A small island resort on stilts and sand beside the lagoons of El Nido, Palawan.
The Setting
El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island sits in a cove of limestone cliffs off El Nido in northern Palawan, a short boat ride from the mainland and close to the Big and Small Lagoons. The resort keeps a rustic, nature first feel and pitches itself at friends and families travelling together.
There are 47 rooms, each with a private veranda, from garden cottages and beachside rooms to a handful of water cottages raised on stilts over the sea. Big jack fish and shoals of tropical fish swim right off the welcome dock, and there is a pool, a dive centre, a massage hut and two places to eat.
The day itself
El Nido Resorts offers three wedding styles across its islands: solemn, intimate and exclusive. The group suggests a cove near the lagoon walled by limestone, or a white sand beach at sunset, and its exclusive option adds a sunset cruise after the vows and dinner under the stars.
On Miniloc itself you eat at the Clubhouse Restaurant and the Beach Bar, and the resort also sets up picnics and private dinners. The group does not publish ceremony details for Miniloc itself, but the venue tells us it hosts weddings of 20 to 100 guests. Ask the team about legal ceremony paperwork in the Philippines and exclusive use.
Where your guests stay
With 47 rooms, a small wedding can take most of the island. Ask the team about sister resorts nearby if your guest list is longer.
The days around the wedding take care of themselves: kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling, island hopping, the lagoons tour, diving with the PADI centre and nature walks. Fly from Manila to El Nido's Lio airport in about 55 minutes, then a 10 to 15 minute ride to the jetty and a 30 to 45 minute boat ride. Choose morning flights in, as boats to Miniloc stop running by 4pm.
Plan the ceremony for late afternoon and take everyone straight out on a sunset cruise through Bacuit Bay. The island hopping boats your guests use all week become part of the wedding.
Questions couples ask about El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island
How do we get to Miniloc Island?
Fly from Manila to Lio airport in El Nido, about 55 minutes. A 10 to 15 minute ride to the jetty and a 30 to 45 minute boat ride follow. The last boat leaves at 4pm.
How many rooms are there at Miniloc Island?
There are 47 rooms, including garden cottages, beachside rooms, seaview rooms and water cottages on stilts.
Can we get married at Miniloc Island?
El Nido Resorts offers solemn, intimate and exclusive weddings across its islands, and the venue tells us Miniloc hosts weddings of 20 to 100 guests. Ask the team to confirm options for your date.
Is Miniloc Island good for families?
Yes. The resort describes itself as a friends and family destination, with plenty to do on the water.
Facts checked against El Nido Resorts' own Miniloc, travel and weddings pages. Guest numbers are supplied by the venue.
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