A private villa with a turquoise pool and wooden decks among tropical plants

Corong-Corong · El Nido

Happiness Boutique Villas

Private, bohemian, a minute from the sand.

Check datesCheck-in 14:00 · Check-out 11:00

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

A bohemian villa bedroom with a hanging rattan chair and warm wood

Morning

Slow mornings for two.

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

A villa bedroom with soft green linen and woven wall art

Midday

Rest between swims.

Generators on every stay and fast WiFi, if work follows you here.

A villa lounge with a long daybed and a bright yellow coffee table

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.

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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

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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

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.

Night falls, come find us

Your El Nido escape is waiting.

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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.
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