Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandFairmont Mayakoba
Overall
9.2
9.0
Beach
9.5
8.4
Food
8.7
8.9
Service
9.4
9.1
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.4
9.2
Value
7.4
7.8
Romance
9.5
8.8
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
4.7 (3,878)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
45 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.4
8.7
Food
8.9
9.4
Service
9.1
9.3
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
9.1
9.4
Luxury
9.2
7.4
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
9.0
9.5
Romance
8.8
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
8.6
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.3
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.