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The Alternative

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Serena Road Bgy. Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Ranked #18 of 21 El Nido B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Prague, Czech Republic
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Horrible, horrible, horrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Please don't stay at this hotel! I am a person who easily adapts to uncomfortable situations and I am usually very tolerant. Nevertheless, this hotel was incredibly horrible - even for me. First of all, they have no back up generator - so don't even try eating in their restaurant. Second of all, don't stay on the bottom floor, because... More

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tabasalu
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“nice alternative”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

Stayed for only one night. Rooms were very basic, but for 500 pesos you can't ask much. The restaurant and the views were nice.

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Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Lovely location, Bad Rooms”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

The beautiful photographs of the bay taken from the restaurant here can easily beguile you. The Alternative has a nice restaurant with great vies of the bay. It also offers great value for money boat trips. The rooms here are very poor standard and should be avoided. The Sea Facing rooms are very close to the sea which regularly came... More

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“The only alternative in El Nido for my stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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Its the third time I come back to alternative. I always stay in the Alternative. This nice hotel owned by this nice family. They will always be there for you ...no matter what. I have tried diffrent rooms... To the streat, to the sea...and one without toilett. They are always clean and perfect for one or two persons. Of course... More

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Serena Road Bgy. Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Price range (per night):* INR1,338 - 10,477

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