Jasmine's Inn at Bucana Beach

The road out to the inn was a bit of an adventure, but the beachfront location made it worthwhile. We were glad to be away from busy El Nido, and spent four nights here with friends. John and his sister were kind and welcoming throughout. He suggested places to eat, put us in touch with Dullybeach for surfing, and rented us a mofa, which we used during our stay. He also showed us the puppies he looks after, even though they belong to the neighbors, and helped with a stray kitten we found abandoned by the road despite already having plenty to do. We’re grateful for their kindness and generosity, and would recommend Jasmines Inn.

The whole area is really laid-back, so it seems especially suited to couples, though I had a great time there on my own and enjoyed the chance to unwind. The young man who works there, the owner's son, was kind and helpful, which was a welcome bonus. My room was a little better than basic, with a comfortable bed and decent air conditioning. I wanted to stay away from El Nido's well-worn tourist path, and the beachside setting did the trick: at high tide the water nearly reaches the compound wall, while at low tide you can walk a couple hundred meters and still be in the shallows. A little piece of heaven 😎

We needed somewhere with power for one night because our own hotel had an outage, so we got a room at jasmines inn. The owner was incredibly hospitable. It’s a nice place right by the beach, and coffee and tea are free.

Our hotel arranged this room for us when there was a blackout, and we stayed one night. The host was absolutely lovely, so friendly and kind. The room was good, and the AC was even better 🥹.