Pangulasian Island Resort is a private-island luxury resort in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, in the Philippines, with villas that booking sites have listed at roughly ?60,000 to ?65,000 a night in 2026. It sits on its own island and is run under the El Nido Resorts name.
Pangulasian Island Resort at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Pangulasian Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines |
| Nickname | “Island of the Sun” |
| Accommodations | 42 (resort’s own description, from earlier materials) |
| Villa types | Beach, Canopy and Pool villas |
| Listed rate in 2026 | About ?60,000 to ?65,000 per night, from booking sites (varies by date) |
| Island fee | ?400 per person aged 12 and over (environmental fee, per one booking listing) |
What the island offers
The resort describes the island this way:
“Also known as the “Island of the Sun”, Pangulasian has breathtaking views of both the sunrise and sunset.”
The accommodation is villa-style rather than hotel-style. The resort’s earlier materials gave the size as:
“The resort offers a total of 42 deluxe accommodations built with contemporary Filipino and cutting edge “green” design.”
Booking listings show Beach Villas and Canopy Villas of roughly 88 to 89 square metres, plus larger Pool Villas with private plunge pools of up to about 1,600 square feet. Room rates tend to bundle meals and activities, which is why the nightly price looks steep next to a normal beach hotel.
What it costs
The resort does not publish a fixed rate sheet we could open. Booking sites in October 2026 listed starting prices of about ?60,962 and ?65,146 per night, and one international listing showed about US$1,212 for a King Canopy Villa with breakfast. Another guide puts the range at ?35,000 to ?80,000 or more depending on season and villa. Treat those as snapshots, and ask the resort for a current quote with meals included.
Who it suits
For a quiet, private-island week with villa space, Pangulasian is built for exactly that. If you want nightlife, restaurants and day trips by foot, a mainland El Nido base will suit you better and cost far less.
Read more and enquire on the official resort page.
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FAQ
Where is Pangulasian Island Resort?
It is on Pangulasian Island in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, in the Philippines.
How many villas does Pangulasian have?
The resort has described a total of 42 accommodations. Confirm the current count with the resort.
How much does Pangulasian cost per night?
Booking sites listed starting rates of about ?60,000 to ?65,000 per night in 2026. Prices vary by season and villa type, and an environmental fee of ?400 per person applies to guests aged 12 and over per one listing.
Why is Pangulasian called the Island of the Sun?
The resort says the island has views of both the sunrise and the sunset.
Who runs Pangulasian Island Resort?
It is part of the El Nido Resorts brand, whose booking pages now sit under Ayala Land Hospitality.
Last updated: October 2026.
