Head to head
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Share as a post (opens in a new tab)
Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overall
8.7
8.3
Beach
8.9
8.7
Food
8.2
7.6
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
8.5
7.8
Value
7.8
7.4
Romance
8.8
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Overall Score | 8.3 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (447) | Google Rating | 4.4 (2,211) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $88 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 8.7 |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 7.6 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Rooms | 7.8 |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.4 |
| – | Family | 8.1 |
| 8.8 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 5.0 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 7 and Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo leads on 2.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
- Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
- Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
- All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.
Keep exploring
Similar resorts
Not these two?