Balay Paragua vs Ricgem Place
Both are in Palawan, 170 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
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseEl Nido
Ricgem Place
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 7.5
- 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. 170 m apart.
Choose Balay Paragua if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 18)
Choose Ricgem Place if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 8)
Why is Balay Paragua better than Ricgem Place?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.9)+0.3
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Ricgem Place better than Balay Paragua?
- 1More guest reviews (835 vs 378), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 2Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Balay Paragua vs Ricgem Place: which hotel is better? | Balay Paragua | Ricgem Place |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.3 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.3 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 378 | 835 +457 |
| Rank in Palawan | bottom 29% +12% | bottom 17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +0.3 | 7.5 |
| Distance to El Nido centre | 130 m | 210 m |
| To the beach | 210 m −110 m | 320 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 107 | 110 +3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | 18 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +2y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +9 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
170 m apart
Balay Paragua: city centre: 3.7 km, beach: 210 m, 107 places to eat within 500 m.
Ricgem Place: city centre: 3.7 km, beach: 320 m, 110 places to eat within 500 m.
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Balay Paragua or Ricgem Place: common questions
Which is cheaper, Balay Paragua or Ricgem Place?
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; Ricgem Place is 320 m.
How far apart are Balay Paragua and Ricgem Place?
The two hotels are 170 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