Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandSamabe Bali Suites & Villas
Overall
9.2
9.1
Beach
9.5
8.4
Food
8.7
9.0
Service
9.4
9.3
Rooms
9.3
9.4
Luxury
9.4
9.2
Value
7.4
8.1
Romance
9.5
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,727)
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
8.4
8.7
Food
9.0
9.4
Service
9.3
9.3
Rooms
9.4
8.3
Pools
–
9.4
Luxury
9.2
7.4
Value
8.1
7.4
Family
8.4
9.5
Romance
9.3
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
–
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.2
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
Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 30 min from DPS
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 · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- Large suites and villas with private-pool options.
- Broad all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, room service and selected activities.
- Quiet Nusa Dua clifftop setting with beach access.
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 · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- All-inclusive is package-dependent rather than automatic.
- Bali travelers who like exploring local restaurants may not use the full package value.
- Beach access and terrain may not feel as simple as a flat beachfront resort.
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