Tarao Travelodge El Nido Palawan

I really do think that staff makes a big difference with any hotel. Tarao is managed by Ipil Suites so all transactions happen there. Front desk staff at Ipil are very nice. They explain all necessary info. They let us shower in one of the rooms after we have checked out (for a reasonable fee). Staff at the restaurant are just as nice. We wanted to order veggies for dinner but we didn't find good choices on the menu so they offered an off-the-menu dish. The main reason I picked this hotel is because other reviewers made good comments about the breakfast. Very important if you're going on island hopping. I also wanted to avoid food poisoning, which is apparently not uncommon in El Nido (I've had it in El Nido before and it's the worst thing). I'm happy to report that I didn't get food poisoning, but we were also extra careful. We only drank bottled water. Anyway, the breakfast was better than any other breakfasts I had in other El Nido hotels. It's buffet style and although I found that the food choices weren't enough, I was able to stuff myself full for the island hopping. The only problem I had was the non-existent wifi. It only works at Ipil lobby. I can also see how sound insulation may be a problem as the rooms are made of wood, not concrete. But it wasn't a problem for me as I was dead tired when I checked in. Also, other guests and staff didn't really make noises outside. If you think this may be a problem, I suggest booking with Ipil Suites instead of Tarao.