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title: "El Nido Viewdeck Cottages vs Raje Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "El Nido Viewdeck Cottages or Raje Residence in Palawan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# El Nido Viewdeck Cottages vs Raje Residence

Both are in Palawan, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★ · El Nido
## [El Nido Viewdeck Cottages](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/el-nido-viewdeck-cottages-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1379408/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★½ · El Nido
## [Raje Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/raje-residence-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2005879/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.

### Choose El Nido Viewdeck Cottages if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (22 / 9)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 29 / 10)

### Choose Raje Residence if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (260 m / 540 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 29)

### Why is El Nido Viewdeck Cottages better than Raje Residence?

1.  340 m closer to the area centre (−340 m)
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (2,126 vs 141), so the rating is more reliable (×15)
4.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 32) (+12)

### Why is Raje Residence better than El Nido Viewdeck Cottages?

1.  280 m closer to the beach (260 m vs 540 m) (−280 m)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2010) (+4y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | El Nido Viewdeck Cottages | Raje Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.5 | 9.4  (+0.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.2) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 2,126  (+1,985) | 141 |
| Rank in Palawan | bottom 28%  (+4%) | bottom 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.5  (+0.3) |
| Distance to El Nido centre | 550 m  (−340 m) | 890 m |
| To the beach | 540 m | 260 m  (−280 m) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22  (+13) | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m  (−350 m) | 570 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+0.5★) | ★½ |
| Rooms | 29 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2014  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+7) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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.

[El Nido Viewdeck Cottages prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/el-nido-viewdeck-cottages-palawan/prices/)

## Location

350 m apart

El Nido Viewdeck Cottages: city centre: 3.4 km, beach: 540 m, 22 places to eat within 500 m.

Raje Residence: city centre: 3.1 km, beach: 260 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Palawan

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

## El Nido Viewdeck Cottages or Raje Residence: common questions

### Which is better, El Nido Viewdeck Cottages or Raje Residence?

Raje Residence leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, El Nido Viewdeck Cottages or Raje Residence?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

El Nido Viewdeck Cottages is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 890 m for Raje Residence.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Raje Residence is 260 m from the nearest beach; El Nido Viewdeck Cottages is 540 m.

### How far apart are El Nido Viewdeck Cottages and Raje Residence?

The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/el-nido-viewdeck-cottages-palawan-vs-raje-residence-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/
