Thank you El Rio Y Mar Team  - The resort is truly a gem, ideal for disconnecting and unwinding. I love the no-TV room setup and the sense of exclusivity it provides. The reliable dive shop team, breathtaking... read more sunsets, friendly staff, and peaceful mornings all add to the charm. The thoughtful way they welcome and bid farewell to guests is just the cherry on top.

  El Rio Y Mar Resort - highly recommended resort  - The hospitality of the staff and exclusivity of staying at the resort are second to none. Every staff remembers your last name and you will be welcomed with a... read more band and a farewell song. They make our experiences extra special. The resort is not crowded at all, which enhances the experience.

Highly recommended place.

We came Aug 5-8. It rained daily but it was manageable. While it took us 1.5 hours to reach the local town to join the island hopping experience, we didn't mind it as a trade off for enjoying the exclusive experience. The resort offers free snorkeling, kayaking, billiards, darts swimming pool, videoke, spa/massage, etc. - definitely kept everyone busy and a great family fun.

  Genuine and accomodating staff, private, serene, and breathtaking views  - The first time I went here was with my family in 2018. I fell in love with the place as it was a 15-min van ride + a 15-min boat... read more ride away from the airport. It was as if you were in a private island. There are no other resorts nearby, and it was very quiet and peaceful. As soon as your boat arrives, the staff greets you with music and a welcome drink. The hotel staff we run into are very warm and genuine. we rented one of the cabanas, which has your own little private beach and hammock right in front. I went here again with my boyfriend in 2024 and the place was the same as I remembered it. The staff was great as always! The food was good and decently-priced for a resort. They had good variety of western, filipino, and other asian cuisine and a variety of fruits. We did the full-day island tour with kuya Darren and he is the best tour guide! He took us snorkeling and showed us the best spots. We were lucky to catch Kayangan lake and Maquinit hot springs when it wasn’t too crowded. Kuya Darren took great photos as well. You will love your stay here, and you wouldn’t hesitate to keep coming back!

  Best Vacation Ever!  - There is something truly magical about El Rio Y Mar. This was my first time in Asia. I’ve since been to Phuket but I cannot stop thinking about this vacation.... read more

I did a lot of research on the hotels in the area and this one stood out. The price and the amenities could not be beat. I’ve recommended El Rio Y Mar to all my friends and family.

The staff greet you and send you off with a wonderful song. Special shout out to Jeremy. He has this bright light that really illuminates the resort.

It’s a secluded resort that has everything that you need. Snorkeling gear, kayak, on the water massages, tours, hiking up the mountains, dive center, volleyball, badminton, anything and everything that you could need.

Me and my friend did the Dugong tour and it was very reasonably priced. The Coron island tour would’ve been but no other guest signed up on the days that we were available so I booked the tour through Viator and arranged the transfer through the hotel. It worked out perfectly and made for a magical day.

We stayed in a king bed cabana right on the water! I laid out in the hammock on the porch several days.

The food is delicious and the free breakfast buffet is good. Everything is done right.

Thank you El Rio for the best vacation ever.

  Amazing Resort! Great Staff 👍  - The resort is amazing and so is the staff! Shout out to Jemery Gesto and all the other staff members who played volleyball with us!! They definitely made the stay... read more ten times more enjoyable. This is definitely a must visit resort. if you are reading this you should go and have fun.

  I loved it man  - Pulled up and was greeted by a welcome song. Had me jumping in my seat. Has FANTASTIC food everyday and great activities. Get your scuba license there and see wonderful... read more sea life. But that’s not even the best part. The staff was super nice and even had time to play volleyball with us. Best resort experience I have ever had in my life. Shout out to that man Jemery Gesto for making me and my friends experience so great.

  Great stay  - Resort is very clean, staff are very friendly and try to cater to all your needs. Rooms are big and well-kept with many sockets, hammocks are comfy. Food is mostly... read more good but some too salty/sweet. Dugong Dive Center is excellent! Managed to see Pingas the dugong. Easy hiking trail up 200m+

  Best resort that has a dive center in Coron  - El Rio y Mar is perfect for our family. Its reef is full of life, ranging from a school of sardines, lion fish, turtle and a lot more. There... read more is a pool fit for kids and adults alike. Restaurant serves sumptuous meals including Filipino comfort food such as sinigang, adobo, sisig, etc.

The resort also houses Dugong Dive Center which offers dugong diving, unique to any dive centers in the world. It also offers reef diving in untouched dive sites in the nearby islands.

All in all, this is a great place. Our family will be back soon.

  Quiet place to stay to relax  - It was located at a very quiet island. The white sand in the beach was soft and nice. We snorkelled on the house corral rift and saw varieties of fish.... read more We found three pairs of limo. Corral were nice but not the colourful. We caught a lot of fish on a fishing trip

Not much to choice from for food. The best dish we had was the steam crab. Staffs were very friendly and we were greeted with smile most of the time.

  Amazing!!!  - We had an amazing experience at El Rio y Mar. The facilities were beautiful, and the location was peaceful and close to nature. The staff was super kind and attentive.... read more Kudos to Jemery for excellent service at the bar and to Clarine for taking care of our requests. Thanks also to the Dugong Dive team for a wonderful experience. Because of this, we will definitely come back for another vacation.

  This place is wonderful! You feel so close to nature! We enjoy how the quietness is, you can really de-stress. The staff is amazing and always on top of everything,... read more even before you can ask. It was a relaxing stay just how we wanted it! We will definitely be back!

  A fortunate turn of events! - My friends and I were supposed to be on our liveaboard experience for 4 days and 3 nights. Unfortunately, one of the propeller of our boat fell off. FORTUNATELY 3... read more people who was also on the liveaboard with us recently stayed at El Rio Y Mar. So they quickly called the resort to see if there was available rooms for all 9 people! Luckily, they had room for all of us! We were welcomed by the staff with beautiful smiles, singing with their guitar and some refreshments and a breezy check in! Food were amazing, they have great scuba diving options to choose from and their scuba diving crew are the best! The whole resort felt so magical. not being able to do our liveaboard experience turned out great since we step foot on this island. on our first day of stay we did a dugong dive, 2nd day we went to Apo reef and dove the majestic wall. On our last day we enjoyed, kayaking and paddle boarding through the mangrove forest and ended the day with a volleyball tournament that we got invited "Guest VS Staff" even though we won, they definitely were challenging opponents! Will be back next year with more friends and family! Thank you so much El Rio Y Mar!