Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.7
9.1
Beach
8.9
9.1
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
8.5
·
Value
7.8
·
Romance
8.8
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (449) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,380) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | – |
| 7.8 | Pools | – |
| 7.8 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Romance | – |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 6 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 0 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 6.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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