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Hotel Garnet

Calle Hama, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan 5313 , Philippines
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Hotel Garnet
Ranked #14 of 29 El Nido B&B and Inns
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Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

What can I say. DISASTER! First impressions were dismal. I struggled through the door with 3 suitcases while being watched by the 2 staff in reception. The 'owner' was lying down horizontal on a sofa next to reception desk while texting on her phone. She made no attempt to acknowledge me or greet me. We were given our room key... More

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GILMAC09, Owner at Hotel Garnet, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Good day,this is the owner of Garnet hotel and im very sad that this guess is not satisfy on his stay in our hotel, first i am not the " SHE OWNER" that he was talking about that did not make any greeting on his arrival coz im not a woman, maybe he assume that it is the owner, a... More

Northwood, New Hampshire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I was here with my bf last year in May. It seems relatively new and they were stil works ongoing on the rooftop. After dinner one night, we did our evening walk down the streets in El Nido. We were staying on different hotel when we first arrived in El Nido. We saw Garnet and my bf did asked bout... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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70 reviews 70 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed at the Garnet for a few nights. The room I had was quite small but as a solo traveller, I didn't not mind. My room had an AC and a fan and both did work as long as electricity was on. The room was clean. The bathroom is quite small and no shampoo or soap was provided so... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We booked this via agoda weeks before our trip. 4 travelling requesting family room. On arrival we were given a room with 2 tiny double beds... seriously not even wide enough for 2 to lie on. After negotiation we were offered a triple room wth an additional mattress on the floor. It was still very pokey, plus we had to... More

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GILMAC09, Owner at Hotel Garnet, responded to this review
3 May 2013

good day, im the owner of garnet hotel and as far i know there is no incident that our hotel was bring into the local authorities for stolen or lost things.maybe this guest just forgot to close their luggage and they thinked they did, people made mistake or sometimes forgot, they should consider that they forgot to do it. Our... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Stayed at Garnet for 1 night only, so my impression is based on that. Good location, 2 minutte walk to beach and beach resturants, shops and bars around the hotel. Welcoming and nice staff, good room and bed. Breakfast is across the street at Hajibi bar and resturant, good breakfast that get you started.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It is hard to miss the Garnet hotel since it is painted bright red and green and is the tallest building (four floors) on the main strip. Unfortunately, the neighbors have caught on and decided to also build an equally tall building next door, while the neighbor right in front of the hotel has “tried” to extend their rooftop, which... More

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New York City, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I've stayed at close to 200 hotels in more than 50 countries, from $2 per night to $500 per night, but the Hotel Garnet was the worst experience I've ever had. It ended with the staff harassing my girlfriend and I as they followed us on motorbikes and the owner used local police to extort money from us. Things seemed... More

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GILMAC09, Owner at Hotel Garnet, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Good day, im the owner of GARNET HOTEL and i would just like to say that no one doing the right thing has been extorted if that what he call it is.the guest was very uncooperative, the lady receptionist at nightshift is the one that accepted this guest and they check out early in the morning between 7-8am saying they... More

Singapore, null, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

stayed here last march (fiesta week), thru friend recommendation. the hotel is almost new from doors to the toilet. the staff are very hospitable (the real asset of this company). the price is justified by their service and facilities (all)... will recommend this to anyone including those travelling w families. 20 steps away from the beach...bfast is at habibi rest,... More

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Las Pinas, Philippines
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We stayed at Garnet Hotel for 3 nights at 3rd floor which has more clearer ocean view from the balcony than the 2nd floor.. it offers free coffee, tea and wifi 24/7. We had the roon with 2 double bed,cr, flat tv, dresser, clothes compartment and a/c of course.. even if there power interrupions, garnet hotel has back-up generators for... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Garnet Hotel is in a great location in El Nido. The rooms and bathroom are clean. The AC is strong and when the power cuts out (6am to 2pm daily) they have a nice big fan to keep you cool (lights and fan work 24/7). Only complaint is the lower water pressure in the shower, but I think this is... More

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Hotel Garnet El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Address: Calle Hama, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Palawan 5313 , Philippines
Region: Philippines > Mimaropa > Palawan > El Nido
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Ranked #14 of 29 B&Bs / Inns in El Nido
Price range (per night): 53 AUD - 72 AUD
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