Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandExplora Atacama
Overall
9.2
9.0
Beach
9.5
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Food
8.7
8.2
Service
9.4
9.1
Rooms
9.3
8.4
Luxury
9.4
8.8
Value
7.4
7.8
Romance
9.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
–
8.7
Food
8.2
9.4
Service
9.1
9.3
Rooms
8.4
8.3
Pools
8.6
9.4
Luxury
8.8
7.4
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
–
9.5
Romance
–
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
9.3
9.3
Adventure
9.8
8.4
Wellness
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
Cons · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
Cons · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.