Balai Princesa vs The Sestra's Cube
Both are in Palawan, 690 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
- 5 of 13
ApartmentTiniguiban
The Sestra's Cube
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 5 categories. Your priorities decide. 690 m apart.
Choose Balai Princesa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 9.4)
Choose The Sestra's Cube if you want
- to walk to the sights (168 km / 169 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (18 / 3)
Why is Balai Princesa better than The Sestra's Cube?
- 1More guest reviews (117 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×9.0
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is The Sestra's Cube better than Balai Princesa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0)+0.4
- 215 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 19)+22
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Balai Princesa vs The Sestra's Cube: which hotel is better? | Balai Princesa | The Sestra's Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Location | 2.1 | 2.9 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 | – |
| Beach access | – | 0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 117 +104 | 13 |
| Rank in Palawan | top 18% +11% | top 29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.1 | 2.9 +0.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 169 km | 168 km −680 m |
| To the beach | – | 2.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 18 +15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 720 m | 700 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 3 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +9 | 4 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
690 m apart
The Sestra's Cube: beach: 2.8 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
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Balai Princesa or The Sestra's Cube: common questions
Which is better, Balai Princesa or The Sestra's Cube?
They are evenly matched. Balai Princesa is stronger in StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Palawan; The Sestra's Cube is stronger in guest rating, location score, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, Balai Princesa or The Sestra's Cube?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Sestra's Cube is closer: 168 km from the centre, against 169 km for Balai Princesa.
How far apart are Balai Princesa and The Sestra's Cube?
The two hotels are 690 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