Scores at a Glance
Costao do Santinho ResortEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Overall
8.4
9.2
Beach
8.5
9.5
Food
8.3
8.7
Service
8.1
9.4
Rooms
·
9.3
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
7.7
7.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (42,756)
Google Rating
4.7 (736)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
9.5
8.3
Food
8.7
8.1
Service
9.4
–
Rooms
9.3
8.6
Pools
8.3
–
Luxury
9.4
7.7
Value
7.4
9.0
Family
7.4
–
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
3.0
7.2
Quiet
9.6
8.4
Adventure
9.3
–
Wellness
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Pros · Costao do Santinho Resort
- True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
- Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
- Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.
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 · Costao do Santinho Resort
- Large resort footprint and group business can reduce quiet-resort feel.
- Some premium drinks, tours and spa services cost extra.
- Beach swimmability can vary with Atlantic surf.
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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