Corong-corong beach 2km closer to the town center. By tricycle, it’s only a 5-10 minutes ride. It’s like a hidden gem tucked secretly among coconut trees with currently no clear signs from the main road or the beach. Recently opened this early part of 2015, I can say they are still at the soft opening phase, but that doesn’t mean guest can’t fully enjoy the facilities. It’s just that they plan on adding another villa to add to their current four bungalows and three villas. Limiting to only eight accommodations along with the common gazebo area and the infinity pool at the center all amply spaced apart.

The resort at night

Bungalows and Villas

Each of the bungalows and villas are tastefully designed making use of fine wood and bamboo for the tropical feel with modern comforts in place. All have private balcony where guest can freely relax in their own space while enjoying the sea view. Pool Villas however have their own jacuzzi. The Bungalows are spacious having 55sqm floor area perfect for couple’s romantic escapes while the Villas have a larger area at 60sqm with two single beds aside from the king-sized bed ideal for groups or families.

The common area gazebo

Each villa and bungalow have their private balconies

Access to the beach

The resort beachfront in Corong-corong

Stay experience and contact info on the next page…

My room at the villa

Stay Experience

I stayed at one of their Villa for a couple of nights. Sleep was easy to come as the neighborhood is quiet and they are away from the main road so the sound of passing vehicles can hardly be heard. The doors are the sliding kind which guest have to get used to but the staff will inform how it works. Each of the Villa and Bungalows are elevated. I like that there’s a personal faucet near the balcony stairs where I can wash up the sands on my feet before going up my villa. Bed is comfortable and linens are white clean. Since the resort is new, aircon is working fine and there’s also a personal ref. Hot water is only for the shower not on the sink.

Currently WiFi is only available at the common gazebo area near the infinity pool but there are plans to expand the network. Mahogany Beach Resort at this time only serves breakfast to guest but there are a lot of food options nearby. Guest wishing to go island hopping or sailing can book with the resort for either group tours or private tours. The resort is also affiliated with Palawan Divers and Freedivers.

Bed and balcony

The villa balcony with jacuzzi

Mahogany Beach Resort is still evolving. Aside from the addition of another villa, there’s the planned bar at the gazebo and added facilities in-room. At the moment, the key features for me are the beautiful villa and bungalows  done with native elements, spacious resort area breathing ground, private and secure area with a real relaxing beachfront atmosphere. It’s perfect for those looking for a blissful getaway by the beach while staying in El Nido Town.

Mahogany Beach Resort
web: www.elnido-mahogany.com
email: hello@elnido-mahogany.com
contact: 0919-951-7930
fb: /elnidomahogany

The bed

Breakfast and really good coffee can be served at the gazebo or your own balcony

My villa on the right