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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsPrincess Senses The Mangrove
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
8.7
8.6
Beach
8.9
8.3
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
8.5
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
7.8
8.3
Romance
8.8
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| (better)4.7 (449) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 8.3 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Romance | 8.6 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.4 |
Of the 11 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 6 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 5.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 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 · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
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 · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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