TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
We make sure to get to know our guests weeks or even months before their arrival.
This allows us to prepare and tailored our services according to your preferences.
We want you to arrive serene and leave Terra Nova enchanted and relaxed.
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Notre séjour à Terra Nova a été notre coup de cœur de notre voyage à El Nido.
Nous recherchions un endroit paisible, privé et offrant la possibilité d’échapper aux... read more circuits touristiques. Terra Nova, Guy et son équipe ont su répondre à toutes nos attentes.
La nourriture était juste excellente, chose vraiment appréciable au regard des autres expériences que nous avons eu à El Nido et Coron. Notre villa était propre, avec l’essentiel des équipements à disposition.
Grâce aux recommandations de Guy, nous avons découvert des lieux magnifiques, protégés du tourisme de masse, avec cette impression unique d’être seuls au monde alors même que nous étions en pleine haute saison.
Nous recommandons sans hésitation Terra Nova. Encore un grand merci et très belle continuation !Jocelyne
February 12, 2025I will always remember how Guy and Bella (the resort dog) welcomed us when we arrived at Terra Nova. It was exactly how I would arrive each day at... read more our own home. It was warm as if we we're a returning guests to the resort. Guy was like an old friend we haven't seen for a long time. So you can imagine that leaving the resort was kind of sad. Big thanks for Guy and his wonderful team for making our stay at Terra Nova extra special.
Amelita
February 10, 2025Want all the perks of a big, pricey resort without all the noise, crowds, and hassle? You'll love Guy's place. It's a beautiful slice of island paradise, well-decorated, beautifully cultivated,... read more and full of peaceful scenery. The ladies in the kitchen work hard to provide delicious meals, the tour guides are friendly and reliable, and everyone was so kind and loving towards our toddler (always eager to offer a snack or play with her). We'll definitely be back!
Sarrah
February 2, 2025 -
The guy was very attentive from start to finish—he tried to make our stay pleasant despite the rainy days. A big shout-out to Rose and Jeffrey, who are the stars!... read more
Aureliana Loredana
January 3, 2025This was really great for a private, relaxing getaway. The activities were fun as well. The services were good. They were flexible with the mealtimes and the... read more food was tasty. The weather was a little, but that can expected in the Philippines in December. Overall, we are very happy with our vacation.
Andrew
December 30, 2024Our 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!Larissa
December 23, 2024 -
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.Ryan
June 22, 2024Guy 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!
Wei Sian
May 23, 2024Le 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.Gilles
April 9, 2024 -
Une expérience magique et inoubliable.
Guy et son équipe nous ont fait sentir comme à la maison !
Merci encore pour cet accueil on recommande ++Zineb
February 14, 2024My 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.
Alana
January 25, 2024 -
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.
Emma
December 29, 2023What 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.
Elena
December 16, 2023Prompt 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!
Lee Lin
September 29, 2023 -
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!
Stephanie
September 11, 2023Terra 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.
Jennifer
August 1, 2023 -
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!!Michelle
July 8, 2023Our 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.Pauline
July 3, 2023Terra 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!Jacqui
June 26, 2023 -
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!
Einziger Minuspunkt: Das Internet ist sehr schlecht.Sara Und Alexander
June 20, 2023We 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’.
Catherine
June 1, 2023Tera 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😁
Diana
May 19, 2023 -
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.
Angela
May 12, 2023Guy 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.
Claudia
May 3, 2023Terra 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.
Holger
April 12, 2023 -
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!Kristine
March 8, 2023To 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.
Jennifer
February 3, 2023Amazing 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!
❤️❤️❤️Minie
January 14, 2023