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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Overall
8.7
8.5
Beach
8.9
7.4
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Luxury
·
8.3
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (447) | Google Rating | 4.7 (8,269) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $258 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 7.4 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.3 |
| 7.8 | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 9.7 |
| 8.8 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 5.8 |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.0 |
Of the 9 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 4 and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya leads on 5.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from CUN
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
- All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
- Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- High price point.
- Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
- Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.
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