NoaNoa Private Island

Here’s a more concise version for TripAdvisor: --- Our stay at NoaNoa Private Island was pure magic! From the stunning protected reef to the island’s pristine natural beauty, every moment felt like a dream. A heartfelt thank you to Cheilo & Andy, the visionary owners, for creating such a paradise, and to Jules, the fantastic manager, for ensuring everything was perfect. The incredible team, including Mel (Gibson) and Wang, along with the cleaning and spa staff, made us feel so cared for with their exceptional service and warm hospitality. Snorkeling the reef was breathtaking—a vibrant underwater world unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. The island’s serene, untouched nature made it the ultimate escape. To everyone at NoaNoa, both front and behind the scenes, thank you for an unforgettable stay. We can’t wait to return to this slice of Paradise

Noa Noa is an island perched near El Nido coast in Philippines.The island is privately owned,perfect maintened,very clean(no one piece of broken glass and plastic),comfortable(a few stone buildings to live) and beautiful.There is a track around the island,not entirely easy,because steep in places,but paved,with great views.Walking around lasts about 15 min.Full board dining consists of 3 meals served in main area,at nice beach.Food is high quality and taste.Staff is very nice and attentive.A separate topic is Mr Boyet-all purpose man-nice,efficient,helpful.Andy and Chelo the owners take care about every ones needs.Andy is a passionate of snorkeling and marine life preservation.He may be proud-underwater world around island is exellent and easy availiable.I was a bit short of place for regular,quiet swimming,not snorkeling,without corals.There is a pool in Main House,but it is plounge pool and for Main House guests.I would choose a place for swimming at beach where boats moor now.For me it is only one thing to improve. All in all an exellent Resort.

NoaNoa was a real enchantment … The corals are amazing, probably the best that we have seen in Philippines, it is well preserved and offer a large variety of corals, water is crystal clear, we spent hours looking for turtles and sharks and we saw a few. Food is fresh, extremely tasty and diverse! Ice cream is delicious and home made. If you want an island on your own, NoaNoa is yours, NoaNoa offer 6 bedrooms only. An amazing experience to regenerate body and spirit.

“Trust me, it's paradise. This is where the hungry come to feed. For mine is the generation that travels the globe and searches for something we haven't tried before..." Alex Garland, The Beach It's challenging to write a review about Noa Noa Island when others have done it more eloquently before me. This island is living proof that there are still places on this planet where you can truly connect. It's not just the island itself, but the perfect combination of all the elements on it. Owners Andy and Che, with their lovely approach, and the staff who take care of you 24/7, make the experience exceptional. The island's facilities are well-built, but the real gem is the coral reef surrounding it—a wonderful hidden treasure in Palawan. This isn't just because the coral has been here forever, but due to Andy's dedicated protection and daily treatment. He demonstrates not only preservation but enhancement, educating guests on coral care and collaborating with government officers to declare the area a protected zone with no fishing. Once you dive in, you won't want to leave the water. The diversity of corals is hard to match, with walls of giant corals displaying a million incredible colors. Even for experienced divers, this level of diversity is a rare find. The restaurant provides a wonderful culinary experience with a variety of creative and surprising meals every day. The kitchen staff, serving with love, and the amazing team behind the bar contribute to the overall delight. The spa, situated on the top of the hill, offers a tranquil atmosphere with only the sound of the sea. It's run by the kindest ladies who provide a wonderful massage experience. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, equipped with all necessary accessories, including air conditioning. We spent nearly a week on this island, and our only complaint is that we had to leave. However, we are confident that we will return soon. Michala and Brano, December 2023

It’s tempting to say that Noa Noa provides the things that money can’t necessarily buy. There is no other “resort” like this: a tasteful, beautiful experience in pristine nature. A thoughtfully designed island home to the owners who have opened up just 6 rooms to those of us lucky enough to be able to visit. They really care about all of their guests. It is a place to go to totally unwind, to revel n the natural beauty of it all, to enjoy the sea , snorkelling, coral reefs and multitude of marine life . To feel the sea breeze, do short walks round the island, and mainly just relax in one of the most tranquil settings you will ever find. It helps of course that the staff are charming. The food excellent (who needs menu choice when each meal is so varied, attractively presented and well composed) and the rooms so nicely appointed . If you are someone who enjoys watching the hue of the sea changing from emerald to aquamarine, and appreciates nature from a rather luxurious base, this is for you . Oh and by the way, unlike most other places, Noa Noa is genuinely “eco” friendly. No annoying little plastic bottles in the bathroom. No plastic anyway in fact. And make sure your sunscreen is paraben (and lots of other nasty nano chemicals …) free - or use the cream they provide, to save the coral. Once you see the coral, you will want to save it too. Bringing a rash vest a smart idea to avoid having to apply endless sunscreen. The more adventurous and secure swimmers can venture round the island, currents permitting. But their is plenty to do right in front of the resort with endless reefs to explore and funky fish to marvel at. Noa Noa is the nearest most of us will come to paradise, I suspect. I read a review that said “don’t think about the cost, just go”. That person was right.

Our stay on NoaNoa was outstanding. The service was exceptional, the Island a magical slice of paradise, the snorkelling so close and stunningly beautiful, the culinary experience absolutely incredible and the spa exquisite. The team goes above and beyond. We can’t wait to come back!