Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
9.2
9.1
Beach
9.5
9.1
Food
8.7
9.0
Service
9.4
9.2
Rooms
9.3
·
Luxury
9.4
·
Value
7.4
·
Romance
9.5
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 9.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (736) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) |
| From $531 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 9.1 |
| 8.7 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 9.2 |
| 9.3 | Rooms | – |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 7.4 | Value | – |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.5 | Romance | – |
| 3.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 9.6 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 6 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island leads on 3 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 3.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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