Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
9.2
8.9
Beach
9.5
9.1
Food
8.7
8.6
Service
9.4
8.8
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.4
9.1
Value
7.4
7.8
Romance
9.5
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,862)
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
50 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
9.1
8.7
Food
8.6
9.4
Service
8.8
9.3
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
8.8
9.4
Luxury
9.1
7.4
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
8.2
9.5
Romance
9.3
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
–
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
8.8
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
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified