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AYANA Resort BalivsEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
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Scores at a Glance
AYANA Resort BaliEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Overall
8.9
9.2
Beach
8.3
9.5
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
8.7
9.3
Luxury
9.1
9.4
Value
7.8
7.4
Romance
9.2
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (11,590) | Google Rating | 4.7 (736) |
| (better)From $159 | Price / Night (pp) | From $531 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.4 |
| (better)8.9 | Family | 7.4 |
| 9.2 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)8.1 | Nightlife | 3.0 |
| 8.4 | Quiet | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Adventure | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Wellness | 8.4 |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 16 measures we call, AYANA Resort Bali leads on 8 and El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island leads on 8.
Vibes
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
AYANA Resort Bali
- Rock Bar on ocean cliff
- Aquatonic seawater therapy pool
- 12 restaurants
- Jimbaran Bay sunset views
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Pros · AYANA Resort Bali
- Large luxury estate with extensive pools, dining, spa, gardens, ocean views, and guest-only beach access.
- Very strong recurring praise for staff, service, cleanliness, grounds, and overall resort polish.
- Excellent pool variety, including iconic cliffside and river-style pool settings.
- Major romance and honeymoon appeal through sunsets, Rock Bar, spa, and ocean-view categories.
- Family-friendly facilities include kids clubs, children-focused activities, playground-style areas, and access to multiple pools.
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 · AYANA Resort Bali
- The resort is expensive by Bali standards, especially for food, drinks, spa, and premium experiences.
- The beach is scenic and private-access, but it is below a cliff and less convenient than a traditional walk-out beach resort.
- The estate can feel very large and spread out, requiring shuttles or trams between facilities.
- Some travelers may feel isolated because restaurants, shops, and cafés outside the resort are not easily walkable.
- Dining count and pool count are estate-wide, so guests should understand which facilities are closest to their specific hotel and room category.
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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