
Corong-Corong · El Nido
Happiness Boutique Villas
Private, bohemian, a minute from the sand.
At a glance
Is this
your place?
A short walk from Corong-Corong beach, our private villas are the best kept secret in El Nido. Slow mornings for two, long dinners for the whole family, and the best sunsets on the island at the end of the lane.
- Where
- Corong-Corong, less than a minute from the beach, 10 to 15 minutes to town
- Best for
- Couples, honeymoons and families
- Rooms
- Private rooms, apartments and whole villas sleeping up to 8
- Always on
- Generators on every stay and fast WiFi for remote work
Your day here

Morning
Slow mornings for two.
Bohemian luxury built for doing very little, with the beach less than a minute away.

Midday
Rest between swims.
Generators on every stay and fast WiFi, if work follows you here.

Evening
Room for everyone.
Whole villas and multi-room homes that sleep up to eight, with space to cook and gather.
Rooms and villas
Six ways
to stay.
Hover or tap a room to flip it. Prices show live once you pick dates.

Sleeps 4Happiness Native VillaTap to flip
Entire home
Happiness Native Villa
Sleeps 4. Live price for your dates.

Sleeps 2Happiness Villas El NidoTap to flip
Private room
Happiness Villas El Nido
Sleeps 2. Live price for your dates.

Sleeps 8Gorgeous 4-Unit Villa Near Corong-Corong BeachTap to flip
Private rooms
Gorgeous 4-Unit Villa Near Corong-Corong Beach
Sleeps 8. Live price for your dates.

Sleeps 4Happiness Kulambo VillaTap to flip
Apartment
Happiness Kulambo Villa
Sleeps 4. Live price for your dates.

Sleeps 7Bliss Villa by Happiness PhilippinesTap to flip
Villa
Bliss Villa by Happiness Philippines
Sleeps 7. Live price for your dates.

Sleeps 4Happiness Garden VillaTap to flip
Entire home
Happiness Garden Villa
Sleeps 4. Live price for your dates.
Happiness nearby
Eat, drink, stay a while.
- 01Happiness RestaurantFarm to table, Middle Eastern soul. Fresh from the local market every morning, mostly vegetarian and plant based, open daily from morning till night.
- 02The Food TruckAsian street food, draft beer. Hama Street corner Osmeña, right in the hustle of town. Look for the signature truck art.
Travel & tours from here
See more
of El Nido.
Tours we run and book on the island. Prices are the starting price shown on each tour page. All tours and travel
Island hopping
Deluxe Tour A
Entalula Island, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach
8h 15m · Starts 8:45 am
From $25See the tour
Island hopping
Deluxe Tour C
Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Talisay Beach, Helicopter Island
8h 15m · Starts 8:45 am
From $25See the tour
Land tour
Waterfall and beaches
Bulalacao Falls, Nacpan Beach, Las Cabanas Beach
9h · Starts 9:00 am
From $46See the tour
Land tour
Land Tour Adventure
Mt. Mansilawit hike, Bulalacao Falls, Nacpan Beach
9h · Starts 9:00 am
From $52See the tour
Adventure
Canopy Walk and View Deck
Hanging bridges and a view deck over El Nido Town
Starts El Nido Town
From $10See the tour
Adventure
El Nido Zipline
Glide over the water from Las Cabanas Beach
Starts Las Cabanas Beach
From $9See the tour
Good to know
Before you pack.
Is the WiFi good enough to work?
Yes. Plenty of guests work online from our villas without a problem.
What about power outages?
They happen in El Nido, but every Happiness stay has a generator, so you keep electricity and hot showers.
What plug do I need?
The Philippines uses types A, B and C at 220V. A type C adaptor is the most common.
How far is the beach?
Less than a minute's walk to Corong-Corong beach, and a ten to fifteen minute ride into town.
Check-in and check-out?
Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and may carry an extra charge.
- From Lio Airport
- About 15 minutes by tricycle to Happiness Hostel, roughly 400 to 500 pesos.
- From Puerto Princesa
- Local van, roughly 550 pesos and 4 to 6 hours, or a private taxi. We can book van transfers for you.
- In town
- Every tricycle driver knows Happiness on Serena Street. The villas and resort are about 5 minutes away in Corong-Corong.
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00.
- Hike Taraw Peak or the Canopy Walk for sunrise over the town and bay.
- Rent a bike for Nacpan Beach, jungle waterfalls and surf at Duli Beach.
- End the day at Corong-Corong beach with a drink for sunset.
