TESTIMONIALS

  Our family loved our time at Terra Nova!
Guy, Rose, Jeffrey, and the staff showed a level of hospitality that went above and beyond our expectations.
As the... read more weather was not suitable for daily snorkeling tours, they created alternate excursions for us; kayaking alongside the mangroves, as well as taking a trip to the nearby village, where our teenagers joined in a local volleyball game (a highlight for them).
Rose’s food was consistently delicious, and she was able to cater for those of us vegetarians. We have left Terra Nova feeling like we have made friends, rather than just being guests at a resort.
Highly recommend!

  Guy and his team provided exceptional service. Guy bent over backwards to ensure we could experience his Villa. Every meal Rose prepared was delicious and her desserts were amazing. Mon... read more and Lynn attended to my family's every request. Our tour guide Jeff & our personal boat crew went above and beyond to provide our family with incredible adventures each day. They literally took us anywhere we wanted to go whenever we wanted.

My first morning, I woke up to the most beautiful sunrise without even leaving my bed. We had an incredible sunset dinner on a platform overlooking the ocean. My family got to go paddle boarding and kayaking without having to leave Terra Nova. Jeff took us snorkeling at a coral reef where we saw tons of beautiful tropical fish.

The water around Palawan is the warmest clearest ocean water I have ever experienced. My mom described her stay there as "paradise" and "the best experience she has ever had in her life." I hope my family and I can experience this again.

  Guy and his crew were super responsive to our group’s wants and needs. His place was a gem: beautiful, peaceful, calm, tranquility. Definitely opt for the daily package option if... read more available. Excellent place to get away from one’s daily grind!

  Le Terra Nova Resort est un havre de tranquillité, loin de l’agitation d’El Nido.
Il n’y a que 2 villas louées, dans un environnement préservé et magnifique.
Nous étions un... read more couple avec notre fille, gendre et leurs deux enfants. Nous avions choisi le « All inclusive » avec tous les repas et le bateau privé à notre disposition pendant les 4 jours de notre séjour.
L’accueil de Guy a été remarquable. Très sympathique, prévenant et pro-actif.
Son équipe a été très performante.
Rose est une excellente coordonnatrice, gérant avec délicatesse tous les détails.
Pong a su, pendant 4 jours, nous préparer des repas excellents et variés. Il a su s’adapter à notre petit-fils de 8 ans qui est végétarien. Enfin Jeff nous a emmené pendant 3 jours sur des croisières différentes et personnalisées. Je recommande donc ce lieu pour ceux qui souhaitent une approche plus authentique de l’île de Palawan.

  Une expérience magique et inoubliable.
Guy et son équipe nous ont fait sentir comme à la maison !
Merci encore pour cet accueil on recommande ++

  My family had a very enjoyable stay at Terra Nova. We enjoyed the remoteness of the location and the beautiful surrounding sea. It was a very relaxing experience.... read more The private boat trips for our group were absolutely fantastic and very personable. We enjoyed being taken to the different locations where there were no other tourists. The crew were very flexible and were happy to be guided by us with what we wanted to do and see. The lunches provided were amazing. There were a few hiccups with the dinners however this was rectified very promptly. The staff overall are excellent especially Rose who goes out of her way. Guy has made this place truely special. Belle the beautiful island dog is the sweetest girl. There were tears from my family when we left. Terra Nova has formed a special place in all of our hearts.

  Memorable visit to El Nido thanks to Guy and his team! Worthwhile to visit the less touristy parts of El Nido with hospitable staff

  Unbelievable stay at this special piece of paradise. Incredibly welcoming and accommodating staff who make you feel like you are staying with family. Beautiful, picturesque environment and facilities. And delicious... read more food. We will go out of our way to recommend to others and we will be back. Thank you Guy, Rose, Jeff and team. Paradise is more than a place, it’s a feeling.

  What an awesome, amazing and beautiful experience and service Terra Nova provided to my big family in exploring parts of El Nido for a much-needed family holiday. Massive thanks to... read more all the resort staff and special mention to Rose, Stephen, Guy, Natalie (incl their chef quality breakfast-lunch-dinner foods and setups) and the boat crew Jeff, Eric and Stephen for their safe and most enjoyable boat and island tours. Will definitely go back again.

  Prompt service from Guy and his team. We enjoyed our stay and staff ensured that our needs were met. We loved that we had the boat/s at our disposal for... read more daily excursions. Thank you, Guy and team, for making our stay a special and relaxing one!

  We love our whole stay. The owner and staff are kind, nice amd really helpful. We felt at home! The place is so beautiful. We will definitely come back to... read more this place!

  Terra nova is an incredible space to restore body, mind and spirit. The hosts are on site and incredibly friendly and dedicated to their guests. The food is delicious. Chose... read more the island tours as they do not disappoint. The staff felt like family and the hospitality was really special. Lastly, there is the sweetest dog named Belle who watched over our family, even going on some of the tours with us. This was a time that our family will never forget.

  Loved the place.
Fine host.
Excellent staff.
Great food.
Delightful location.

  What an incredibly restful, peaceful and magical place Terra Nova is! Guy and staff (Robie, Teresa, Ian, Noriel, Raymond, Steven, Verbin and Romie) are extremely accommodating and kind.
You... read more won’t go hungry while staying here and if you avail of their package! Thank you Robie for all the delicious food and for accommodating to our group’s tastes and requests!
My family and friends stayed in Villa 2 and there was more than enough room to accommodate our party of 6. The beds were really comfortable and we stayed cool the entire night.
Our daily excursions island hopping and snorkeling was more than we could have asked for and more!! The islands we visited were so clean and pristine and our captain and first mate prepared our lunch on the boat as we explored the MANY fish and sea turtles in the water.
We stayed a total of 4 nights and could have easily stayed at least a week more!

Thank you, Guy! We are counting the days until our return to Terra Nova. Wishing you continued success!!

  Our experience at Terra Nova was truly magical! Such a beautiful resort that offered us peace, privacy, nature, and everything you can possibly dream of.

From our... read more very special host, Guy, to our Chef, Robie, and all of the exclusive staff and private boat captains. We felt right at home and our needs were fully accommodated for and beyond.

We took day excursions to the beautiful secret lagoons and island hopped as if the waters belonged only to ourselves. Guy made sure we were well taken care of. He was always there to see us off and greet us when we returned. It was more than we could as for!

The true Philippine cuisine from Chef Robie was delicious and filling! We are still craving her homemade pancit and lumpia! Robie was so much fun to talk to and hear local stories from.

Our travels to the Philippines will always carry the memories of Terra Nova. Thank you to our new friends Guy and Robie, and the rest of the amazing staff. XO Love, Pauline, Tracy, Jess, and Renny.

  Terra Nova is nestled nearby the most beautiful island locations. Guy and his boat Captain(s) and crew delighted in sharing and to offer us the opportunity daily to swim, snorkel,... read more kayak and explore the diversity on their doorstep. Robbie, Terresa and Rico helped us feel right at home every mealtime, preparing a mixture of local cuisine and some more traditional food. Robbie adapted each meal, to preferences, as required, even a birthday cake for my son!
This was the perfect holiday for my active teenage children. Very little choice but to relax, connect to nature and enjoy. Thank you for the genuine hospitality and care given, we hope to return!

  Die Unterkunft von Guy war sehr schön! Es gibt sehr viel Platz und die Natur ist wundervoll. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr fleissig und nett. Die Ausflüge und das Inselhopping hat... read more sehr viel Spaß gemacht! Es ist ein sehr guter Ort zum entspannen und relaxen!
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  We felt truly blessed to have found Terra Nova. This is a truly beautiful, special place that felt ‘at home’ even though we are thousands of miles from our... read more real home in Texas. The villa in which we stayed was extremely spacious for our family of five. In reality, this villa could have easily accommodated 10 persons. The overall concept of the place is absolutely amazing and the brainchild of Mr. Guy. He sought out to create a private island environment with first class accommodations and boy, he has really created a magical environment. There are currently only 2 villas on the resort, yet there are 10-11 amazing people who cater to you every need. Unbelievable! The manager, Tessa, is nothing short of fantastic. She wears many hats besides managing the resort and at one point, she even helped in the kitchen as chef during a brief transition. We chose the all inclusive package and had 3 home cooked meals daily catered to our taste. We also had the pleasure to ‘island hop’.

  Tera Nova is an awesome place. It exceeded our expectations. The host Guy was always around if you need anything. He treats your needs and wants as his. Everything was... read more taken cared of. Tesa prepared nice / delicious foods. The staffs are awesome. the boat trips are fabulous , we were taken to unbeaten paths which I feel is special as we are always on our own in a private secluded place away from Tourist . We really enjoyed all the island hopping and the picnics in the Beach . You can see the passion and Love they put into making our stay enjoyable and memorable. Thank you Guy, Tesa , Kapitan and the rest of the Team for making our stay a superb hit! Wish you all the best, till next time😁

  I could not recommend Terra Nova enough. Guy and his staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. From the food, activities offered, and service provided, Terra Nova... read more is more than just a place to stay. Guy and his team make themselves available 24/7 to ensure that every need is met. Our stay was a group of 6 for the duration of 5 days. To Guy, Tessa, and the entire Terra Nova team; we can’t thank you enough. We will absolutely be returning in the future, and would recommend Terra Nova to anyone who is looking to have an unforgettable vacation.

  Guy and crew were great hosts, the villa was very nice and comfortable and the crew taking us out to explore each day was very nice, warm and knowledgeable. We... read more also received recommendations on what to do after our time in Terra Nova. Our favorite was the privacy, getting away from all other tourists and beautiful views. It is a remote location so you should expect mosquitos, and bugs overall.

  Terra Nova ist ein sehr schöner Ort abseits der Touristenhochburg El Nido. Es gibt nur 2x Villen. Es ist ein geeigneter Ort um private Urlaubstage in schönem landschaftlichem Umfeld zu... read more verbringen. Man kann Inselhoppingtouren bei Guy buchen. Das Restaurant bietet für Frühstück und Dinner ein Menu an. Anpassungen sind möglich. Guy, Tessa und das Team sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Villenarchitektur ist optisch ansprechend. Im Bereich der Dachkonstruktion gibt es offene Bereiche zum benachbarten Schlafzimmer und nach außen gibt es ebenfalls einen offenen Bereich abgetrennt nur durch ein grobes Netz. Daher ist die AC-Funktion nur eingeschränkt nutzbar. Die netten Wege und Stege auf dem Areal waren während unseres Aufenthaltes nur bedingt nutzbar und teilweise reparatur- und pflegebedürftig. Der kleine Pool war außer Betrieb. Es gibt einen kleinen Strandabschnitt innerhalb der Hafenmauer und beeindruckende Sonnenuntergangspanoramen zu beobachten.

  I had the pleasure of staying at a secluded villa for three nights and it was an unforgettable experience for me and my entire family. The villa was tucked away... read more in a tranquil location.
From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made us feel right at home.
Overall, I would recommend this secluded villa to anyone looking for a peaceful yet fun filled getaway with family/friends. The staff were exceptional, the location was idyllic, and the villa was the perfect home away from home. It was an unforgettable experience that we will cherish for years to come.
Special shout out to Tessa and her crew for being so awesome!

  To say this is the most unique Airbnb I have ever stayed at is an understatement. Terra Nova is truly a one-of-a-kind place, and I could not imagine my first... read more trip to the Philippines in any other way. Guy as a host was great at communicating with me from the time of booking up until I checked out. He was gracious enough to help me find transportation to his place as my group flew in from Puerto Princesa. What makes Terra Nova amazing, however, is the incredible staff at the villa! My friends and I completely fell in love with the staff and were extremely sad to leave them when we checked out. The staff goes above and beyond to make your stay a memorable one and they truly do make you feel like family. If you are looking for a peaceful and secluded place to enjoy your time on the island, then this is the place for you. I hope to return one day to spend time with the staff once again.

  Amazing place, amazing people! The villas are comfortable, clean, spacious, nicely furnished and decorated.

My family and I fell in love with Terra Nova and the people behind... read more it. The place is just beautiful and made even more special by the owner, the staff and the boat crew. They are genuinely caring people, sweet and hard working. They became our extended family and shared a lot of fun times with us. We had such a great and memorable experience and will forever be grateful with the connections we made. Thank you Guy for creating this paradise! Tesa, you are the sweetest and thank you for all the love and delicious food! Valerie, you added so much value to our trip! Thank you for taking such good care of us. Panya, Jean, Ismael, Renan, JanJan and Andy - you guys are the best! Thanks for all the fun times and for being so sweet and caring to my 91 year old mom. She had such a blast and cannot stop talking about you guys 😊. We miss you all and we hope to be back again someday!
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  It’s a perfect getaway. We stayed for 4 nights and 5 days and Terra Nova management and staffs delivered as advertised. My family had the best times of our lives.... read more For the first time we’re disconnected with the world and had the time and place to our selves. We could talk with each other without interruptions and we could eat together like a real family. Terra nova provided us the time and place to be a family even for just a few days. Guy Mazzone, the owner, and his staff were very friendly and very considerate of our needs going beyond what is required. Kudos to the kitchen crews who prepared excellent food every day, (sit in meals for breakfast and dinner and picnic style for our lunch for our daily tours). The boat crew are likewise excellent. They gave us ample time to enjoy every place we went either the nice beaches or shopping in the town of El Nido. We couldn’t ask for a better experience than our Terra Nova experiences. Most highly recommended.

  I’ve been meaning to go back to Terranova ever since my first visit back in 2018. The service and experience Guy & the whole Terranova family (and even their wonderful... read more dog, Belle) provide are unmatched. They will prepare everything for you from all the delicious meals, the island tours, and car service. They truly do their best to ensure that you will have a wonderful stay & are very welcoming & accommodating. The rooms & their restaurant have also been improved & redesigned and are also cleaned daily. They also provide a water dispenser in every villa—which we greatly appreciated given how important it is to hydrate after a whole day out at sea.

The one downside was that our boat broke down during our last island tour day, but this allowed us to enjoy the Hidden Beach all to ourselves for the rest of the afternoon. And of course, they swiftly took action to rescue us. The good news is, for future visitors, this will no longer be a problem because the boats will be undergoing full & proper repairs now after our trip, haha!

I’m very thankful to Guy, Tesa, and everyone at Terranova for giving me & my family a one of a kind & incredibly memorable vacation. I can’t wait to be back again. 🙂

  A great place to get away from the city. The hosts and their team are very friendly. They take you out for island hopping every day. They... read more will try to refer to your menu to serve you food, despite the relative lack of local supplies. All in all, a great place to try, the four of us got to relax

  We’ve stayed at Terra Nova last Feb.18-21,2020 and we loved it! We are party of 4 (me,wife,son and sis in law) and stayed in villa 2. This place absolutely gave... read more us a real “island” experience. In the first couple days, we were the only guests and we were able to enjoy and explore the whole resort. We did some hiking,kayaking,snorkeling,swimming, sunrise and sunset watching,lots of island hopping,visited the secret lagoon and so much to see around. The view from our villa is fantastic. The pictures from the site couldn’t give justice of how really beautiful the place is. If you love privacy and hates dealing with too many tourist, this is the place for you. We absolutely love the privacy and been able to be in a few beaches that we were literally the only ones there. Jeffrey the tour guide is amazing, he is very knowledgeable of each of the islands and beaches. We couldn’t ask for a better place to chill and unwind. We definitely felt being away from the civilization and was able to enjoy God’s beautiful creations every single moment we were there. The cook was amazing, she cooked yummy and healthy local food for us. They even did our laundry. No mosquitoes, electricity went out a couple times but not a big deal because we’re busy enjoying the whole day. Breeze was amazing and waves were so relaxing to listen to. No WiFi but you won’t need it anyways. I couldn’t express enough how we love this place,highly recommended and you won’t regret the trip.Our family had a great time,this trip is very memorable.
Thank you Terra Nova, Guy and crews,for a great experience and for sharing this wonderful paradise with us. See you next time.

  Great spot for an escape from the Hussle.