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Bice Camp Darocotan in El Nido provides adults-only accommodations with an open-air bath and a bar. With free Wifi, this 1-star campground offers a private beach area and room service. The property has a garden and a restaurant that serves American and Chinese cuisine. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in select units. There is an on-site coffee shop. Activities such as snorkeling, hiking, and walking tours can be enjoyed in the area, and guests can relax along the beachfront. A car rental service is available at the campground. El Nido Airport is 21 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
3 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for El Nido

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anđela
    Serbia Serbia
    Laidback ambience, basic but clean and comfy huts, and helpful staff. Snorkeling is great, with the shipwreck and reef right in front of you. There's a variety of food options at the bar, with prices (understandably) slightly higher than the city.
  • Benjamin
    Austria Austria
    The area is quiet and nice and the beach is really beautiful. The staff is nice, Andy is really helpful and assists the transportation both sea and land. Will definitely come back again.
  • Meigan
    Canada Canada
    Absolutely stunning location, friendly accommodating staff, and DELICIOUS food (huge portions, you can share). Such a perfect place to unplug and unwind (that being said, they have wifi and medium cell service if you really need). They provide...
  • Mihaly
    Romania Romania
    The location is beautiful, it was nice to take a walk every evening along the shore, or to the other side of the Island. Andy is very attentive, the staff cooked our food quickly every time, you can choose from three options every day for...
  • Peter
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    Such an amazing island to be isolated and to enjoy being a human and to free your mind.
  • Chris
    South Korea South Korea
    this was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had! a really isolated island with no one else around it gave me that lost on an island fantasy I’ve always wanted ! beautiful location and staff so helpful and kind. Food was outstanding aswel...
  • Angelica
    Italy Italy
    This place is absolutely beautiful, it's like being on your own private island, just a few people around. The staff don't speak English so well but they are kind. There is a wreck full of coral and beautiful fish very close to the beach so you can...
  • Keaveney
    the United States the United States
    paradise. secluded. family very nice. there was only the two of us staying with them and they did fire and all for full experience. the water, sunset magical.
  • Verena
    Germany Germany
    I very much enjoyed the simplicity of the stay. Live is happening outside of the bungalow, right on the beach. There is a shipwreck right out front where you can see many fishes and other sea creatures like sea snakes. Free water is provided and...
  • Anael
    Belgium Belgium
    It was an absolute dream. Everything about this place is magical. It’s cheap, people are friendly, staff is amazing, the accommodation is also extremely good for the price you pay and anybody on the island even the most expensive other...

Host Info

9
9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Backpackers Island El Nido offers a unique island camping vacation experience. Our site, located at a beachfront in Darocotan island, is just 15 minutes boat ride from Teneguiban port in El Nido. Here, we offer native beach huts (bahay kubo) with comfortable beddings, table and seating, toilets and showers. We have a restaurant that offers best of local cuisines and some international dishes. Come and have your mind, body, and soul relaxed and become one with nature. Our WIFI, powered by starlink is available with minimal access fee.
On site you can do the following activities: - beach volleyball - swimming 24/7 - snorkeling at nearby shipwreck full of corals and interact with sea turtles and other creatures - happy hour dance lesson or karaoke - night sky watching by the beach - board and card games - bonfire - jogging or walking around the island - hiking
We can arrange the following activities for you for an additional costs: - fishing and have your catch cooked at our restaurant. - island hopping for you to see the best islands in El Nido - massage - scuba diving
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • BIGS Restobar
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Seafood • Local • Asian • International

Amenities of Bice Camp Darocotan

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Bice Camp Darocotan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bice Camp Darocotan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Bice Camp Darocotan

  • The prices at Bice Camp Darocotan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bice Camp Darocotan is 16.2 miles from the center of El Nido. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Bice Camp Darocotan is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bice Camp Darocotan has 1 restaurant:

    • BIGS Restobar
  • Bice Camp Darocotan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Couples' massage
    • Beach
    • Neck massage
    • Happy hour
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Private beach area
    • Open-air bath
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Full-body massage