Lagen Island Resort, El Nido sits among the pristine landscapes of Palawan. The area is famous for its limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and lush rainforests. To elevate its status as a premier eco-sanctuary, the resort recently underwent an ambitious renovation.
Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing WATG Advisory, Architecture, and Wimberly Interiors, the transformation of Lagen Island Resort, El Nido, backed by an Advisory-led property audit and visioning report, was aimed at enhancing guest experiences, diversifying market appeal, and aligning with contemporary expectations of luxury and sustainability.
“We are thrilled to have impeccably revitalized the Lagen Island Resort, El Nido in close partnership with our visionary client Ayala Land Hospitality. Lagen Island is renowned for some of the most pristine natural environments, setting the stage for world-class regenerative tourism. By delivering site specific tailored solutions that resonate with our client’s vision, evolving guests’ expectations, and future aspirations, a new chapter for the resort will now begin to beautifully unfold,” - Chiara Calufetti-Lim, Principal
“This project was a remarkable collaboration between WATG and our in-house creative team at Ayala Land Hospitality. From the very beginning, our priority was to establish a strong design narrative—one that evoked a deep sense of place and honored the natural environment in which it stands. We were also proud to engage our network of local artisans, whose craftsmanship brought the vision to life with authentic Filipino artistry. The result is a harmonious blend of global expertise and local talent—an original creation that feels familiar, innovative, meaningful and deeply relevant,” - Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, Creative Director, Ayala Land Hospitality