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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
9.4
Beach
8.9
9.5
Food
8.2
9.2
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
8.5
9.3
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
8.8
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (449) | Google Rating | 4.9 (190) (better) |
| (better)From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1035 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.3 (better) |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 12 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 1 and Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
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.
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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