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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
8.9
Beach
8.9
6.8
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
8.5
9.1
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
8.8
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (447) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) (better) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 6.8 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.1 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.5 |
| 8.8 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.7 |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 10 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 3 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 7.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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