Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandHalf Moon
Overall
8.7
9.1
Beach
8.9
8.8
Food
8.2
8.9
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
8.5
9.1
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (447) | Google Rating | – |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 8.8 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Romance | – |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.1 |
Of the 9 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 2 and Half Moon leads on 7.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
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 · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
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 · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
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