Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelEl Nido Resorts Lagen Island
Overall
9.3
8.7
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
9.5
8.2
Service
9.6
9.1
Rooms
9.4
8.5
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
7.8
Romance
9.5
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 4.7 (448) |
| (better)From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $480 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)8.3 | Pools | 7.8 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 11 and El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 1.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- Spectacular private-island lagoon setting.
- Strong service reputation.
- Included airport transfer on OTA listing.
- Excellent snorkeling, kayaking and island-excursion fit.
Cons · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
Cons · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- All-inclusive is rate/package dependent.
- Limited restaurant and nightlife variety.
- Main-entrance/jetty coordinates need manual confirmation.
- Reddit coverage is thin compared with Tripadvisor.
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