Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandRixos Premium Belek
Overall
9.2
9.0
Beach
9.5
8.8
Food
8.7
8.9
Service
9.4
8.8
Rooms
9.3
8.5
Luxury
9.4
9.0
Value
7.4
8.5
Romance
9.5
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.7 (9,563)
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
40 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.8
8.7
Food
8.9
9.4
Service
8.8
9.3
Rooms
8.5
8.3
Pools
8.8
9.4
Luxury
9.0
7.4
Value
8.5
7.4
Family
9.3
9.5
Romance
8.2
3.0
Nightlife
8.4
9.6
Quiet
7.0
9.3
Adventure
8.8
8.4
Wellness
8.7
–
Remote work
7.8
–
Accessibility
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
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
Rixos Premium Belek
- 5 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
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 · Rixos Premium Belek
- Excellent family infrastructure and included Land of Legends access.
- Large private beach and strong pool/spa footprint.
- Broad dining, snack and bar program with daily minibar refills.
- Very high review volume with consistently strong overall sentiment.
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 · Rixos Premium Belek
- Lively entertainment can reduce quiet-resort appeal.
- A la carte booking and seasonal venue availability can frustrate some guests.
- Some extras, including airport shuttle and spa treatments, are not part of the base plan.
- Large-resort scale means peak-period crowding is possible.