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El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandvsJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Overall
9.2
8.7
Beach
9.5
8.5
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
9.4
8.6
Rooms
9.3
8.9
Luxury
9.4
9.0
Value
7.4
7.6
Romance
9.5
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (736) | Google Rating | – |
| From $531 | Price / Night (pp) | From $289 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)60 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 8.7 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Luxury | 9.0 |
| 7.4 | Value | 7.6 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.6 |
| 3.0 | Nightlife | 6.8 (better) |
| (better)9.6 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| (better)9.3 | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 7.4 |
| – | Accessibility | 7.0 |
Of the 16 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island leads on 9 and JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive leads on 7.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | nature | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
- 315 guest rooms
- 11 dining options
- 17 swimming pools
- 16000 sq ft spa
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 · JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
- Large luxury all-inclusive footprint with extensive pools and dining.
- Strong wellness positioning with a substantial spa and fitness program.
- Beachfront Costa Elena location with nature and water-sport appeal.
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 · JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
- Limited mature guest-review history.
- Remote location may feel isolated for travelers who like to explore towns independently.
- Likely premium pricing compared with established regional all-inclusive options.
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