Domes and Dreams Lio Glamping

Convenient location, nice tents and outside bathrooms. Our host Bambam is AMAZING! You also get a free scooter and airport pick up /drop off with the booking

Outside might be noisy for some people at night but they provide air plug and a speaker with noise cancellation features

Les dômes sont très confortable au milieu d'une végétation luxuriante, le scooter inclus permet d'être autonome

Rien. Beaucoup de pluie mais nous sommes passés entre les gouttes

お部屋は可愛らしく清潔で、水回りも清潔でした。 プールも最高。

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We loved the location-out of the busyness of ElNido. The free scoter made all the difference and saved us a lot of money (approx 400 PHP each way to El Nido). We loved going to Lio beach( 1.8 km away, free scooter parking, restaurants). Breakfast was amazing- pancakes or toast, eggs, fruit and yoghurt- big serves!). The dome was air conditioned, clean and the bed was so comfortable. The staff were beyond attentive to anything we wanted.

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Loved the service from Bambam and the use of the motorcycle. The tents were a quirky experience.

The big gecko in the bathroom scared me a little, haha.

Bamba and all the staff really helped in every situation. a very nice place and very clean woth good breakfast much reccommended. you will have a free scooter for each tent which was very convienient

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The staff where incredible (including the cute kitty named Ginger) we loved the pool and the fact that it has free motorbikes was a game changer

The bathrooms are exposed so it was hard if it was raining.

Tout, magnifique logement , très propre et lit très confortable

Rien

Alles war super 👍🏾

Bambam and the team were friendly, helpful, and looked after us well, thanks again! The bed was extremely comfortable, and the dome spacious with cold aircon for a hot day. The pool area was also lovely. Delicious breakfast and 125cc scooter per room included. Help with tour bookings and transfer was appreciated.

The number of mosquitoes in the outdoor bathroom - it was the start of the wet season, so it was to be expected, though. The rain was very loud when it hit the tent (earplugs and a white-noise machine were provided to drown it out).

Free breakfast (might need to wait) and free scooters are the best! We went to lio and Nacpan beach with our scooter and it’s close enough. They also have cute dogs and cats in the camp. They welcomed us with a sign with our names.

A little noisy with the nature but they provide ear plugs and white noise. WiFi is smooth in the room but a little spotty outside.

The Domes are ensconced in individual private gardens. Very clean. Thoughtful amenities like earplugs and nature sounds on speakers. Refreshingly isolated from the usual loud motorbikes and tricycles. The staff were awesome. Bending over backwards to meet every need. I asked to rent a scooter, and they simply gave me one to use. Took me to the airport free of charge at 5:30 in the morning.

Nothing to dislike. Great property.

The service was so friendly and personable! The outdoor shower is so refreshing. The staff really tries to give you a personalized experience. Excellent hospitality!

That I couldn't stay longer

Wonderful stay, staff so welcoming and friendly!

Everything was perfect, the team was incredibly nice and friendly. So far, the best hotel we've stayed at in the Philippines. We received a free scooter and airport transfer. Late checkout was also free. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel.

calm but narrow to the beach, scooter for free, best WIFI, great pool, good breakfast

Tout! Service de transport de l'arrêt d'autobus vers l'hôtel, et de l'hôtel vers nouvelle destination qui était vraiment proche! Bouteille de vin pour compenser le fait que la piscine n'était pas disponible. 'Rescue' de bébés chiens errants jusqu'à ce qu'ils trouvent preneurs. La douche avec vue sur les étoiles. Le 'noise cancelling' de la chambre (bruits de grillons). Le petit déjeuner était top. Le dôme était super confortable!

Very peaceful

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Chambre avec salle de bains atypique Personnel très sympathique et arrangeant

- The breakfast. Excellent variety (but also see negative). Dining area was so beautiful. - Dome was beautifully decorated and comfortable - Staff: Friendliest hotel staff I have ever met, especially Dasiy. Also, very responsive

- Breakfast: Disappointed by oats and museli. I was expecting a proper oatmeal or museli bowl, but it was dry with a small amount of milk on the side as if you're supposed to eat it like cereal - The gecko(s): the sound of them made me jump at first

- Tolles Personal, das immer für Fragen und Tipps zur Verfügung steht - gut eingerichtete und saubere Domes mit super leiser Klimaanlage - bequemes Bett - Strandhandtücher verfügbar - Scooter im Preis inbegriffen - scheint relativ neu, deshalb noch nicht abgewohnt - leckeres Frühstück mit Auswahl zwischen Pancakes, Eiern, Philippinisches Frühstück, Obst, Müsli und vielem mehr - Schöner Poolbereich mit bequemen Liegen

- Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln :)

Felt very cosy and home like. The staff were so helpful and friendly. And the beds were partially comfortable and the outdoor shower was a great experience

Le personnel, Daisy et bam bam, le massage, la moto mise à disposition, le petit déjeuner, la deco, se sentir spécial grâce au personnel ( que 6 dômes ) , la piscine, les toilettes et douche à l’extérieur

Je m’attendais le dôme plus grand et plus confortable, le jardin de chaque domes pourrait être mieux entretenu

De dames van de receptie en de keuken waren ontzettend lief en hebben ons verblijf hier nog enig sinds goed gemaakt

Net voor aankomst kregen we bericht dat de stroom ‘net was uitgevallen’ en dat dit binnen 1 tot 3 dagen zou zijn opgelost, in reviews lazen we dat dit al veel eerder aan de hand was.. Hierdoor was er geen warm water en hadden we dus alleen een koude douche tot beschikking. De dames van de receptie brachten wel een emmer met warm water. Omdat de stroom was uitgevallen stonden de generators aan die erg veel geluid maakte en omdat je natuurlijk alleen in een tent slaapt, komt dat geluid hard binnen en doe je geen oog dicht. Het verblijf is werkelijk waar heel mooi, de tenten zijn mooi ingericht, het ontbijt is heerlijk en het terrein ziet er heel schattig en mooi uit. Echter om het terrein zijn er veel dieren (een haan die de dag én nacht kraait) en deze andere dieren aanstoot om geluid te maken. Hierdoor hebben wij bijzonder slecht geslapen en samen met de koude douche hebben wij de laatste nacht omgeboekt naar een ander hotel. Hier waren de dames van de receptie erg vriendelijk mee om te helpen en kregen we ook ons geld terug van de laatste dag - waarvoor dank. Al met al de duurste overnachting van onze vakantie maar was helaas echt niet het geld waard.

Amazing staff and lovely and unique property. Best WiFi in the Philippines!

Eigenlijk alles, Personeel super vriendelijk en behulpzaam Doom alle gemakken voorzien Douche/toilet zeer ruim Alle vertrekken zeer schoon Ideaal dat ze een scooter erbij leveren

Niks

Der Aufenthalt war wirklich einmalig. Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam, gratis Moped-Verleih, das Zimmer sauber und genau so wie auf den Bildern und das Frühstück hat immer geschmeckt. Auch bzgl. der Warmwasser-Situation ist uns das Personal sehr entgegen gekommen (siehe unten).

Leider hat es beim Strombetreiber einen Defekt mit dem Stromtransformator gegeben, weshalb die Unterkunft ausschließlich durch einen Notstrom-Generator versorgt wurde. Aus diesem Grund gab es leider kein Warmwasser. Die Unterkunft hat uns aber bereits Vorhinein informiert und als Ausgleich täglich eine 30-minütige Massage gratis angeboten. Bei Bedarf wurde durch das Personal ein Kübel Warmwasser aufbereitet und zum Zimmer gebracht.

We booked here the same day because our boat trip had been canceled. A fantastic place, with these tent-style rooms and a bathroom with a shower under the stars. The rooms are truly well furnished. The staff are extremely kind and ready to welcome you even at the very last minute

Maybe a bit far from the center, but honestly, for me, that wasn’t a drawback. I was able to sleep peacefully and without too much noise

Super friendly helpful staff who did their best under difficult circumstances (transformer down). Great location if you want to avoid the crowds and be nearish to the best beaches Free scooter was very helpful Nice local restaurant around the corner.

L’originalité du lieu, la qualité de la literie, l’immense douche extérieure. Le service de massage. Le fait que l’hôtel soit un peu éloigné du centre-ville.un super petit déjeuner vraiment délicieux

RAS

Exceptionaly friendly staff, great value for money

La literie La douche extérieure La tente super équipée Le personnel aux petits soins

Un peu loin de tout La piscine un peu sale

Esperienza consigliatissima. Ottime strutture con il loro giardinetto privato ed il bagno mezzo aperto. Ma il loro punto di forza è assolutamente la estrema gentilezza delle ragazze. Pensano a tutto loro. Qualsiasi esigenza è stata chiesta so sono dimostrate sempre disponibili e soprattutto sorridenti

Le service irréprochable, avec un accueil chaleureux, un scooter et une navette de transfert gratuits, une propreté des lieux. La belle piscine et le dôme et sa terrasse. Merci pour l’accueil et la gentillesse du personnel Meilleure experience aux philippines

Veľmi krásne miesto, čisté aj napriek tomu, že sme boli uprostred prírody. Veľmi milý a ochotný personál. Veľké plus hodnotím požičanie skútrov v cene, ktoré bolo nevyhnutnosťou vzhľadom k tomu, že pláž bola mierne ďalej a pomohlo nám to aj pri spoznávaní ostrova.

Jediná nevýhodou boli ranné zvuky okolitých zvierat, ubytovanie však poskytuje štuple do uší.

Domes is one of the best places I've stayed in all of ASEAN. The location is perfect for the airport without hearing planes and also 15 minutes from El Nido town. The camping 'Domes' are as Dreamy as the name suggests. Each one has quiet air con, semi-outdoor bathroom, memory foam bed, outdoor bath and good WiFi. Breakfast is served in a beautiful eating space and tastes great. Complimentary scooter usage throughout is so important too for getting to the many beaches around Northern Palawan. The bikes are new Hondas, not old unreliable ones like you see out and about. The best part about Domes and what makes it the best place I've personally stayed is the staff. From the moment we arrived, our 5 night stay was an absolute delight as BamBam and the other girls welcomed us with their lovely warm Filipono hospitality. BamBam goes above and beyond the call of duty, recommending tours, organising buses and routes ontop of all the other tasks she does, all from behind her beautiful smile. What an absolutely charming and wonderful girl she really is and a total credit to the hotel industry. In this person they really have found the best that Filipino hospitality has to offer!!!

Such an amazing place to stay in El Nido! The rooms were perfect and so cosy. The breakfast was great and staff so helpful too. The motorbike was great for getting around too.

Only thing we can think of was the area was a bit noisy, but it was worth it to stay in such a special place!

Está pelín alejado del pueblo,pero te proporcionan una moto y es muy divertido circular por ahí y ver la vida de ahí!

If you’re reading this—stop and book it. Seriously. This place is worth every single peso. • Great location ✅ • Incredible service ✅ • Super comfortable rooms ✅ • FREE motorbike (!) ✅ • Thoughtful extras like airport pickup, breakfast to-go, beach towels, umbrellas… ✅ What else could you possibly ask for? ⸻ 📍 Location The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Lio Beach, one of the best beaches in El Nido. It’s also only 15 minutes from El Nido Town, making it super convenient for island hopping tours and dinner spots—without the noise at night. And if you’re chasing sunsets, Nacpan Beach is just 30 minutes away. Truly the perfect base to explore paradise. ⸻ 🛏️ Room We stayed in one of their domes, and it was honestly one of the most comfortable glamping experiences we’ve had. The room was spotless, cozy, and—surprisingly—not full of insects. But just in case, they also provide insect repellents. We were initially concerned about three things: 1. Roosters: Yes, you’ll hear them (welcome to the Philippines!). But they also offer earplugs and a noise-canceling machine. We didn’t need them—but it’s great to have the option. 2. Heat: Not an issue at all. The AC and fan worked so well we actually turned them off at night. 3. Outdoor bathroom: Totally fine. Clean, private, and added to the charm. ⸻ 💁 Service TJ, Bham-Bham, and the rest of the team made our stay feel like home. Our room was cleaned daily, and the breakfast was next-level good—plenty of delicious options, and they’re happy to customize based on your preferences. ⸻ 🏍️ Motorbike & Extras This is the real game changer. A free motorbike included in your stay? That alone saves you 700–900 PHP per day. In El Nido, having a bike is a must—taxis are expensive (300 PHP to town, 450 to Las Cabañas, 900 to Nacpan). They also: • Pick you up and drop you off at the airport • Offer early breakfast if you leave for tours • Provide beach towels and umbrellas Seriously, they’ve thought of everything.

⛔ Room for Improvement The only downside is a 50-meter unpaved stretch before the entrance. It’s really minor, and the hotel mentioned there’s a government plan to fix it. It didn’t bother us, but worth knowing.

Loin de l’agitation du centre d’El Nido tout en étant quand même assez proche pour profiter des commodités de cette dernière. Le côté nature eco lodge mais en ayant une touche de modernité. La chambre était faite tous les jours sans avoir à demander ( rare aux Philippines). Petit déjeuner copieux inclus dans le prix. Personnel aux petits soins (petites attentions d’arrivée et de départ). Prêt d’un scooter inclus dans le prix.

Vérifier quand même le scooter avant de le prendre car j’ai eu la mauvaise surprise de devoir payer pour une réparation de pneu crever sans présentation de facture ou du dit pneu juste sur simple photo qui ne prouvait en aucun cas que c’était le scooter qu’on m’avais assigné. On m’avait demandé de remettre le plein au même niveau que lorsque l’on me l’avait prêté mais cela n’a même pas été vérifié contrairement au soit disant pneu.

The Domes are amazing, the location is perfect and the free motorbike means it’s a quick journey everywhere without inflated tricycle prices. Breakfast is full of options and most of all the staff are lovely and made our experience of El Nido 10x better.

We had a wonderful time staying with them, they ensured everything we needed was attended to immediately. Bam Bam was the sweetest and brought us dessert every night she was working and even lent us money from her own wallet when we didn’t have change for the tuk tuk driver. The hotel itself is a jungle oasis with domes nestled in it and was both gorgeous and unique. Very rarely do I sleep in hotel beds and the mattresses and pillows are more comfortable than my own! The outdoor bathroom is super nice and we loved it. The Filipino breakfast every morning was delicious, we would rate it 11 stars out of 10 if we could! They also provide a free scooter with your stay and it was so much fun to ride like the locals and experience the beaches/other sightseeing places. Worth every penny.

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Le personnel, le fait qu'on est accès à un scooter c'est hyper pratique, et l'originalité du logement !

Rien

Best service we had in the Philippines. Special shout out to Bam Bam who went above and beyond to make our stay a special one. We even got a handwritten card and bottle of wine for New Years, cake on my partners birthday, and ginger tea when he was sick. We always felt well taken care of. Located away from the busy town square which is perfect if you like a more relaxed vibe. But not too far from the beautiful Lio Beach which is 5 min away on scooter (which you get access to for free) The bed was incredibly comfy and the dome was a cool experience. Nice and clean with all the amenities you need. Would stay there again.

L’emplacement - à 5 minutes en scooter de Lio beach - très belle plage et à 20 minutes du centre. Très bon emplacement pour rayonner sur l île. Mise à disposition de scooter gratuit. Domes très cocooning, confortable, grand TV avec Netflix. Heureusement que Bambam et son équipe sont là et rende le séjour formidable Petit déjeuner frais et fait à la minutes très bon.

Piscine sans transat / juste des hamac sans parasol donc difficile à se projeter pour se reposer au vue du soleil et de la chaleur. Manquement de rangement / armoire / on ne sait pas où mettre ses affaires Amenities légère pour ce prix… pas de rasoir, pas de cap pour les cheveux, pas de d après shampooing. Surpris à l arrivée de ne pas avoir de restaurant ni de bar. Attention le restaurant ne tourne pas en ce moment.

Colazione Gentilezza e disponibilità dello staff

Consiglio all’hotel di cambiare compagnia partner per i transfer. Ci siamo affidati a loro per organizzarci trasporto andata e ritorno da Puerto Princesa e in entrambi i viaggi la compagnia si è rivelata poco seria e con una guida da infarto.

El desayuno es variado, bien presentado y abundante, se te sirve en mesa tras revisar la carta. Un día pedimos el desayuno fuera de su horario y no nos pusieron ninguna pega. Nos proporcionaron motos para movernos lo que da mucha libertar la plaza de Lio está a menos de unos minutos en moto. El personal es muy atento y pendiente de agradar. Hicimos las excursiones con ellos y el chico que nos acompaño durante los cuatro días fue súper atento, muy recomendable.

La limpieza debería ser mejor al igual que la disposición de toallas para su renovación. Mi recomendación es que dispongan de lavadora y secadora para poder dar este servicio mejor

La struttura è nuova, le tende sono belle e dotate di ogni comfort

Il bagno non era pulito adeguatamente

The place was so beautiful and clean, the stuff was so polite and nice, the service is great!! Bed is soooo comfi. Super reccomended!!

The staff made everything simply amazing. From start to finish, they were extra attentive and extremely responsive. The reception staff made sure our trip was unforgettable. The domes themselves are quite nice, and the location is really nice for a 2-3 day stay.

The breakfast needs a bit more variety, it got just a bit too repetitive despite being there for only 3 days. Still, the staff were lovely and went above and beyond.

The place is just lovely and cozy, it is closed to Lio Beach which offers a great variety of excellent restaurants (I honestly prefered this part then El Nido)

Bon emplacement, bon petit dejeuner, le pret de scooter est un vrai plus et le personnel est adorable.

Rien

We felt very relaxed at your accomodation, and loved the vibe! Bam bam was amazing; very friendly and helpful, and i loved Maya the dog. It was great that you offer airport pickup and free use of scooters so we could explore. Its great you have a generator too as they lost power due to the typhoon. Overall great experience!

Nothing to report, we loved it!

This was by far our favourite accommodation in the Philippines. It’s slightly further out of town but that is absolutely fine due to the free scooters provided. Beds were comfortable, earplugs were provided for those sensitive to the morning cockerel and the staff were so friendly and helpful - with special thanks to TJ, Bambam (and of course Maya). We loved it so much we booked on for an extra night. Also if you’re doing the Big Dream Boatman Expedition from El Nido, the meeting point is 50 yards from the accommodation which was a happy surprise for us!

Nothing we didn’t like. It was a 10/10 stay. Only suggestion to make it even better would be a to have a fridge at reception where you could buy a cold soft drink or beer.

Ze maken je verblijf heel persoonlijk en denken echt met je mee! Heel aardig en lekker ontbijt.

Das Personal war durchweg super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr gefallen hat uns, dass ein Scooter inkludiert war. Die Anlage ist gepflegt.

Die Klagen sind natürlich unter mitteleuropäischen Beurteilungen zu sehen: Nicht gefallen haben die letzten Meter über einen sehr schlechten Weg. Die tiefen Futonbetten sind für ältere Menschen sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig.

Breakfast was made to order and delicious, dome was unique, spacious, and well equipped, and staff was amazing. Maya The Dog was the best receptionist ever. We really hope to stay again!

The principles of domes and dreams are excellent - you are in with nature Grass could be cut more often by I guess the heavy rain made it hard The domes are delightful in their own little garden with outdoor cold bath tub as well as outdoor bathrooms facilities with electric hot shower (showering under the stars is a treat) Great interiors and air conditioning too It really has the glamping vibe with all the modern cons Breakfast is nice too freshly cooked from scratch and a good variety of food Staff are wonderful and try their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible There are free scooters , we did not use them but very handy for exploring the beaches near by With Lio beach being the nearest (even for evening dining)

Regretfully I have to score location very low Beside the distance from anything , which can be covered with the free scooters or paying tricycles The noise at night time is unbearable Between karaoke nights, disco music , road works , car/vans/tricycles engines passing near by, the chance of a good night sleep is close to NIL; they provide ear plugs and a white noise recorder to help , unfortunately it did not help me - if you are looking for tranquility this is not for you

The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly! The domes are very cute and make you feel right at home. We were really sad to leave!

Wunderschöne Unterkunft, nur 15 Minuten mit dem (sogar kostenlosen) Scooter von El Nido Town entfernt. Die Lage ist angenehm ruhig, perfekt zum Entspannen. Die Domes und die gesamte Anlage sind sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und verfügen über alles, was man braucht. Sie haben unsere Erwartungen sogar übertroffen! Ein besonderer Dank geht an das gesamte Team: Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an willkommen gefühlt. Alle waren unglaublich freundlich, zuvorkommend und persönlich. Man hat sich stets nach unserem Tag und unseren Bedürfnissen erkundigt und eine warme, positive Atmosphäre geschaffen. Wir danken euch von Herzen! Eine absolute Empfehlung!!

We loved the vibe, comfort and location of this stay! The service was incredible with free scooter use! Special shout out to host “Bam Bam” who made our stay feel special and personal.

Our only down side was lack of hot water but this was due to the area being hit by a Typhoon, it would be unfair to mark the stay down based on this.

Lovely design, comfortable bed, outdoor shower, helpful staff, pickup service. Staff attended to any requests.

Lighting options within glamping tent are too dim. Difficult for reading or doing packing tasks. Range of breakfast food could be improved. Several items listed were not actually available, nor staff readily stating they will obtain them for future days.

Accueil sympathique, tente bien aménagée avec des lits hyper confortables, petit déjeuner excellent. Bambam s'est occupée de tout pour nous. Nous avons pu profiter de l'hébergement jusqu'à notre vol en soirée.

Éclairage un peu faible dans la tente.

Great experience, helpful staff.

Muy limpio y cuidan mucho el detalle

El baño estaba fuera, es algo que se sabe al reservar o sea que tampoco fue algo malo

Domes are lovely, incredibly comfy beds and a lovely glamping feel. Lots of privacy and lots of space.

Breakfast was good and free shuttle was nice. Loved the hammock and outdoor shower and bathroom

Easier to control temperature and more than one helping free or included.

Love the nature vibes

The electric supply is not stable. Several time power trip during the stay

Abseits der City, bewusst daher gebucht. Scooter im Preis inbegriffen. Super Idee. Besonders erwähnenswert der kleine Garten ( um jedes Zelt ) mit Badewanne unter freiem Himmel. Ebenfalls auch das Bad teilweise unter Sternenhimmel. Einfach wunderbar. Wunderschöne Zeit gehabt. Danke danke Tj. 🙏

My time was limited.

Genial! Todas las comodidades y facilidades por parte de Domes, incluso son facilitaron moto sin coste

La gentillesse de Bam Bam Le scooter quasi gratuit La végétation environnante La qualité de la tente et son aménagement La qualité et la diversité du petit déjeuner

Les Chanteurs de karaoké à proximité Les coqs qui chante de 10 heures du soir à 4 heures du matin (des boules quiès sont prévus pour minimiser)