Located in Darocotan Island, 27 km from El Nido, Bice Camp Darocotan provides a bar and free WiFi. The property provides transfers from airport or downtown El Nido and boat to the island. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The camping offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. A private beach area is available on site. We have reliable internet WiFi powered by Starlink.

Couples particularly 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 (9.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 large double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 large double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for El Nido
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  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location with nice houses. If you’re looking for simplicity and desert island feel, this is the right place. Great for contact with nature and spending time outside (beach, snorkelling, kayaking, jungle walks, volleyball etc). Good food...
  • Lisa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Truly an amazing location and very nice personnel. A little paradise of tranquility and beauty! The food was great too and the simplicity of the camp side had all we needed. Thank you so much to the team for making our stay here so fantastic!
  • Thomas
    France France
    Amazing !!! The best place we stayed in 🇵🇭. Service, location everything is very good. The best beach of the island is there and for yourself. Very good staff, they all did make everything easy for us offering free check-in and check-out boat...

Host Information

8.9
8.9
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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Bice Camp Darocotan

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 hire
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bice Camp Darocotan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 17:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

In response to 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • Bice Camp Darocotan has 1 restaurant:

    • BIGS Restobar

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Bice Camp Darocotan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • 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

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