Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.2
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.2
Food
8.7
8.0
Service
9.4
8.2
Rooms
9.3
7.9
Luxury
9.4
·
Value
7.4
8.4
Romance
9.5
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,614)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
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
8.2
8.7
Food
8.0
9.4
Service
8.2
9.3
Rooms
7.9
8.3
Pools
8.5
9.4
Luxury
–
7.4
Value
8.4
7.4
Family
8.5
9.5
Romance
8.0
3.0
Nightlife
8.6
9.6
Quiet
7.3
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
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
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.