Balai Princesa vs Palawan Uno Hotel
Both are in Palawan, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePuerto Princesa
Balai Princesa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Puerto Princesa
Palawan Uno Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 540 m apart.
Choose Balai Princesa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Palawan Uno Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (28 / 3)
Why is Balai Princesa better than Palawan Uno Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
- 2Has a spa
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Palawan Uno Hotel better than Balai Princesa?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (2,281 vs 117), so the rating is more reliable×19
- 325 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 19)+28
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Balai Princesa vs Palawan Uno Hotel: which hotel is better? | Balai Princesa | Palawan Uno Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 2.1 | 3.1 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.0 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 +4.5 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | – | 0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 117 | 2,281 +2,164 |
| Rank in Palawan | top 18% +43% | bottom 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.1 | 3.1 +1.0 |
| Distance to Puerto Princesa centre | 1.8 km | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 28 +25 |
| To the nearest food shop | 720 m | 390 m −320 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 8 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 74 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 15 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
540 m apart
Palawan Uno Hotel: beach: 2.9 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m.
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Balai Princesa or Palawan Uno Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Balai Princesa or Palawan Uno Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Balai Princesa is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Palawan Uno Hotel is stronger in location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Balai Princesa or Palawan Uno Hotel?
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How far apart are Balai Princesa and Palawan Uno Hotel?
The two hotels are 540 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score