Buko Beach Resort vs Stunning Republic Beach Resort
Both are in Palawan, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Bulbulungan
Buko Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★Bulbulungan
Stunning Republic Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Buko Beach Resort
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose Buko Beach Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.8)
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2012)
Choose Stunning Republic Beach Resort if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (20 / 7)
Why is Buko Beach Resort better than Stunning Republic Beach Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8)+1.2
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2012)+13y
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 78 more listed amenities (24 vs 16)+8
Why is Stunning Republic Beach Resort better than Buko Beach Resort?
- 1More guest reviews (623 vs 263), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 213 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 29)+13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Buko Beach Resort vs Stunning Republic Beach Resort: which hotel is better? | Buko Beach Resort | Stunning Republic Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Location | 4.3 | 4.7 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +2.5 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +1.5 | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 263 | 623 +360 |
| Rank in Palawan | top 14% +73% | bottom 13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 4.7 +0.4 |
| Distance to Bulbulungan centre | 930 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 970 m | 990 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 20 +13 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.4 km | 2.1 km −270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 14 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +13y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 24 +8 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Buko Beach ResortStunning Republic Beach Resort
- Stunning Republic Beach Resort is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Buko Beach Resort: €213 a night on average · Stunning Republic Beach Resort: €43 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Palawan by month
All months
| Month | Buko Beach Resort | Stunning Republic Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| December | €258 | €40 |
| January | – | €47 |
| February | €277 | €48 |
| March | €259 | €48 |
| April | €242 | €48 |
| May | €218 | €42 |
| June | €169 | €42 |
| July | €169 | €42 |
| August | €173 | €42 |
| September | €180 | €42 |
| October | €188 | €42 |
| November | €209 | €41 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Buko Beach Resort prices by monthStunning Republic Beach Resort prices by month
Location
280 m apart
Buko Beach Resort: city centre: 1.8 km, beach: 970 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
Stunning Republic Beach Resort: city centre: 2.0 km, beach: 990 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m.
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Buko Beach Resort or Stunning Republic Beach Resort: common questions
Which is better, Buko Beach Resort or Stunning Republic Beach Resort?
Buko Beach Resort leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Stunning Republic Beach Resort is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Buko Beach Resort or Stunning Republic Beach Resort?
Over the year Stunning Republic Beach Resort costs about €43 a night on average against €213 at Buko Beach Resort, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Buko Beach Resort and Stunning Republic Beach Resort?
The two hotels are 280 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