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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Overall
8.7
8.6
Beach
8.9
9.0
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
9.1
8.6
Rooms
8.5
8.1
Luxury
·
8.2
Value
7.8
7.2
Romance
8.8
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (449) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,764) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $185 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)8.5 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.2 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.2 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)8.8 | Romance | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 7.7 |
| (better)9.2 | Adventure | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| – | Remote work | 6.9 |
Of the 12 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 7 and Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte leads on 5.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Sea turtle conservation area
- Tropical coconut palm beach
- Eco-adventure excursions
- Brazilian cuisine & cocktails
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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
- Very strong family facilities, including Caretta Caretta Kids Club and programming for babies, children, and teenagers.
- Seven swimming pools, including dedicated children's pool facilities.
- Strong food reputation, especially breakfast and dinner buffet variety.
- Anantara Spa is a standout wellness feature and has recent award recognition.
- Walkable access to Praia do Forte village, Tamar Project, shops, and restaurants.
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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Food, drinks, spa, and resort extras can feel expensive by local standards.
- Some rooms and public areas are described as dated or affected by dampness in recent guest feedback.
- The resort is large and spread out, so some room locations involve longer walks.
- Buffet areas and family-heavy periods can feel noisy.
- Service is often praised, but a minority of recent guest feedback reports inconsistency.
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