Balay Paragua vs Giecel Pension
Both are in Palawan, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEl Nido
Balay Paragua
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseEl Nido
Giecel Pension
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.
Choose Balay Paragua if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.0)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2015 / 2010)
Choose Giecel Pension if you want
- breakfast included
- free parking
Why is Balay Paragua better than Giecel Pension?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.0)+1.2
- 2More guest reviews (378 vs 53), so the rating is more reliable×7.1
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2010)+5y
- 4Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Giecel Pension better than Balay Paragua?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Balay Paragua vs Giecel Pension: which hotel is better? | Balay Paragua | Giecel Pension |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.2 | 7.0 |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.7 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.2 | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 378 +325 | 53 |
| Rank in Palawan | bottom 29% +24% | bottom 5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +0.2 | 7.6 |
| Distance to El Nido centre | 130 m | 170 m |
| To the beach | 210 m −80 m | 280 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 107 | 109 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | 9 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +5y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
100 m apart
Balay Paragua: city centre: 3.7 km, beach: 210 m, 107 places to eat within 500 m.
Giecel Pension: city centre: 3.7 km, beach: 280 m, 109 places to eat within 500 m.
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Balay Paragua or Giecel Pension: common questions
Which is better, Balay Paragua or Giecel Pension?
Balay Paragua leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Balay Paragua or Giecel Pension?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Balay Paragua is 210 m from the nearest beach; Giecel Pension is 280 m.
How far apart are Balay Paragua and Giecel Pension?
The two hotels are 100 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