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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsPestana Blue Alvor Beach
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandPestana Blue Alvor Beach
Overall
8.7
8.4
Beach
8.9
8.5
Food
8.2
8.0
Service
9.1
8.4
Rooms
8.5
8.1
Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| (better)4.7 (447) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,438) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)8.5 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 8.8 | Romance | – |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 6 and Pestana Blue Alvor Beach leads on 4.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FAO
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 · Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- True all-inclusive
- Seafront Algarve setting
- Multiple pools
- Kids club
- Walkable to Alvor
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 · Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- Food can be inconsistent
- Room-category details need manual refresh
- Atlantic surf conditions vary
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