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El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Five-Star·4.7
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandMarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
9.5
8.6
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
9.4
8.7
Rooms
9.3
8.6
Luxury
9.4
8.5
Value
7.4
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Romance
9.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.2
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,024)
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
30 min

All Scores

9.5
Beach
8.6
8.7
Food
8.8
9.4
Service
8.7
9.3
Rooms
8.6
8.3
Pools
8.7
9.4
Luxury
8.5
7.4
Value
7.4
Family
8.9
9.5
Romance
8.5
3.0
Nightlife
9.6
Quiet
9.3
Adventure
8.4
Wellness
8.5
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Adventure

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island

  • 1 pools
  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from ENI

MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection

  • 3 pools
  • 5 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from CFU

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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection

  • Premium All Inclusive officially verified.
  • Strong family programming and water park.
  • Good food reputation and dine-around.
  • Renovated 5-star resort product.

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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection

  • Pebbly beach entry.
  • Babysitting and supervised childcare may cost extra.
  • Airport shuttle is surcharge.
  • Restaurant planning matters in peak season.
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