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title: "Desert Rose Hotel vs Panorama Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Desert Rose Hotel or Panorama Resort in Palawan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Desert Rose Hotel vs Panorama Resort

Both are in Palawan, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Bulbulungan
## [Desert Rose Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/desert-rose-hotel-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1351329/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · Bulbulungan
## [Panorama Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panorama-resort-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1939336/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Panorama Resort

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Desert Rose Hotel if you want

-   free parking

### Choose Panorama Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.9)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2013)

### Why is Desert Rose Hotel better than Panorama Resort?

1.  More guest reviews (129 vs 45), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)
2.  Has free parking

### Why is Panorama Resort better than Desert Rose Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.9) (+0.9)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2013) (+9y)
4.  6 more listed amenities (20 vs 14) (+6)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Desert Rose Hotel | Panorama Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.8  (+0.9) |
| Location | 4.6  (+0.4) | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8  (+1.6) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 2.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 7.4  (+0.5) | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.8  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 129  (+84) | 45 |
| Rank in Palawan | bottom 20% | top 37%  (+43%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.6  (+0.4) | 4.2 |
| Distance to Bulbulungan centre | 930 m | 950 m |
| To the beach | 870 m  (−140 m) | 1.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 7 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.5 km | 2.3 km  (−130 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 9 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2022  (+9y) |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 20  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Panorama Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panorama-resort-palawan/prices/)

## Location

140 m apart

Desert Rose Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, beach: 870 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

Panorama Resort: city centre: 1.8 km, beach: 1.0 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Palawan

[Palawan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/philippines/mimaropa/puerto-princesa/weather)

## Desert Rose Hotel or Panorama Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Desert Rose Hotel or Panorama Resort?

Panorama Resort leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Desert Rose Hotel is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Desert Rose Hotel or Panorama Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Desert Rose Hotel is 870 m from the nearest beach; Panorama Resort is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are Desert Rose Hotel and Panorama Resort?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/desert-rose-hotel-palawan-vs-panorama-resort-palawan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/