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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
Five-Star·★ 4.8
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Overall
9.4
9.2
Beach
9.3
9.5
Food
9.3
8.7
Service
9.6
9.4
Rooms
9.5
9.3
Luxury
9.6
9.4
Value
7.8
7.4
Romance
9.6
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.4
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.7 (736)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
60 min

All Scores

9.3
Beach
9.5
9.3
Food
8.7
9.6
Service
9.4
9.5
Rooms
9.3
9.3
Pools
8.3
9.6
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
7.4
8.8
Family
7.4
9.6
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
3.0
9.7
Quiet
9.6
–
Adventure
9.3
–
Wellness
8.4
8.4
Remote work
–

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 20 min from PLS

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island

  • 1 pools
  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from ENI

Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
  • Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
  • Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.

Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island

  • Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
  • Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
  • Large villas with strong privacy options.
  • Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.

Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Extremely expensive.
  • Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
  • Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.

Cons · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island

  • Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
  • Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
  • Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
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