OMG. I will never forget this place, and its so unfortunate that English is not my native language to describe the emotions I have well enough. I am just really happy I trusted my gut and for the 1st time didn’t pay attention to some bad reviews that were left in the booking website. This is a romantic escape from the crowds and noise, with its emotionally overwhelming views, the kindest staff, the perfectly decorated rooms, nicest beach with turquoise waters. Me and my husband have been there for 3 days only, then had a booking for 3 more days at Cauayan resort. And the comparison I am doing after the experience we had at next resort with twice more price. Well, was not bad, but never the same emotions. We really enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff at Vellago, I will never forget their goodbye waving hands in the air for about 10 minutes, the perfect preparation for breakfast and dinner, I mean it, Bambi you will always be in our hearts. If we ordered the breakfast for 9AM, he was starting the preparations for only our table 1 hour before with so detailed touch. If one day I have my resort, I hope I can have at least one person like Bambi in my staff, it felt like it was his home, and we were his closest relatives, not standard hotel guests. Yes, we felt special in Vellago, really special, thank you all for that, guys. When we were out from the room for 5 minutes only, coming back we found a new decoration touch on curtains, the fresh water is filled, the candles are lighted, like everything was perfect. The food at the restaurant is delicious.
We enjoyed our stay very much guys, you made it really memorable, the whole staff went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend this place for 100% percent to someone who enjoys himself without crowds, who really needs an escape in the nicest waters and virgin nature,and who wants to reconnect with him/herself again. Bambi you are special ❤️Thank you ❤️

I can never understand anyone who ever complained about this place

The Vellago resort is a little gem in paradise. We enjoyed every second during our five nights. Already from the beginning, we know it was the right decision. The whole team welcomed us while we approached the resort by boat. The rooms are beautiful decorated and enough space to get some privacy if necessary. The bar and restaurant at the beach have great drinks and special dishes, fresh cooked, even the bread was self made. Every day you have a different menu with local and international dishes. Some day we just relaxed at the resort, some days we made excursions, like the 1 day trip to the island with the speedboat. We have been so impressed about the health of every spot we visited. We got paella for lunch with fresh fruits and drinks. Another day we had a sunset trip to a hidden beach where and got one of the best sunset ever. The whole team is very service oriented and friendly. A big thank to Hirwan. His happy personality and professionalism keeps the whole team together and gave all the guest the feeling to be special and feeling home.

This will probably be one of the best reviews that I can give. Saying that "the stay here is worth it" is an understatement! First of all, the location, the aesthetic of the resort, and the island itself is one of the most beautiful places that you can go to in El Nido! Conveniently located at the seven commando beach, when the tourists are not there the location itself makes it almost exclusive. The clarity and the color of the water itself is beautiful and specially during the sunny days you just can't help but swim. They offer free kayaking and snorkeling and the coral formations down below are outstanding and the fishes were pretty too. The mountain ranges were Instagram able and the sunset was amazing. All the staffs and the personnel were really hospitable. From the arrival itself the airport pickup was helpful. Then when we arrived at the bay area, Captain Fiddy and Roy carried our big luggages while it was raining and even kept it from touching the ground and the sea shore. He was a great captain and our speedboat travel was really comfortable even though it was raining hard during our arrival. At the shore when we arrived, we were already being greeted by ALL the staffs and they were waving at us from afar! They were waving for about 5-10 minutes even when we were not there yet, and when we arrived they even helped us and washed the sands from our feet. Now that's premium service! And even the dogs were welcoming too. There were resident dacshunds: max and zorro, and some other dogs as well (Pedo, Brownie, Bella). Ed and Fran ushered us perfectly into our room and explained everything well. Coming to the room itself, we can immediately feel the serenity and the lux vibe. It was a mixture of tropical and luxury essence. There was a custom welcoming board/ leaf and we felt more welcomed. Then come the lunch time and dinner time. The food was perfect and we couldn't pick any flaw from it.

Leaving and going home. Lol

Amazing Stay at Vellago Resort! The entire team were such legends, by the end, we knew everyone’s names. It was like staying with a big happy family. They waved to us as a team when we arrived and when we left! It’s the small things that made it go good - not to mention the big things (the accomodation, food, view, service and the list goes on). Must note: the photos definitely do not do it justice. Vellago Resort truly blew us away! Having traveled around the Philippines, I can honestly say this place is a must-visit. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect—Dean and Aiza at the front office were incredibly helpful, and James, Bong, and Kath served up some fantastic drinks at the bar whilst always maintaining the amazing presentation of whatever was ordered. Hats off to Chef Peter and Deth - every meal was spot on. We were super impressed with not only the quality of the cooking but also the produce. A huge shout out to Herwin for taking such amazing care of us and making us laugh constantly. The housekeeping team—Marlon, Rose, and Pheng - kept our room spotless and took whatever opportunity they had when we were not inside to clean everything, change towels, top up water etc. The beach was beautiful and well taken care of by Ronel, Ernie, and Aik, and Captain Jomarmade our island trips super smooth. One last mention to Ryan one of the carpenters that took me for a night dive to collect some fish. Such a great bloke. I couldn’t fault a single thing. Vellago is definitely a place I’ll be recommending and I can’t wait to come back! Thanks again team! Amazing trip

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A little slice of paradise tucked away on a private beach! When we stayed here, we happened to be the only guests, so we had the entire beach to ourselves — it was such a luxurious and unforgettable experience ✨ Getting to the beach where the hotel is located by boat was such an exciting experience! We stayed for 2 nights and 3 days, and we never felt the need to go back to town — everything we needed was right here. Snorkeling gear and kayaks were available for free, so we were able to fully enjoy the ocean as well! The room and interior design were absolutely beautiful, and having breakfast on the terrace was such a lovely way to start the day. This hotel is perfect for escaping the crowds and noise of the city and experiencing the true luxury of island life. But above all, what touched us the most was the warmth and hospitality of the staff. They went above and beyond our expectations and arranged everything to make sure our time here was truly special. Salamat🧡 I highly recommend experiencing a stay here for yourself! 何も非の打ちどころがない完璧なステイでした！ エルニド来たなら絶対泊まるべき！！

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This place is unreal! We stayed in the Deluxe Villa with sea View and it was amazing! On arrival, we were greeted by the staff with a refreshing drink and the best welcome possible. Our room was ready early and they allowed us in. The food was a 5 star resort with a new specials menu every night. Snoring and kayaking was free and we saw so many creatures including a sea turtle! There was little reason to go on the hop on/off boat rides because this resort is based at one of the stop offs (plus the boats are crowded and sweaty!) The owner was great too.... warm and personable and took pride in making this place one of the best. We also had massages on our balcony- they sorted it all. Breakfast was one of the best I've had! On the last night, we had an exclusive area made up just for us with lights and it was so so pretty. Book it! You won't regret it.

A little piece of heaven . Vellago is special in many ways ,luxury,isolation, peace and calmness. Their staff are on another level altogether, they uplift this property to the maximum. Mind my spelling Bambie, Lester , Edmar ( these are the only names I can remember) the staff make you feel like u are royalty . Thank you from the bottom off my heart for making me feel so special. The views are amazing the pictures and rooms don't lie. The Chef - each meal prepared too perfection . BAMBIE WAS my server,bartender and personal assistant lol an amazing man .

I had too leave lol

Location: absolutely incredible to wake up to that view every morning , I’ll remember it forever . Service : never experienced such an amazing service , the staff are all so attentive , friendly and obliging , big shout to mr Roy , Matt , warren , bong , Tomas (the owner ) simply cannot remember every one else , but all so good . Simply could not do enough for you The decor in the restaurant and rooms is so tasteful too , the lamps , flowers everywhere , all carefully looked after . This small boutique resort is something special . The beach does get busy with day trippers but they really don’t impact on your stay at all . The turn down service was an absolute delight and suprise ! We stayed 3 x nights , wish we had booked another night tbh .

The staff were extremely friendly and professional in every facit beyond imagination. There was an exceptional attentive to detail from the moment of your arrival to the last day of your stay. The resort has a total of 6 rooms with at least a 20 plus full time staff that resides on-site, providing a round the clock service. Matter of fact, they were so concerned because we had an early flight that they made us breakfast doggie bags to take with us on our way to the airport.

Our room was exquisitely maintained throughout our stay. The bedsheets were changed every day, and every time we came back to our room throughout the day, we found it cleaned and reorganized as though no one had been in it. Their on-site restaurant was one of the best restaurants on the island, matter of fact, we never ate at any other restaurant throughout our 8 days of stay, and the in-house Vellago Resort restaurant had a variety of menu options to choose from. Every night, there was a new menu, and the romantic dinner was nothing short of a fairytale moment. It was so impressive that my spouse was flabbergasted and couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the night.

My stay was absolutely fantastic! From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and ensure my comfort. The rooms were impeccably clean, stylishly decorated, and equipped with all the amenities I needed. The hotel's location was perfect and the views were to die for i would definitely be back to enjoy the experience. We spent my friends birthday during our stay and they offered a free decoration by the beach for us during sunset and it was perfect. I especially enjoyed the room services, food and drinks, the staff was exceptional and welcoming I’d definitely be back the best welcoming experience I’ve had . If you are looking to escape to the mountains this is the perfect location for you. I highly recommend vellago resort to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay.