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El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.2
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.6
Food
8.7
8.1
Service
9.4
8.3
Rooms
9.3
8.0
Luxury
9.4
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Value
7.4
8.2
Romance
9.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
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
8.1
9.4
Service
8.3
9.3
Rooms
8.0
8.3
Pools
7.6
9.4
Luxury
–
7.4
Value
8.2
7.4
Family
7.6
9.5
Romance
8.5
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
8.6
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
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 · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
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 · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Limited dining variety.
- Some room locations are less desirable.
- Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.